Our tester Martina Orr loves Cell U Lift, a body firming creme from US cosmeceutical company Image Skincare
It’s that time again when we have to display ourselves to all and sundry at the beach or by the pool. For those of you with the perfect body – fine! But for me, it’s time to get out Cell U Lift. It is not particularly cheap, but it does work. I love their products, because despite being right at the cutting edge of the cosmeceutical industry, all the ingredients are natural and there are no parabens or chemicals, and the products are not tested on animals. They are also reasonably priced, given the expensive ingredients and the quality of the products. All Image Skincare products are formulated by top US plastic surgeon Marc Ronert and contain the highest amounts of active ingredients available in the market today. Clinical studies by plastic surgeons showed tighter and firmer-looking skin after using Cell U Lift, and skin had a smooth, hydrated surface and imperfections and irregularities were reduced. It is great for legs, bottoms, less than perfect stomachs and upper arms. However, it warns that it must not be used on the face. The cream contains EPP – an Enzyme Polypeptide Complex that breaks down the top layer of the skin to increase metabolism, increase cellular turnover and allows other ingredients to penetrate. The formula also has a hydroglycolic solution. Clinical studies show a 170 per cent increase in lipid metabolism and a 17% reduction in fat after use. Other ingredients break down fat, drain swelling and toxins from under the skin, while coffee extract increases circulation and also removes toxins. Cylindra Root reinforces collagen synthesis and tightens skin while hylauronic acid binds 1,000 times its weight in water into the skin. Cell U Lift also contains essential oils and plant extracts for a smooth, silky cream that smells fantastic. Used morning and evening it will reduce the appearance of cellulite, firm and tone the skin and tighten lax skin. Image Skincare products are not available over the counter but can be bought at a wide range of skin clinics and salons in Scotland. The Body Spa range also includes a face and body bronzer, a rejuvenating body lotion and exfoliating body scrub containing the same active ingredients as the firming lotion. Cell U Lift firming creme costs £87.50. Available at: Lyndsay McKay Beauty, Nuffield Health and Wellbeing, Aberdeen 01224 211310; Fantasia Beauty Boutique and Medispa, Kingsmill Hotel, Inverness 01463 243244; Kirriemuir Dental 01677 5572711; Etrebeau, Stirling 07702 762223. See www.renaissance-skincare.com for more stockists.