Dermalogica Gems Your Skin May Be Missing

Hands up, who's a Dermalogica fan from way back? That's two high in the sky from me!

I've often wondered what draws a gazillion women, men and teens to Dermalogica and what it is about the range that keeps them as raving fans for life. It could be the simple approach to effective skincare, it could be the ever evolving product diversity, it could be their knack for nailing the basics... a little of all the above. Whatever it is, I'm addicted and simply refuse to give it up.

It's easy to rely on the staples that work well for your skin, but your skin could be even better. Come dive into the Dermalogica ranges with us as we uncover a few hidden gems you should be trying:

Cleansers

The first step to healthy skin starts with a cracking cleanser. The beauty of all Dermalogica's Cleansers is that they are uber gentle, effective, soap-free and pH balanced so you feel squeaky-clean without any harsh stripping. Like a cream cleanser – check. Prefer a foaming cleanser – check. Need a deep-purifying cleanser – check. Dermalogica has all skin types and formulation preferences well covered, and all skins can love PreCleanse as it effortlessly removes every speck of makeup, sunscreen and excess oil. This allows your second cleanse (with whichever Dermalogica fave cleanser) to be much more effective at deeply cleaning your pores without that layer of debris on the surface.

AGE Smart

When it comes to ageing, prevention is better than correction… but I'm greedy and want both for my mid-30's skin. That's why Dermalogica's AGE Smart range is well worth investing in. With advanced formulations, vitamins, antioxidants and peptides in the mix your skin reaps all the anti-ageing benefits. This advanced approach not only counteracts existing signs of ageing such as lines, wrinkles, skin discolouration and sagging (gasp) but works harder to halt the triggers before the damage can be done. Protect your skin post-cleanse with a potent dose of antioxidants, vitamin C and firming peptides using Antioxidant Hydramist. It's like a refreshing hydration boost with anti-ageing benefits that your skin has been craving.

Exfoliants

Exfoliants are such a customised skincare product and needs to be a perfect 'Goldilock' fit. You don't want it to harsh, or too fluffy, but just right for your skin type. A good exfoliant will smooth, soften and brighten your complexion as it shifts dull, devitalised and dead skin cells away. It might be an enzyme cream, a granular scrub or perhaps an exfoliating brush that you love but have you tried Dermalogica's Daily Resurfacer? This finger-glove pad is soaked in skin freshening goodness of AHA's, BHA's, antioxidants and enzymes to gently yet effectively leave your skin luminously healthy. Great for aged skin, sun-damaged skin, acne-prone skin, well nearly every skin! Your subsequent products will be absorbed so much more efficiently super-charging your skincare results.

Masques

All hail the most underutilised skincare on the shelf; the Masque. A good mask or 'facial pack' has benefits your skin could be missing out on including hydration, purification, nourishment, soothing and anti-ageing properties (which in my book parallels a mini skin-miracle). The trick is you just have to use it! All skins can love the Dermalogica Charcoal Rescue Masque as it's a gem of a multi-masker, I mean multi-tasker. Fight skin ageing and breakouts, soothe inflammation and sensitivity whilst combating dullness to reveal more radiant skin glow. Ok, I'll take 2 thanks.

UltraCalming

Ahhhhhhh – the UltraCalming line is pure relief for dry, itchy, inflamed, and irritated skins. You may have uber sensitive skin, genetically inflamed skin, be suffering stress rosacea or perhaps had a reaction to another product. Regardless of the trigger, you can shed the red with calming botanicals, soothing hydrators and barrier protective properties that makes UltraCalming a skincare saviour. UltraCalming Cleanser is a fave you really must try, even if you don't consider your skin as 'sensitive'. The unique cream-gel texture isn't at all greasy and can be tissued off, making it the best air-travel buddy even for around the eyes.

Moisturisers

Thirsty skin? There's a Dermalogica Moisturiser for that. All skins crave vital hydration but did you know your moisturiser can do even more? Oily or blemish-prone skins love an oil-control lotion, dry or sun-damaged skins love a rich brightening cream whilst combination skins love a mid-weight moisturiser to nourish where needed without adding excess shine. Applying moisturiser morning and night to cleansed skin helps to lock in hydration, strengthens skin's protective barrier and encourages intensive rejuvenation and repair. Dermalogica's Calm Water Gel is a beauty bag essential acting like first-aid for your face. Flare ups, irritation and reactions are instantly calmed as this moisturiser adds vital soothing hydration whilst fending off environmental aggressors.

Eye Treatments

No, no, no – your facial moisturiser is not ok to use around your eyes. The delicate skin of this zone begs for more gentle, firming, hydrating and smoothing care which can found in Dermalogica's Eye Treatments. Ageing, stress, sleepless nights and sun-damage cause free-radical damage to the collagen and elastin in the skin, and the eye area tends to show signs of this trauma first. Prevent and correct puffiness, dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles whilst giving your eye area a good hit of skin plumping hydration. Dermalogica's Stress Positive Eye Lift is the holy-grail of eye care for me. The cooling metal applicator is oh-so soothing as the cream-gel minimises puffiness, darkness and lines for more luminous eyes. It's super-hydrating, non-greasy and restores the delicate barrier of this zone to keep you bright eyed and beautiful.

Targeted Treatments

Oh how I wish my skin was consistently calm, clear and luminous. But lifestyle factors and relaxed lapses in my skincare regime mean the odd breakout, dry spot, irritation, shine and line can creep in. Treat each zone of the face as it needs with a customised Targeted Treatment to really hit that spot (age spot). These potent skin correctors beautifully hone in on specific skin concerns so you can tackle uneven skin texture, blemishes and skin discolouration in a flash. Dermalogica Targeted Treatments are packed full of powerful active ingredients so a little goes a long way to correct. I can't go without Phyto Replenish Oil to add a little luminous glow to dryer areas. It's ultra-light formula locks in moisture, smooths lines and strengthens your skin's natural defense against damage for a more radiant finish.

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