Dermalogica Skincare Blog

If you’re fortunate enough to be flying off to sunnier and hotter climes this summer, it’s fairly safe to assume that you will be baring large amounts of skin. As the weather in the UK is mild at the best of times it’s no wonder that for many people, the thought of baring all in a bikini or beach shorts is the stuff that nightmare’s are made of!

It’s never too late to indulge in a little pre-holiday skin preparation though, and it can go a long way in boosting your confidence and ensuring that you can fully enjoy your summer break.

After being clad in thick clothing for months, it’s no surprise that many people suffer with dull and dry skin on their body. This problem can easily be overcome with Dermalogica The Ultimate Buffing Cloth and Dermalogica Conditioning Body Wash though. Simply apply the body wash to the buffing cloth and gentle massage over the body- taking extra care to target dry areas. These products will help you to unveil smoother, brighter, beach-worthy skin.

Maximise the effects by liberally applying Dermalogica Body Hydrating Cream- for skin that you just can’t wait to show off in your stylish beach wear!

These days, you don’t have to damage your skin by spending hours sat out in the sun or on a sun bed in order to achieve a bronzed glow, as there are some fantastic and very convincing self-tans on the market nowadays.

However, even with so many great products around, some people still don’t know how to avoid that giveaway streaky look. In addition to giving the game away and revealing to the world that your tan isn’t au-naturel, streaky limbs are never a good look in any outfit!

Luckily, achieving an even and streak-free tan isn’t too difficult a task, and just by following a few simple tips you will be the proud owner of the most immaculately tanned limbs around.

One of the most important pre-self tanning steps is exfoliation. Dry skin is one of the main causes of streaky looking tan, and by exfoliating you can get rid of rough skin and dead skins cells- which helps to provide the perfect base for your tan. Dermalogica Exfoliating Body Scrub is perfect for this purpose and will leave skin silky smooth.

After exfoliating, use a good moisturiser, such as Dermalogica Body Hydrating Cream, which absorbs quickly and really re-hydrates skin.

Unleash the golden goddess within with flawless fake tan.

It’s nearly bikini time, and although you may be getting seriously excited at the prospect of lying on a stunning beach, surrounded by beautiful blue skies and soft sand, the thought of baring all in your new bikini may not be such a pleasant one!

It’s natural to feel a little apprehensive about baring such a large amount of flesh after months of being cosily covered up in numerous layers, and for most of us our skin is in need of a substantial dose of TLC.

It’s never too late to get to work on improving your bikini body, which is a blessing for those with a holiday coming up in the next couple of weeks.

A good exfoliant and rich moisturiser are two of your key weapons in your quest for a bikini body, and will instantly help to improve the look of your skin. Dermalogica Exfoliating Body Scrub and Dermalogica Body Hydrating Cream are both fantastic products which will help to polish and smooth your skin- making it look much better in just a matter of minutes.

Once you’ve stepped out of the bath or shower and applied your moisturiser, try applying a little light self tan to give you a little extra confidence boost.

Take a look at your skin care now and really look forward to your beach break.

When it comes to skin care, many people concentrate all of their efforts on their face and neglect the skin on the rest of their body.

Whilst it’s true that following a proper facial skin care regime is absolutely essential, it’s also equally important that you look after the skin on the rest of your body.

Baths and showers can really zap your skin of moisture- making it look and feel dehydrated. This is why smothering yourself in a highly moisturising body lotion after every wash is imperative. From a vanity point of view, regularly failing to moisturise your body can lead to the appearance of stretch marks- particularly when combined with speedy weight gain or weight loss.

The best time to moisturise your body is straight after a bath or shower, as this can help to lock moisture in and allow the product to work to its full potential.

If you neglect the skin on your body, it won’t be long before your skin starts to feel dry, tight and itchy- particularly in very hot or cold weather.

If you’re looking for skin care products that you can use on a regular basis, Dermalogica Conditioning Body Wash and Dermalogica Body Hydrating Cream are the perfect partners, which will leave your skin feeling silky smooth- giving it the TLC that it so badly deserves.

Even though you never know when the next volcano might erupt, if you’re going on holiday in the coming months, you shouldn’t let this stop your preparations in the quest to be the ultimate beach babe!

There are always those who start to panic a week before they’re due to go away- having left those all important preparations until the very last minute! To make sure this isn’t you, and in order to feel as confident as possible when you’re soaking up those gorgeous rays on a beautiful beach, you need to start taking action now.

One of the main causes of a confidence crisis is the condition of the skin on the body, and it’s no surprise. After months and months of being hidden away under numerous layers, skin may be looking a little worse for wear.

Thankfully, it’s easy to get it back into peak condition and smooth enough to sustain a stunning suntan.

Use Dermalogica The Ultimate Buffing Cloth in conjunction with Dermalogica Conditioning Body Wash during a bath or shower, for supple and soft skin. It’s always important to moisturise the entire body afterwards, as hot water can strip skin of essential moisture. Dermalogica Body Hydrating Cream works wonders on all skin types, and will provide much needed rehydration.

Now, all that’s left to do is go for a shopping spree for those all important bikinis!