{"title":"Elizavecca","description":"\u003cp\u003eElizavecca is a Korean brand known for bold, characterful formulas across skincare and haircare. It has a cult following for treatments that do one job memorably well, often at a low price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest known products include the Hell Pore clay and pore range, the Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask, and the CER 100 Collagen Coating hair protein treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pore and clay treatments suit oily and \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/acne\"\u003eblemish prone skin\u003c\/a\u003e, while the hydrating masks sit within our wider \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/moisturisers\"\u003emoisturisers\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"elizavecca-cer-100-collagen-coating-hair-a-muscle-helltornado-shampoo","title":"Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair A+ Muscle Helltornado Shampoo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntensive repair shampoo with Hydrolysed Collagen for damaged and colour-treated hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePenetrating protein repairs cortex damage; ceramide smooths and seals the cuticle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse one to two times weekly as an intensive cleansing treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost repair shampoos coat the outside of the hair shaft with silicones or surface proteins that create the temporary appearance of smoothness without addressing the structural damage underneath. The Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair A+ Muscle Helltornado Shampoo works differently: Hydrolysed Collagen at a small enough molecular weight to penetrate the hair cortex fills the gaps and breaks in the hair's internal protein structure that cause brittleness, breakage, and loss of elasticity, while Ceramide and surface-coating proteins smooth and seal the cuticle from the outside simultaneously. Elizavecca is a South Korean brand founded in 2006 in Iksan, North Jeolla Province, whose CER-100 range was built around the premise that meaningful hair repair requires cortex-level protein penetration, not just surface conditioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula delivers internal cortex repair through penetrating Hydrolysed Collagen, external cuticle smoothing through Ceramide and surface proteins, and thorough scalp cleansing in a single intensive shampoo step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrolysed Collagen for Cortex Penetration and Structural Repair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-molecular-weight Hydrolysed Collagen penetrates through the cuticle layer into the hair cortex, where it bonds to the damaged keratin protein structure and fills the voids that breakage and chemical processing leave behind. This internal repair improves hair elasticity, reduces breakage, and restores the structural integrity that determines long-term hair strength — effects that surface-coating conditioners cannot replicate because they never reach the cortex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeramide for Cuticle Sealing and Moisture Retention:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramide reinforces the lipid layer between cuticle scales, sealing the cuticle surface that chemical processing, heat styling, and mechanical stress progressively lift and fracture. A smooth, sealed cuticle reflects light evenly to produce shine, reduces friction between strands to minimise tangling, and locks moisture into the cortex to prevent the brittleness that follows dehydration-driven structural damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Protein Coating for Immediate Manageability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Film-forming surface proteins coat the outer cuticle to provide immediate smoothing, detangling, and manageability improvement that complements the slower cumulative benefit of cortex-penetrating Hydrolysed Collagen repair over weeks of consistent use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThorough Scalp Cleansing for a Healthy Follicle Environment:\u003c\/strong\u003e The surfactant system removes product build-up, excess sebum, and environmental debris from the scalp without stripping the scalp's natural moisture balance, maintaining the healthy follicle environment that supports consistent hair growth and quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose the Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair A+ Muscle Helltornado Shampoo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCortex Repair Rather Than Surface Conditioning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most repair shampoos rely on silicones and surface proteins that produce temporary smoothness by coating the outside of the hair. Hydrolysed Collagen at the cortex level addresses structural damage where it actually exists, producing cumulative improvement in elasticity and breakage resistance that washes out with surface conditioners and builds with cortex-penetrating protein.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Inside-Out Mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Penetrating Hydrolysed Collagen addresses the cortex; Ceramide and surface proteins address the cuticle simultaneously. Most repair shampoos target one layer. Addressing both simultaneously produces more comprehensive improvement in hair condition than single-mechanism repair products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntensive Weekly Treatment Rather Than Daily Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e The protein concentration in the Helltornado Shampoo is calibrated for one to two applications per week as an intensive treatment step, complementing the gentler daily CER-100 Muscle Shampoo for a complete cleansing and repair routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHair types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Damaged, colour-treated, chemically processed (permed, relaxed), and heat-damaged hair of any texture — fine, medium, and coarse. 