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As far back as 4000 B.C. the ancient Egyptians fashioned beautiful artifacts from gold. Universally considered to be the symbol of everything precious and of lasting value, gold has taken many forms over the centuries.  For the past few years, skin care products infused with gold have been growing in number. Appearing at first only in high end brand (such as Guerlain and Dior), they are now becoming a mass market luxury.  How can we explain the infatuation for this precious metal? Does it truly hold miraculous skincare properties; or does it only serve the purpose of making our pretty little jars look even more prestigious?

Do you know the answer?

It might surprise you.  In fact, I am pretty sure that it will. We always say that we can't compare apples and oranges, but it appears that we can compare gold to...tomatoes! At least, when it comes to their benefits.  Let me explain. Tomatoes and gold both possess antioxidant properties and also revive dull skin tone. Just like the tomato, gold prevents oxidation (which is responsible for skin aging by altering the underlying collagen matrix). In theory, the antioxidant effect of the metal acts as a great barrier against oxidative stress. The same principle applies to the gold used in cosmetics: the antioxidant effect protects the skin from premature aging and revives it. It also boosts blood flow to the area being treated. This speeds cellular processes and activates regeneration. Hello younger looking skin!

Because our mission is to offer a wide choice of skin care and cosmetics products that harmonize glamour and effectiveness, we were more than excited to jump on this luxury beauty train.  The only exception: prices that won't make your wallet cry!

 

This Spring, pamper your skin with the new Marcelle Revival Gold line. Our most luxurious and nourishing formula ever, enriched with pure 24K liquid gold! Optimal skin comfort and nutrition.

These beauty elixirs targeted at mature skin, envelop the skin and improves its density, firmness and vitality. The result: skin that appears more youthful and acts like it did when you were younger! Read on to discover how! Even though Revival Gold cannot be called an ''anti-wrinkle'' skin care line, it will boost skin radiance and give skin a more youthful appearance.  The anti-sagging formula contains key ingredients that:

-restaure skin elasticity

- slow down the breakdown of collagen and elastin

-provide a visible firming effect

-softens the appearance of age spots

-increase skin radiance

The most powerful beauty ally for all women who are serious about taking care of their skin (shouldn't we all?), this skin care line rich in 24K liquid gold is your beauty prescription to achieve that youthful glow!

 

Psst! If an elixir is too rich for your skin, there is a new arrival in the Revival family. New for Spring 2013,  the Intense Anti-Aging Moisturizing Lotion SPF 15 is your ticket to firmer and smoother looking skin (and is enriched with a sun protection factor).

 

Here, at Marcelle, we firmly believe that taking the time to care for your skin also helps build a positive self-image by allowing you to feel as beautiful on the inside as you do on the outside! This Spring, treat your skin with a little lux ladies and help strenghten that connection between outer beauty and inner health!

It's official Fall is here - you can feel the change in the weather, see all the warm clothes in the stores and very likely see the after-effects the past season has left on your body! Luckily it's easy enough to reverse most of the damage you've done with a few easy beauty routines...

Exfoliate the hell out of yourself

If you are anything like me, you are a big, scaly snake-like mess right now and you need to shed some skin! If you're feeling flush, get yourself to the spa and have some microdermabrasion or a chemical peel. Don't have the time or money - exfoliate at home with a scrub - you can buy great ones for your face and body or in a pinch, use a homemade combo of oatmeal or sugar mixed with a bit of honey!

Moisturize with abandon

Now that you've sloughed off all the old dead crap the shiny new stuff underneath would like an uninterrupted drink! Body oils are great for this and you can even get a friend to help!

For your face you might want to take a look at what you've been using for the past few months and decide if it's time for a seasonal change as many people like to amp up their moisturizer when temperatures drop.

If you have dry to very dry skin it's easy to  just trade up to a thicker cream that will be more comfortable for you skin. It's a little trickier for oily and combo skins. I find when I use a heavier moisturizer it just ends up clogging my pores and feels like it's just sitting on the top of my skin. On the other hand my usual lightweight moisturizer leaves my skin feeling like it's not enough and my skin would still enjoy some more moisture. I solve this problem by layering a moisturizing serum under my regular moisturizer - serums are nice and light so they don't add the heavy feeling that creams can and add a nice boost of moisture - I like to just use the serum in any drier areas avoiding the oily ones for perfectly balanced skin!

Don't forget your hair

Between the summer sun, wind and pollution, add to that the dryness brought on by the weather change, your  hair could be looking pretty dull and lifeless about now! A clarifying shampoo for a week or two will have it looking lots better as will a deep conditioning mask twice a week. For super results once you apply the mask, pop a plastic bag on your head and wrap a towel around it and let it sit for 20-30 minutes to really help it soak in. Learn from my mistakes though and don't fall asleep like that or you will have a terrible hard mess come morning!

As well, applying a semi-permanent colour will actually make your hair look shiny and healthier or if you are a non-colour-er, a glaze treatment will give you the same effect without any colour change.

I know you probably miss the sun now that the cold weather is here to stay, but there is an upside - now that your legs won't be seeing daylight for a few more months you can stop shaving them, you won't have to choose between poutine or wearing a bikini and let's not forget all the wonderful, glorious fall boots - now go kick some leaves my friends!

 

Does your skin feel dry, parched or taut to the touch? Do you notice flakes on the inside of your socks when you get undressed at night? It’s when winter is halfway through that our skin seems to be the driest. How can you help your skin beat the cold and remain properly hydrated and comfortable? How does the weather affect our skin? First, the cold air and wind are aggressions to our skin. Skin is impermeable but still affected by cold and does not offer much natural resistance to it. Dressing up warmly is also prevention for arthritis. Keep those articulations warm and protected. Winter is a reminder to better care for ourselves.