From the depths of the sea. (Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream)

Member Name: anwar7

Product:	Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream
Date:	06/02/09 (296 review reads)
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I am always on the look out for anti-ageing creams that actually work, so was thrilled when a family member treated me to a jar of Elemis pro-collagen cream.

The cream comes in a square white and silver box and really does look very classy. Inside the box is a round glass jar with white and silver lid. Full marks for the tasteful packaging from me! I always like to read the information on the box and this one makes lots of impressive promises.

Elemis state that this cream will give noticeable results in just 15 days, by reducing the depth of your wrinkles by up to 75% and increasing the hydration of your skin by up to 45%. Elemis also promise that the cream will an accelerated lifting effect through increased collagen support. Before I tell you what I think about the cream, let me explain how this cream works.

The clue is in the name-marine. This cream contains Padina Pavonica, the protective coating of a brown algae found in the Mediterranean Sea. The algae attract water and is scientifically proven to improve collagen support and therefore improve the firmness of skin. The cream also contains Gingko biloba,rose and mimosa absolute that help provide protection from those nasty free radicals.

I am always a bit sceptical when trying any cream that makes promises to firm up my skin, so wasn't expecting great things from this cream. The instructions for use tell you to use this cream after cleansing your skin and suggest you use the cream daily. I have been using this cream twice a day, once in the morning and once before I go to bed.

The cream itself is amazingly light; in fact it's the lightest skin cream I have ever come across. It is very easily absorbed into the skin and I love applying it! It has a very subtle scent that is slightly floral, again full marks from me! On using the cream my skin feels immediately soft and hydrated. As I suffer from very dry skin, especially in the winter this is impressive.

I have been using this cream for about a month now and my skin does look much less dry that previously. I have a few fine lines around my eyes and these to have diminished. I can't comment on how this cream would fare on deep wrinkles. Overall I am very impressed with this cream and will continue to use it. I find a little goes a long way, which is just as well given the price tag! Oh, didn't I tell you? This cream costs around £75 for a 50 ml jar! It is available from beauty salons selling Elemis products and some retailers on line.

Summary: Elemis pro-collagen marine cream