Glucosamine for the face? Why not?

Category: Review on Aquathera Glucosamine Cream 250ml

Posted by: 30-Apr-2008

Strengths: Absorbs really well, with no oily residue Mild, pleasant fragrance Bargain basement price!

Weaknesses: Doesn't look too glamorous on your bathroom shelf Formulation appears rather heavy (but it's not when applied)

I read product labels, I Google ingredients. I throw stuff in the bin when it irritates my skin or sometimes just when I'm bored and unconvinced by it - even if I ordered it from overseas! I'm a perfectionist, but I REFUSE to spend squillions on skincare products. I dislike heavy makeup, so I want my skin to look naturally healthy. And at the age of 41 - I have finally discovered something that's genuinely awesome value for money!

Please never change this product. It is tremendously soothing and, after using it exclusively for about 6 weeks, I have thrown away all my other bottles & jars and filled my bathroom cabinet with Aquathera!
I have no more pimples, no more red patches, no flakiness or itchiness, broken capillaries are disappearing and my skin looks robust. I even think undereye circles are reduced - or maybe it's just that I sleep better knowing this is all I need and it's SO inexpensive. The formula appears heavy but has NO stickiness or oiliness and all the ingredients come up "clear" when you Google them. No, it's not organic or all-natural. I now know that certain nut oils and essential plant oils can be iriitating so I simply don't believe in that fairy story any more. But I do avoid anything with Propylene glycol or strong fragrance (always makes me itch after a while) or mineral oils/petroleum gunk that clogs up my pores and promotes pimples.

Use this ALL OVER - even around your eyes. Truly, it's all you need apart from a gentle cleanser. Oh, and this product has taught me that exfoliation is wholly unnecessary and indeed can CAUSE problems if you use a granular scrub. I'm sure it's the glucosamine which is PROVEN effective in maintaining the health of joint tissue, so why not the connective tissue of your skin? Just one caution - You may need to watch out if you are allergic to shellfish - maybe do a patch test for a few days.