Focus on Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery

Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery will help you achieve absolute hydration and help defend against the internal and external causes of skin aging with this medium-weight, emollient daily moisturiser with SPF30. A patented polypeptide combined with Glucosamine and Soy stimulates collagen synthesis, enhances the skin’s natural ability to fight skin-aging free radicals (Reactive Oxygen Species) and helps prevent the signs of aging caused by sugar reacting with proteins in skin (AGEs). White Tea polyphenols regulate the formation of collagen-degrading MMPs brought on by UV rays while tripeptides, stabilized Vitamin C, Yeast Extract and Phytoestrogens help catalyze the skin’s natural collagen production to enhance skin firmness. Advanced sunscreen technology provides critical protection from daylight exposure, yet blends smoothly into skin to create a perfected finish.

Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery is suitable for drier or prematurely-aging skin and is part of the Dermalogica AGE Smart range.

RRP: £49.70
Our Usual Price: £38.30
Our Offer Price: £36.00
Offer Start Date: 02/11/2009
Offer End Date: 09/12/2009

Dermalogica Power Rich

Dermalogica Power Rich is much, much more than just a moisturiser. Once you have tried this product you will understand why.

Dermalogica Power Rich is between a 5 to 10 week course. You are supplied with 5 tubes that each should last 1 to 2 weeks and once the tube is opened it must be fully used within 2 weeks. The ingredients used are pharmaceutical strength and will deteriorate and loose their effectiveness very quickly.

Dermalogica Power Rich is the ULTIMATE age preventative and skin restoring skin care product. This product is better now than ever as it now contains Dermalogica's fantastic AGE Smart ingredients. The products key benefits are to stimulate cell renewal rates and optimise skin cell turnover, which in turn will repair any damaged tissue. It will also supply the skin with vital nutrients to help reduce fine lines, whilst resurfacing and regenerating the skin. There are a whole host of other great benefits to Dermalogica Power Rich which are detailed on our website.

When you are using Dermalogica Power Rich you will not need to use a Booster or an Eye Cream as it contains everything your skin will need and can be used around the eyes as well. The only thing you may need to use is a Moisturiser if your skin is dry. You can use this product once or twice a year to give your skin a real boost then return to your normal skin care regime, or you can use Dermalogica Power Rich over a longer period of time.

Focus on Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Concentrate

Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Concentrate is a unique skin treatment that delivers a concentrated dose of pure vitamins to help reduce the signs of premature aging. Vitamin A increases elasticity and moisture content, firming and strengthening the skin. Antioxident Vitamin C stimulates natural collagen synthesis to restore suppleness, while Vitamin E promotes healthy tissue regeneration as it slows further cellular damage.

Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Concentrate is suitable for drier or prematurely-aging skin and is part of the Dermalogica AGE Smart range.

RRP: £36.40
Our Usual Price: £28.50
Our Offer Price: £26.00
Offer Start Date: 25/11/2009
Offer End Date: 02/12/2009

Focus on Dermalogica Ultra Rich Body Cream

Dermalogica Ultra Rich Body Cream is an ultra-rich, long-lasting body cream designed to help heal and relieve extra dry skin. This unique liquefying formula is also ideal for all-over, deeply-moisturising body massages. Fortified with Dermalogica's Environmental Protection Complex of Glycolipids and Vitamin E to help restore and enhance the barrier function of skin, reducing moisture loss while combating free radical damage. Hyaluronic Acid and Evening Primrose Oil, a concentrated source of skin-smoothing Linoleic Acid, quenches and reconditions thirsty skin while Panthenol aids in cellular repair.

Dermalogica Ultra Rich Body Cream is suitable for dry and sensitised skin types and is part of the Dermalogica Body Therapy range.

RRP: £33.65
Our Usual Price: £27.20
Our Offer Price: £25.00
Offer Start Date: 18/11/2009
Offer End Date: 25/11/2009

Focus on Dermalogica Body Hydrating Cream

Dermalogica Body Hydrating Cream is an advanced body cream formula with hydroxy acids and essential plant oils that helps to smooth and condition the skin. Hydroxy acids from Sugar Cane and Apple combined with Lactic Acid, smooth and relieve skin dryness. The anti-inflammatory properties of Green Tea, Lavender, Tea Tree and Chamomile oils soothe and soften the skin, while essential oils of Sandalwood, Orange, Clary Sage, Patchouli and Rosemary help to hydrate the skin and lock in moisture.

Dermalogica Body Hydrating Cream is suitable for all skin types and is part of the Dermalogica Body Therapy range.

RRP: £33.50
Our Usual Price: £26.30
Our Offer Price: £24.00
Offer Start Date: 11/11/2009
Offer End Date: 18/11/2009

Dermalogica Clean Start

Dermalogica Clean Start is a new range of skincare products designed specifically for teenage acne. We are afraid that at this time we will not be able to offer this range of products on our website.

