On the notice The orchid, the secret of extraordinary longevity… Among Nature’s many works of art, the orchid is surely the most evolved and most fascinating species to be found in plant kingdom. Its exceptionally long flowering period and life expectancy defy imagination. Its longevity is extraordinary, its beauty untouchable. For the last l0 years, Guerlain Research has been working relentlessly to unravel its secrets. Within the Guerlain Orchidarium, a unique research platform into orchids, its team of botanists, biologists and phytochemists have recently identified new properties that are specific to some of these plants: thanks to their wealth of young cells ant their protected ecosystem, their cellular activity pushes back the boundaries of time. Today, Guerlain reveals this new power of longevity for the skin. Ageing is characterized by an increasing number of cells that inexorably reach the end of their active life, and become harmful to surrounding cells. Today’s New-Generation Imperial Orchid Molecular Extract has the power to aid the skin to turn back cellular time, by targeting the mechanisms that lead to the end of cell activity. The skin cells` surrounding ecosystem is thus safeguarded and their life expectancy increased*. Hence this extract offers the skin an even more unordinary longevity, with a greater number of youthful cells*, the skin recovers life, wins back its youth, and remains younger- looking, for longer. * in vitro test.
The luxury of sublime skin that regains control of time. Day after day, the skin recovers strength and density, and facial contours appear redefined. Wrinkles are smoothed, the skin texture is refined. Deeply nourished and moisturized, the skin appears remarkably plumper and regains an incomparable freshness. The complexion is velvety-soft, perfectly even-toned and radiant.
A sensorial marvel. The texture of the inimitable new Orchidée Impériale Cream boldly plays on contrasting sensations for an exquisite richness that remains infinitely light and wonderfully smooth. The Guerlain cosmetologists have achieved a formulation feat by optimizing the number of ingredients and their concentration, they are able to ensure a better-protected formula that delivers even greater cosmetic effectiveness. Thanks to a multi-phase production process, extremely pure and highly concentrated raw materials can be gradually integrated into the formula to create a unique and powerful alchemy.
The perfect skincare routine. Take a little Orchidée lmpériale Cream and follow the Guerlain Massage technique, repeating each step 3 times: 1. The first step in the Orchidée lmpériale sensorial experience: Apply the cream with continuous circular movements, working outwards from the middle of the face: on the forehead, cheeks and chin. Allow the deliciously smooth Orchidée Impériale cream to captivate your senses. 2. Enhance skin radiance: Smooth your fingertips over the skin from the middle of the forehead down to the ears (1). Next, perform 3 smoothing movements: start from the corners of the lips, move up along the nose, then continue under the eyes towards the ears and down to the top of the jaw-line (2). 3. Boost tissue tone: Using the tips of your index fingers, press down 3 times on each of the muscle attachment points indicated. 4. Sculpt facial contours and smooth the forehead: With both hands working symmetrically, gently smooth the back of your fingers along the contour of the face, from the chin to the ears. Carry out this step 3 times. Using your fingertips, smooth the skin of the entire forehead 3 rimes, working upwards from the eyebrows to the hairline (2).
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For the last l0 years, Guerlain Research has been working relentlessly to unravel its secrets. Within the Guerlain Orchidarium, a unique research platform into orchids, its team of botanists, biologists and phytochemists have recently identified new properties that are specific to some of these plants: thanks to their wealth of young cells ant their protected ecosystem, their cellular activity pushes back the boundaries of time.
The luxury of sublime skin that regains control of time.
