Archive for May, 2009
Dermalogica Discontinued Products
Dermalogica have now launched Chroma white TRx and have also, discontinued three Dermalogica products these are:
Dermalogica Day Bright
Dermalogica Night Bright
Dermalogica Skin brightening system
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Dermalogica InStyle Awards
Dermalogica InStyle Awards
Best Moisturiser for Normal/Oily skin – Active Moist:
Dermalogica Active moist (100ml)
This light-weight, oil-free moisturiser absorbs without a trace, creating an invisible barrier against moisture loss.
Best facial exfoliator – Daly Microfoliant:
Dermalogica Daily microfoliant® (75g) This unique, rice-based enzyme powder microfoliates dulling debris and instantly leaves the skin noticeably smoother and brighter.
Best spot treatment – Overnight clearing gel:
Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel (50ml) An overnight treatment designed to help clear skin congestion and help prevent future breakouts.
Best wipe off cleanser – Ultra calming cleanser:
Dermalogica Ultracalming cleanser for face and eyes (500ml)
An extremely-gentle cleansing gel-cream that combats environmental assault with Dermalogica’s exclusive Anti-Ozonate Complex. Protects and soothes skin sensitized by pollution, temperature extremes, irritating cosmetic products, harsh detergents, chemical exposure, stress, poor diet or hormonal factors.
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New Chroma White TRx
Dermalogica C-12 Concentrate (30ml) Dermalogica C-12 Concentrate is a silky rich, high potency treatment that brightens, helps treat cellular discolouration and improves skin clarity. Velvety solicones absorb quickly to condition skin and help reinforce the barrier lipid layer.
Dermalogica Extreme C (8g) Dermalogica Extreme C is a unique powder-to-emulsion treatment which delivers a high concentration of Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP) combined with brightening agents and exfoliants to optimise skin clarity. Glides gently over skin or can be blended with your presribed Dermalogica Moisturiser.
Dermalogica Powerfoliant (2 x 8.9ml) Dermalogica Powerfoliant removes dulling surface cells and helps maximise the absorption of the brightening treatments. This potent two part powder/liquid system activates when combined.
Dermalogica Pure Light SPF 30 (50ml) Dermalogica Pure Light SPF 30 is a medium weight daytime moisturiser that conditions and brightens while chemical free sunscreens help defend against pigment inducing UV light. Peptides, Vitamin C and botanical extracts help treat and prevent cellular discolouration while Hyaluronic Acid hydrates, helping to minimise fine lines.
Dermalogica Pure Night (50ml)
Dermalogica Pure Night is a nourishing and brightening overnight treatment designed to help minimise surface spots while conditioning and hydrating skin. Use nightly to help treat and prevent cellular discolouration, smooth fine lines and defend against environmental damage and moisture loss.
Dermalogica Tri-Active Cleanse (150ml)
Dermalogica Tri-Active Cleanse is triple-active concentrated cleanser that improves surface clarity, lifts dulling skin cells and prepares skin for maximum penetration of our unique comples of enzymnes, peptides and active brighteners. Skin is left feeling ultra clean and conditioned.
Bank holiday
We will be closed on Monday 25th May, all orders placed on Monday will be processed on Tuesday 26th May.
Oiliness
Why is my skin oily?
One word: genetics
Because you are genetically programmed to have larger and more productive sebaceous (oil) glands. Your skin may also be thicker in texture and not particularly sensitive.
Can exfoliation help control my oily skin?
Exfoliation can be especially helpful to those with oily skin.
In addition to smoothing, improving skin tone and enhancing skin’s receptiveness of oil-controlling ingredients, exfoliation helps rid oily skin of dulling skin cells to help keep skin clear.
Why does my Speed Mapping skin analysis prescribe a moisturizer?
Oily skin requires protection and hydration as much as any other skin condition.
If you attempt to “dry out” skin by not moisturizing after cleansing, your sebaceous glands will produce even more oil to compensate. Applying an oil-free moisturizer after cleansing can help control oil production.
In addition, those with oily skin can still have dehydrated skin, considering dehydrated skin is caused by a lack of water, not a lack of oil. Proper hydration will help maintain water levels in skin.