Clean Start products are a little different to Dermalogica Products and we are unable to sell them along with other Dermalogica Products at the moment, but we maybe able to do so in the future.

Royal Mail Strikes Suspended

We are very pleased that both Royal Mail and the CWU have come to an arrangement where the current strikes scheduled for Friday 06/11/2009 and Monday 09/11/2009 have been called off. Furthermore they have agreed a 'period of calm' through to the end of the year to allow for negotiations to continue to come to a final settlement.

We would like to congratulate both Royal Mail and the CWU on reaching this sensible agreement and urge them to reach a permanent settlement as soon as possible.

Focus on Dermalogica Hydro-Active Mineral Salts

Dermalogica Hydro-Active Mineral Salts are dual-purpose, Sea Salt body therapy that provides all-over skin polishing or a deeply relaxing bath soak. The advanced complex of mineral-rich Sea Salts, natural Kelp, aromatic essential oils, spices and skin-smoothing enzymes gently exfoliates the entire body, leaving it ultra-smooth. Soothing essential oils of Sandalwood, Lavender, Orange and Clary Sage, balanced with purifying oils of Lemon, and Tea Tree, help deliver soft, silky, revitalised skin. The warming and fragrant spices of Coriander, Cinnamon and Ginger relax the body and uplift the senses for a soothing, stress-reducing muscle soak.

Dermalogica Hydro-Active Mineral Salts are suitable for all skin types and is part of the Dermalogica Body Therapy range.

RRP: £21.60
Our Usual Price: £16.75
Our Offer Price: £15.00
Offer Start Date: 04/11/2009
Offer End Date: 11/11/2009

Stock Update: Super Rich Repair

Dermalogica Super Rich Repair is now back in stock.

We have received a delivery today of Super Rich Repair and they are now available to buy online. Although we have a large amount in stock we are not expecting normal stock levels to resume until the end of this week.

Stock Update: Dynamic Skin Recovery

Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery is now back in stock.

We have received a delivery today of Dynamic Skin Recovery and they are now available to buy online. Although we have a large amount in stock we are not expecting normal stock levels to resume until the end of this week.

Winter Skin Body Therapy

Not only is the skin on your face effected by the change of climate, but the skin on your body can change too. Your skin might start to feel dry, scaly and flaky especially after bathing or showering. We can recommend several products to use in our Dermalogica Body Therapy range.

To begin when you are washing your skin in the bath or shower the Dermalogica Conditioning Body Wash is not only invigorating in the way it smells, but it is also very therapeutic for your skin because it is soap free and contains an alternative ingredient which is very effective at cleansing your skin. It also contains many essential oils to purify and soothe your skin that will also moisturise and hydrate your skin. Conditioning Body Wash is also great to use with the Dermalogica Ultimate Buffing Cloth. It is a long, slim cloth which will gently exfoliate your skin while your washing. All you need to do is wet the cloth and then apply just one pump of the body wash, work up a foam and massage the cloth over your entire body. The shape of the cloth is brilliant to wash your back with, which usually gets missed. You will also use much less product when using with the cloth so your product will last twice as long.

It is also great for your skin to follow our 3 minute rule. When you have bathed or showered pat your skin dry and while your skin is still damp, quickly apply your body cream or lotion. When your skin is still damp it will absorb the moisturiser more efficiently and will also lock in the moisture.

If your skin isn't sensitive and isn't particularly dry the Dermalogica Body Hydrating Cream will be the best one for you. This product contains a special hydroxy and lactic acid complex to gently exfoliate, which will smooth and tone your skin. It is non greasy and absorbs extremely quickly into the skin and very effectively nourishes your too.

If your skin is very dry or sensitive the Dermalogica Ultra Rich Body Cream is the most suitable for you. It has a lovely rich and creamy texture which is very soothing when applied to the skin. It has a unique long lasting formula so your skin will feel soft and smooth all day. It also contains healing ingredients that are great to alleviate any sensitive or irritated areas. Always try and patch test any new product before using all over your body. Samples are available for all of our products which is enough to patch test with.

To use these products on a daily basis will dramatically improve the texture and tone of your skin or will also prevent your skin from becoming dry and uncomfortable. Try and remeber that prevention is always better than cure.

Special Offer on Dermalogica Stress Relief Treatment Oil

Dermalogica Stress Relief Treatment Oil is an aromatic body treatment oil ideal for massage, bath therapy and deluxe skin conditioning. Completely water-soluble, this soothing blend combines advanced Organic Silicones for skin smoothing with calming essential oils of Sandalwood, Lavender, Orange and Clary Sage. Naturally-purifying extracts of Tea Tree, Lemon and Ylang-Ylang help to counteract the negative mental effects of stress for the ultimate in relaxation.

