Dermalogica Skincare and Professional Beauty Blog from Pure Beauty Online

A little a day can go a very long way

2012-01-30T09:00:00.000Z

Many people wrongly believe that cleansing, toning and moisturising is the be-all and end-all of any skin care regime, although in order to keep skin in peak condition, there are other steps which you need to take and products which you need to use.

Regularly exfoliating skin is essential in keeping skin looking its best, and rather than following the route which some people take by only exfoliating when the condition of skin really deteriorates, you can actually make exfoliation a part of your everyday skin care regime.

However, when exfoliating skin every day, it’s important to use a product which is designed for such frequent use, as a product which is too harsh could leave skin very sore.

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant has been specially formulated for use everyday, and is gentle on skin yet effective in shifting dulling dead skin cells and a whole host of other types of surface debris- which leaves skin looking a great deal brighter.

Through religiously making Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant a part of your skin care regime, you can also give cell renewal a helping hand- resulting in superbly supple skin.

Give your skin a daily dose of exfoliation and you will wonder why you ever went without it.

Don’t allow a busy career to interfere with your skin care regime

2012-01-28T09:00:00.000Z

If you have a hectic career, it can completely eat up a large proportion of your week, leaving you with very little time to do much else.

Finding the time to feed yourself at the end of a busy day, never mind do anything else, can be next to impossible, and this could see your skin care efforts dwindling to next to nothing.

Even when you’re up to your eyeballs in paperwork though, looking after your skin is essential, and if you are finding that your skincare regime is taking an absolute age every morning and night, it could be that you’re not using the correct products.

Cleansing, toning and moisturising at the very least should be conducted twice a day, and this shouldn’t take more than a few minutes out of your time. Even if you need to deal with overly oily or overly dry skin, there are lots of products available which are quick to apply and quick to take effect.

Dermalogica skincare products are perfect for those in a rush, as there are plenty of products for all skin types which will keep your skin in tip top condition even when you’re spending half of your life in meetings and in front of your laptop.

Is your regular concealer not doing its job properly?

2012-01-24T09:00:00.000Z

As it’s impossible to tell when a spot or blemish might make an appearance, it’s always a good idea to have a concealer handy. There are lots of different kinds of concealers available nowadays, although the most important things which you need to consider are the shade and quality of the product.

The purpose of a concealer is to hide unwanted additions to your skin, although if you make the mistake of applying a product which doesn’t match your skin tone, you are running the risk of drawing more attention to them.

Similarly, using an inferior quality product could do more harm than good, and again could draw attention to any skin imperfections. A concealer of a consistency which is too thick could look caked on, and a product which is too thin and watery could leave you facing constant touch ups, which isn’t exactly ideal during a busy day.

When you’re looking for a concealer which you can really rely on, and which is of the perfect consistency, look no further than Dermalogica Concealing Spot Treatment.

Dermalogica Concealing Spot Treatment not only effectively conceals, but also helps to clear skin up- making it an essential product for anyone who doesn’t fancy getting caught short when a spot decides to strike.

Quick and easy skin care tips

2012-01-20T09:00:00.000Z

Although some people may believe otherwise, looking after the skin doesn’t need to be an overly time- consuming task, and effective products no longer require you to invest hours of your time in order to take effect.

Knowing that your skin looks its best ever can put a real spring in your step, and who doesn’t want to enjoy sky-high confidence?!

Here are a few quick and easy skin care tips which could really help…

Protect your skin from the sun

Even when it isn’t shining, the sun can have very negative effects on your skin, so make sure you use a product with SPF ALL YEAR ROUND. Dermalogica Solar Defence Booster SPF 30 is amazing.

Reassess your products

If you’ve been using the same basic skin care products for as long as you care to remember, it could be time to make that change. Ensure that you are no less than 100% sure of your skin type and choose new products accordingly.

Keep skin clean throughout the day

If you work in an environment where skin is prone to becoming dirty or oily throughout the day, it’s always a good idea to invest in cleansing, refreshing wipes such as Dermalogica Skin Purifying Wipes to keep blemishes at arms length.

Make the time

Getting up just an extra 5 minutes earlier every morning to apply all of your necessary skin care products, so stop hitting that snooze button!

It really does pay to make the effort to give your skin a little extra TLC- and it doesn’t have to take hours.

Take control of excess oil production with a carefully chosen masque

2012-01-16T09:00:00.000Z

Many people face a daily struggle to keep skin which is excessively oily under control in order to keep oily breakouts and a shiny complexion at bay.

