Dermalogica Skincare Blog

Unfortunately for our skin, the ageing process begins to make itself felt soon after we hit our thirties… As it begins to lose elasticity and volume, the skin can lose its youthful plumpness and fine lines can start appearing.

These first signs of ageing are often seen around the eyes. The skin here is thinner than elsewhere on the face, making it much more vulnerable to damage from sunlight, pollution and harsh cosmetics. Sleep deprivation, diet, alcohol and tobacco can also cause the delicate skin to droop, swell or take on the darker hue indicative of unhappy skin.

Paying attention to your general health will have a positive impact on your appearance and the state of your skin, while some skincare products can help to protect your skin and delay those signs of ageing.

Always make sure you protect the skin around your eyes by wearing a hat or sunglasses in strong sunlight, and make sure that you start to use a good quality eye cream once you reach your thirties. Your eye cream should be designed to repair the damage caused to the eye area while also protecting it from further damage.

Dermalogica Total Eye Care does just this: a combination of AHA and plant extracts makes skin smoother and firmer, reducing puffiness and fine lines; light diffusers reduce the appearance of dark circles, reducing the need for concealers; and with an SPF of 15; the skin has added protection from the sun’s damaging rays.

Many people swear by this effective but gentle eye care product which is perfect for fighting those first signs of ageing. In the next article, we will take a look at the Dermalogica products that can help to tackle more pronounced signs of ageing around the eyes.

For those who suffer from spots during their teenage years, the state of their skin can be a real source of distress. Unfortunately, many products aimed at spot-prone teenage skin are simply too harsh, and strip the skin of their natural oils. This can leave the skin fragile and vulnerable to further irritation as well as actually stimulating sebum production!

It is essential for those suffering from spots to implement a gentle and effective skin regime. The Dermalogica Clean Start range of skincare products has been formulated to remove bacteria and impurities without stripping the skin and drying it out. It offers a complete regimen from the cleanser to a lotion designed to control breakouts and keep the skin matte, and allows teenagers to tackle their skin problems without risking damage.

It may be difficult to remember to be kind to spot-prone skin, but it most certainly pays off. If you suffer from spots, make sure you always wash your hands thoroughly before applying products or touching your face. Avoid the temptation to squeeze or pick spots: you could quite easily cause the pore to rupture and force infected tissue deeper into the skin, thus increasing your chances of scarring.

Gentle and appropriate products combined with the above precautions will help your skin to fight the breakouts and rediscover your confidence!

Travelling may be fun but it can take its toll on our skin… Plane travel means exposing your complexion to a very dry atmosphere for hours on end, causing the skin to dehydrate. Extremes of temperature can also wreak havoc, leaving the complexion flushed and irritated.

So, while it can’t carry your bags or rub sun cream onto your back, Dermalogica Antioxidant HydraMist may prove to be your skin’s best friend the next time you go travelling, and this is why:

• It creates an active anti-oxidant shield for your skin in order to protect it from the effects of damaging free radicals (which can be created by radiation, pollution, cigarette smoke etc.).

• It has an instant tightening and lifting effect on the skin, combatting those signs of tiredness and fatigue.

• It intensely hydrates the skin as well as soothing and refreshing the complexion.

It can be used as part of your daily skin care regime, or applied during the day, even if you are wearing make-up. This makes it the ideal pick-me-up for your skin, wherever you are. The spray is also available in a travel size which is perfect for taking on the plane or carrying around in your handbag!

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.

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!