My skin looks great after completing my skin care regimen in the morning, but by mid-day, I have a slick, shiny surface. How can I stop this?
Making a few adjustments to your skin care regimen can help control oil production from morning until night.
Try creating a “matte kit” that fits conveniently in your purse or backpack for mid-day touch-ups. Your kit should include oil-free lotions or sunscreens containing microsponges that help soak up excess oil. It can also contain wipes loaded with Salicylic Acid (not alcohol!) to help degrease skin, help prohibit acne bacteria, and keep skin feeling fresh.
Does oily skin mean I could start experiencing breakouts?
Not necessarily.
While oily skin is a precursor to the cascade of events that lead to breakouts, it doesn’t mean that you will start experiencing breakouts.
Will I “grow out” of my oily skin?
Yes, your skin could become less oily over time.
Generally as you get older the oil glands shrink and produce less oil, so yes, your skin may become less oily.
I tan to help clear my oily skin. Is this ok?
Absolutely not. Sun exposure is never good for skin.
While it may seem the sun provides a temporary “drying” effect, sebaceous glands will fire into overdrive to help replace lost oil. The result: more oil on the surface than before. Shielding skin from sun exposure with an oil-controlling SPF such as Oil Free Matte Block SPF20 will actually help control oil production and maintain a matte finish.
Following a prescribed regimen that helps control oil production will help minimize your risk for breakouts.
Some products you may be interested in:
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Dermalogica Dermal clay cleanser |  |
Dermalogica Skin prep scrub |
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Super-absorbent Kaolin and Green Clays wick away excess oil and impurities to deep-cleanse the skin and refine its texture. |
Natural Corn Cob Meal and soothing botanicals polish away dulling dead skin cells without over-stimulating. |
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Dermalogica Sebum Clearing Masque |  |
Dermalogica Clearing Mattifier |
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A cooling, refining and deep-cleaning Kaolin and Bentonite clay masque that purifies, absorbs excess surface oil and helps prevent future breakouts. |
A medicated topical treatment that clears breakouts, reduces congestion and controls shine. |
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Dermalogica Oil Control Lotion |  |
Dermalogica Oil free matte block SPF 20 |
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A feather-light lotion containing microsponges to absorb oil on the skin’s surface, helping to combat shine and maintain an all-day matte finish. |
Maintain an all-day matte finish while protecting skin against ultraviolet rays with this ultra-sheer, weightless lotion. |
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Skin Dryness
Is my low/no-fat diet contributing to my dry skin?
Yes, it’s true: your diet could be contributing to your dry skin.
The trend of low-fat or fat-free diets can deprive our bodies of skin-friendly Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs). EFAs are critical to all parts of a healthy functioning body: they help move oxygen through the bloodstream, can help stave off early aging, and keep skin healthy. They also protect against water loss within cells and throughout skin, helping to prevent dryness, keeping skin supple and hydrated.
An EFA deficiency can result in chronic itching, dryness, scaling, and thinning, and can lead to an imbalance in prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are chemical messengers that help control inflammation.
What’s the difference between dry skin and dehydrated skin?
Dry skin refers to skin that’s lacking in oil. Dehydrated skin is characterized by a lack of moisture in the Stratum corneum (the outermost layer of the epidermis).
Traditionally, the Stratum corneum cells are about 10% water. Anything below that is classified as a dehydrated skin condition.
Because dehydration is a lack of water in skin, dehydration can even be experienced by those with oily skin. Whether you’re suffering from dryness or dehydration, a professional skin therapist can prescribe a regimen to help keep skin healthy.
I’ve never had dry skin before. Why do I have it now?
The natural process of aging, environment, and lifestyle choices can impact your skin’s level of dryness.
As we age, the activity of sebaceous (oil) glands begins to slow, causing the skin’s natural hydrators to decline over the years. Aging may also cause blood flow to skin to decrease, causing a drop in oil production.
Cold winds and cold temperatures can dry out skin, which is why you may notice “seasonal” dryness. This also applies to air conditioning and forced air heating. Warm, dry air acts like a sponge, soaking up moisture from everything it touches.
Prolonged exposure to sun can also cause water evaporation from skin and contribute to dryness.