It’s fair to say that feeling as though your skin is excessively oily certainly isn’t the best way of giving confidence a boost, although as there are lots of great Dermalogica products out there which can help to combat the condition, enjoying complete skin confidence is well within your reach.

Whilst a suitable cleanser, toner and moisturiser will help to keep excessively oily skin under control, there are also several other types of products which can really help- with face masques being one.

Some individuals with oily skin refrain from using a masque, as they feel that it might contribute to the condition, although this certainly isn’t the case when you opt for a masque which has been specially developed for the skin type- such as Dermalogica Skin Refining Masque.

Dermalogica Skin Refining Masque assists in absorbing excess oil, refining and purifying pores and eliminating skin impurities- all of which play a huge part in reducing excess oil.

Dermalogica Skin Refining Masque not only helps to combat oiliness, but also helps to give skin a whole new lease of life- try it for yourself today!

Wearing long lasting eye makeup shouldn’t be a double-edged sword

2012-01-12T09:00:00.000Z

As there are so many fantastic cosmetics out there which can last the duration of a long day or night, the need to constantly rush to the ladies for constant touch-ups has now been significantly eliminated.

Eye makeup can make all the difference to your overall look, and this is why, when questioned on their must-have beauty products, mascaras, eye shadows and eyeliners are always high on the list.

Whilst there’s no disputing that long lasting eye makeup is little less than a Godsend, problems can arise when it comes to removing it properly.

Scrubbing away with a cotton wool pad and harsh product might eventually shift cosmetics, although in doing this you’re running the risk of irritating and even damaging the extremely sensitive skin around the eyes.

By investing in a gently yet effective eye makeup remover such as Dermalogica Soothing Eye Make Up Remover though, you can enjoy all of the beautiful benefits of long lasting cosmetics without having to make any sacrifices as far as the state of your skin is concerned.

Dermalogica Soothing Eye Make Up Remover also conditions and soothes whilst it effortlessly removes, which makes it a key product for all eye make up enthusiasts.

Clearing spots- why you no longer need to sit and wait for nature to run its cause

2012-01-10T09:00:00.000Z

There are few things worse than finding yourself faced with a breakout and feeling that there is little that you can do in the way of getting rid of them a little more speedily, and this can put a real dampener on your confidence.

As much as you may try and convince yourself that it might make a difference, it’s important to refrain from squeezing and picking at spots, as you will be running a real risk of making the situation worse.

In order to prevent spots from spreading, keeping the area as clean as possible is vital, and you also need to ensure that any concealing products which you use won’t clog or irritate skin (Dermalogica Concealing Spot Treatment is a fab product).

You can also help to give spots the heave-ho more quickly by investing in Dermalogica Special Clearing Booster.

Dermalogica Special Clearing Booster has been carefully formulated to help to dry break outs up quick-time, and whilst doing this it also helps to calm redness and annoying irritation.

Making it even more of a must-have product is the fact that the Special Clearing Booster not only helps to clear existing spots, but also helps to prevent future breakouts- so arm yourself today, safe in the knowledge that you are more than equipped to zap spots speedily.

Show off super soft hands all year round

2012-01-08T09:00:00.000Z

As we all use our hands to express ourselves, type away on the keyboard at work and reach for the pennies to pay for our purchases on a really regular basis, finding that your hands are dry, cracked and generally look a bit of a state can be mortifying.

Keeping hands looking soft and smooth can be a bit of a struggle for some people at the best of times, and with the weather currently so bitterly cold, keeping chapped hands at bay can be even more of a task.

However dry and sore your hands may be feeling though, it’s important to prevent the situation from getting any worse by following a few simple steps and investing in a quality hand cream.

Ensuring that you wear a warm, thick pair of gloves whenever you will go a long way in keeping dehydration and soreness at bay, and in order to prevent pain and further dryness from striking, make sure you don a pair of marigolds whenever you come in to contact with washing detergents.

Dermalogica Multivitamin Hand & Nail Treatment is indispensable when it comes to keeping hands in peak condition all year round, and its fab formulation absorbs quickly, doesn’t leave a greasy residue and instantly gets to work on repairing and protecting.

In addition to keeping your hands healthy, Dermalogica Multivitamin Hand & Nail Treatment also helps to keep nails looking nice- which makes it a beauty bag must have throughout the colder months and beyond.

