Dermalogica Skincare Blog

When a breakout decides to show its unwelcome face, admitting defeat and telling yourself that there’s not too much that you can do about the situation can be all too easy. Instead though, you need to stage a fight back, and with so many brilliant skin care products on the market nowadays, this fight can be one which you can easily win.

When spots strike, most of us know that the first thing which we need to do is ensure that the infected area is kept as clean as possible, and we ALL know that touching and picking the infected area is a major no-no.

Although regular and thorough cleansing can help spots to disappear, it might not help to clear them up quickly enough- and nobody wants to be stuck with spots for any longer than they have to.

Investing in Dermalogica Special Clearing Booster can help to give your break out clearing efforts a huge boost though, as it’s been specially formulated to speedily dry breakouts up whilst soothing the redness and irritation which can come hand in hand with them at the same time.

Why allow spots to outstay their welcome when you can invest in Dermalogica Special Clearing Booster and quickly see them on their way?

Each and every one of us needs to make the effort to look after our skin- after all, you only get one chance, and by neglecting your skin for long periods of time, you could cause irreversible damage.

Looking after your skin doesn’t have to eat away at a huge amount of your time though (and time isn’t something which many of us have lots of these days), and by taking the below on board, you can make sure that you’re heading along the right skin care track…

Get the basics right- Making sure that you’re using the right basics- namely cleanser, toner and moisturiser- twice daily is one of the first and most important things which you need to look at, and knowing what your skin type is essential here.

Consider additional needs- If, for example your skin is overly oily, prone to breakouts or severely dehydrated the use of additional products to keep these under control could be necessary.

If you feel that you’re in need of some new, more suitable skin care products, take a look at the Dermalogica offerings which are available. These products can help to make your skin care regime as perfect as possible.

When you set aside the time to enjoy a nice relaxing bath, it can be really tempting to simply light the candles then lie back and soak up the bubbles.

Whilst nobody would want to deny you the chance to soothe the stresses of everyday life away in your bubble bath, why not make bath time doubly beneficial by taking the time to exfoliate whilst you’re in there?

Whilst cleansing the skin with a good hydrating body wash and then using a good moisturiser when you step out of the bath will go a long way in keeping your tip top condition, the use of an exfoliant can help you to enjoy even more skin benefits.

Exfoliating your skin with a gentle yet effective product such as Dermalogica Exfoliating Body Scrub will help to keep it smooth and get rid of those dead skin cells which can leave it looking dull. In getting rid of any unwanted additions to skin, Dermalogica Exfoliating Body Scrub can help your moisturiser to soak in more effectively too.

Take the time to exfoliate in the bath- it really is worth it.

Moisturiser forms one of the most important parts of any skin care regimes, and although it may sound a little dramatic, it can make all the difference to the condition of your skin.

Moisturisers are essential in keeping skin hydrated and replacing any moisture lost through cleansing, and whatever your skin type, you simply can’t afford to miss moisturiser out of your skin care regime.

One all too commonly made mistake which you shouldn’t fall into the trap of making yourself is reaching out for the first moisturiser which comes to hand, as this is unlikely to do your skin any favours.

To get the most from a moisturiser, you need to make sure that it’s been designed for your skin type. For example, if your skin is very dry, you need an intensely hydrating moisturiser which can banish dehydration and keep it at bay.

On the flip side though, if you have excessively oily skin, you’ll need a moisturiser which will help to keep skin matte.

There are lots of moisturisers for ‘normal’ skin too.

Whatever your skin type, there will be a Dermalogica Moisturiser which can make a really positive difference.

Excessively oily skin can prove really problematic to deal with when you’re not dealing with it with the right products.

For years, many skin care myths have surrounded the excessively oily skin condition, although these myths can actually make things worse.

Skipping moisturiser and using a harsh cleanser are just a couple of the myths which many have found themselves falling victim to, and as a rule these myths should be ignored at all costs.

There are lots of different types of products on the skin care market nowadays which can really help in keeping oil at bay, and whilst many are aware of lotions and moisturisers which can control excess oil, they’re not aware of masques.

Masques can be a brilliant weapon in the fight against excessively oily skin though- particularly specially formulated products such as Dermalogica Sebum Clearing Masque.

Dermalogica Sebum Clearing Masque swiftly gets to work on absorbing excess surface oils once it’s applied, and also cools the skin whilst it cleanses.

The Sebum Clearing Masque controls over active sebaceous glands, and is therefore a particularly good investment for those who also suffer with break outs.

With this fantastic Dermalogica product, you can masque excessively oily skin as opposed to masking it under layers of powders and products.