Why am I experiencing sensitivity and dryness?
One of the biggest consequences of dry skin is an increase in sensitivity, as dry skin is a precursor to sensitized skin.
When skin is dry, it’s depleted of its natural protective lipid barrier. This lowers skin’s defenses against environmental assaults that can cause a sensitized response in skin, such as itching and redness.
Some products you may be interested in:
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Dermalogica Essential cleansing solution |  |
Dermalogica Daily resurfacer |
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Gently cleanse and deeply condition with this rich, creamy cleanser |
Hydroxy acids and enzymes combine with botanical skin brighteners and maximum hydrators to resurface, smooth and brighten the skin without causing irritation or redness. |
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Dermalogica Skin hydrating masque |  |
Dermalogica Skin hydrating booster |
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Refresh and restore stressed, dehydrated skin with this soothing blend of botanicals. |
This super-saturated hydrating fluid intensely moisturizes even the driest of skin. |
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Dermalogica Super rich repair |  |
Dermalogica Extra rich faceblock SPF 30 |
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Deliver immediate benefits to dry, dehydrated and prematurely-aging skin with this heavy-weight cream. |
A ultra-emollient, nourishing moisturizer and superior sunscreen in one formula. |
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Skin Aging
Can skin aging be reversed?
No matter what you hear, what you read, or what you want to believe, skin aging cannot be reversed. But there are steps you can take to control the situation.
The appearance and signs of skin aging can be minimized, and further skin aging can be controlled. New scientific research has uncovered ingredients that work on a biochemical level to control skin aging, all while minimizing current signs of skin aging. Some of these ingredients include antioxidant vitamins C and E, Glucosamine, peptides, Lactic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, and of course, daily use of an SPF. Speak with your professional skin therapist about a customized regimen to help control the signs of skin aging.
What are free radicals?
Free radicals are responsible for skin aging in the form of wrinkles, breakdown in collagen and elastin, and inflammation.
Also known as Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), free radicals are highly reactive, unstable molecules that attack and steal from stable molecules. Unstable means the free radicals don’t have an even number of electrons, and are constantly in search of an extra electron to steal to become stable. For every free radical that “steals” from a stable molecule, another free radical is formed, causing a cascade of free radical formation.
Fortunately, antioxidants (Vitamins C and E) can help stop the free radical cascade and control this trigger of skin aging.
Why is collagen important in skin?
Collagen is a protein produced in the body that connects, supports, and helps give firmness and strength to the body’s tissues.
By the time we reach our 30th birthday, we will start to lose 1% of collagen with each subsequent birthday. Collagen production slows as we age, which impacts the skin’s ability to repair itself, triggering a loss of elasticity.
Because of collagen’s role in firmer, taut skin, many skin aging products include ingredients that help stimulate collagen production.
What’s the difference between intrinsic aging and extrinsic aging?
The signs of skin aging are caused by intrinsic and extrinsic factors.
Intrinsic aging is the normal, genetic process of physical change over time, and begins the minute we’re born.
Extrinsic aging is aging caused by external factors like our environment and lifestyle.
Some products you may be interested in:
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Dermalogica Skin Resurfacing Cleanser |  |
Dermalogica Multivitamin power recovery® masque |
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Achieve superior smoothness and ultra-clean skin after just one use with this dual-action exfoliating cleanser. |
Super-concentrated antioxidant vitamins and botanicals dramatically calm and reduce the redness associated with stressed, prematurely-aging skin. |
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Dermalogica Multivitamin power concentrate |  |
Dermalogica Power rich |
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Help reduce the signs of premature aging with this daily dose of topically-applied pure vitamins. |
Restore firmness, elasticity and hydration to depleted skin with Power Rich. Your skin is ready for a comeback. |
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Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF30 |  |
Dermalogica Multivitamin power firm |
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Achieve absolute hydration and help defend against the internal and external causes of skin aging with this medium-weight, emollient daily moisturizer with SPF30. |
Combat visible lines around the eye are with this powerful firming complex |
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Adult Acne
What’s causing my breakouts?
There are many causes behind the formation of breakouts.
Stress, excess oil, excess skin cells, bacteria, hormonal fluctuations, and genetics are all factors that can contribute to acne.