Achieving the perfect base- a little can go along way

2012-01-06T09:00:00.000Z

The way in which you prepare your skin for and apply your base can have a significant impact on its staying power, and it’s a safe bet to assume that nobody wants to find themselves constantly rushing to the mirror with the pressed powder in order to keep makeup looking matte.

It can be all too easy to get a little heavy handed with the cosmetics when you’re trying to create a base which will last you throughout the day or night, although in most circumstances, this is best avoided.

Applying too much foundation (especially one which is heavily oil-based) could leave you skin looking and feeling extremely oily, extremely quickly, and this could completely ruin all of your other cosmetic efforts.

Instead, in order to create a base which has real staying power, less is most definitely more, and a little application of a foundation which can provide you with light to medium yet effective coverage (plus concealing coverage where needed)- such as Dermalogica Treatment Foundation- will help to keep your skin and your makeup looking amazing for hours on end.

Take the less is more approach with your base and keep those pressed powder applications to a minimum.

Preparing your skin for a photo opportunity

2012-01-04T09:00:00.000Z

If you’ve got a big party or event in the pipeline, or have arranged for a beautiful family portrait to be taken, it’s a dead cert that you will want your skin to look as amazing as possible.

If you’re strict with your skin care regime and pride yourself on religiously using good quality products morning and night, you may already be well on the right road to skin which is more than ready for the cameras lens.

Whether you have one week or one month to prepare skin for the glare of the camera, there is plenty you can do to improve the look and condition of skin.l

Investing in a good exfoliant can really brighten up your skin and provide it with renewed zest, and a quality product could provide immediate visible results.

Face masques are also a quick, easy and really relaxing way of treating skin and whether you want to hydrate dry skin or ensure that excess oiliness doesn’t blight your photo opportunity, there’s an effective product out there for you.

Whatever your needs and however you long you have to prepare, Dermalogica can affordably provide you with everything you need for a picture perfect complexion.

Get 110% from your oil control skin care products with Dermalogica Skin Prep Scrub

2012-01-02T09:00:00.000Z

We all want to feel as though we’re getting our money’s worthy with just about every product we buy nowadays, and this is definitely true when it comes to skin care products.

Although you don’t need to spend the absolute Earth to get your mitts on good skin care products, as the state of your skin is at stake, it always pays to make quality investments- especially if your skin has extra needs such as the control of excess oil production.

However, you could invest in the most expensive products that money can buy and see little in the way of positive results if you’re not using these products properly. In fact, simply applying products without following the correct procedures and applying products to poorly prepared skin could actually make the condition worse.

Those who find themselves constantly doing battle with excessively oily skin can ensure that they’re getting the very most from their products though by investing in Dermalogica Skin Prep Scrub.

Dermalogica Skin Prep Scrub gently exfoliates skin to help to get rid of surface debris and make way for the perfect base for other products. The Skin Prep Scrub leaves skin more than ready to fully absorb your choice of Dermalogica products- whilst simultaneously soothing and overcoming excess oil stimulation.

Invest in Dermalogica Skin Prep Scrub and rest assured that you’re getting more from your money.

Cleansing dry skin

2011-11-23T09:00:00.000Z

If your skin is a little troublesome, finding skin care products which suit your skin and don’t cause further problems is essential, although for some it is a tedious case of trial and error.

Cleansing, toning and moisturising are all essential in forming a good skin care regime, although those with dry skin often feel as though they are falling at the first hurdle.

Dry skin needs to be treated very gently, although one common mistake which many people with this skin type make is using a cleanser which is far too harsh.

A cleanser doesn’t need to leave your skin feeling parched in order to prove that it’s doing its job well, although this is something which a lot of people don’t realise. Of course, nobody wants to put themselves at risk of developing spots and blemishes, although prevention doesn’t have to involve scrubbing at skin with an overly strong cleanser.

Thankfully, by heading straight for Dermalogica, you don’t have to risk committing any dry skin sins during cleansing, as they have the perfect product- Dermalogica Essential Cleansing Solution.

Dermalogica Essential Cleansing Solution effectively removes dirt, surface oil and even makeup. Skin is cleansed without being stripped of essential moisture, and is left feeling fresh, hydrated and conditioned.

If you have dry skin, make Dermalogica Essential Cleansing Solution an essential part of your daily skin care regime.