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Protein repair shampoos contain hydrolysed proteins small enough to penetrate the cuticle and deposit in the cortex, where they bond to the damaged keratin structure and rebuild the internal protein matrix that determines hair strength. The two approaches address different aspects of hair damage and work best in rotation — protein for structural repair, moisture for maintaining flexibility between protein treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use this every time I wash my hair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: For most hair types, no. The protein concentration is calibrated for one to two uses per week as an intensive treatment. Daily use can lead to protein overload — a condition where the hair becomes stiff, brittle, and prone to breakage from excessive protein deposition. 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The Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair A+ Muscle Essence uses this contact time to deliver Hydrolysed Collagen at a molecular weight that penetrates the hair cortex alongside Ceramide and surface-coating proteins that smooth and seal the cuticle layer, building the inside-out repair that the CER-100 range is built around throughout the day rather than just in the minutes between shampooing and rinsing. 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The longer contact time of a leave-in versus a rinse-off treatment amplifies the cortex deposition and cumulative repair over consistent daily use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeramide for Cuticle Sealing and Moisture Lock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramide reinforces the intercellular lipid cement between cuticle scales, smoothing and sealing the cuticle surface that damage progressively lifts. 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A leave-in essence remains on the hair throughout the day, giving Hydrolysed Collagen significantly more time to penetrate the cortex and Ceramide more time to bond to the cuticle lipid layer — producing more cumulative structural improvement from the same active concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight Enough for Fine Hair to Wear Daily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most protein-rich hair treatments are formulated for coarse or very damaged hair and weigh fine or medium hair down with daily use. The essence texture is calibrated to deliver meaningful protein and ceramide benefit without the heaviness that makes denser treatments impractical for finer hair types as a daily leave-in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridges the CER-100 Routine Between Wash Days:\u003c\/strong\u003e The CER-100 Shampoos cleanse and begin repair on wash days; the Essence maintains and extends that repair throughout the week on non-wash days and between washes, making the routine's cumulative protein benefit consistent rather than limited to cleansing sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHair types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, medium, and coarse hair; straight, wavy, curly, and coily; colour-treated, chemically processed, and heat-damaged. 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A leave-in essence remains on the hair for hours, giving the same active ingredients significantly more time to penetrate the cortex and bond to the cuticle — producing more thorough protein deposition and longer-lasting cuticle sealing from the same ingredients. For damaged hair that needs intensive protein rebuilding, leave-in application is a more efficient delivery method than rinse-out alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How much should I use and how do I apply it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Apply a small amount to towel-dried hair, working from mid-lengths to ends and avoiding the scalp to prevent build-up. For fine hair, start with a pea-sized amount and build if needed; for thick or coarse hair, a larger amount may be needed to coat all strands. Do not rinse out — style or dry as usual after application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use this if I am also prone to protein overload?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: If your hair is sensitive to protein overload (becomes stiff, brittle, or snaps easily after protein treatment), monitor how your hair responds and reduce frequency if stiffness develops. 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The Helltornado Shampoo contains a higher protein concentration calibrated for one to two intensive uses per week; the Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair A+ Muscle Shampoo is formulated for daily or frequent use, with a gentler surfactant system and a protein balance that delivers cumulative repair without the protein overload risk that comes with high-concentration daily application. Both use Hydrolysed Collagen that penetrates the hair cortex and Ceramide that seals the cuticle, but the Muscle Shampoo is designed to make the CER-100 repair mechanism the foundation of every wash rather than an intensive weekly treatment. 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At the concentration used in the Muscle Shampoo, daily application builds cumulative cortex reinforcement over weeks without the protein saturation that causes brittleness from over-treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeramide for Cuticle Maintenance and Moisture Retention:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramide reinforces the intercellular lipid layer between cuticle scales, maintaining the smooth, sealed cuticle surface that reduces frizz, improves shine, and prevents moisture loss from the cortex. Daily Ceramide application maintains the cuticle integrity that the Helltornado Shampoo and Protein Treatment build during intensive sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle Surfactant System for Frequent Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cleansing base removes excess sebum, product residue, and environmental debris from the scalp without stripping the scalp's natural oils or the hair's moisture balance, making it appropriate for daily washing without cumulative barrier depletion