Dermalogica Stress Relief Treatment Oil is suitable for all skin types and is part of the Dermalogica Body Therapy range.

RRP: £14.80
Our Usual Price: £11.40
Our Offer Price: £10.00
Offer Start Date: 21/10/2009
Offer End Date: 04/11/2009

How to beat the Royal Mail Strikes

During the pending Royal Mail strikes we are going to be doing all we can to mitigate any problems caused. We are going to be processing and sending your orders as quickly as you have come to expect from us to ensure we get them to you as soon as we can.

We know that a lot of friends, family and work colleagues order their Dermalogica products from us. We would recommend that during this time, until the problems at Royal Mail are resolved, that you try and order together to increase the size of your orders and benefit from our offer of Special Delivery if over £100.00. You may not receive it Next Day as promised but Royal Mail will still be handling and processing these parcels with priority.

We have been asked many times why we continue to use Royal Mail to send our parcels and why we don't use a courier. We can assure you that we have had quotes from every national courier in the country and they are all about the same price. This would mean that we would have to charge each of our customers about £5.00 for delivery which simply would not be worth it. Further more customers in some areas of Scotland, Northern Ireland and some areas of Wales would be charged a premium to buy from us. We think this is simply unfair. Royal Mail have to offer a universal service and they are our National Postal Service and we believe strongly that we should support them.

Royal Mail Strikes 2009

Winter Skin

We are fast approaching winter and already the weather has turned much colder, especially in the mornings and evenings. I'm sure most of you have switched on your central heating which over a period of time will start to have quite a dramatic effect on our skin. Your skin will probably start to feel tighter, dryer and may even develop dry, flaky patches. Your lips may also start to crack and become quite sore. If you are suffering from any of these problems I would suggest some adjustments to your daily skin care routine.

If you are happy with your Dermalogica Moisturiser instead of changing to a richer one you could try using the Dermalogica Skin Hydrating Booster. You can use this twice a day before applying your moisturiser by dispensing approximately 7-10 drops into one hand, massaging slightly between both hands and then pressing into your skin all over your face and neck. You can then apply your moisturiser over the top.

You could also introducing one of the Dermalogica Masques.

If your skin feels tighter than normal it is more dehydrated, so our Dermalogica Skin Hydrating Masque is perfect. It is a gel in consistency so feels wonderfully cooling and can be applied all over the face and neck and right around the eye area. Leave on for about 15 minutes and then remove by rinsing well with plenty of warm water.

If your skin is feeling very dry then our Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Masque is ideal. It has a lovely rich, creamy texture and can be used all over the face and neck and quite close beneath the eyes but not over the eyelid. Leave on for approx 15-20 minutes and then remove by rinsing well with plenty of warm water.

If your skin feels tight and dry and you are concerned with ageing our Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque is an excellent choice. You can use all over the face and neck and around the entire eye area. The longer the masque is left on the skin the better results you will see. You can even use this as an overnight treatment. It should be removed by thoroughly cleansing in the morning.

All of the above masks can be used once or twice a week.

Special Offer on Dermalogica Exfoliating Body Scrub

Dermalogica Exfoliating Body Scrub is a creamy and lightly foaming body scrub that will dramatically smooth, polish and energise the skin. Fig, Date and Olive seed powders gently remove dead and dulling cells. Rice Bran and Papaya enzymes slough off impurities and stimulate cell renewal. Purifying essential oils of Lavender, Orange, Sandalwood and Rosemary condition and invigorate the body while awakening the senses.

Dermalogica Exfoliating Body Scrub is suitable for all skin types and is part of the Dermalogica Body Therapy range.

RRP: £23.30
Our Usual Price: £18.30
Our Offer Price: £16.30
Offer Start Date: 14/10/2009
Offer End Date: 21/10/2009

Dermalogica Stock Availability Update: Super Rich Repair

Dermalogica Super Rich Repair (50ml) is currently out of stock and has been unavailable for the last week. Dermalogica have informed us that they expect a delivery of stock on or around 30th October 2009. We would therefore expect our stock levels to return to normal during the week commencing 2nd November 2009.

Special Offer on Dermalogica Conditioning Body Wash

Dermalogica Conditioning Body Wash is a rich, skin-conditioning botanical cleanser for the entire body. Soap-free Quillaja Saponaria extract thoroughly cleanses the skin, leaving it feeling soft and silky. Essential oils of Tea Tree, Lemon, Eucalyptus and Rosemary gently purify without stripping the skin's own natural moisturisers. The soothingly fragrant essential oils of Sandalwood, Lavender, Orange and Clary Sage moisturise the skin, leaving it smooth and conditioned.

Dermalogica Conditioning Body Wash is suitable for all skin types and is part of the Dermalogica Body Therapy range.

