Dear Nicki,
A lot of celebrities swear by Creme de la Mer. But what I want to know is, does it work? and if so, how?
-Amanda
Dear Amanda,
The major strengths of Creme de la Mer are two-fold: lactic acid and a slew of hydrating ingredients.
Of course, Creme de la Mer doesn’t actually list lactic acid as an ingredient. Instead, “sonic chemistry” (ultrasound waves) are directed into the cream to ferment the algae, accelerating the rate by which algae produces lactic acid (Japanese Journal of Applied Physiology, 2004). Lactic...
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