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In the wake of the Vital Light creams, Clarins introduces a serumthat erases the shadows of the passing years.

2010: Clarins launched the Vital Light creams, an innovative skin care concept that uses the exceptional revitalizing power of pioneer plants to restore the skin’s youthful optical properties and reorganize the skin structures responsiblefor the skin’s luminosity and fi rmness.

Today, Clarins Research goes a step further and introduces Vital Light Serum, a highly concentrated anti-age serum that boosts the actions of Vital Light Day and Night while targeting two signs of skin ageing which are diffi cult to control: ∤ dark spots,∤ a darkened complexion and diminished deep-down luminosity.

Beyond fi rmer skin, beyond smoother skin and reduced wrinkles, new advances made in understanding how the skin refl ects the light meansthat women are now assured a brighter-looking complexion that seems todefy the shadows the passing of time can leave behind.

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Can a skin care product really off er the ability to fadedark spots, reduce the signs of ageing, restore luminosity and also be well tolerated by the skin?

Clarins Research took on this challenge.

Vital Light Serum combines two exceptional ingredients able to help even out the complexion and reduce dark spots that oft en appear with age: · hexylresorcinol, a reference anti-dark spot molecule whose eff ective action and tolerance have been proven by rigorous clinical testing ∤ Spergularia extract, a pioneer plant, further reinforces the action of hexylresorcinol.

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Hexylresorcinol is the key which helpsunlock Vital Light Serum’s ability to eff ectively reduce the appearance of dark spots

Eff ectiveness comparable to that of hydroquinone without the possible side eff ectsUsed in the pharmaceutical sector for its antioxidant and antiseptic properties, hexylresorcinol off ers a similar eff ect as hydroquinone, a molecule used inde-pigmentation products but whose side eff ects limit its use to the medical domain. Hexylresorcinol is well tolerated by the skin and it is possible to use every day: it’s the

ideal anti-dark spot ingredient used in the skin care industry today.

Two-step action on melanin formation Studies carried out on cell cultures demonstrated hexylresorcinol’s capacity to intervene in the steps which cause too much melanin to be produced.∤ It helps block tyrosinase, an enzyme which, under the infl uence of UV rays, infl ammatory reactions and hormonal changes, triggers melanocytes to start producing melanin pigments. ∤ It also blocks peroxidase, another enzyme that activates the production of darker-toned melanin pigments called eumelanins.

Phaeomelanins absorb the colours blue and green(visible light wavelengths) and refl ect a reddish-orange colour. They are produced in larger quantitiesby those with fair skin tones and those with red hair. These pigments do not off er sun protection.

Eumelanins absorb almost all of the light wavelengthsand only refl ect a very small part which explains their brownish-black colour. They play a protective role against UV rays but also accentuate the colour of dark spots linked to ageing.

MELANIN PIGMENTS ARE NOT ALL ON THE SAME WAVELENGTHWhat determines the colour of dark spots? This colour is the result of the ratio between phaeomelanins and eumelanins, the two categories of pigments that melanocytes produce.

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Reinforced by Spergularia

Spergularia extract, a pioneer plant found in Vital Light Day and Night, furtherreinforces the eff ectiveness of hexylresorcinol’s ability to fade dark spots via the action it has on tyrosinase.

WHY DO DARK SPOTS FORM?

The reason dark spots appear can be traced to melanocytes, cells located in the lower layers of the epidermis. The appearance of dark spots is linked to several changes which take place within cellular activity: certain melanocytes become inactive (with age, certain parts of the body do not tan as before), other melanocytes become hyperactive in areas exposed to light like the face, décolleté or hands. Under the infl uence of UV rays, but also in response to infl ammation or hormonal impulses, the hyperactivity of these melanocytes leads to a localized surplus production of melanin.

UV RAYS

DARK SPOT

PHAEOMELANININCREASED TRANSFEROF MELANIN TOWARDSCELLS IN THE EPIDERMIS

PHAEOMELANIN

EUMELANIN

MELANOCYTEINFLAMMATION,HORMONAL IMBALANCES

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Besides dark spots, how do you fi ght visible signs of skin ageing while brightening a complexion which has darkened over time?

Vital Light Serum has the answer.

To help skin regain luminosity skin regain luminosity and fi rmnesslost over the years, the serum’s formula adds to the pioneer plant extracts of Vital Light Day and Night three result-boosting ingredients:∤ Katafray extract and a double-weight hyaluronic acid off ertheir hydrating properties that also play a role in promoting more luminous-looking skin,∤ Cangzhu extract activates cellular metabolism which slows down with age.