at the scalp or dryness along the length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilds on the Intensive Treatment Routine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used alongside the Helltornado Shampoo and Protein Treatment, the Muscle Shampoo maintains and extends the protein and ceramide benefit between intensive sessions, ensuring the repair activity is consistent across the full wash schedule rather than concentrated on treatment days only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose the Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair A+ Muscle Shampoo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily Protein Repair Without Overload Risk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most protein-rich shampoos are not formulated for daily use — their protein concentration builds up too quickly, causing brittleness and stiffness from overloading the cortex faster than it can be absorbed. The Muscle Shampoo's calibrated concentration delivers meaningful daily cortex benefit within the safe daily deposition range for consistent use without overload risk for most hair types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Everyday Foundation of the CER-100 System:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Helltornado Shampoo and Protein Treatment deliver intensive repair on treatment days; this shampoo maintains that repair every other day, keeping the hair's protein and ceramide levels consistent across the full week rather than cycling between intensive treatment and neutral cleansing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for a Wider Range of Hair Types Than the Helltornado Shampoo:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Helltornado Shampoo is calibrated for significantly damaged hair used intensively. The Muscle Shampoo's gentler formulation suits moderately damaged, colour-treated, and normal hair that wants the CER-100 protein and ceramide benefit in a daily-safe format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHair types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, medium, and coarse hair; straight, wavy, curly, and coily; colour-treated, moderately damaged, and normal hair wanting daily protein maintenance. 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For damaged hair, using the Milky Piggy Collagen Ceramide Coating Protein Treatment as an intensive conditioner on treatment wash days and a regular moisture conditioner on daily wash days gives the most complete result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair A+ Muscle Shampoo makes every wash day a repair day without making every repair day an intensive treatment — which is the practical requirement for a protein routine that actually holds between sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elizavecca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55157094908238,"sku":"SESALOHS17-SPR","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/SESALOHS17-SPR.png?v=1778671451"},{"product_id":"elizavecca-cer-100-milky-piggy-collagen-ceramide-coating-protein-treatment","title":"Elizavecca CER-100 Milky Piggy Collagen Ceramide Coating Protein Treatment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash-off intensive mask with Hydrolysed Collagen, Ceramide, and Keratin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse weekly alongside the CER-100 shampoos for maximum repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks on all hair types; particularly effective on high-porosity and bleached hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe logic of a protein treatment mask is straightforward: more active contact time than a shampoo, more concentrated protein than a daily conditioner, and a richer emollient base that seals everything in once the penetrating proteins have done their work. The Elizavecca CER-100 Milky Piggy Collagen Ceramide Coating Protein Treatment delivers this through a three-layer approach — Hydrolysed Collagen that penetrates the cortex to repair the internal keratin structure, Ceramide that reconstructs the cuticle lipid layer from the outside, and a surface Keratin protein coating that provides immediate smoothness and manageability on top. Applied weekly alongside the CER-100 shampoos, it represents the most intensive repair step in the range, designed for the hair that needs the most help: bleached, repeatedly colour-treated, chemically processed, or heat-damaged to the point where a daily shampoo alone cannot keep pace with the structural demand. Elizavecca is a South Korean brand founded in 2006 in Iksan, North Jeolla Province.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula delivers intensive cortex repair, cuticle reconstruction, and surface protein coating through a three-mechanism protein treatment formulated for weekly use on damaged hair of all textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrolysed Collagen for Deep Cortex Structural Repair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-molecular-weight Hydrolysed Collagen penetrates through the cuticle layer into the hair's cortex, where it bonds to the damaged keratin fibres and fills the protein voids that chemical processing and heat damage create. The ten-to-fifteen-minute contact time of a mask application allows significantly more cortex deposition than a shampoo or rinse-out conditioner, producing a more substantial structural repair effect per session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeramide for Cuticle Lipid Reconstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramide fills and rebuilds the intercellular cement between cuticle scales that chemical treatments dissolve and mechanical stress fractures. Reconstructed cuticle lipids seal moisture into the cortex, produce a smooth surface that reflects light as shine, and reduce the porosity that causes frizz and rapid moisture loss in chemically processed hair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrolysed Keratin for Surface Coating and Immediate Manageability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surface-depositing Hydrolysed Keratin coats the outer cuticle to provide immediate smoothing, detangling, and reduced friction that improves