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Alchimie Forever, produits, soins pour hommes et femmes

Preventive skin care

Alchimie products are the result of 20+ years of clinical experience in dermatology and biomedical research on antioxidants and the aging process. They have become the most effective antioxidant skin care products found in the world.

Environmental factors, in particular UV exposure, increase the level of oxidants (including oxygen free radicals) in the skin, causing accelerated skin aging. To slow and minimize the aging process, antioxidants levels must be replenished.

Thus, Alchimie Forever products combine some of the most powerful natural antioxidants. Extracted from herbs (rosemary, basil), plants (green tea, watercress, turmeric), and fruits and vegetables (blueberries, grape seeds, tomatoes), these antioxidants have complementary effects that strengthen, protect, and promote healthier, more youthful-looking skin.

Barbara Polla speaks about Swiss skincare

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Peer-reviewed publications

REACH : impact on the US cosmetics industry ?
Pouillot A, Polla BS, Polla AS.
J Cosmet Dermatol. March 2009;8(1):3-7.

The stratum corneum : a double paradox.
Pouillot A, Dayan N, Polla AS, Polla LL, Polla BS.
J Cosmet Dermatol. June 2008;7:143-148.

Quand la limite inférieure est celle à atteindre :
l’exemple du fer.
Polla BS, Polla AS, Pouillot A, Polla LL.
Biofutur. February 2007;274:32-35.

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Présent et futur des antioxydants dans la prévention du vieillissement cutané.

Polla LL, Pouillot A, Polla BS, Polla AS.
J Med Esth et Chir Derm. 2007;34(135):173-178.

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Conservateurs en cosmétologie : mise au point sur les parabènes.
Pouillot A, Polla BS, Polla AS.
J Med Esth et Chir Derm. 2006;33(131):187-190.

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Iron as the malignant spirit in successful aging.
Polla AS, Polla BS, Polla LL.
Ageing Res Rev. 2003;2(1):25-37.

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Cellules souches :
implications pour la peau
Pouillot A, Polla BS
J Med Esth et Chir Derm. Sept 2009;36(143):147-150

Compte-rendu du colloque de la Société Française de Cosmétologie : actualités et futur : la peau et son vieillissement - données récentes
Pouillot A, Polla LL, Polla BS
J Med Esth et Chir Derm. June 2009;36(142):79-83

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REACH va-t-il changer l'industrie cosmétique?
Pouillot A, Polla BS
Biofutur. Nov 2008;293:52-55

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Natural Antioxidants and their effects on the skin
Pouillot A, Polla LL, Tacchini P, Neequaye A, Polla AS. Polla BS
In Dayan N, Kromidas L (ed.), Formulating, packaging and marketing of natural cosmetic products.c Wiley, 2011, 239-257

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Controversial Ingredients: One Brand's Perspective
Polla A, Pouillot A
GCI. Dec 2011:34-40

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Controversial Ingredients: Setting the Record Straight
Polla A, Pouillot A
SkinInc, February 2012: 58-65

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