BIO-MIMETISM
The bio-mimetic approach to skin processes is an ongoing objective for Lancôme in order to recreate the skin's original mechanisms.
Since the original design of NiosomesT, several Lancôme vectors have been covered in lamellar lipid coatings, which imitate the intercellular lipid lamella present in the skin. This technological structure ensures optimum assimilation. These Niosomes™ or Nanocapsules™ are no larger than 200 nanometres. This astounding miniaturisation enhances the diffusion of substances carried through the skin and thus their performance.
VECTORS
Protecting fragile active ingredients, improving their absorption and carrying them as close as possible to the cells in order to reinforce product performance, these are the goals of vectorisation, a field involving extremely sophisticated technology. Lancôme has been a forerunner in this field for more than fifteen years: Niosomes™ in NIOSOME (1986), Nanocapsules™ in PRIMORDIALE (1995) and IMPACTIVE (2002), Nanoemulsion in RE-SOURCE (1996), Oleosomes™ in NUTRISOURCE (1998), Glycovectors in VITABOLIC (1998) and Nutri-spheres™ in HYDRA ZEN for special dry skin (2000). An impressive display of power!
MODELLED SKIN
Reconstructed skin is a true technological feat and an excellent exploratory tool that can replace living skin under certain conditions. This tissue culture method allows us to better understand the deepest mechanisms of the skin, and to complete capital research impossible to conduct on a human being. It allows specialists to predict how real skin will react in contact with new products. Day after day, in the secret of their laboratories, Lancôme cosmetology experts anticipate the beauty of tomorrow.
CLINICAL STUDIES
Lancôme is supported by the clinical expertise of dermatologists. This close relationship makes it possible to evaluate and confirm the performance and validate the skin tolerance of the products.
THE CHOICE OF WOMEN, NOW AND FOREVER
For Lancôme, it is always women themselves who hand down the final verdict as to the effectiveness of our products. Women from all over the world have overwhelmingly selected our beauty products year after year. For instance, ten years after its launch, RENERGIE is still one of the three top "anti-wrinkle and firmness" products preferred by women worldwide.