Dermalogica Skincare Blog

Our skin naturally sheds dead skin cells as it goes through the process of skin renewal, so why bother using an exfoliator?

1. Dead or damaged skin cells can still accumulate on the skin, giving the complexion a dull appearance. Exfoliation removes these unwanted cells to reveal new and healthy skin underneath.

2. Oily skin suffers from an excessive production of sebum, which can slow down the loss of dead skin cells, literally keeping them stuck to the surface of the skin.

3. If the accumulation of dead skin cells and sebum becomes too great, pores become blocked and bacteria proliferate, resulting in infection and inflammation (spots).

4. Regular use of an exfoliator will improve the renewal of the skin and encourage a smoother complexion with a better texture.

5. For those who suffer from blemishes and need to apply a specific treatment, exfoliation will actually prepare the skin and improve absorption of the spot treatment.

It is important, however, to choose your exfoliator carefully. While it does need to effectively remove dead skin cells, it must not be harsh or too abrasive or it could do more harm than good. Dermalogica Exfoliants are carefully developed to suit specific skin types and needs and to preserve and protect the structure of the skin.

Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance 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-ageing skin, leaving it smooth and firmer-looking.

Product Benefits

• Smoothes appearance of dry lines and helps repair damaged skin.
• Botanical extracts and vitamins help repair prematurelyaging skin.
• Antioxidants help prevent daily damage caused by free radicals.
• Strengthens skin’s lipid barrier to help prevent moisture loss.

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

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When faced with our typical British weather, it can be easy to forget just how important it is to protect your skin from the damaging effects of the sun’s rays. And yet, if you stop to think about it, your complexion is constantly being exposed to UV rays: your journey to work, lunch times spent outside the office, travelling home again; even if you are not soaking up the rays on purpose your skin is still vulnerable.

UV rays have a detrimental effect on collagen production, resulting in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It also impacts on melanin production and repeated exposure combined with the ageing process can leave hyper pigmented patches of skin, also known as age or liver spots. The overall effect? Skin that looks prematurely aged.

Luckily, using the right kind of skin products can help to protect your skin from the damaging rays. It is essential to incorporate sun protection into your daily skincare routine. Products such as Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery offer a Sun Protection Factor of 30, thus effectively protecting your skin while ensuring it remains hydrated and nourished at the same time.

We have all heard the saying ‘Prevention is better than cure’, and when it comes to your skin, it couldn’t be more appropriate. Don’t underestimate the accumulative effects of daily exposure to the sun, and make sure you choose the right skincare products that will ensure your skin looks and feels fantastic!

It can be easy during the winter months to forget about keeping the skin on your body hydrated and nourished… It may not be exposed to the harmful rays of the sun, and yet after a winter of being covered up and dried out by central heating, you may find that your skin is starting to look rather dull and parched.

Now, patches of flaky, rough skin don’t look great, and they can feel uncomfortable too. Dry, dehydrated skin can feel tight and itchy, and can become easily irritated. So, if you have been hiding your skin under layers of clothes and neglecting to take care of it during the cold weather, it will probably be looking and feeling a little worse for wear at the moment.

If this is the case, then it is time to treat your skin and start to follow a Dermalogica Body Therapy skincare routine that will keep it looking and feeling great! Start by using an exfoliator, like the Dermalogica Exfoliating Body Scrub, which will remove accumulated dead skin cells to reveal new and brighter skin beneath.

Equally important to healthy skin is the regular use of an effective moisturiser. The Dermalogica Body Hydrating Cream is one of Pure Beauty’s best sellers thanks to its combination of gentle exfoliation and intense hydration, making it a must-have product for anyone who wants their skin to look and feel fantastic.

Skin cleansing products really have come on leaps and bounds over the years, and there’s a huge amount of choice around at the moment.

Long gone are the days when there was little choice other than settling for a generic cleanser- there’s now plenty to suit every skin type.

In the past, those with excessively oily skin often found that they faced problems with finding a suitable moisturiser, as many cleansers could make the situation worse.

Cleansing should eliminate any impurities on excessively oily skin, although just a very short time after use, oily skin could become even more so when cleansed with a product which wasn’t designed for the skin type.

Things have now changed though, and they’ve certainly changed for the better, as there are now some super cleansers which are suitable for oily skin out there.

Dermalogica Dermal Clay Cleanser is fantastic for cleansing excessively oily skin, as it offers deep cleansing which eliminates impurities and excess oil- leaving it feeling cleansed and refreshed.

The Dermalogica Dermal Clay Cleanser also helps to soothe irritation and refine the texture of the skin, whilst also helping to minimise the risk of a future breakout appearing.

With the Dermal Clay Cleanser, thoroughly cleansing excessively oily skin couldn’t be easier.