June 22, 2008

La Mer Skin Care Product Review

La Mer Skin Care Product Review

La Mer Skin Care Products were developed by Dr. Max Huber. After he suffered an accident that left his face covered with bad chemical burns, he decided to come up with something that will help him. After 6,000 different experiments and 12 years of work, he created his Crème de la Mer. The special broth, that is the heart of most of these products, contains ingredients like calcium, Vitamins E, B12, and C, sea kelp, iron, potassium, citrus oil, sunflower, and a whole lot more. To create the "broth" it goes through a bio-fermentation process that lasts for about 3-4 months.

While the story behind the products is a great one, since then, the La Mer company was bough out by the Estee Lauder company, which is a general brand for a variety of skin care luxury products. It appears unclear now whether or not it is still the same formula being used today that was used by the creator, Dr. Max Huber. Even so, the products are still quite popular with users across the globe.

A Look at the Price
Depending on what product you choose, you’re going to end up paying quite a big sum of money. Just the lip balm will cost you $45, and for the signature Crème de la Mer, you can expect to pay about $125 for a one ounce container. If you’re not willing to shell out this kind of money on skin care products, then these products may not be a great choice for you.

Where to Find Them
So, where can you find these products? Well, one of the best places to purchase La Mer products is on the official website, which often offers free shipping to customers. However, you’ll find that other websites online sell the products as well. In some cases you may be able to find the products in high end department stores as well.

Top Benefits
When it comes to the benefits of La Mer products, one of the main ones is the ingredients that are included. There are many great natural ingredients, including essential vitamins that are important to skin health. Another benefit of La Mer, especially the cream, is that it does last a long time. Many users of the product report that the crème nourishes skin and minimizes lines as well.

A Few Disadvantages to Be Aware Of
When it comes to disadvantages of this product, there are quite a few to be aware of. First of all, when it comes to using these products, the application can be quite complicated. In fact, the manufacturer actually recommends that you get professional instruction, from either a sales person that is trained or a doctor. Most people don’t want to buy a skin care product that takes this much work to apply.

Of course the price is also a definite disadvantage. For the most part, people don’t want to pay more than $100 for an ounce of a skin care product, especially in an economy where gas costs more than $4 a gallon, and people are struggling to make ends meet. While high end buyers may keep purchasing the product, the price is a distinct disadvantage to most consumers today.

Another disadvantage of the product is that while it seems to base the hype on the background of the product and how it came into existence, it is quite unclear whether or not the original formulas created by Dr. Huber are currently being used today.

Using the Product
It’s recommended that you get some professional instructions when using these products, but if you don’t want to go to the trouble, here are a few tips to help. If you have the simple Crème de la Mer, it is important that you clean your skin before you use it. Since the cream is very thick and rich, you will only need to use a very small amount. Before applying, you should take a bit and warm it on your fingers, then apply it to the skin, gently rubbing it in.

The Bottom Line

La Mer is a line of products that comes along with some mixed feelings. While many people have experienced excellent benefits, some report that the products have provided them with little or no benefits at all. Add to that the high price, and it just isn’t a reachable product for many people. While the products do seem to have some innovative research and technology behind them, one has to wonder if a product that cost less than half the price could offer benefits that are just as good or better.
 

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