Dermalogica Skincare Blog

Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance (100ml) is an ultra-rich phytonutrient moisturiser designed to combat dry skin. Stabilised Vitamin C helps to smooth the appearance of dry lines and skin damage, leaving skin soft and supple. Antioxidant enzyme Superoxide Dismutase, vitamins A and E, and Ginkgo help shield against damage caused by environmental assaults. Soothing Coneflower and Hydrocotyl, combined with extracts of Grape Seed and Wild Yam, help reduce the signs of prematurely-aging skin, leaving it smooth and firmer-looking.

Product Benefits

• Smoothes fine lines and promotes elasticity.
• Antioxidant vitamins help prevent the cellular damage caused by free radicals.
• Rich emollients help shield against dehydration and pollution.
• Herbal extracts help restore suppleness and tone.

Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance (100ml) is part of the Dermalogica Moisturisers range of products and can be found in the Drier or Prematurely Ageing Skin section.

RRP: £51.00
Our Usual Price: £38.35
Our Offer Price: £36.00
Offer Start Date: 16/05/2012
Offer End Date: 22/05/2012

We should all know by now that the biggest threat to our skin’s health and appearance lies in unprotected exposure to the sun. Although a recent survey conducted by St Tropez reveals that we Brits are still reluctant to give up our dreams of tanning whatever the cost, protecting your skin is the best anti-ageing approach you could possibly adopt.

UVB rays can cause cancer; UVA rays can cause irrevocable signs of ageing. Neither risk is worth taking, which is why you need to make sure that you do not leave the house without some form of sun block.

Dermalogica have come up with a product that allows you to use it on its own or mixed with your favourite moisturiser or foundation: its Solar Defence Booster SPF 30 provides effective sun protection without weighing down your skin with excess oils.

The Guardian’s beauty blogger calls it ‘an absolutely genius product that adds high protection of any of Dermalogica’s excellent moisturisers’, and you only need to read some of the product reviews written by Pure Beauty’s customers to realise that this is perhaps the biggest favour you could do for your complexion.

Simply put, this product is an essential part of your skincare routine, whether you suffer from highly sensitive skin, skin conditions such as rosacea, or whether you simply need to protect your skin from the signs of premature ageing. Buy it now before summer arrives!

We may only be five months into 2012, but Dermalogica products have wasted no time in amassing numerous awards for their efficacy and quality. Take a look at some of the prizes awarded to see which Dermalogica skin care products you need to add to your wish list!

InStyle Best Beauty Buys 2012
• Best Moisturiser for Normal to Oily Skin – Active Moist
• Best Spot Treatment – Overnight Clearing Gel
• Best Facial Exfoliator – Daily Microfoliant

Natural Health Magazine Beauty Awards 2012
• Best Foundation – Treatment Foundation
• Highly Commended for Best Sun Protection – Super Sensitive Faceblock SPF 30
• Highly Commended for Best Care System – Skin Health System

Guild Awards of Excellence 2012
• Best Skincare Supplier – Dermalogica!

Those of us who already use Dermalogica skincare products already know just how much of a difference they can make to the appearance of our complexions, but it is nice to have that opinion backed up by expert opinions.

And when you combine fantastic skin care products with the equally brilliant service provided by Pure Beauty Online, the end result is happy skin and even happier clients!

Remember that Pure Beauty Online doesn’t just offer quick and reliable deliveries; we can also help you to find the best products for your skin type: use the link to the skin mapping service, email an enquiry, order a free sample… Once you discover the products that are right for you, you will never want to try anything else!

We all produce sebum, which is necessary for the protection of our skin; these oils and lipids are designed to create a protective barrier against moisture-loss and potential infections. When skin produces excess sebum it can create a shiny sheen and interfere with efficient skin renewal. Too much sebum can prevent dead or old skin cells from shedding, causing them to clog pores and eventually leading to blemishes and a dull complexion.

An oily complexion can still lack moisture, however. High temperatures, harsh skincare products, smoking, pollution, caffeine and alcohol can all leave your skin dehydrated, and the excess sebum can do nothing to alleviate this condition. In fact, stripping the oils from your skin will only result in more sebum production and further dehydration as the skin tries to protect itself and re-establish a healthy balance.

If your skin is oily but also displaying signs of dehydration (flakiness, tightness, itching, fine lines) then it may be time to take a look at the moisturiser you are using. You need to use a lightweight, oil-free moisturiser that can deliver hydration without clogging pores: Dermalogica’s Active Moist is ideal for daily use, combining Lavender, Mallow and Cucumber extracts to provide deep hydration. This lotion refines and smooths the surface of the skin, preparing it for make-up and for the day ahead.

Masques have come a long way since the days of those packs of brown clay that you would smear on and leave until your face looked like a patch of parched earth… Today’s masques are designed to address specific skin problems and can give your complexion a real boost.

Dermalogica Masques can:

• Restore levels of hydration and suppleness, reducing the appearance of fine lines. The Skin Hydrating Masque also repairs the damage caused by free radicals and soothes irritated skin, leaving it silky smooth and restoring a healthy glow.

• Repair and protect your skin from environmental damage. The Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque is packed with vitamins and botanical extracts which calm, hydrate and strengthen yours skin’s defences, leaving your complexion happier and healthier.

• Control sebum production and clear congested pores. If you have acne-prone skin, then the Sebum Clearing Masque could be your ticket to clearer skin! Excess sebum production is gently removed and controlled without stripping the skin of moisture, while the Salicylic Acid cleans deep into the pores, controlling spots and preventing future ones.

• Calm skin that is sensitised, irritated or inflamed. If you skin is uncomfortable and reactive, you may have had difficulty finding products that don’t make the situation worse. The UltraCalming Relief Masque can offer you much-welcome relief from the symptoms of irritated, highly-sensitive skin in the shape of an intensely soothing masque. It also strengthens your skin’s natural defences, making it better able to cope with our environment.

These masques are designed to be used between one and three times per week, depending on your skin’s needs. You can smooth one on while soaking in the bath, or pick up a book for ten minutes of relaxation which will leave your complexion rejuvenated and restored!