Dermalogica Skincare Blog

When you’re in your twenties, skin is likely to be in the best condition that you will ever see it. With the spotty teenage years firmly in the past, and with fine lines and wrinkles still in the future, the skin of those in their twenties often still looks as fresh as a daisy.

However, you shouldn’t allow this to lull you into a false sense of security, as failure to take proper care of your skin during these years could lead to rapid and premature skin ageing once your thirties start to approach.

To keep future fine lines at bay for as long as possible, it’s essential that you assess your skincare regime and determine whether or not it is sufficient to keep skin looking and feeling smooth and healthy.

Ensure that your cleanser is effective enough to remove any oil, dirt and makeup, yet gentle enough so that it doesn’t strip skin of essential oils.

Even when the sun isn’t shining, it can still cause damage to skin. This is why it’s important that your daily moisturiser contains a protective SPF.

It is mentioned over and over again, but it really is important to keep your skin hydrated by drinking water throughout the day.

If you’re looking for products will stand your skin in good stead for years to come, Dermalogica have a wide range that are just the job.

There are many fantastic skin care products on the market today, which can help to revitalise your skin and make it look flawless and stunning.

However, in order to get the best from your skin care products, it’s important that you also look at other factors that could have an effect on your skin.

One factor that can determine the condition and look of your skin is your diet. In order to function properly and stay healthy, our bodies require some essential nutrients- the majority of which come from your food intake.

If you regularly live off junk food and processed meals, there’s a high chance that your body won’t be getting all of the nutrients that it needs. This in turn can lead to your skin looking dull and dehydrated.
To keep your skin looking as fresh as possible, make sure that you fill up on fresh fruit and vegetables, and also drink plenty of water.

Dehydrated and under nourished skin is particularly susceptible to prematurely developing fine lines- meaning that the effects of a poor diet can be long lasting.

If you feel that you may be guilty of neglecting your diet, make sure that you start to make a conscious effort to improve it straight away.

To help to combat the external effects of a poor diet, Dermalogica have a fantastic line of products that are great for tackling premature skin ageing and dehydrated skin.

Dermalogica Sebum Clearing Masque is a cooling, refining and deep-cleaning Kaolin and Bentonite clay masque that purifies, absorbs excess surface oil and helps prevent future breakouts. Niacinamide, Zinc Gluconate, Yeast Extract, Caffeine and Biotin purify and inhibit overactive sebaceous gland activity while soothing irritation. Salicylic Acid clears congested follicles to minimise development of future comedones and breakouts, while Spiraea and Cinnamon Bark extracts inhibit the growth of acnegenic bacteria while stimulating the skin’s natural antimicrobial agents for clearer, healthier skin.

Dermalogica Sebum Clearing Masque is part of the Dermalogica Masques range.

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Although spring may only just be upon us, there’s no time like the present to start preparing your skin for the warmer months. When the weather is milder, many people like to cut back on their use of makeup, as it can feel as though it is suffocating the skin and can start to slide off when the temperature rises.

Giving your skin a break from heavy foundations and powders is great for the skin. However, the thought of going bare faced can strike the fear of God in many people!

If you don’t feel confident about your skin, the chances are that you won’t feel confident in yourself either, and this leads to many women sticking with their safety blanket and ploughing through the winter months with oily and greasy skin.

This doesn’t have to be the case though, and if you start to really look after your skin now, when the sun starts to shine your skin won’t need to rely on a heavy base.

If your skin has suffered after the harsh winter, before you look at your daily skincare requirements, you need to give your skin a little TLC.

Dermalogica Super Rich Repair cream is perfect for intensely moisturising and repairing dry and damaged skin, and provides the perfect platform to launch your spring skin care regime.

Go for bare faced chic this spring and give your skin some much needed breathing space.

Combination skin is often one of the most difficult types of skin to deal with, as different parts of the face have different needs.

Common characteristics of combination skin include a shiny or oily nose, forehead and chin (which may be susceptible to blackheads), lacklustre appearance and dry patches. These somewhat opposing characteristics mean that many people find that purchasing the right products can be something of a nightmare.

However, dealing with combination skin doesn’t have to be something that your worst dreams are made of, and just by keeping a few factors in mind your skin will be much easier to control.

Combination skin can really benefit from the use of a light but hydrating moisturiser- such as Dermalogica Active Moist, which is great for use on the T zone, yet can also target dry spots when used with Dermalogica Skin Hydrating Booster.

A toner can be applied to oily areas of the skin, although you need to take extra special care not to dry out already dehydrated spots.

Through giving your combination skin a little care and attention, you can get it looking its absolute best.