There is something reassuring about a skincare brand that has been around long enough to see beauty trends come and go. ULTIMA II has been part of that changing landscape since its beginnings in New York in 1959, arriving in Indonesia in 1976 and growing its skincare and cosmetics offering through generations of evolving beauty preferences. Now, almost 67 years on, the brand introduces CollaSence™-Infused Skin Derma Solutions, its latest signature technology.
CollaSence™ builds on ULTIMA II’s longstanding work with collagen, combining it with scientifically supported active ingredients and advanced formulations. The resulting skincarehelps maintain hydration and elasticity while addressing the early visible signs of ageing.
For Nitto Suwardi, Commercial Director Licensed Cosmetics, Tempo Scan Group, having decades of collagen experience behind the brand makes this an exciting point to move forward. “Heritage is not only something to celebrate. It is the foundation for us to keep moving forward,” he says. The idea is simple enough: ULTIMA II can draw on what it has learned over the years while continuing to explore new science and technology.
That can be seen in the Procollagen collections, which return with refined formulas, CollaSence™ Technology and updated packaging. Procollagen Extrema is designed around early signs of ageing, while Procollagen Supreme Caviar focuses on the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and skin firmness. Procollagen Supreme Advanced Activator offers a more intensive boost for collagen and hydration, helping skin look plumper and more supple. Then there is CollaSence Advanced Activator, which can be used before the rest of the routine to prepare the skin, support hydration and help maintain the skin barrier.
The rest of the ULTIMA II portfolio makes the range feel less like a one-concern collection. Clear White Supreme caters to those looking for a brighter, more even-looking complexion, Hydra Botanic focuses on moisture and hydration, and CHR is designed for sebum control and skin balance. With different formulations available, a routine can be built around what the skin actually needs.
It is also worth remembering why collagen continues to attract so much attention. As we age, the body naturally produces less of it, which can affect the skin’s structure and elasticity. UV exposure, pollution, stress and lifestyle can add to those changes. Dr. Johan, Sp.FK, Head of Clinic Medical Doctor at House of ULTIMA II, therefore sees healthy ageing as something that deserves a little more thought than simply looking for ways to reduce wrinkles. Regular skincare and maintaining the condition of the skin are part of the picture too.
Sully Suharjo, General Manager Sales & Marketing ULTIMA II Indonesia, describes CollaSence™ as a continuation of ULTIMA II’s work with collagen rather than a sudden change in direction. Nearly seven decades after the brand first began, the ingredient remains just as relevant, only now viewed through a wider understanding of skincare and the many ways we choose to care for our skin.
For those who enjoy turning skincare into more of a ritual, ULTIMA II has introduced Collagenic Flow 7, a signature facial that combines ULTIMA II skincare and CollaSence™ Technology with gentle guided facial movements. Available at selected ULTIMA II counters, it adds a more tactile and relaxing dimension to the experience.
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