Dermalogica Skincare Blog

Moisturising is one of the most important parts of any skin care regime, and unless you want to find yourself the less than proud owner of skin which doesn’t look and feel its best, and which may start to look old before its time, you need to make sure that you’re using a moisturiser which could have been made for your skin.

With so many different moisturisers available today though, it can be hard to know what you should be looking for and how your moisturiser should make your skin look and feel, so here are a few pointers to finding a moisturiser which ticks every box…

- Know your skin type- this will narrow your choices down considerably
- Ensure that moisturiser is suitable for both day and night use- otherwise invest in a product for each
- Don’t skimp on quality for a cheaper price tag- good quality moisturisers- such as those from Dermalogica- are really affordable so this shouldn’t be a problem.
- Your moisturiser shouldn’t make your skin feel dry, tight or oily- these are signs that you’re using a poor quality product or a product which isn’t suitable for your skin.

Bear these things in mind, and you will be well one the way to finding a moisturiser which ticks every box.

The condition of dry skin can rapidly deteriorate when immediate action isn’t taken to combat the situation, and whether your skin has always been dry, or whether the ice cold winter climate contributed to the condition, you shouldn’t delay in talking action.

There are presently many fantastic moisturisers on the market which can drench dry skin with moisture from the minute they’re applied, and whilst really rich moisturisers which are designed to be applied just a few times and on a more infrequent basis can be fantastic, properly dealing with dry skin on a daily basis is also a must.

A moisturiser which is applied after your usual cleansing and toning is essential in restoring and repairing dry skin and preventing the condition from worsening.

Although you do need to make sure that you invest in a moisturiser which hydrates your skin properly, you also need to make sure that you don’t fall into the trap of investing in a moisturiser which leaves a greasy residue- as this won’t do the look or feel of your skin any favours.

Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance is a fantastic product which is designed to deliver hydration to dry and prematurely aging skin- leaving skin soft, smooth and supple and without the dreaded greasy residue.

Used morning and night, Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance makes dealing with dry skin a whole lot simpler.

Do you ever feel as though, even after using a cleanser, your skin doesn’t feel quite as clean as you think it should? If so, you’re certainly not alone in thinking this, as there are scores of individuals who are looking for a deep cleanse without having to put their skin at risk of the after effects of frequent use of an overly harsh cleanser.

Using a powerful cleanser which a) isn’t designed for your skin type or b) which has only been designed for infrequent use could leave your skin feeling sore, dehydrated and tight, and however desperate you are to deeply cleanse your skin, you shouldn’t even think about risking any of these.

Instead, you should take the gentle yet extremely effective route of investing in Dermalogica Precleanse and integrating it into your normal skin care routine.

Dermalogica Precleanse has been designed for use before your regular cleanser, and gently yet thoroughly melts away dirt, makeup, oil and other impurities which have built up on the skin during the course of the day.

As it clears the skin’s surface so effectively, your cleanser has access to clean deep down into pores- with the result being skin which HAS been thoroughly cleansed, which FEELS as though it’s been thoroughly cleansed and which also feels hydrated, soothed and supple.

When your skin is really dry and dehydrated, it can be really difficult to know where to start to overcome the condition, although a good starting point is to take a close look at the skin care products which you’re using in order to ensure that they’re not making matters worse.

Many people feel that they have to use a really strong cleanser in order to keep spots at arms length, and cleansers of this type can be really drying to even the most resilient of skin, never mind skin which is naturally on the dry side.

If this sounds like something which your cleanser might be guilty of, you need to stop using the product and make a change immediately.

This doesn’t mean putting yourself at risk of skin which isn’t cleansed properly- it simply means using a product which is that little bit gentler.

Dermalogica Essential Cleansing Solution is a gentle cleanser which can effectively shift daily dirt, impurities and even make up- all without stripping the skin of essential moisture.

Essential Cleansing Solution not only leaves the skin feeling squeaky clean, but also leaves it feeling soft and supple at the same time, and when followed by an intensely hydrating moisturiser from the brilliant Dermalogica range you can nip dehydration in the bud.

Whilst they’re important, cleansing and moisturising aren’t the be all and end all of a skin care regime, and there’s another important thing which you need to think about- exfoliating.

The use of a good exfoliant is key to getting and keeping your skin in tip top condition, and as quality exfoliants can be snapped up really affordably and also really easily, there’s no reason why anyone should have to skip such an important part of skin care.

It’s not just the face which you need to think about exfoliating either, as it’s also a must at keeping the skin on your body in peak condition, and will add just a couple of minutes to your bath time routine.

Whether you need to invest in an exfoliant for the face, body or both, look no further than Dermalogica, who have products which will have you buffing your skin beautiful in no time at all.

Popular Dermalogica facial exfoliants include the Daily Microfoliant and Gentle Cream Exfoliant- both of which are extremely gentle and suitable for all skin types apart from very sensitive.

For the body, Dermalogica Exfoliating Body Scrub is amazing, and will get your skin looking smooth and beautiful well before it’s time to bare those limbs.

Exfoliate all over, and banish skin’s rough moments.