Don’t let climatic conditions dictate the state of your skin

2011-11-21T09:00:00.000Z

Skin needs to be protected and treated throughout the year, although this can be extremely difficult when the weather is unpredictable. Changing seasons can also pose problems when it comes to looking after skin properly, particularly if you’re not entirely sure about which kind of products you should be using.

Failing to pay adequate attention to the specific needs of your skin during different times of the year can quickly lead to deterioration of its condition though, and in order to gain full control over the way that your skin looks and feels, you need to ensure that you are fully equipped with the necessary knowledge and necessary products.

Sun protection is one of the most important things which you need to bear in mind- and this is just as important during the winter as it is in summer. So ensure that you’re using a moisturiser, foundation or booster with SPF.

Keeping skin dryness and chapping at bay during the colder months is also really important, although you can easily help to prevent this through the use of a richer moisturiser which doesn’t promote greasiness.

So, don’t let climatic conditions dictate the state of your skin- take charge by making Dermalogica your first and only choice for skin care products.

Zapping those zits

2011-11-19T09:00:00.000Z

If you regularly find yourself preparing to do battle with spots, it can feel as though your efforts are taking over your whole life, and even the most self assured of individuals can see confidence take a major knock.

Whilst there are lots of different spot treatments to be found in every chemist these days, finding a good quality yet affordable product which also suits your skin can be something of a struggle, and it’s easy to feel as though you’re throwing your precious pounds down the drain.

You don’t need to suffer with spots or an unhealthy bank balance any longer though, as Dermalogica has every product you will ever need to zap those zits and enjoy a much clearer complexion.

Dermalogica understands that spots can present themselves on any type of skin, and this is why there is such an amazing array of products to suit every skin type.

Dermalogica Cleansers are excellent at keeping pores clean and unclogged, and for existing blemishes, products such as the Overnight Clearing Gel, Special Clearing Booster and Concealing Spot Treatment can help to shift spots speedily.

Why bother struggling to zap those zits, when Dermalogica can provide you with an effective and affordable solution?!

Perfecting and protecting your pout

2011-11-18T09:00:00.000Z

Research has shown that a plump pout can knock years off your age, and whilst more and more people are opting for pricey and risky cosmetic procedures, this certainly isn’t the only option.

Luscious lips can also make a really positive difference to the overall look of your face, although keeping lips soft, smooth and supple can be a little tricky in certain situations.

Lips can become really dry in very hot and extremely cold climatic conditions, and as the weather is becoming colder with each passing day, if you tend to suffer with dehydrated lips during the autumn and winter seasons, now is the perfect time to prepare to take action.

Perfecting your pout- and keeping it looking lovely throughout the year- largely depends on the products which you use, and whilst lipstick and lipgloss can help to keep lips hydrated to some extent, if you suffer with really dry lips you may need a little something extra.

Dermalogica Lip Renewal Complex should take pride of place in your handbag this autumn/ winter season, and is a quick and easy way of getting lips back to their best- and keeping them that way.

Designed for daily use, Dermalogica Lip Renewal Complex provides hydration all day long, and can even be worn under your usual choice of lip makeup.

Arm yourself with this unbeatable product, and you won’t find yourself having to deal with dryness.

Busy lifestyle? No problem!

2011-11-15T09:00:00.000Z

If you find that you barely have five minutes to yourself on a daily basis, rest assured that you’re not alone, as many of us lead very hectic lifestyles. Attempting to juggle a demanding career, family and also finding the time to socialise can leave you with very little time for much else, although when it comes to looking after your skin, you really do need to make the time.

Setting aside a few mere minutes per day to take care of skin can make all the difference to its condition not only now, but in the future.

A good skin care regime doesn’t necessarily mean spending hours in front of the mirror every day- which is fantastic news for those who have five minutes rather than five hours to get ready in the morning.

Take your time to choose a suitable cleanser, toner and moisturiser- which will form the crux of your daily routine. Dermalogica boasts an unbeatable range of products for every skin type, so you won’t need to settle for anything less than the best.

Even skin with additional needs can be dealt with swiftly- and whether you need to control excess oil, breakouts or extreme dryness, there’s a Dermalogica product just waiting to be snapped up.

Dermalogica products are quick yet effective to use- perfect for the unbelievably busy individual.

Preparing your skin for that important event

2011-11-01T09:00:00.000Z

If you have a big social event in the pipeline, you’re certain to want to look your very best, and after you’ve found the perfect outfit and decided how you’re going to style your hair and wear your makeup, you should then turn your attention to your skin.

