Dermalogica Skincare Blog

Many of us dread the appearance of fine lines on our faces; we associate those creases around the eyes or the mouth with the onset of ageing, as the skin begins to lose elasticity and volume. If you have noticed those lines on your own complexion, think about what exactly may be causing them before you start investing in ant-ageing products.

One reason for the appearance of fine lines is a lack of moisture in the skin. As the skin dries out, it loses moisture and volume and lines begin to form. You need to make sure therefore, that your skin is adequately hydrated before you start panicking about premature ageing.

The first step is to make sure you are drinking enough water. We all know we should be drinking 8 glasses a day, but can you say hand on heart that you do? You also need to avoid factors that contribute to dehydration, namely: caffeine and alcohol and hot environments. Smoking can also leave the skin gasping for a drink.

Then you need to take a look at the moisturisers you use:

• Use a lightweight, oil-free moisturiser every morning in order to restore moisture levels before you face the day ahead. Choosing one with added sun block will also protect your skin from the drying effects of the sun.

• Carry Antioxidant HydraMist with you and spray on during the day for intense hydration on the go.

• Go for a richer, more intense moisturiser at night that can repair any damage sustained during the day while providing a moisture boost to get you through the night.

• Use a moisture-boosting masque a couple of times a week for a restorative facial treatment.
As the skin is rehydrated, it will become ‘plumper’ and fine lines should be smoothed away, leaving you with great-looking skin.

You may be wondering why you would need to ‘pre-cleanse’ your skin, especially if you feel that your cleanser should do the job on its own. Pre-cleansing can, however, offer a number of benefits that make it a step you would find well worth your while to integrate into your skin care regime.

Dermalogica’s Precleanse is designed to prepare the skin for deep cleansing by dissolving make-up, sun cream, pollution and sebum. When you apply it to the skin, all the impurities on the surface are emulsified and can be rinsed away to leave your skin ready for the next step of cleansing deep into your pores.

Pores look and feel clearer, and the skin is softened, soothed and nourished, ensuring that it is in optimum condition for cleansing. If you have skin that is prone to congestion and blemishes, adding this simple step can help you to discover a clearer, much improved complexion.

Once you have rinsed away the Precleanse, follow it by cleansing your skin using your usual Dermalogica cleanser for a deep clean worthy of any skin care professional! Your skin will thank you for it and reward you with a radiant and above all healthy complexion you will not want to hide under layers of make-up!

Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream (100ml) is a medium-weight cream that maintains skin’s moisture balance while improving its texture. Deep-moisturising Lecithin and Aloe Gel nourish while extracts of Mallow, Cucumber and Arnica soothe and hydrate the skin, helping to restore suppleness and tone. Antioxidant Grape Seed Extract plus Vitamins A, C and E reduce free radical activity while the light, emulsive protection helps shield against dehydration and pollution.

Product Benefits

• Smoothes fine lines and promotes elasticity.
• Antioxidant vitamins help prevent the cellular damage caused by free radicals.
• Rich emollients help shield against dehydration and pollution.
• Herbal extracts help restore suppleness and tone.

Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream (100ml) is part of the Dermalogica Moisturisers range of products and can be found in the Drier or Prematurely Ageing Skin section.

RRP: £44.00
Our Usual Price: £34.35
Our Offer Price: £32.00
Offer Start Date: 09/05/2012
Offer End Date: 15/05/2012

Sometimes it seems like all the products we use on a daily basis, whether food or cosmetics, now come with a health warning attached. You may remember the scare a few years ago, when links were made between aluminium chlorohydrate in deodorants and breast cancer in women.

While there has been no conclusive evidence to prove a link, it is known that the daily application of such products can result in a build-up of the substance in body tissues. Such a build-up may not cause serious illness, but it can leave your skin dry and irritated, particularly when the deodorant also contains alcohol.

So, if you prefer to err on the side of caution and avoid aluminium chlorohydrate completely, or if you simply want happier skin, you will be pleased to know that Dermalogica’s Environmental Control Deodorant contains neither aluminium chlorohydrate nor alcohol.

Instead, this deodorant uses plant-derived extracts to neutralise body odour and the bacteria that cause it, and it does this without using a synthetic smell to cover up own your body’s. It is easily absorbed into the skin, and leaves no residue, so you will not have to worry about staining your clothes, either!

If you are looking for a simple, effective product that will be kind to your underarms, give this deodorant a try… You won’t be disappointed!

Modern beauty treatments can make us look fantastic, but they can take their toll on the condition of our hair and scalp: styling products, blow drying and hair straightening are commonly used on a daily basis to tame unruly locks, but they can leave both your hair and scalp dry and damaged.

In order to balance out this daily assault, your hair needs a shampoo and conditioner that will repair and limit any damage done. Dermalogica’s Shine Therapy Shampoo is a therapeutic shampoo that is designed to be gentle enough to clean your hair and scalp without stripping them of natural oils.

Gentle does not, however, mean that it is not effective. Suitable for all hair conditions, the Shine Therapy Shampoo fortifies, clarifies and restores bounce to the hair, while revitalising and soothing the scalp.

Many Pure Beauty Online customers find that this shampoo succeeds where others have failed to get rid of dandruff and restore hair to its shiniest best. There is no need either to worry about your conditioner weighing your hair down and making it greasy; simply use Silk Finish Conditioner once you have washed your hair for an impossibly silky result.

If you are struggling to find hair care products that allow you to style your hair as you wish without leaving your hair brittle and lacklustre, give Dermalogica products a try and you will give your hair a new lease of life!