Working with your professional skin therapist, you can help control the factors that contribute to acne. Through your Face Mapping® skin analysis and professional treatment and prescription, your professional skin therapist can help regulate sebaceous glands, promote exfoliation to help shed skin cells to prevent clogging of the follicle, kill acne-causing bacteria, reduce stress, and help soothe inflammation associated with breakouts.
Does milk cause acne?
This is another misinterpretation: milk doesn’t trigger acne or breakouts. It’s the hormones produced by cows that are found in milk that can actually overstimulate oil glands and cause overproduction of oil.
As cows that give milk are pregnant most of their lives, the natural hormones that occur during pregnancy are found in the milk you drink. The reason that milk products cause acne is because milk contains hormones that “turn on” oil glands. It is not yet known if hormones injected into cows cause any difference in the level of natural hormones in milk.
Does toothpaste really dry breakouts?
Quite the contrary.
New information actually reveals that toothpaste can stimulate breakouts on your chin and around the mouth. Dermatologists say that heavily flavored toothpaste, or toothpaste with high levels of fluoride, can cause breakouts to arise.
I have oily skin. Why do I need a moisturizer?
Moisturizers are vital to every skin care regimen, regardless of skin condition.
An oily skin can be dehydrated, and will need hydration from a moisturizer: this is because dehydration is a lack of water in the skin layers, not a lack of oil. The activity of oil glands can still be normal, or even overactive, in a dehydrated skin. Often times, dehydration in an oily skin can also lead to higher production of oil, so keeping skin hydrated with an oil-free moisturizer can help control overactive sebaceous glands.
I have a breakout right now and want it gone fast! What can I do?
Breakouts always tend to “pop up” when we need to put our best face forward.
If you can, make an appointment ASAP with your professional skin therapist, who can determine if your breakout is a blackhead, and can subsequently extract it. If you have a non-blackhead breakout, your professional skin therapist can treat it with professional treatment room tools.
If you can’t get to a professional, treat the breakout with a topical treatment product containing Benzoyl Peroxide. If you’re allergic or hypersensitive to Benzoyl Peroxide, try a product containing Sulfur. A product containing a natural tint will also help conceal the breakout as it heals.
What’s the difference between a whitehead and a blackhead?
Whiteheads and blackheads are considered non-inflammatory lesions when discussing the various stages of breakouts.
Speak with your professional skin therapist about a customized regimen to help control the signs of skin aging. A blackhead is a clogged follicle opening containing oil and dead cells.
Second, blackheads are not a sign of dirty, or unclean, skin.
Blackheads are blocked follicles that have an opening to the skin’s surface, making them exposed to air, triggering oxidization which makes it change in color (think how an apple turns brown after it’s been cut/exposed to oxygen).
A whitehead, also known as a closed comedone, is not open and has barely any or no exposure to air. Because air cannot reach the follicle, the debris inside the pore does not oxidize and change color.
Does tanning help clear oily skin and breakouts?
Hear this loud and clear: tanning is never good for skin!
Baking in the sun to clear breakouts can worsen breakouts and intensify your chances of long-term scarring and hyperpigmentation (dark spots). They may clear momentarily, but there is an increase in cells when the skin is exposed to UV and this further clogs follicle openings.
Some products you may be interested in:
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Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel |
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Dermalogica Sebum Clearing Masque |
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An overnight treatment designed to help clear skin congestion and help prevent future breakouts. |
A cooling, refining and deep-cleaning Kaolin and Bentonite clay masque that purifies, absorbs excess surface oil and helps prevent future breakouts. |
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Dermalogica Oil Control Lotion |
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Dermalogica Concealing Spot Treatment |
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A feather-light lotion containing microsponges to absorb oil on the skin’s surface, helping to combat shine and maintain an all-day matte finish. |
An intense treatment with a natural-looking tint that quickly targets, conceals and helps clear breakouts. |
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Dermalogica Special Clearing Booster |
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This 5% Benzoyl Peroxide concentrate, fortified with Zinc Sulfate, Tea Tree and Sage, controls bacteria, reduces irritation and scavenges free radicals while helping to accelerate breakout clearing. |
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