Elizabeth Arden Ceramide
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Firm Lift Body Lotion is formulated with a patent-pending ceramide retinyl complex that combines retinyl linoleate and ceramide 6 to "help the production of collagen and glycosyl amino glycans," according to Elizabeth Arden. Together, the latter two ingredients "help the skin retain water, resulting in smoother, firmer skin," the company said. Retinyl linoleate, a vitamin A derivative, "dramatically smoothes and tones," while "reducing the appearance of age spots" and skin color, Arden added, noting ceramide 6 acts as a "rich moisturizer" to "exfoliate rough, dry cells." In addition, apple extract helps to "prevent the breakdown of elastin," while vitamin C and yeast extract "enhance...collagen production." On-counter in April, a 6.8 oz lotion will retail for a suggested $35...