RRP: £30.50
Our Usual Price: £23.85
Our Offer Price: £22.85
Offer Start Date: 07/10/2009
Offer End Date: 14/10/2009

Dermalogica Barrier Repair

Dermalogica Barrier Repair is a god send to many people who suffer with sensitive skin as it has an instant soothing feeling on the skin. It has a unique texture due to its waterless, silicone based consistency and it will melt into your skin as soon as you apply it with a feeling just like silk. Fantastic feeling if your skin is sore and irritated!! Dermalogica developed the anti-ozinate complex just for Barrier Repair which contains the perfect combination of ingredients for sensitive, inflamed or irritated skin. This product is not only highly beneficial for sensitive skin, but is also good to use if you are somebody who works outdoors a lot. If your skin has to battle with the harsh elements, it will produce a very resilient barrier that will protect and prevent your skin from becoming damaged and resulting in sensitivity.

If you think you would like to try Barrier Repair always try a sample first. This will enable you to see if the product is going to suit your skin. If all is well, and your skin is quite normal - without any dryness or dehydration, then you should be fine to use Barrier Repair on its own after cleansing and toning. If your skin is dry or dehydrated, then you will need to use one of our Dermalogica Moisturisers as well. You should cleanse, tone, apply Barrier Repair then a suitable moisturiser. If your skin is very aggravated and irritated, then you can make a sandwich effect by applying Barrier Repair followed by your moisturiser and then Barrier Repair again over the top, to give your skin optimum soothing, healing and protection. If this feels too much during the day, and if you also want to wear make-up, then just use the sandwich effect in the evening when your skin has got all night to let the products do their work. It is important that you still try to use Barrier Repair in the morning as well, because your skin will need the protective and healing benefits during the day.

Dermalogica Stock Availability Update: Special Cleansing Gel 500ml

Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel 500ml is currently out of stock at Dermalogica. At the moment we have a few available to order online but we expect them to be sold very quickly. At this point Dermalogica are unable to let us know when they expect their stock levels to return to normal. As soon as we know we will update this blog post.

Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel 250ml and Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel 50ml are unaffected at the moment and we have ordered extra of the 250ml to cope with the temporary stock issue with the 500ml size.

Special Offer on Dermalogica Lip Renewal Complex

Dermalogica Lip Renewal Complex is a sophisticated daily treatment with a patented polypeptide that restores delicate tissue, minimises contour lines and helps prevent the signs of aging caused by Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs – a damaging byproduct of sugar/protein reactions in the skin). Vitamin E fights damaging free radicals (Reactive Oxygen Species) while a moisturising blend of Avocado Oil, combined with Shea and Cocoa Seed butters, quickly smoothes rough, uneven lips.

Dermalogica Lip Renewal Complex is suitable for drier or prematurely-aging skin and is part of the Dermalogica AGE Smart range.

RRP: £20.50
Our Usual Price: £15.95
Our Offer Price: £14.95
Offer Start Date: 30/09/2009
Offer End Date: 07/10/2009

Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery is Back In Stock

Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery is now back in stock and available to order. We have received delivery today and we have updated our stock levels accordingly. We have a large amount in stock and although they may go very quickly, we expect our normal levels to resume towards the end of the week.

Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery Back Tomorrow

Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery has been out of stock at Dermalogica for over 6 weeks, but we have today managed to order stock which we expect to receive tomorrow. As soon as we have it available we will update our website, and our blog, to inform all of our customers. We will also include an update in our weekly newsletter which we will send on Wednesday.

Special Offer on Dermalogica MAP-15 Regenerator

Dermalogica MAP-15 Regenerator is a revolutionary powder-to-emulsion technology that delivers the highest concentration of Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP) directly into the skin to help dramatically improve skin firmness and clarity. Our highly-effective form of Vitamin C works with a blend of White Tea, Hyaluronic Acid, Glucosamine, Phospholipids, Algae and Yeast extracts to help stimulate collagen production, brighten skin tone, and neutralise free radicals to dramatically increase hydration, firmness and elasticity while helping to prevent the signs of aging caused by Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs – a damaged by-product of sugar/protein reactions in the skin). Silky emulsion glides gently over skin for efficient application, especially around the delicate eye and mouth are.

Dermalogica MAP-15 Regenerator is suitable for drier or prematurely-aging skin and is part of the Dermalogica AGE Smart range.

RRP: £62.20
Our Usual Price: £49.00
Our Offer Price: £45.00
Offer Start Date: 23/09/2009
Offer End Date: 30/09/2009

Special Offer on Dermalogica Multivitamin Thermafoliant

Dermalogica Multivitamin Thermafoliant combines advanced ingredient technology with powerfull chemical and physical exfoliants to refine skin texture while enhancing penetration of age fighting actives into the skin. This action is facilitated with self heating technology that activates when exposed to water, providing a burst of heat that assists with the penetration of active ingredients.

