Vichy has launched a new skin care line, which promises to deliver the fastest and most powerful anti-ageing results the L’Oréal-owned brand has ever claimed.

Following ten years of research and seven patents, Vichy has discovered that by targeting the papillary dermis (a superficial part of the dermis made up of finger-like projections which extend towards the epidermis) with anti-ageing ingredients, it is possible to obtain exceptional rejuvenating results on ageing skin.

Using technology from the pharmaceutical industry, the brand found that rhamnose, a simple sugar derived from a plant found in Brazil and also found in the silver birch plant, used at 5% concentration reactivates the papillary dermis, or Derm Source as Vichy has marketed it, stimulating fibroblasts that have been affected by the ageing process, which in turn has resulted in a loss of skin elasticity and radiance as well as contributing to the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

The new line, LiftActiv Derm Source was tested in vivo and in vitro and has been found to increase pro collagen levels, strengthen the dermal/epidermal junction and increase epidermal thickness, helping skin to look smoother, suppler, plumper, more luminous and with a refined skin texture. The findings will be presented at the World Congress of Dermatology in May.

“The tests found LiftActiv Derm Source has the best anti-wrinkle results we’ve ever had,” said Cass Coulston, deputy general manager, Vichy. “We can target five types of wrinkle faster and stronger than ever before.”

A consumer test on 800 women found that after two months’ use wrinkles on the forehead and crow’s feet area were reduced by 20%, wrinkles around the glabella were reduced by 17%, under eye wrinkles decreased 15% and the neck area saw a reduction of 7%.

The range, which launches in April comprises a day cream in normal/combination skin and dry skin variants and a rich night cream. An eye product, serum and SPF product will also launch later in the year.

Brides looking to enhance their normal beauty routine in preparation for their wedding, all too often neglect their decolletage. Yet this all-important area needs some extra TLC In time for the most important day of a woman's life.

A new beauty product aimed at creating the perfect decolletage is helping British brides prepare for their big day. No matter how low cut your dream dress may be, the quest for a perfectly smooth, blemish- free bustline has just been made achievable.

Chest-a-Peel, a soft, heart-shaped foam pillow pad has recently launched in Britain after making a successful debut in the United States. This neat, easy to use, non- invasive beauty enhancer means any bride of any age or size can ensure she will look spectacularly radiant on her wedding day. This simple adhesive pad which women apply before going to sleep, eliminates chest wrinkles which can appear in women who sleep in their side, have larger breasts or have had enhancement surgery. A recent survey has shown that 95% of users noticed smoother skin after just one night.

"Chest wrinkles affect millions of women. As we get older the skin loses its elasticity because of the decreased production of collagen and elastin fibres.," explains Aisling Fenelon, the co-creator of Chest-a-Peel. "This is something a bride to be cares about because she will want to look her best and now we have a solution. Smoking and exposure to the sun can also play a part but the condition is most common in women who sleep on their side, especially women with large breasts.

"A lot of women end up covering up for their big day, even though they really like this part of their body," adds Aisling. "We worked long and hard on a solution because we didn't want to interrupt your beauty sleep which is so important. A lotion is never going to prevent your skin from folding over when you sleep and until now, treatments have included oils, creams and expensive laser surgery costing around £1,200."

Chest-a-Peel is a much cheaper and more effective solution. Budding brides, and even their mothers, should simply apply the heart-shaped soft pad before going to bed. This keeps the skin supported and protected and in the morning the crease formed by side-sleeping is on the pad and not on the chest. This prevents new wrinkles and reduces existing marks. Each pad can be re-used about 30 times.

As Aisling explains: "In that respect Chest-a-peel is very unique. We've produced something that really didn't exist before. In fact in the United States many of our best champions are plastic surgeons because this is an area of the body that they just can't fix and we're doing it in a very effective and very affordable way."

The product underwent rigorous laboratory tests, including infra-red spectroscopy, before being approved for use in the USA and Britain. Market research in the US showed that more than half of users reported a reduction in lines and creases after only three hours, 85% would recommend Chest-a-Peel to women who suffer from wrinkles caused by side-sleeping, and 95% noticed smoother skin after just one night.