Cochlearia helps slow down cellular ageing Exclusive to Clarins and a major ingredient in the Vital Light creams, an extract of Cochlearia offi cinalis has proven its remarkable revitalizing properties.∤ It restores proteasome activity, diminishes the level of oxidized intracellular proteins and delays the appearance of senescent cells.∤ It helps prevent changes in the complexion caused by the accumulation of oxidized

proteins and a diminished cellular activity.

The dermis is reorganized by a combination of Waltheria and a tripeptideAlso found in the Vital Light cream formulas, the combination of an extract of Waltheria titrated at 95% of tiliroside with a tripeptide ensures a widespread restructuring action, particularly adapted to ageing skin.∤ It stimulates collagen I synthesis, the majority of the type of collagen in the dermis, and helps protect fi bres from breaking down.∤ By stimulating the synthesis of fi bronectin, a protein that ensures the fi rm anchoring of fi broblasts with collagen fi bres, it reorganizes the dermal fi bre network which in turn promotes a better refl ection of light.

Cochlearia and Waltheria:pioneer plants that help restore skin luminosity

WHAT ARE THE REASONS BEHIND THE LOSS OF DEEP-DOWN LUMINOSITY AND A DARKENING OF THE COMPLEXION?Dysfunctional melanocytes are not the only reason that the complexion darkens. Clarins Research has demonstrated that the loss of the skin’s ’light capital’ is due primarily to the dermis’ inability to refl ect the light. The dermis is the primary refl ective structure in the skin that plays a role similar to that of a mirror’s silver layer found under the glass.

Unorganized collagen fi bres. With age, these fi bres become grouped in uneven clusters; oxidized or rigid fi bres are no longer removed. This results in a loss of the dermis’ ability to support the epidermis but also to refl ect the light evenly.

A breakdown in the intercellular “cleansing” system. Another reason the complexion can darken is due to an inactivation of proteasome activity, a cellular organelle that helps recycle oxidized proteins. With age, oxidized intracellular proteins accumulate which leads to cellular senescence. Cellular renewal slows down; the skin loses its clear and healthy appearance.

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Water also helps diff use the light. ‘Marked’ skin oft en suff ers from a lack of moisture. Clarins has enriched Vital Light Serum’s formula with two of the most eff ective hydrating ingredients.∤ Katafray extract, a Clarins exclusive, optimizes the Natural Moisturizing Factors in the skin and reinforces skin’s barrier function. ∤ Double molecular weight hyaluronic acid off ers hydration action on two levels. On the surface, hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight forms a protective fi lm that “traps” water and perspiration to be able to maintain a constant moisture level for cells in the uppermost layer of the epidermis, the corneal layer. This makes it possible to optimize light refl ection. In the dermis, low molecular weight hyaluronic acid helps restore the skin’s main moisture reservoir. It also restores a smoother, ‘plumper’ aspect

to the skin.

Cangzhu extract boosts cellular activity Cangzhu extract activates a key protein in cellular membranes called the “G” protein.This protein helps regulate cellular activity and enhances the ‘messages’ sent by cosmetic ingredients. It also helps boost cellular activity that slows down with age: it enhances keratinocyte renewal in the epidermis and also stimulates collagen synthesis by fi broblasts.

Katafray extractand hyaluronic acid off erincreased hydration

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Vital Light Serum

Firmer, luminous, more even skin: Vital Light Serum restores to the skin what the years have taken away.

Vital Light Serum was tested for two weeks by 133 women over age 50. 58% ofthem claimed to have sensitive skin and more than 80% said they had dark spotson their face.

∤ For 99.2% of the women, skin tolerance was judged to be good to excellent.

∤ The vast majority of women noticed visible results, not only immediately aft er application but also aft er two weeks.

Vital Light Serum should be applied before Vital Light Day and/or Night to help boost their effi ciency. Lightweight and refreshing, the texture has a slight apricot hue and tender fl oral notes. It leaves a matte, powdery fi nish on the skin surface. Very easily absorbed,it won’t feel or look oily.

Aft er application

A RADIANT, LUMINOUS COMPLEXION

96.9%

87.8%

94.5%

SKIN IS SOFT AND COMFORTABLE

SMOOTHER SKIN

Two weeks later

DARK SPOTS REDUCED

87.8%

71.2%

83.9%

MORE EVEN COMPLEXION

FIRMER SKIN

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Vital Light: Defy the signs of ageing and regain deep luminosity.

Vital Light DayAvailable in three versions: “comfort cream” for dry skin, for all skin types and for all skin types with an SPF 15

Amazing age-control action that erases wrinkles, fi rms the skin and restores deep-down skin luminosity.

Vital Light NightAvailable in two versions: “comfort cream” for dry skin and for all skin types

An expert revitalizing cream that reduces the appearance of fatigued skin, wakes up its tone and restores a fresher-looking appearance.