Dermalogica Multivitamin Thermafoliant is suitable for drier or prematurely-aging skin and is part of the Dermalogica AGE Smart range.

RRP: £34.80
Our Usual Price: £25.45
Our Offer Price: £23.00
Offer Start Date: 16/09/2009
Offer End Date: 23/09/2009

Dermalogica Precleanse

Dermalogica Precleanse is one of those products that comes along every now and again that is like nothing else you have ever used before, and a product that until you try it you will never know how good it really is.

When Dermalogica developed Precleanse they had concluded through much research that 8 out of 10 of us do not cleanse our skins thoroughly enough therefore leading to further skin problems. Dermalogica discovered that using a combination of specific oil based ingredients to cleanse the skin had a very effective way of lifting and encapsulating the skins natural oil secretions which also collect and hold dirt, grime, bacteria and make-up. They also discovered that when water was added to the product after being applied to the skin this would emulsify the product ensuring that it can be removed effectively without leaving a residue on the skins surface. The next important step after using Precleanse is to follow with your usual Dermalogica cleansing product because this cleanser is now able to work at its very best, ensuring your skin has been thoroughly cleansed. Precleanse is also fantastic to use as your eye make-up remover, especially waterproof mascara.

You only need to use Precleanse once a day at night because this is when your skin will have been exposed to the days elements, and any dirt and grime in the atmosphere will be lying on your skins surface, and also many of you will have been wearing make-up which all needs to be removed properly.

To use Precleanse pour a small amount into one hand then massage between both hands to warm and activate the ingredients. Massage Precleanse over the whole face and neck and over the eyes if wearing eye make-up. Do this for approximately 1 minute then wet your hands and continue to massage over your skin. You will see that the product will start to emulsify by turning to a milky consistency and this indicates its time to remove by rinsing off with water. It is then vital to follow with your usual cleanser.

Royal Mail Strikes

We are afraid that there has been an escalation in the number and frequency of strikes carried out by members of the CWU at Royal Mail. This is causing an inevitable backlog on deliveries and therefore extended delays in delivery times.

We would like to re-assure our customers that we are still processing and sending your products as quickly as always, and that we have not changed our internal processes and procedures in any way. If historically parcels we have sent to you have arrived quickly, we would ask that you allow a little more time for the goods to arrive until this period of uncertainty is over. We would like to apologies to our customers for any inconvenience caused.

We would urge all CWU Royal Mail workers and the Royal Mail management to acheive a lasting resolution quickly due to the damage being caused to businesses such as ours, and the great inconvenience caused to our customers and others.

Special Offer on Dermalogica Antioxidant HydraMist

Dermalogica Antioxidant HydraMist is a refreshing antioxidant shield with flash-firming properties to improve skin texture while intensely hydrating dry, dehydrated skin. Convenient mist-on formula supplements skin’s protective barrier by creating an active antioxidant shield of White Tea, Licorice and Vitamin E to fight damaging free radicals, while a patented polypeptide helps prevent the signs of aging caused by Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs – a damaging byproduct of sugar/protein reactions in the skin). A highly-active Vitamin C complex, combined with collagen-stimulating peptides, encourages firmness and elasticity to help reduce the appearance of fine lines. Hyaluronic Acid acts as a hydration magnet to quench dehydrated skin while Pea Extract creates instant firming action to lift and tighten. Rose and Clove extracts comfort and refresh skin.

Dermalogica Antioxidant HydraMist is suitable for drier or prematurely-aging skin and is part of the Dermalogica AGE Smart range.

RRP: £28.90
Our Usual Price: £22.85
Our Offer Price: £20.00
Offer Start Date: 09/09/2009
Offer End Date: 16/09/2009

Website Payments Back to Normal

We are pleased to report that our Payment Gateway SagePay is now working correctly, and we are able to take payments with credit or debit cards as normal.

We would like to apologies to our customers who attempted to place orders with us last night and were unable to do so.

We will continue to monitor the situation throughout today and hopefully we will have no further problems.

Website Unable to Process Payment

We are very sorry to report that since around 19:30 this evening we have been unable to process credit and debit card payments. Our Payment Gateway - SagePay - have experienced a system wide failure that has meant we have been unable to take payment for orders by card.

We would like to apologies unreservedly to all of our customers for the inconvenience caused.

We will continue to update this blog post when we have further news.

Unauthorised Selling of Dermalogica by Boots

Dermalogica have notified us that Boots are selling some Dermalogica products on their website and in some of their stores. Dermalogica are very keen to make clear that, although Boots have approached them several times, that Dermalogica do not supply to Boots and never will.

It is very important to us that our customers know that these products, along with others sold on sites such as Ebay and Amazon, are sold without authorisation and without the reliable backup, support and advice you receive from authorised retailers such as Pure Beauty Online.