manageability from the first application. As a surface protein it does not penetrate the cortex, but its coating effect complements the Collagen's internal repair with immediate visible improvement that builds alongside the deeper cumulative benefit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich Emollient Base for Moisture Retention and Softness:\u003c\/strong\u003e The treatment's cream base contains emollients and humectants that seal moisture into the hair during the contact period and leave the lengths feeling soft, supple, and weightedly conditioned after rinsing — addressing the dehydration and brittleness that typically accompany structural protein damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose the Elizavecca CER-100 Milky Piggy Collagen Ceramide Coating Protein Treatment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-Layer Protein Repair in One Mask:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most protein treatments target either cortex penetration or surface coating. This treatment addresses the cortex (Hydrolysed Collagen), the cuticle lipid layer (Ceramide), and the surface (Hydrolysed Keratin) simultaneously, producing a more comprehensive repair from a single weekly application than products addressing only one layer can achieve even with more frequent use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntensive Repair That the Shampoo Step Cannot Deliver Alone:\u003c\/strong\u003e A shampoo's contact time is measured in seconds to a few minutes before rinsing. A mask applied for ten to fifteen minutes allows three to five times more protein contact time, which directly translates to significantly more cortex deposition and ceramide bonding per application — making weekly mask use the most efficient step in the CER-100 system for accelerating structural repair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParticularly Effective for High-Porosity and Bleached Hair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bleaching and repeated colouring dissolve the cuticle lipid layer and create large voids in the cortex protein structure. The triple-layer approach of this treatment addresses all three areas of damage that bleached and high-porosity hair presents simultaneously, producing visible improvement in texture, elasticity, and moisture retention within the first one to two sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor hair experiencing protein sensitivity or overload, use this treatment fortnightly rather than weekly and follow with a moisture-rich rinse-out conditioner to maintain the protein-moisture balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHair types:\u003c\/strong\u003e All hair types and textures; particularly effective for high-porosity, bleached, repeatedly colour-treated, chemically processed (permed, relaxed), and heat-damaged hair. Fine hair should use a smaller amount and monitor for heaviness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHair concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Severe breakage, elasticity loss, extreme dryness, high porosity, post-bleach recovery, frizz, split ends, and dullness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Those with significantly damaged, bleached, or chemically processed hair who need the most intensive repair step in the CER-100 system, and anyone whose hair breaks, feels dry, or lacks elasticity despite using regular conditioner consistently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does this protein treatment compare to a standard deep conditioning mask?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A standard deep conditioning mask primarily delivers humectants, emollients, and occlusives that hydrate and soften the hair surface. It does not repair the internal protein structure of the hair or rebuild the cuticle lipid layer. This protein treatment delivers Hydrolysed Collagen into the cortex to repair structural damage, Ceramide to reconstruct the cuticle lipids, and Hydrolysed Keratin to smooth the surface — addressing the causes of damage rather than masking them with temporary softness. For severely damaged hair that loses moisture quickly and breaks under tension, protein repair addresses the underlying structural deficit that conditioning alone cannot fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How often should I use this and how long should I leave it on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Weekly use for significantly damaged or bleached hair; fortnightly for moderately damaged or colour-treated hair. Apply to clean, towel-dried hair after shampooing, leave for ten to fifteen minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Applying gentle heat (shower cap under a warm towel, or a heat cap) during the treatment period opens the cuticle and improves protein and ceramide penetration depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does protein overload feel like and how do I avoid it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Protein overload makes hair feel stiff, dry, or rough, and it may snap more easily than before treatment rather than stretching. It occurs when more protein is deposited than the hair can absorb and use, filling the cortex beyond its capacity. To avoid it, balance weekly protein treatment with moisture-rich products on non-treatment wash days, and reduce treatment frequency to fortnightly if stiffness or increased breakage develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elizavecca CER-100 Milky Piggy Collagen Ceramide Coating Protein Treatment is the weekly intensive step that the rest of the CER-100 routine is building toward — the moment where the cortex, cuticle, and surface are all addressed at once, at the concentration and contact time that actually changes what damaged hair is capable of.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elizavecca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55157124596046,"sku":"SESALOHS02-CCPTR","price":9.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/SESALOHS02-CCPTR.png?v=1778671451"}],"url":"https:\/\/skin-nomad.com\/en-fr\/collections\/elizavecca.oembed","provider":"Skin-Nomad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}