Category: "Dermalogica Exfoliants"

Christmas Party Season is Coming – Is Your Face up to it?

Spring is quickly coming to an end and before we know it summer will be here and Christmas events and parties will be written in your dairy. Now is the time to take a look at your skin and prepare it for the party season, with some of the quick fix Dermalogica Products.

One of the things you might notice are signs of skin dehydration, this usually presents itself as fine lines across the surface of your skin, especially when you lightly press the skin together with your fingers.

Dehydration is not good because it can make your skin appear older and can lead to sensitivity. Even though you can be extremely good at drinking your quota of water it is not necessarily going to magically hydrate your skin as your internal organs and circulation, digestion and every other organ will get in first.

To ensure that any additional hydrators that you apply to your skin are able to penetrate to their full potential you need to ensure that the skin is exfoliated first. Exfoliation is extremely important and gives lots of benefits besides letting the hydrators do their job.

There are different types of exfoliators too and it is very important that the correct ones are used for “your” skin condition. Exfoliation removes clogging surface debris allowing for optimal absorption of treatment ingredients, polishes the skin to create a smooth surface, sloughs off dead skin cells, speeds up cell turnover, brightens the skin and improves suppleness to the skin.

Exfoliation is something you can do at home and Dermalogica have a great range for each skin condition. From breakout prone and aging skin to hyper-pigmentation and dry, dehydrated skin. Exfoliation is important to the health and appearance of all skin conditions.

The ideal amount of exfoliation is one day of intense exfoliation with seven days of gentle exfoliation. If you wish to exfoliate deeper or speed the process along I would suggest you make an appointment with a skin care professional for a skin treatment.

I personally love Dermalogica Daily Resurfacer which I use at night after cleansing and leave on under my moisturiser. Just applying in circular movements all over my face so that it can work during the night. Daily Resurfacer is a combination of chemical and physical exfoliants that resurfaces, smoothes and brightens to improve all over skin clarity.

In the morning I use the perfect partner for Daily Resurfacer which is Daily Microfoliant. Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant gently sloughs off all the debris that has been produced during the night from daily resurfacer. There are lots of combinations in the Dermalogica range and one that will be perfect for you too.

Well now that you are perfecting your exfoliation the next stage is adding a booster or serum to super saturate your skin with intense moisture.  I love and strongly recommend Dermalogica’s Skin Hydrating Booster, this little beauty instensly moisturises thirsty skin as it smoothes and minimises fine lines.

One of the ingredients in Dermalogica’s Skin Hydrating Booster is Hyaluronic acid which should become your best friend as it holds a thousand times its weight in moisture and improves elasticity. It is ideal for the eye and lip areas showing dryness line.

One of the best things about dermalogica skin hydrating booster is that it is not oily so your face does not feel like it is being smothered with a greasy film, therefore your makeup is still fine to apply. I can’t say enough praise for this product as it restores the skin’s critical moisture levels, revitalises parched skin, minimises fine lines and is nutrient rich.

Just five or six drops of this product for your face and neck applied onto clean skin under your moisturiser will give you the results you need.

Well now you have exfoliated and targeted dehydration your skin should be well on the way to party mode – but I still have some more tips to get that beautiful skin glow!

If you have any questions, ideas for me you want to see written about, questions about Dermalogica Skin Care or Comments – Just leave your feedback or comment below – thanks!

 

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Breakout Busting Beauty Sleep With Dermalogica’s Overnight Clearing Gel

Breakout Busting Beauty Sleep With Dermalogica’s Overnight Clearing Gel
Overnight Clearing Gel

Breakouts Be Gone with Dermalogica's Overnight Clearing Gel

Dermalogica Medibac Overnight Clearing Gel

You know I really am into acne at the moment  it’s my “skin condition of the month” so to speak! So you can tell from my posts I have been exciting myself with everything and anything to do with acne and also retrying all the dermalogica medibac products – Sometimes I forget how good they are and a refresher is good for all of us. Anyway today I am excited about dermalogica’s overnight clearing gel, yes it’s from the dermalogica medibac range and a lot of people go nuts over this acne-busting miracle in a jar, so I decided to try it out, give it my opinion and find out the nittie-grittie information about it.

Sleep Soundly, Sleep Peacefully Knowing Your Breakouts are Being Tackled!

The best thing I love about dermalogica overnight clearing gel is how incredibly soothing it is to your skin, normally alot of specific acne ranges dry the skin out, but overnight clearing gel is infused with hylauronic acid, which provides incredible oil-free hydration and increase elasticity. It’s terrible when you get a big breakout that’s so sore and inflamed, it can hurt so much!