Dermalogica are currently trying to find out in which Boots stores across the country Dermalogica products are being sold and we are eager to help them with this. If you know of any Boots stores where you have seen Dermalogica for sale please email us at shop@pure-beauty.co.uk and we will pass the information onto Dermalogica.

Remember that Boots are retailers - not Skincare Specialists.

Dermalogica Stock Availability Update: Dynamic Skin Recovery

Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery has been out of stock for the last 2 weeks. Dermalogica UK Ltd have informed us today that they expect delivery on 25/09/2009. We would therefore expect our stock levels to be back to normal sometime in the week beginning Monday 28/09/2009.

We will update all of our customers on this blog and in our weekly newsletter published on a Wednesday.

Special Offer on Dermalogica Skin Resurfacing Cleanser

Dermalogica Skin Resurfacing Cleanser helps to achieve superior smoothness and ultra-clean skin after just one use with this dual-action exfoliating cleanser. A highly active Lactic Acid concentrate re-textures skin suffering from visible signs of ageing by removing dulling surface debris and accelerating cell renewal. Antioxidant Vitamin E conditions and enhances softness while fortifying the skin’s natural moisture barrier, while soothing Rose Flower Oil calms skin sensitivity. Daily use of this silky cleanser dramatically improves skin texture and properly prepares for maximum penetration of AGE Smart™ products.

Dermalogica Skin Resurfacing Cleanser is suitable for drier or prematurely-aging skin and is part of the Dermalogica AGE Smart range.

RRP: £28.90
Our Usual Price: £22.85
Our Offer Price: £20.00
Offer Start Date: 02/09/2009
Offer End Date: 09/09/2009

Support Levels Back to Normal

Our Telephone and Live Chat support channels are now backup and running and available to all of our customers. The maintenance conducted on our systems was successful and will ensure we are able to provide the high levels of support of customers have come to expect from us.

We are sorry for any inconvenience caused during this time.

At Home Skin Care Regime for Oily Skin Types

As part of our At Home Skin Care Regimes series, I have listed below some products that are suitable for Oily Skin Types. You don't have to use all of the products from the list but the minimum required would be a Cleanser and a Moisturiser.

1. Cleanser
A great cleanser to use for oily skin is the Dermalogica Dermal Clay Cleanser because it contains a unique clay formula made up of kaolin and green clays designed to absorb excess oils. It also contains extracts of sambucus, ivy and lemon to purify and refine the skins texture. Cucumber and sage will also help to calm, soothe and heal any irritation while menthol will help to boost and revitalize the skin.

Dermal Clay Cleanser has a lovely thick and creamy consistency and when you use the product it is a good idea to wet your hands first. Pour a small amount, about the size of a 10 pence piece, into the palm of one hand and massage between both hands to warm the product, then apply to the face with small circular movements concentrating on the more oilier areas. Do this for about a minute then thoroughly rinse of with warm water.

You can also use Dermal Clay Cleanser as a masque once or twice a week by applying to the whole face and neck or just to your most oily areas, avoiding the eyes, then leave on for 5-10 minutes before removing with warm water.

Use each morning and evening.

Available Sizes:
Dermalogica Dermal Clay Cleanser (500ml)
Dermalogica Dermal Clay Cleanser (250ml)
Dermalogica Dermal Clay Cleanser (50ml)


2. Exfoliant
The most beneficial exfoliant for a oily skin is the Dermalogica Skin Prep Scrub. This contains finely granulated corn cob meal to gently polish the surface of the skin. We call this type of exfoliant a mechanical exfoliant because of its granular texture. This product will remove any surface dead skin cells and impurities to allow any product applied afterwards to be absorbed more effectively. The skin will also be left with a bright and healthy glow, feeling smoother and more supple.

Apply about a 10 pence piece amount into the palm of one hand then add enough water to make a fairly runny consistency. Massage over the whole face and neck for approximately 1-2 minutes, taking care around the eyes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Use no more than twice a week as you can over stimulate the skin which can cause more oil production.

Use once or twice a week

Available Sizes:
Dermalogica Skin Prep Scrub (75ml)


3. Masque
Dermalogica Skin Refining Masque is most beneficial for oily skin. It contains kaolin and bentonite to absorb excess oil, and zinc oxide to remove impurities and refine the skins surface which will help to reduce breakouts. Soothing botanicals of mallow, arnica and cucumber will help to reduce any inflammation and purifying watercress, lemon and ivy revive dull skin.

It is more beneficial to exfoliate the skin prior to using Dermalogica Skin Refining Masque. Apply a smooth film over the entire face, or just on oily areas, avoiding the eyes, and leave for approximately 10 minutes or until the masque has set. Remove with warm water, rinsing thoroughly.

Use once or twice a week

Available Sizes:
Dermalogica Skin Refining Masque (75ml)


4. Toner
After cleansing spritz over the skin with Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner to refresh, rehydrate and protect your skin. 3-4 pumps should be enough to cover the whole face and neck.