NEW

Vital Light Serum A powerful anti-dark spot concentrate that illuminates a darkened complexion due to age and optimizes the action of Vital Light Day and Night creams.

Vital Light is also available as a skin care treatment in Beauty Institutes and wasdeveloped by Clarins skin care professionals. The eff ectiveness of pioneer plants iscombined with the benefi ts of a specifi c age-control manual method to allowdeep-down skin luminosity to rise quickly to the skin surface. A pure moment ofwell-being which allows the skin to refl ect all of its youthful vitality once again.

A “must-have”product to help prevent the appearance of dark spots: UV PLUS HP SPF 40Triple protection against UV rays, the eff ects of pollution and oxidizing free

radicals in a remarkably lightweight texture. Apply aft er daytime moisturizer.

Vital Light SerumTechnical File

CangzhuAtractylodes lancea Originally from the central and northern mountains in China, cangzhu has been used forever in traditional Chinese medicine. Its root has a bitter taste and is cooked and eaten for its toning properties. It is also eaten raw to help reduce water retention. In skin care, Clarins Laboratories have demonstrated how, with the help of the G protein, the root extract optimizes the skin’s barrier eff ect.

Cochlearia Cochlearia officinalis Cochlearia spreads its long stems covered in small, fragrant white fl owers over the shoreline rocks and sand dunes of the English Channel and Atlantic Ocean. As a salt-loving plant,it is well-suited to growing in harsh coastal conditions. Nourishment is stored in its thick, oily leaves that protect vital nutrients from evaporating. Cochlearia is rich in vitamin C- in the past it was used to treat sailors suff ering from scurvy- and also has antiseptic and fortifying benefi ts. A Clarins exclusive ingredient, the anti-ageing action of Cochlearia is now patent pending.

Katafray Cedrelopsis grevei Originally from Madagascar, katafray unfolds its thin silhouette in the arid forests of the southern and western parts of the island. Its light wood is just as resistant as ebony and is very useful to the local population. In traditional medicine, the bark is used in an infusion and is used for its toning and fever-reducing qualities. Its essential oil is known for its strengthening and soothing actions. Recently, it was discovered that the extract of katafay bark made it possible to improve the quality of the stratum corneum and enhance the skin’s natural hydration mechanisms. The extract used by Clarins Laboratories was developed exclusively for Clarins and is obtained following a process that helps preserve the biodiversity of the tropical forest at the heart of a sustainable development programme.

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Spergularia Spergularia rubra From June to September, the Spergularia’s pink fl owers blossom on sandy rock areas across Europe, North Africa and Asia. Spergularia grows in abundance thanks to its long, tough root that grows down deeply into the ground to fi nd suffi cient water supplies. In North Africa, it is ground into a powder and mixed with olive oil to make a cream that diminishes the visible appearance of freckles. Spergularia is also known as “stone-breaker” and is used for medicinal purposes when treating kidney stones. A Clarins exclusive ingredient, Spergularia demonstrated its anti-hyperpigmentation benefi ts during in vitro tests.

Waltheria Waltheria indica Found commonly in the tropics, Waltheria satisfi es its need to grow by spreading over sandy or rocky areas or in places where ground soil has been damaged. Its leaves are covered in fi ne hairs that help prevent evaporation. Fascinated by the plant’s stubborn desire to grow in desolate areas, local populations throughout history also discovered its antiseptic and pain relief benefi ts. Clarins has selected Waltheria titrated to 95% of tiliroside, a molecule with soothing and anti-ageing benefi ts. By combining titrated Waltheria with a tripeptide, Clarins Research has formulated an innovative and patented complex that delivers a wide range of anti-ageing skin care benefi ts.

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ACTIONS

1. Reduces the appearance of dark spots · Regulates the synthesis of melanin by inhibiting the two key enzymes involved in the melanogenesis process: tyrosinaseand peroxidase

2. Reorganizes the dermis to ensurefi rmer skin and prevent preventa dull-looking complexion · Restores proteasome activity in order to preventcellular senescence

· Stimulates collagen synthesis and helps prevent dermalfi bres from breaking down

3. Hydrates the skin andenhances surface radiance· Reinforces the skin barrier and prevents transepidermal water loss· Restores moisture reserves in the dermal layer

4. Optimizes cellular activity · Stimulates the G protein, a molecule that enhances cellular receptivity toward ingredients and boosts their functions

INGREDIENTS

Hexylresorcinol, Spergularia

Cochlearia

Waltheria + tripeptide

Katafray, high molecular weight hyaluronic acid Low molecular weight hyaluronic acid

Cangzhu

Dermatologist tested.Non-comedogenic. Presentation: 30 ml glass pump-bottle

Vital Light Serum, dark spot correcting,age repairing concentrateConcentrated ingredients that erase the shadowsof the passing years.

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