Another reason why I love dermalogica’s medibac range is how they always put calming ingredients into each and every product and it’s no different here with the added properties of Green Tea (Green Tea is a great antioxidant that calms inflammation in the skin). This is so perfect for any adult sufferer of acne, it really helps calm and soothe the skin and with many adult acne sufferers also having dehydrated skin issues, hylauronic acid is a perfect choice to have in this acne overnight treatment – it’s a must have product, before I have even told you anything about the acne fighting benefits!

This is a night time treatment – hence this means you have to remove your make up at night time before you apply this! – I know people who don’t!! Anyway using this at night time means you get an average of 8 hours of beauty acne-fighting sleep and hopefully when you wake up your acne will be looking better. Salicylic Acid is the unclogging ingredient in overnight clearing gel – a 2% concentration Salicylic Acid is so good at unclogging the pores and removing dead skin cells and any pesky blackheads that are hard to budge.

Dermalogica have also boosted this even more with there formulated blend of Niacinamide, Biotin, Zinc Gluconate, Yeast Extract, Caffeine and Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid – a mouthful of ingredients! These all work together to amazingly reduce the overactive oil glands (less oil, means less clogging). They are all wonderfully soothing to your skin and help calm irritated breakouts.

Tea Tree, Spiraea Ulmaria and Rosemary Extracts also encourage your skin’s natural peptides to fight bacteria – without Benzoyl Peroxide! That means less breakouts for you without irritation.

Key Ingredients of Dermalogica Medibac Overnight Clearing Gel

As you should be well aware of by now, dermalogica medibac range works on the four triggers of acne (thanks to my constant attention to this fact!) and it’s no difference here with the key ingredients dermalogica use in overnight clearing gel.

  • Salicylic Acid – Remove Excess Dead Skin Cells
  • Niacinamide, Biotin, Zinc Gluconate, Yeast Extract, Caffeine and Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid – Reduce overactive oil glands
  • Tea Tree and Spiraea Ulmaria – Reduces bacteria in the skin
  • Green Tea – Soothe Irritation
  • Hyluaronic Acid – Oil-Free Light Hydration

Adults and Acne

The number one cause of acne in adults is from stress. Stress triggers breakouts and oil-flow production, but because of this breakouts take longer to heal, your skin maybe more prone to sensitivity and redness from breakouts last longer. The dermalogica medibac range I think is fantastic and I have seen great results on people’s skin who use the range. Dermalogica medibac system has been designed to layer different ingredients on to the skin at different times to restore skin to optimum skin health, this is why I would recommend that you use the clearing mattifier into your skin routine in the morning (another brilliant acne product), to get maximum breakout reduction.

Also This dermalogica product is paraben-free!

LOVE IT? HATE IT? Tell Me What You Think About Dermalogica Medibac Overnight Clearing Gel – I Just LOVE Comments!

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Silky, Smooth, Soft Skin Can Be Yours With Dermalogica’s Multivitamin Thermafoliant

Silky, Smooth, Soft Skin Can Be Yours With Dermalogica’s Multivitamin Thermafoliant

I am in love with Dermalogica’s Multivitamin Thermafoliant!

 
Dermalogica Age Smart Thermafoliant
Dermalogica Multivitamin Thermafoliant For Skin So Smooth and Soft!

Dermalogica Multivitamin Thermafoliant is an amazing two-in-one dermalogica age smart product that gives great results. It polishes the skin, gently removing dull skin cells, leaving your skin feeling incredibly smooth

and so sensationally soft and gives it an irridiscient fresh glow immediately. It’s a powerful physical  dermalogica exfoliant that exfoliates and smooths your skin but at the same time address the key triggers of aging.

The aging factors I am talking about are free-radical formations, glycation end products and Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMP’s) that trigger the break down of collagen – Not going into detail about these here today!

First up this dermalogica exfoliant actually contains Lactic Acid and Salicylic Acid these are alpha and beta hydroxy acids that stimulate exfoliation on your skin leaving it smoother, plus it’s boosted with Magnesium Oxide Granules that at the same time immediately polishes away dead skin cells helping to minimise fine lines and smooth out the texture of your skin, kind of like a Microdermabrasion Effect (this is not added as a gimmick. These granules remove the excess cells to allow maximum penetration of the active vitamins into the skin).

In this Dermalogica Age Smart Product we have the power of the Lactic and Salicylic Acid, plus the Microdermabrasion Granules Effect, but it’s formulated in a waterless formula that allows the Vitamins A, C and E and Soybean Extractto penetrate into your skin, and when you add water to the dermalogica exfoliant it actually heats up to allow all of those active ingredients to penetrate further using thermal technology, your skin is left amazingly smooth with better texture and you can feel it heat up on your skin.