Use each morning and evening after cleansing.

Available Sizes:
Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner (250ml)
Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner (50ml)


5. Moisturiser
Even though your skin is oily it is still very important to moisturise your skin, just ensure you use an oil free moisturiser. Dermalogica Oil Control Lotion is perfect for an oily skin type as it contains micro sponges to absorb and regulate oil production throughout the day, which will help to eliminate shine and give your skin a much welcome matte finish. This product contains one of Dermalogica's most effective ingredients - salycilic acid - which will clear congested follicles, helping to prevent future breakouts. Lots of soothing, calming, anti-inflammatory ingredients have also been used which really help to ease any red, sore or inflamed areas.

Use each morning and evening after cleansing.

Available Sizes:
Dermalogica Oil Control Lotion (59ml)


5. Targeted treatment
One of our most recently introduced products is Dermalogica Clearing Mattifier. This product is great to target oilier areas as its main benefit is to control oil and shine. Dermalogica Clearing Mattifier contains a host of ingredients to purify and minimise sebaceous activity, while salycilic acid clears congested follicles to prevent future breakout activity. A unique extract of cinnamon bark helps to reduce the onset of comedones while other ingredients soothe the skin and reduce inflammation. Clearing Mattifier has a lovely texture which melts effortlessly into the skin and should be applied after cleansing and toning just to oily areas, followed by your prescribed moisturiser.

Use each morning after cleansing.

Available Sizes:
Dermalogica Clearing Mattifier (40ml)

Telephone and Live Chat Support

We pride ourselves on always being available for our customers and on the many methods we make available to contact us. For this reason we carry out maintenance on our Telephone, Live Chat and other communication systems to ensure that for the remainder of the time they work as required.

In line with this standard we will be carrying out maintenance beginning on Monday 24th August 2009 and ending on Monday 31st August 2009. During this time we will be unable to offer Telephone or Live Chat support, or take any orders over the phone. We are afraid that any voice mails that are left will not be dealt with until Tuesday 1st September 2009.

We are very sorry for this interruption to our Telephone and Live Chat service but we will still be able to offer email service during this time. Simply email shop@pure-beauty.co.uk if you require any assistance.

Please note that during this time our website will be working normally accepting, processing and dispatching orders as usual. There will be no interruption to this service.

Changing Your Skincare Regime

Since the launch of Dermalogica Chroma White range of products, many of our customers have emailed us for advice on whether they should stop using the products they currently use and switch to the new range, either because they have uneven skin tone or pigmentation problems.

Looking after your skin can be very expensive, and with the multitude of skincare brands and products out there, it can also be very confusing. We strongly believe that if you are happy with the skincare regime you currently have, and the products perform as you would expect them to, that you do not change. That's not to say that as your skin changes that you shouldn't change some of your skincare products. You may want to address new concerns as they arise but the general advice would be: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!".

Getting back to the Chroma White products, if you want to address the skin tone or pigmentation problem, then we would recommend that you incorporate one of the targeted treatments to help deal with the problem such as Dermalogica C-12 Concentrate (30ml) or Dermalogica Extreme C (8g). These products should be patch tested first, using a sample of the product, and then incorporated into your daily routine one at a time. You should not change anything else at this point and then monitor your skin accordingly. If you receive any adverse reactions, or the changes you experience are undesirable, then you should discontinue use of the new product. By only incorporating one new product at a time you are able to identify those products which are beneficial and the products which are not, enabling you to make informed decisions in the future.

Website Maintenance

Due to the problems we experienced last month with our website being slow and access to the secure site being, if not slow, then impossible, we have arranged some maintenance to our site to try to prevent the same problems occurring again.

The maintenance will take place on Thursday 20/08/2009 between 08:00 and 09:00 hours. We are not expecting any problems during this time but our site maybe unavailable for a short time.

If there are any changes to the plan or if we experience any difficulties we will post updates on this blog.

20/08/2009: 08:50 Update:
The maintenance is now complete and our systems are back to normal. We appreciate your patience in this matter.

Special Offer on Dermalogica Solar Defence Booster

Dermalogica Solar Defence Booster is a daily-use, broad spectrum sunblock that can be used on its own or mixed with your favourite Dermalogica Moisturiser or Dermalogica Treatment Foundation. It is specially formulated with the optimum blend of sunscreens to help protect against the UVA, UVB and Infra-red rays that can cause deeper damage to the dermal layers. Vitamins A, C and E, help further protect against premature ageing. Dermalogica Solar Defence Booster is suitable for skin with excess oil production and is part of the Dermalogica Solar Defence range.

