So, I have a very tiny family. And in my very tiny family, I have an aunt, who is my father's sister, Maria.
My aunt Maria is somewhere in her high 50's, however...she looks like she's about 35-40. Her skin is always radiant, and in fact, she looks younger now than when I watch old family movies.
About 3 years ago at Christmas time, when she came up from Hotlanta (Atlanta for those of you who don't know), I asked her what the hell she was doing for her skin so that in 35 years, I'd look just as good as she does. I've already started the high spf on the face when in the sun and drinking plenty of water, and although genetics are on my side since my mother is just as lucky in the wrinkle and sag department, I wanted to know if there was a secret. And there is.
The secret's name is
Emlin. Came around the time of Estee Lauder and the first major cosmetics companies, in 1979. It was then Emlin started their luxurious and exclusive bath products in all Hyatt Hotels as part of the Hyatt Hotels' way of pampering their patrons.
Since then, Emlin got many phone calls, letters, and.....Telegraphs???? Woh...Well, I told you it was a secret and it's old....
Anyway, apparently their business boomed and you can now order their products online, or visit one of their, like, THREE locations to get the products.
I had gone to Atlanta, and I wanted to check this line out for myself. It was made with mink oil, and I wanted to see what the cosmetician had to say about it.
She gave us some free samples, my aunt stocked up, and we all went on our merry way.
Now, this stuff is expensive. I won't lie, but the proof is in the pudding and it lasts forever, anyway. My aunt....amazing skin. Been using it for YEARS.
The biggest clients...old women in nursing and retirement homes. Been buying Emlin for YEARS, and still do, until their dying day. I have to say, that's loyalty to the brand!
I now have most of the Emlin products, but I have to wonder why the company never grew beyond it's current state. Alot of their clients will pass in a few years. The packaging is ugly as sin, and the entire way of marketing is horrible. In fact, no one's heard about them, even in the U.S. I thought about calling them and being their Canadian representative. I've told many cosmeticians about it, and all want to see this oil, and the creams and masks that go along with it.
I've tried the items, and I love them all. The oil is the seller though. I know I just spoke about Bio-Oil, but Mink Oil is the answer to the wrinkle question. This product wouldn't be good for young people. It is oily. But this is a great night-time serum for those of you who see the little lines creeping up on you.
Check it out, I advise it if wrinkling up into a raisen is not your cup of tea. Beats buying alot of the crap out there that doesn't so anything at all. :)
Plus...maybe someone out there can vouch for this company, and maybe I'll call them and ask them if I can distribute the product up here. What do you think?
You can get it at Holt Renfrew for about 25-30 bucks....It must be the cheapest item in that store! It's a re-usable sponge, and will last you for a few months with proper care.