Dermalogica also added Prickly Pear Extract this boosts the exfoliation process, and Licorice is added to reduce any irritation and help reduce pigmentation – as usual dermalogica always add an anti-inflammatory into the product, to calm and soothe the skin.

It also has White Teathat has brilliant antioxidant properties and also inhibits the collagen-degrading enzymes (MMPs), Soybean Extract is also used as it’s a great antioxidant that fights free radicals and also stimulates new collagen formation whilst stopping the formation of glycation in the skin – WOW it’s pretty good what can be put into skin care products these days. Check out my dermalogica multivitamin thermafoliant video below.

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This dermalogica age smart exfoliant you have got to experience, it’s great for an immediate result and I find it fantastic to use if you are going out and you want to give your skin that instant lift! Another fabulously created dermalogica product.

You can use dermalogica’s multivitamin thermafoliant in two ways.

How To Use Dermalogica Multivitamin Thermafoliant

First after cleansing with your dermalogica cleanser apply to damp skin in circular motions for about one to two minutes (make sure you do not apply around your eyes)

and then wash off and follow with your normal dermalogica moisturiser and dermalogica sunscreen. The second way gives you an intense result- Just apply it to clean dry skin and rinse with warm water.

It’s recommended that you exfoliate two to three times a week. It’s not suitable for sensitive skin-types or anybody who is taking and medically prescribed exfoliation products or has waxed recently. Be smart with this dermalogica exfoliant and don’t over use!

AGREE? DISAGREE? Tell me your experiences of Using Dermalogica Multivitamin Thermafoliant or any tips that you have with this dermalogica product, I would love to hear your views and ideas, please comment below – Show me your ALIVE!!

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Salicylic Acid – The Hydroxy Acid of Choice For Anyone Who Suffers With Acne

Salicylic Acid – The Hydroxy Acid of Choice For Anyone Who Suffers With Acne

Dermalogica Peptides

Dermalogica's Powerful Peptides

Salicylic Acid for Breakouts

Salicylic acid can be found in many over-the-counter beauty products these days. You will normally find salicylic acid in products for breakouts because it is an effective hydroxy acid for acne and has the ability to reduce the spots and bumps on the skin.

Salicylic Acid is found in Willow Bark and it is a Beta Hydroxy Acid(BHA). It works differently to popular glycolic acid which is an alpha hydroxy acid, by continually shedding the dead skin cell build up layer by layer, thinning the surface of the skin.

Salicylic Acid is antibacterial and even though salicylic acid seems to be more powerful than glycolic acid it actually has anti-inflammatory action on the skin as well, making this a perfect ingredient of choice when you are prone to breakouts.

Salicylic acid is oil soluble, this is great because it can actually penetrate the pores and remove the debris in them that causes breakouts. Glycolic acid on the other hand is water-soluble and not as effective for acne, but great for other skin types, which I won’t discuss here.

Any product containing salicylic acid at a concentration of 2% plus will be exfoliating to the skin, anything below this will be antibacterial.

If you are pregnant or breast feeding it is best not to use any product with this ingredient in and using any hydroxy acid product will make your skin become more sensitive to sunlight, this means make sure you wear your sunscreen everyday and reapply when out in the day light.

If you are taking any medically prescribed acne products or are allergic to aspirin, you should not use salicylic acid or any other exfoliating products and I would advise to consult your doctor before starting to implement this ingredient into your skin care routine.

If you have sensitive skin, salicylic acid may irritate it and if you experience any burning or irritation discontinue use, additional information and warnings can be found on the individual skin care products containing salicylic acid.

Salicylic Acid and Dermalogica

Dermalogica has always used a variety of different exfoliation ingredients in their skin care line and it is of no surprise to find that they use salicylic acid in their main acne range dermalogica medibac.

Below you will find the dermalogica skin care products that contain salicylic acid, I have tried to list as many of them as possible off the top of my head, I hope I have not missed any out, but it’s interesting to see the percentages and you can work out how effective the product is going to be at exfoliating the pores with salicylic acid or if it’s used just for it’s antibacterial benefits.

Please bear in mind that some of the below products have different hydroxy acids in them such as lactic acid or papain, to work in different ways on the skin and I have not listed all of the ingredients here only the Salicylic Acid content.

Dermalogica Skin Care Products that Use Salicylic Acid

What Do You Think to Salicylic Acid? Do You Think it Helps Acne? Tell Me What You Think By Commenting Below – Don’t Be Shy!!!!

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A Great Way to Minimise Oily Skin and Pore Size

A Great Way to Minimise Oily Skin and Pore Size
Dermalogica Medibac Clearing Mattfier
Clearing Mattifier from the Dermalogica Medibac Range

Dermalogica Medibac Clearing Mattifier – A Must-Have Product For Anyone Who Suffers With Acne

Dermalogica Medibac – Clearing Mattifier – I have been helping a majority of clients the past few weeks with adult acne and I have been updating my knowledge on acne, one product that I have fallen in love with is clearing mattifier -I forgot how good it is!