RRP: £27.00
Our Usual Price: £21.40
Our Offer Price: £20.00
Offer Start Date: 19/08/2009
Offer End Date: 02/09/2009

Dermalogica Stock Availability Update: Precleanse

Dermalogica Precleanse (150ml) has been out of stock since the end of last week but we now have a limited number available to purchase on our website. We expect normal stock levels to resume towards the end of this week.

Royal Mail Strikes

There are currently a number of intermittent strikes around the country which seem only to be affecting local services. As a whole the delivery has been unaffected and our parcels are reaching their destinations as quickly and speedily as they usually do.

We will continue to monitor the situation and update our customers as soon as anything is planned that will affect the high standards of service you have come to expect from Pure Beauty Online.

Dermalogica Stock Availability Update

From time to time Dermalogica have to Out of Stock some items and this has obvious effects on our ability to stock some of the retail range. We have included an update on items below with dates when we expect Dermalogica to have the items available again.

Out of Stock Items
Dermalogica Conditioning Body Wash (75ml) - We do not currently have an availability date
Dermalogica Precleanse (150ml) - We do not currently have an availability date

Special Offer on Dermalogica Oil Free Matte Block

Dermalogica Oil Free Matte Block shields skin from damaging UV rays and helps control oil production at the same time as being a sunscreen. Microsponge technology absorbs oil, maintaining an all-day matte finish and preventing shine without any powdery residue. Oil free formula contains soothing Green Tea to help calm inflammation caused by breakouts. Dermalogica Oil Free Matte Block is suitable for skin with excess oil production and is part of the Dermalogica Solar Defence range.

RRP: £32.80
Our Usual Price: £25.85
Our Offer Price: £23.85
Offer Start Date: 12/08/2009
Offer End Date: 19/08/2009

Dermalogica Samples from Pure Beauty Online

We have always been at the forefront of Customer Service and innovation when selling Dermalogica products on the Internet, and as part of that we were the first to allow our customers to choose their own Dermalogica Samples and the first to list them alongside the normal sized retail products.

We prefer our customers to choose the Dermalogica Samples that they would like to try and we have always sent at least 5 samples with each of our orders. We improved the system for adding samples to your order some while ago to allow customers to order samples based on the amount that has been spent on products. We have now further refined the process by including an overview of the allocation of samples you are entitled to order based on the current value of your basket. You will be able to see this at any time simply by clicking on the View Basket links on our site. The allocations are clearly explained along with an overview of how much is required to be spent to be able to receive a larger allocation.

Fantastic Dermalogica Products - Fairly Priced

It is common practice these days not to look after your existing customers but only to focus on enticing new ones. To this end many businesses, whether on the high street or on the Internet, have different price structures for loyal customer compared to if you are a new customer, and if you're a loyal customer you can often be taken for granted and mistreated. There are some unscrupulous on line retailers that will give a cheaper price and free delivery to new customers only. If you're loyal to them and don't click on their Sponsored Links, but go straight to their website saving them money, you will be charged a higher price for the products and you will have to pay for delivery!

When you shop with us at Pure Beauty Online, you are guaranteed to be treated to our ground breaking levels of Customer Service, whether you are a new customer buying for the first time or are a loyal customer who only comes to us for your Dermalogica products. We only have 1 price for each of our Dermalogica products and we only have use the highest standards of delivery - FREE First Class Recorded Delivery if you spend under £100.00 and FREE Guaranteed Next Working Day Delivery if you spend over £100.00.

Special Offer on Dermalogica Extra Rich Faceblock

Dermalogica Extra Rich Faceblock is an ultra-emollient, nourishing moisturiser and superior sunscreen in one formula. Powerful peptides help stimulate collagen for improved tone while our Skin Smoothing Complex helps re-texturise skin. Evening Primrose and other plant oils replenish and increase skin’s natural defence barrier. Chemical and physical sunscreens protect against UVA & UVB rays without drying skin. Dermalogica Extra Rich Faceblock is suitable for drier or prematurely-aging skin and is part of the Dermalogica Solar Defence range.

RRP: £32.80
Our Usual Price: £25.85
Our Offer Price: £23.85
Offer Start Date: 05/08/2009
Offer End Date: 12/08/2009

Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner

Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner is one of Dermalogica's top ten products. It is a must for everyone. It should be used directly after cleansing by spritzing 3-4 pumps covering the whole face and neck. The Dermalogica Toner range are unique insofar as they are designed to be left on the skin, so it is important that the skin is thoroughly cleansed before use. Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner is fragrance and alcohol free so your skin will feel refreshed and hydrated. It is an excellent way to get the most effective absorption of your moisturiser as it contains moisture binding proteins which act as humectants. This soothing and calming toner is also great for men to use after shaving, and if you go on a long haul flight it is good to keep our travel size in your hand luggage to use as often as you like to keep your skin well hydrated in the dry climate of the aircraft. Don't worry - it can be used over make-up.

Sizes Available
Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner (250ml)
Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner (50ml)