Elixir of Beauty
Discover a world of wellness and beauty in one captivating bloom that corrects the five signs of ageing
Gabrielle Chanel’s emblematic flower, the camellia, has been at the core of the French luxury label since its inception, continually remade and reworked throughout the years. This time, Chanel Beauty’s N°1 de Chanel skinrejuventating line celebrates the long-lasting benefits of the red camellia flower.
The red camellia, scientifically known as camellia japonica, is a stunning and revered flower that has long captured the hearts of gardeners and herbalists alike. But did you know that this evergreen shrub, distinguished by vivid crimson blooms and glossy, dark green leaves, is also a source of several beauty and wellness benefits?
Red camellia extract, obtained from the seeds of this captivating bloom, is a natural skin elixir. It deeply moisturises your skin and is high in vitamins and antioxidants, leaving your skin soft, supple, and luminous. Bid adieu to dryness and say bonjour to a youthful, dewy complexion.
Apart from skin, this botanical miracle helps to tame frizz, add shine, and nourish your tresses, making it one of the best solutions for drab, lifeless locks.
Beyond its physical appeal, red camellia has long been revered in traditional medicine. It is known to be anti-inflammatory and heart-healthy. Its tea is renowned for its ability to increase metabolism, help digestion, and provide a calming, caffeine-free pick-me-up. This flower is also associated with romanticism. The red camellia symbolises love, passion, and devotion in numerous cultures, making it an ideal present for someone special.
And what better way to gift yourself than with the promise of better, rejuvenated skin? The Chanel Research team has created a luxurious anti-ageing beauty line enriched with camellia ceramides, including two must-have products: N°1 de Chanel Revitalizing Serum and Rich Revitalizing Cream. Offering a sensorial and enriching beauty experience, they make for a long-lasting gift that keeps on giving.
N°1 de Chanel Revitalizing Serum: Skin vitality unlike any other
As a consumer, have you ever thought about the performance of a skincare product after one or two months of use? When it comes to the efficacy of N°1 de Chanel Revitalizing Serum, Chanel measured it over a six-month period and the findings were outstanding.
This is decoded through Chanel’s own Vitality Index, a single score that rates the Revitalizing Serum’s performance in terms of the five indications of ageing: wrinkles, skin radiance, pore visibility, skin elasticity, and how plump the skin seems.
The Revitalizing Serum works immediately, but its effectiveness grows over time. After six months of use, the skin’s vitality score increases fivefold. This effectiveness demonstrates a steady and significant improvement of skin over time.
Here are the Revitalizing Serum’s most prominent benefits, at a glance:
• Rich in red camellia extract, which prevents and corrects the five signs of of ageing.
• The formulation contains 95% naturally derived ingredients, with 76% of which are camellia-derived. • Fresh texture that absorbs instantly and blends seamlessly with the skin.
• Created and designed from an eco-responsible approach.
• The dropper delivers the right amount of efficacy needed for your skin.
• It is now available in a large 100ml size.
Below: A chart depicting the evolution of the Skin Vitality Index over six months
The importance of skin vitality, according to Armelle Souraud, Chanel’s international scientific communication director
The vitality of the skin begins at the cellular level. The combined effects of skin ageing and environmental stressors such as pollution, stress and UV rays cause skin cells’ vitality to decline over time. Cell division ceases, and cellular activity diminishes. This is referred to as senescence initiation. During this process, this biological phenomena manifests as less luminous skin, a lack of suppleness, and the emergence of wrinkles and fine lines.
To assist in preventing the loss of cellular vitality, Chanel Research utilised red camellia extract as this active component has been proven to boost cellular vitality by 67%. As a result, healthy cells have a longer lifespan.
Anti-ageing skincare efficacy is often assessed over one or two months, but Chanel Research has gone beyond that to over six months of usage to better account for the real-world conditions of women who use the serum, particularly the longterm effects of urban environmental factors on the skin.
To clinically assess the vitality of the skin against the five visible criteria of ageing—its plumpness, radiance and elasticity, visibility of pores and wrinkles—chanel Research created the Vitality Index to quantify the serum’s influence on skin’s vitality with a single score. It is calculated using the data obtained for these five parameters and is expressed as a percentage: how much the index has improved when compared to measurements performed on bare skin prior to using the Revitalizing Serum.
Over the course of six months, the Revitalizing Serum performed admirably well in this newest study, displaying significant and ongoing improvement. Its efficacy has increased fivefold with continued use in respect to all the clinical criteria examined. Simply said, the more you use it, the better your skin’s vitality.
N°1 de Chanel Rich Revitalizing Cream: Your ally in combating the damaging effects of cold temperature
Ceramides deplete in both amount and quality over time, a condition that is worsened when the skin is exposed to cold temperatures. The skin will dry out and becomes reddish in tone. When skin loses moisture, wrinkles become more visible.
Enhanced with the beneficial extracts of red camellia, N°1 de Chanel Rich Revitalizing Cream is your ally in battling prominent signs of ageing and the damaging effects of cold temperature. This is especially important if you’re working in a cold office for long hours.
Backed by clinical research, the Rich Revitalizing Cream has been tested on a group of 80 women in Canada living in cold conditions, and the findings were proven to be effective at addressing significant wintertime concerns as well as signs of ageing: redness is decreased by 61%, their skin seems less dry by 93%, while wrinkles are smoothened by 22%.
Boasting a rich yet silky smooth texture with a delicate floral fragrance, the cream features camellia ceramides and a yeast extract originating from the Pichia genus, found in the camellia microbiota. They work together to strengthen the skin barrier, while camellia oil helps keep the skin hydrated and ensures it is visibly nourished and protected from cold conditions.
Complement your beauty ritual with the full range of products under N°1 de Chanel, which encompass skincare, make-up and a fragrance mist.
N°1 de Chanel is a beauty line that uses formulas containing up to 97% organically derived ingredients and 76% camellia-derived products to reduce its environmental impact. They’ve been tested on all skin types, including sensitive skin. The formulations are packaged in eco-friendly packaging to ensure a lower carbon footprint.
The N°1 de Chanel Revitalizing Serum comes in three sizes: 30ml (RM485), 50ml (RM655), and 100ml (RM865). The N°1 de Chanel Rich Revitalizing Cream is available in 50g at RM470 per container. The cream is refillable at RM383 per 50g refill. You can browse and purchase N°1 de Chanel at the nearest Chanel Beauty store or online.