The product is now available online at Chest-a-Peel. The price is £24.95 plus postage and packaging.

Rosa Mosqueta is a densely growing shrub which is cultivated in the Andes. It is highly prized, not only for its skincare properties, but also for its perfume and it is often used in cosmetics.

The rosehips of the Rosa Mosqueta, from which the oil and Vegicaps are made, carry an extremely high concentration of Omegas 3 and 6 (Essential Fatty Acids) and also trans-retinoic acid, which is a naturally occurring compound related to Vitamin A. It is believed that the trans-retinoic acid is responsible for Rosa Mosqueta's anti-aging properties.

Some of us dread the forthcoming warmer spring and summer months if we have noticeable scarring on our bodies. The rise in temperatures means a baring of skin and sometimes scars and lesions can cause great embarrassment.

For hundreds of years, the women of South America have used Rosa Mosqueta as a beauty oil, but scientific research has shown that the oil has a profound effect on the treatment of scars, stretch marks and signs of skin aging.

Rosa Mosqueta has been used in numerous clinical trials in Europe and the US. In one particular trial, Spanish dermatologists applied Rosa Mosquetta in a clinical setting to treat a variety of scars, including severe post-operative types. In over 90% of cases, the results were termed "very satisfactory" in the six months of use.

Rosa Mosqueta is available in Oil form and 500mg Vegicaps so you can treat your skin from inside and out.

The recommended daily dose is 3 capsules with food, and when using the oil, massage in to the affected area for 2-3 minutes up to three times each day.

The Thai people have used Pueraria Mirifica for many years in traditional medicine due to its rejuvenating qualities and further research into its capabilities has been carried out across universities in the country. It is high in isoflavones which are believed to promote tissue regeneration and enhance a woman's breasts in as little as a few weeks.

St Herb Breast Products are made from natural active ingredients which are carefully chosen for their anti-aging and skincare properties. The main active is known as Pueraria Mirifica which is a herbal plant native to the northern region of Thailand. St Herb incorporates Pueraria Mirifica and other tropical herb extracts into a range of products to enhance the contour, firmness and tone of the breasts.

St Herb Breast Mask

Many women lose the firmness in their breasts as they age, following childbirth, and following the menopause. The St Herb Breast Mask can help to eradicate stretch marks, blemishes and promote new breast tissue growth, giving a firmer, fuller bust. It penetrates the breasts' tissues with its natural active ingredients. All it takes is a firm massage of the Mask into your breasts 3-4 times each week to get the optimum results.

St Herb Breast Spray

The St Herb Breast Spray is delicately fragranced and helps to support the contour of the breasts with its extract of Pueraria Mirifica. The uniquely formulated blend of active herbal ingredients can assist the firmness of the breasts by maintaining collagen and improving the condition of the delicate skin. St Herb Breast Spray is particularly effective for treating wrinkles, stretch marks, sagging and post-pregnancy effects.

St Herb Nano Plus Breast Serum

The St Herb Nano Plus Breast Serum provides a no-surgery solution to give your breasts a lift. The Serum is formulated to prevent unwanted breast sagging, remove unsightly blemishes and to tone and firm the breasts. Nano Plus technology delivers nanosome particles of the active ingredients to deeply penetrate the breast tissues and rejuvenate them at a cellular level. These active ingredients include Pueraria Mirifica, Provitamin B5 and Lavender Oil.

Simply massage into the breasts morning and night for around 6-8 weeks to gain noticeably firmer, more beautiful breasts.

St Herb Double Concentrate Serum

The St Herb Double Concentrate Serum contains nanotechnology and natural phyto-oestrogens to promote natural growth of your breasts without resorting to the knife. This double concentration of the highest grade natural extracts work symbiotically with the moisturising agent to plump out any fine lines in the skin of your breasts. Multivitamins, natural extracts and antioxidants will protect the breasts' skin from aging and even after the first application, a distinct firmness can be felt. Due to its non-allergenic formula, the St Herb Double Concentrate Serum can be used on even sensitive skins.

All the St Herb Breast Care Products are available from Peak Nutrition.