Whatever the current condition of your skin, there are many products on the market which can help to make it look even better.

Whether you have 4 weeks or 4 days before your big event, it’s never too early or too late to get on the right path to gorgeously glowing skin.

Unfortunately, none of us can never predict when a spot or blemish will decide to make an appearance, although you can help to minimise the chances of this happening right before your big event by ensuring that you’re using an effective cleanser and products which don’t block your pores.

Skin which is dry or prematurely aging can be given an almighty boost through the use of Dermalogica Skin Renewal Booster- which will help to give skin a whole new lease of life.

Investing in one of Dermalogica’s fab face masques can also help to get skin looking its very best- and there’s a masque out there for just about every skin type.

A little preparation and TLC can go a long way in skin looking its best yet when that important event arrives.

Controlling excess oil day and night

2011-10-08T11:59:00.000+01:00

Trying to control excessively oily skin is no laughing matter, and whilst it may not sound like much of an issue for those who don’t have to deal with it, feeling that your skin looks far less than matte can be a real confidence breaker.

For those who suffer with excessively oily skin, keeping a handle on the situation can be an issue whatever the time of day. Whether you’re struggling to control oil in the office, or unwanted shine during a big night out, you need to make sure that every product which you’re using on your skin is helping to keep excess oil at bay rather than contributing to it.

For the ladies, ensuring that makeup products such as foundation are oil-free is vital, as heavily oil based products can play a huge part in skin becoming greasy very quickly.

Similarly, swapping your thick, heavy moisturiser for a lighter oil-free alternative can make a really positive difference, and there are many moisturisers which can provide the skin with hydration without leaving an oily residue.

For the ultimate in oil control though, Dermalogica Oil Control Lotion is amazing, and helps to keep skin matte without drying it out.

If keeping skin shine- free wasn’t enough, Dermalogica Oil Control Lotion also helps to minimise the risks of future break-outs, so it’s little surprise that it’s an indispensible product for so many men and women alike.

Keep oil under control whatever the time of day with Dermalogica Oil Control Lotion.

A good skin care regime doesn’t need to take hours

2011-10-06T09:00:00.000+01:00

We’re all aware that we need to make an effort when it comes to looking after skin. Open any glossy magazine and you’re likely to be faced with article upon article explaining the importance of cleansing, toning and moisturising , plus a list of often expensive items which promise to help in your quest to achieve the most beautiful skin possible.

This has led to many people hitting the High Street and arming themselves with all manner of different products- which can make for a very lengthy skin care regime.

An efficient skin care regime doesn’t have to take hours out of your life and pounds out of your pocket though, as there are lots of great Dermalogica products which are quick to apply and quick to work- and many simultaneously offer several benefits without the need to use lots of different products.

Whatever your skin type, you can rest assured that Dermalogica will have products to suit, and whether you’re looking for a simple cleanser, toner or moisturiser, or products which will help to give your skin a bit of a boost every now and again, trust Dermalogica to help you to look after your skin quickly and effectively.

Dermalogica Active Moist- a fantastic all-rounder

2011-10-04T09:00:00.000+01:00

Moisturiser is undoubtedly one of the most important aspects of any skin care regime, and one which shouldn’t be overlooked in any circumstance.

However, with so many different moisturisers to choose from nowadays, picking one which can provide the skin with sufficient hydration but without promoting any negative side effects such as greasiness, can feel like a long and expensive process.

It really doesn’t have to be though, and if you’re on the lookout for a new moisturiser which will help to keep skin looking and feeling fresh throughout the day, give Dermalogica Active Moist a whirl.

Dermalogica Active Moist is a great oil-free moisturiser which is ideal for those with normal to oily skin types.

Worrying about whether your skin is going to resemble an oil slick by the end of the day can be a thing of the past with this fab product, as it absorbs effortlessly from the moment it touches the skin.

Dermalogica Active Moist is perfect for day to day use, and makes for a great make up base- particularly for those who find that their foundation ‘slides’ off through the use of oil-based moisturisers.

Add Dermalogica Active Moist to your skin care regime and enjoy hydrated, smooth skin every single day.

Don’t neglect skin on your girl’s weekend away

2011-10-02T09:00:00.000+01:00

When you’ve made a real effort to look after your skin throughout the week, you shouldn’t let all of your hard work go to waste once the weekend arrives.

This is often a lot easier said than done though, especially if you have a big party weekend with the girls planned. When partying is at the top of your list of priorities, it’s all too easy to neglect your skin a little and promise yourself that you will get back on track on Monday.

