the benefits of black gold for the skin of our face

 More than a luxurious dish to enjoy on special occasions, caviar - these little carbon-tinted sturgeon eggs - has real properties for the delicate skin of our face. Little wonder then that these salty-flavored balls are found in our jars of cream (or almost). A pioneer in the field, La Prairie - a luxury cosmetics brand working on the science of caviar since 1987 - has also just launched its latest black gold treatment: an elixir with an innovative formula and an oleiform texture contained in a cobalt blue box known as "Skin Caviar Night Oil". A product, composed of retinol extracted from natural caviar, to include in our nighttime routinefor assuredly smoother skin week after week. This launch, supported by the artistic project “Sense of blue” by artist Maotik which will be presented at Fiac from October 21 to 24, 2021, is an opportunity for us to learn more about this refined ingredient that has passed. , in just a few decades, from our plates to our bathrooms. Where does this caviar come from? How is it produced? And above all, what are its benefits? We put our questions to Frédérique de Paillette, director of La Prairie training.

CAVIAR TREATMENT: QUALITY ABOVE ALL

It must be specified so that the doubt is cleared: the caviar - which would originate from the word "khavyar" meaning "fish eggs" in Turkish - used in our cosmetics today is the same as that which we taste. . But where can you find this natural caviar? Wild sturgeons - also known as river dinosaurs - have inhabited the planet for more than 250 million years and today represent an endangered species whose fishing is highly controlled. To meet demand, it is therefore necessary to turn to breeding. La Prairie therefore draws its natural resources from the clear lakes of an artisanal Swiss farmer. The fish are raised there in pure water rich in minerals from the Swiss mountains. Once harvested, this unique caviar is sent to laboratories.

LES BIENFAITS DU CAVIAR POUR LA PEAU

Caviar has multiple virtues for the skin of our face. On the menu ? A cocktail of active ingredients with unique powers. Ultra-rich in proteins, amino acids, lipids, trace elements, mineral salts and omega 3, 6 and 9, caviar is recognized for its lifting and firming properties. The use of such treatments in our daily routine also makes it possible to deeply nourish the epidermis, to visibly improve the elasticity of the skin, to promote its regeneration as well as to boost the synthesis of collagen. Week after week, our cells are revitalized, the skin of the face is more toned and our complexion more radiant. But that's not all ! La Prairie goes even further by including retinol derived from caviar in its new formula. A molecule coveted for its smoothing efficiency. In other words, it plumps the skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The only problem? The retinol extracted from caviar does not survive in light. It should therefore be applied only in the evening at bedtime for its action to be complete.

WHEN AND HOW TO USE CAVIAR CARE?

If we tend to think that caviar treatments are reserved for mature skin, this is not entirely true. “Prevention is better than cure,” says Frédérique de Paillette. The goal is to use a routine adapted to our particular needs. Thus, caviar treatments - lotion, eye contour and cream - can be included in our beauty ritual from the age of 30 to prevent sagging skin and maintain the suppleness and radiance of the skin. Nighttime serums and oils , which are excellent repairers, can be adopted later. "Unless you use them as a cure, like when you return from vacation to smooth out the skin after strong exposure to the sun," says the expert.

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Adopting it is good. Applying it correctly is better. Yes, the luxurious ingredient contained in these cosmetics is applied as it is tasted: with extreme delicacy. For this, it is customary to follow a particular gesture. Take a dose of the product, apply it while keeping your hand flat, starting from the center of the eyebrows and sliding towards the forehead. The gesture continues towards the temples and goes down towards the cheekbones before reaching the bridge of the nose. Go back and slide along the jaws towards the chin. For the lower part of the face, make a circular movement around the mouth in one direction then in the other. Then finish by going up from the chin to the earlobes, following the curve of the jaws. Depending on the textures, a pressure movement (on the forehead and chin; cheeks and jaws) can complete the routine. A caviar routine that comes at a cost: from 173 € the “Skin Caviar Contour Yeux” eye contour gel to 648 € the “Skin Caviar Lifting Concentrate” serum for a complete ritual of around 2000 €. It remains to be seen whether we prefer to apply it rather than taste it ...