Jenni Gilbert Love stories are so often the genesis of great breakthroughs … in art, literature, politics, science … anywhere there are big needs to be addressed.
And, yes dear reader, this includes the science of modern skincare, an ever-more sophisticated art and science.
Last week SPA+CLINIC attended the launch of L’unico skincare, created by Magdy Sedrak, a scientist and compounding chemist who has been perfecting the high potency skincare range for many years.
He has formulated bespoke solutions for individual clients from his practice in Sydney’s Miranda, many of whom fly from around the country to get their “fix”, but a dedicated range was inspired by his beautiful wife, Adele.
“She was spending fortunes on skincare from department stores that weren’t worth it,” Magdy said at last week’s launch. And this was the genesis of L’unico.
The L’unico (Italian for “the only one”) range combines the best of nature – Magdy combs the world in search of top-grade ingredients – and the most powerful science, notably superior delivery systems to ensure actives hit their target, not lurk where they have little effect.
It uses naturally-derived peptides and organic extracts in a formulation that instantly absorbs into the skin to protect, rebuild and address the signs of skin ageing.
Users report the tone and texture of their skin improves from Day One (as this editor can attest!). Key features:
• L’unico uses nano-sized ingredients in high concentrations to allow for maximum skin penetration and instant absorption.
• All products have an aqueous base with a minimal use of 0.1% of natural oils or plant extract, allowing the formula to be instantly absorbed into the deepest layers of the skin.
• L’unico uses advanced variations of peptides to act as a signal to skin cells to help make new collagen, improve wrinkles and rmness and reduce pigmentation.
• Packaging is 100% light-resistant to guarantee stability within every drop of the formula, protecting against oxidation and deterioration by light.
• Said signature packaging is uber-stylish and clean, and would appeal to men as much as women.
THE PRODUCTS
This editor is torn between the vitamin C serum and eye cream as the hero product but herewith the range (with much more on the horizon). State-of-the-art nano technology ensures instant 100% penetration and delivery into deeper layers of skin with no residue, and all products are sulphate-, paraben-, lanolin- and SLS-free:
Youth Essence Day Cream helps to boost collagen types I, III and IV synthesis, inhibit enzymatic destruction and protect unscheduled collagen degradation. It’s formulated to maintain skin’s moisture with outstanding benefits of hydration, tone, elasticity and density. It also helps mitigate the damaging effects of UV exposure.
Regenerative Neuropeptide Night Formula helps reverse chronological skin ageing markers, reducing expression wrinkles, boosting keratin, protein and collagen while helping to minimise photo damage. The Night Formula contains encapsulated retinol (vitamin A).
High Potency 30% Vitamin C Serum contains a highly stable form of vitamin C. The serum has superior absorption and skin penetration, enhancing both collagen and elastin synthesis (both necessary to restore hydration and density) and encouraging antioxidant activity to help provide UV protection.
Facial Cosmeceutical Cleanser, while gentle, is formulated with fortifying actives including vitamins A, C and E to nourish and rejuvenate the skin while cleansing.
Facial Protective Toner is a non-drying protective toner that helps restore the skin’s natural pH balance. It works to reduce pore size and improve skin firmness and hydration.
Neuropeptide Firming Eye Therapy serum significantly decreases puffiness around the eye area while helping to improve skin elasticity. The innovative nano-sized hydrolysed elastin, combined with the benefits of peptides, helps to restore and correct skin around the eyes. Its hypoallergenic formula contains a potent source of tocopherols (vitamin E compounds) and natural antioxidants that act as free radical scavengers.
Intensive Hydrating Mask has instant moisturising and hydrating effects and provides a radiant glow as it delivers rich nutrients and ultimate antioxidant protection. It helps reduce surface imperfections such as fine lines, enlarged pores and discolouration, while the emollient benefits help to increase skin elasticity.
Phyto Fruit AHA Micro Peels are a simple at-home facial peel pad system, that comes in three levels for fair, olive and dark skins. Pads soaked in fruit acids gently exfoliate the outermost dead layer of the skin, exposing new skin, with fewer imperfections and diminishing the appearance of fine lines. Packed with oxygen-boosting technology, this peel works to weaken the bonds holding dead skin together for brighter, more radiant and even tone. This once a week at-home peeling procedure is the perfect alternative to prescription topical or cosmetic procedures.
