One of the first things which you need to take a long hard look at is your skin care regime, as using unsuitable products can have a major impact on the condition of your skin throughout the day.

As there are so many great skin care products available nowadays, finding products which are perfect for your skin shouldn’t be a particularly difficult task, although you do need to invest a little time and effort.

One area of your skin care regime which could be having a significant impact on your base is the moisturiser which you’re using. Many people mistakenly believe that they need to use an extremely rich moisturiser in order to provide skin with the hydration it needs, although this isn’t necessarily the case, especially if you don’t have dry skin.

Using a rich moisturiser which leaves a greasy residue on your skin is certainly not the best way of creating a good base, although using a lighter product can help.

Dermalogica Active Moist is great for use under makeup, and its feather light oil-free formulation will keep skin hydrated without turning it into something of an oil slick.

Dermalogica Active Moist really can make your makeup go much further.

Dermalogica Precleanse

• Dissolves oil-based make-up, sebum, sunscreens and environmental pollutants from skin’s surface, enabling skin to be thoroughly cleansed.
• Removes oils without compromising skin’s natural barrier lipids or clogging pores.
• Fortified with conditioning essential fatty acids to help smooth, calm and nourish skin.

Dermalogica Precleanse is part of the Dermalogica Cleansers range of products.

RRP: £28.30
Our Usual Price: £21.65
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A good cleanser should cleanse deep into the pores and help to keep spots and blemishes at bay. However, whilst your cleanser may be helping you to keep your skin looking clear, there are some tell-tale signs which you should look out for which could suggest that the cleanser which you’re using isn’t 100% suitable for your skin.

One of the most noticeable and common after-cleansing effects which could mean that the wrong product is being used is skin tightness. If your skin feels particularly dry and tight after cleansing, there is a possibility that your cleanser is far too harsh.

Whilst cleansing is essential for clearing excess oils from the skin, your product shouldn’t strip your skin of essential oils and leave it feeling dehydrated.

Nowadays, there are many different cleansers on the market which cater to just about every skin type. Whilst this is great for allowing you to choose the perfect product for your skin, it can also make the purchase process a little confusing.

Dermalogica has a great variety of cleansers which are suitable for a range of different skin types- from dry to prematurely aging to oily- and this had made them the cleansers of choice for so many skin-conscious individuals.

There are many factors which can lead to sensitive skin, including climatic conditions, the use of unsuitable cosmetics and skin care products and diet.

When you notice that your skin is on the sensitive side, determining the root cause of the condition is vital, and will go a long way in helping you to rebalance your skin.

In the meantime though, you need to pay very close attention to the products which you use on your skin, as using unsuitable products could aggravate skin, making the situation much worse.

Even when you suffer with sensitive skin though, you still need to ensure that you’re following an effective skin care regime. However, many standard cleansers are far too harsh for use on sensitive skin, and can leave skin looking and feeling extremely sore.

For this reason, it’s of extreme importance that you invest in a cleanser which is gentle enough to use on sensitive skin, yet effective enough to keep it looking clear. One brilliant cleanser which fulfils both of these requirements is Dermalogica Ultra Calming Cleanser.

Dermalogica Ultra Calming Cleanser has been specially formulated to be super gentle on sensitive skin, and in addition to cleansing, this fab product also soothes and protects against key contributors to the condition.

Cleansing carefully will put you on the right track to combating sensitive skin.

As the weather is extremely unpredictable at the moment, making sure that your skin is properly prepared for the ever-changing weather conditions is vital, and whilst you might think that you don’t need to apply sun screen on dark and damp days, you never know when the sun may decide to make an appearance.

In addition to ensuring that you apply sun protection to your entire face, you also need to invest some serious thought into protecting the delicate skin around your eyes.

As the skin around the eyes is so fragile, it is even more susceptible to sun damage than the rest of the skin on the face, and this makes shielding it from the sun absolutely imperative.

The signs of premature skin aging are often most apparent around the eyes, and it’s fair to say that nobody wants to be graced by lines and wrinkles well before their time.

Dermalogica Total Eye Care is a great way of shielding the skin around the eyes from the negative effects of the sun, and its’ SPF 15 formulation makes it great for the upcoming autumn months.

Dermalogica Total Eye Care not only protects, but also repairs- making it a must have part of your daily skin care routine.

Whether you experienced the beautiful weather which a large proportion of the UK was graced with earlier in the summer, or were lucky enough to jet off on a foreign summer holiday, skin care was (hopefully) one of your top priorities.

