Product Description Fresh Creme Ancienne is an ultra rich, remarkable cream that instantly rehydrates, increases moisture retention, smoothes and plumps, increases elasticity and firmness, rejuvenates, repairs, and provides environmental protection to dehydrated skin on the face and body. Works for all types of skin. A modern formulation inspired by the work of Claudius Galenus (Galen), a 2nd century scientist and physician who developed the first known skincare cream and used it as salve to treat burns and wounds, Creme Ancienne combines the core ingredients of Galenus' formula: rosewater, beeswax, and borax with modern day ingredients like, chamomile wax, meadowfoam oil, and vitamin E. In order to preserve the legacy, craftsmanship, and spirit of this formulation, small batches are prepared entirely by hand in a monastery, with each jar taking up to two days to produce.
Customer Reviews:
The recipe might be ancient but you won't beJune 12, 2008 9 out of 10 found this review helpful
Fresh is one of my all time favorite brands, the only down side is the price but the good news is that the products actually work! I have been reading about this cream for ages now and always wanted to try it out. Usually I'm a fan of Burt's Bees creams, I find that beeswax is amazing and soothing to the skin, and was happy to see it in Creme Ancienne as well. Before I had my own experience with it I was aware what a cult product this has been, needless to say all the hype about it is true. This is probably the most expensive product I have tried after coveted Creme de la Mer, which was great but I like this even better. This creme is made in limited batches so it's not always easy to find but it's worth it. I probably spend most of my money on books so I figured getting a nice cream once in a while is okay.
I'm glad that I got the big jar, price wise it's actually a money saver, hopefully it can last me months but I find myself sneaking some on my hands to keep them soft. Other than this being hand mixed by hand by monks in some romantic monastery the creme itself is quite humble and simple. The texture is very thick, like a balm and you only need a little bit; it also works great as an eye cream! This is ultra hydrating and nourishing, if someone has dry skin or irritation this will soothe it like butter, I was in love with the texture of it from the moment it arrived at my door. When applied it leaves the skin feeling very moist and comfortable, it also makes the face look brighter right away. After using this for a few weeks I am unable to even think about using any other cream ( uh oh ! ) and my complexion has been closer to being flawless than ever before. This makes makeup look wonderful too, almost airbrushed and even thought it's so moisturizing I find my face gets less shiny during the day. This cream is supposed to be anti-wrinkle and anti-aging, I don't have any yet but time will tell if my hard work paid of even a little.
The emollient oils penetrate the skin very well; meadowfoam seed oil is the star of this cream. In fact the whole jar smells lightly of lavender, very cooling and lightly herbal and the waxes prevent moisture loss. I have read about meadowfoam oil and it's highly prized effects, apparently it even provides ultra-violet protection and is extremely stable and doesn't oxidize easily, meaning it doesn't spoil fast.
If I had to pick my ultimate favorite beauty product this would be it, I even carry it around if I do any sleepovers, it just feel that good! I also experience less breakouts, even if they are hormonal. In the past few days the heat wave in NY was extreme but my skin never melted and felt irritated, this cream is very thick but works well even in very tough weather.
Ingredients: LIMNANTHES ALBA (MEADOWFOAM) SEED OIL ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER WATER LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER WATER BEESWAX (CERA ALBA) PENTYLENE GLYCOL ORMENIS MULTICAULIS FLOWER WAX CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL OSMANTHUS FRAGRANS FLOWER EXTRACT ANTHEMIS NOBILIS FLOWER OIL SODIUM BORATE TOCOPHEROL CITRAL GERANIOL LIMONENE LINALOOL
- Kasia S.
A great luxury cream which performs as advertisedMay 16, 2008 2 out of 3 found this review helpful
A great luxury cream which performs as advertised. This cream is wonderfully rich and gives immediate hydration, works great as a primer, smoothes and re-textures the skin, and increases firmness. I love the addition/high quantity of emollient oils and beneficial waxes to tackle free radicals . . . However, the ingredients overall are quite simple, therefore I don't know how justified the price is in that regard. Still its superb, a little goes a long way, and the price can also be justified considering Each jar can take up to 2 days to produce, is made by hand (by Monks no less!) in small batches only, and in limited quantity.
This has worked wonders on my dry skin- I use it on my face, decollate and body during the winter months. I highly recommend this cream to all skin types over age 30.
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