How Dermalogica’s Medibac Clearing Mattifier Works

Clearing Mattifier works in more than one way to target the causes of acne (and this is one reason why I think it is so superb). With the line of medibac dermalogica products, they are developed to target the four main factors that contribute to acne and there four factors are:- excess oil flow, dead skin cell build-up, bacteria in the cells and inflammation. If you want to know more about this check out my acne post.

Clearing Mattifier is a daytime acne treatment that can be used alone or under your moisturiser. The first thing you will notice about this product is it’s consistency, it’s really silky and smooth and glides onto your skin like silk. You only need to use a small amount because it spreads easily and the reason it feels so great is it is formulated with organic silicone’s (like barrier repair and multivitamin power firm). As this dermalogica medibac product is derived from silicone’s and it is a ‘water-less’ formulation.

As soon as you apply clearing mattifier to your skin it eliminates shine on the surface, giving you a constant matt look throughout the day. I like the way it fills in any fine lines or surface cracks that may be appearing on your face, as it smooths them out. I find it’s a great make up primer, not only for it’s oil-absorbing properties but because of the silicones it smooths out the consistencies on your skin. This means your make up goes on better and stays on better! An acne-make up product in one :)

If these two reasons are enough for you to go and get clearing mattifier wait until you hear what else i have to tell you about this wonderful product!

Pores can be a real problem for anyone with oily or breakout prone skin, they are either clogged/congested and they also can be on the rather large size. According to Annette King from the International Dermal Institute, Cinnamon Bark Extract which is used in Clearing Mattifier, can help reduce pore Size by 36% and this extract also is a great regulator of sebum production in the follicle and has excellent anti-bacterial properties. It actually helps to stimulates the skin’s natural peptides that have been demonstrated to have anti-bacterial properties (pretty amazing hey?)

Salicylic Acid is also used in this product at a 2% strength, and because it is formulated in a water-less formula, the concentration of the salicylic acid is maximised right down into the follicle, clearing out the pores and doing a deeper cleanse. The salicylic acid calms the inside of the follicle and removes the excess dead skin cell build up, Salicylic Acid is also antibacterial plus clearing mattifier is boosted with Vitamin A to enhance the exfoliation properties even more.

In fact studies have shown that using a 2% strength Salicylic Acid solution versus a 8% strength Glycolic Acid solution is far superior at reducing breakouts. This means that applying Clearing Mattifier regularly to any area of congestion on your skin will quickly improve or eliminate the dead skin cell build up.

Sebum is also regulated (your oil-flow), with the unique dermalogica sebum regulating complex which goes to work at reducing the amount of sebum being produced inside the follicle, so you get less oil and less oily shine.

Benzoyl Peroxide is often used in a lot of acne products thanks to it’s bacteria killing properties, but this ingredient can cause a lot of sensitivity to the skin and it’s best to be used only as a targeted spot treatment. Dermalogica have developed a blend of Cinnamon Bark Extract that not only helps to kill the bacteria associated with acne, but also reduces blackheads and has astringent properties to give you clearer skin, without the irritation.

You will find that this medibac product quickly absorbs into your skin and you do not need to use it all over your face, you can apply it just to your jawline or chin area, it depends on where you need it or experiencing breakouts. As the dermalogica Medibac line is targeted towards “adult acne”, you will notice that your skin will not dry out from using this product, it will also help reduce inflammation in the skin.

Licorice, Chamomile and Green Tea are used for there wonderful soothing and calming actions for this purpose to reducing the inflammation caused by acne. It’s also boosted with vitamin E , Panthenol and Grape Seed Extract to help heal the skin and fight free radical damage. Adult skin heals slower compared to teenagers skin, so anything to help promote healing is a plus and dermalogica have certainly added that in this formulation.

The dermalogica Medibac Range has been designed to work as a layering system, layering different ingredients at different strengths onto the skin, that it why I suggest you use Dermalogica’s Overnight Clearing Gel as well with this product for 24 hour breakout protection! (if used with the mattifier!).

I hope you have found this useful, it really is amazing the ingredients and technology gone into this dermalogica medibac product. I really hope you enjoy using clearing mattifier.

Let me know Your Opinion Good or Bad about Clearing Mattifier – Let Me Hear Your Voice and Comment Below on Dermalogica’s Clearing Mattifer or The Dermalogica Medibac Range!!!

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Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant – Instant Results!

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant – Instant Results!

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Video

Watch and learn all about dermalogica’s most popular exfoliant daily microfoliant.

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