When the sun’s rays are warm and bright, remembering to slap on the sunscreen is much easier than on duller days, although what many people don’t realise is that the sun can still cause skin damage even when it’s hidden behind thick, dark clouds.

This is why the end of summer shouldn’t equal the end of your skin protection efforts, and in order to keep premature skin ageing at arms length, you need to ensure that you’re using a product with an SPF on a daily basis.

Mixing Dermalogica Solar Defence Booster in with your regular moisturiser each morning is a quick and easy way of giving your skin SPF 30 protection. Dermalogica Solar Defence Booster is great for all skin types, and won’t feel sticky or greasy on the skin.

Get into a routine of applying SPF daily, and ensure that your skin is still properly protected when the leaves start to fall.

If you’ve been watching morning TV recently, you will almost certainly have spotted the gorgeous Kirsty Gallacher, who has been providing summer cover on the GMTV sofa. Kirsty, who is rarely seen with so much as a hair out of place, is the epitome of a groomed goddess, and you can’t fail to notice just how amazing her skin looks- even after all of those early morning wake up calls.

Having giving birth to her first child back in January though, we’re sure that Kirsty is no stranger to early mornings, although her fresh faced look certainly doesn’t give anything away.

Whilst professional make up artists and good lighting can no doubt work wonders for the skin, we doubt that Kirsty needs a great deal of help in that department, and it’s not just her face which boasts a healthy glow- the skin on the rest of her body also looks super smooth.

Being a lad’s mag favourite, Kirsty knows the importance of really looking after skin, and she recently revealed her skin care secret- Dermalogica Body Hydrating Cream.

Dermalogica Body Hydrating Cream is an ultra rich moisturiser which is suitable for all skin types and which nourishes skin beyond recognition.

Kirsty described the moisturiser as

“…a gorgeous body cream which I use when needed throughout the day. It deeply moisturises without bring greasy and leaves skin feeling supple. I just love the chamomile and lavender scent too!”

Take Kirsty’s word for it and experience the amazing benefits of this affordable product for yourself.

You don’t need to have spent hours bronzing yourself on a tropical beach to achieve a gorgeous glow though, as there are lots of fab fake tan products on the market nowadays which can do a very convincing job- and minus the skin damage.

The days where applying fake tan meant that there was a high probability that you would resemble an Oompa Loompa rather than a beach babe are long gone, as there are some great products about which can give you a really natural glow.

However, achieving a natural looking tan does involve some skin preparation- otherwise you could find that you end up with a very streaky and uneven look.

Exfoliating and moisturising prior to your fake tan application is vital, and when you’re looking for products which can perfectly prep your skin, look no further than Dermalogica.

Dermalogica Exfoliating Body Scrub is amazing at getting rid of rough, dry skin and can be used in the bath or shower. Following up with a super-rich moisturiser such as Dermalogica Body Hydrating Cream will help your tan to glide on much more smoothly, and your skin will be left feeling silky soft in the process.

Who needs an expensive foreign holiday when you can achieve just as bronzed a look in the comfort of your own home?!

Ms McGiffin, who recently released a tell-all autobiography, titled ‘Oh, Carol’, is known for her love of partying, and she is regularly spotted really letting her hair down whilst out on the town and at swanky awards ceremonies.

However, we all know just how much of a negative impact partying can have on the skin, and it appears that Carol is certainly not immune to the effects of a late night or two. Luckily though, she has found the perfect way to counteract the visible signs of a night on the town- in the form of Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque.

The Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque is the perfect way to revitalise skin after a late night, and helps in rehydrating, calming and soothing tired skin. It is also a vital in combating premature skin aging- which alcohol consumption can contribute to.

So, if you enjoy a spot of partying yourself, follow in Carol’s footsteps and give Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque pride of place in your bathroom.

Whilst ‘metro-sexual’ men are on the rise, some guys are still of the opinion that splashing out on skin care products is ‘girly’, although this couldn’t be further from the truth.

Even on those dull and dreary days when the sun doesn’t even seem to make a brief appearance, UV rays can still have a very damaging effect on skin, and these rays can very quickly help to contribute to skin looking far older than its’ years.

Nowadays, new skin care products for men are constantly being introduced on the market, and their masculine packaging and musky scents mean that they are anything but girly.

One fantastic product which should be a must-have in any guy’s bathroom cabinet is Dermalogica Daily Defence Block, which contains SPF 15.

In addition to helping to shield skin from the sun’s rays, Dermalogica Daily Defence Block is also a great addition to the shaving regime, as it rehydrates skin whilst helping to prevent in-grown hairs.

Protect skin from sun damage whilst helping to look its best yet with Dermalogica Daily Defence Block.