By Monday though, it could be too little too late, and you could find yourself starting the working week with spots or blemishes.

Even if you’re stuck for space in your suitcase due to the endless outfits and pairs of shoes which you’ve packed, there’s no excuse for failing to pack your skin care essentials, as there are lots of little travel size products out there which will take up far less room than your newest pair of platforms.

Dermalogica Skin Kits are great for taking on your travels, and they come in a handy little case which holds all of the products safely. These kits are available to suit all skin types, and contain everything you need to maintain your skin care regime and keep it looking stunning throughout your fun weekend away.

Dealing with the effects of premature skin aging doesn’t mean a trip to the cosmetic surgeon

2011-09-27T09:00:00.000+01:00

The signs of premature skin ageing can creep up on us when we least expect it, and noticing that a fine line has appeared where skin used to be practically perfect can be a bit of a shock to the system!

There are many factors which can contribute to premature skin ageing, with some of the most common being sun exposure, dehydration and a poor diet.

Thankfully, not only can you address all of these issues quickly and take the necessary action, you can also kick those fine lines back into touch.

Combating fine lines doesn’t mean a costly trip to the cosmetic surgeon for a hefty helping of Botox though, and you can wage war on them from the comfort of your own home provided you use the best products for the job.

Dermalogica AGE Smart Starter Kit is the perfect weapon in your fight against premature skin ageing, and contains a month’s worth of products which will get you on the right road to revamping your skin- leaving it looking much smoother and firmer.

Turn to Dermalogica before you turn to the surgeon’s knife- it could turn out to be the best decision you’ve ever made.

Why you should always make time to tone

2011-06-17T09:00:00.002+01:00

We’ve said it a thousand times before, and there’s no doubt that we’ll say it a thousand times again- the importance of cleansing, toning and moisturising morning and night is absolutely vital. Whatever your age and skin type, making sure you follow a strict skin care regime is imperative in keeping your skin looking its best for as long as possible.

If you start to neglect your skin care regime, you can rest assured that it won’t be long before your skin starts to suffer. Not only are you leaving yourself susceptible to spots and blemishes, you are also putting your skin at risk from showing premature signs of ageing.

When it comes to their skin care regime, some people attempt a half- hearted job and just opt to cleanse or moisturise. This is not sufficient though, and toning is also very important.

Many people are confused about the significance of toning, and are not sure of the part that it plays. After cleansing, the skin can be stripped of essential moisture- leaving skin feeling a little taut. This is where using a toner, such as the fantastic Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner can help. The toner rehydrates the skin, leaving it feeling more refreshed, and also provides the perfect base for moisturiser- allowing it to work to its full potential.

Dermalogica cleansers, toners and moisturisers work in perfect harmony with each other, and you’ll be surprised at just how much of a positive difference toning can have.

Removing your eye makeup gently

2011-06-15T09:00:00.002+01:00

From mascara to eye-liner to eye shadow, lots of women wear eye make-up nowadays, and it’s a quick and easy way of transforming your look a little without having to spend ages in front of the mirror.

When it comes to eye make-up these days, you’re absolutely spoilt for choice and you can buy products in just about every colour under the sun. Whether you’re looking for waterproof, anti-smudge or products for sensitive eyes, you really don’t have to look too far to find them.

However, it’s one thing putting your make-up on properly, but taking it off is an entirely different ball game altogether!

Some eye make-up products can be extremely stubborn to take off- and those whose patience isn’t their strong point are often tempted to scrub at the eye area in order to shift products quickly.

However, this is the worst thing that you can do- as the skin around the eyes is extremely delicate, and rough scrubbing could lead to skin getting damaged and ageing prematurely.

This makes it essential to use a gentle product, such as Dermalogica Soothing Eye Make Up Remover. This is an amazing product which effectively shifts eye make-up without being harsh.

In addition to removing make-up, it also really soothes and moisturises the area- leaving it feeling extremely refreshed and hydrated.

Beautiful bikini body skin

2011-06-13T09:00:00.003+01:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

Be gentle with your skin

2011-06-11T09:00:00.006+01:00

With so many skin care products available on the market today, picking the right products can sometimes prove to be a bit of a difficult task.

However, it’s really important that you choose the best products for your skin type, otherwise you could be doing more damage than good.

When it comes to skin care, some people are under the false impression that in order to get their skin as clean as possible, they need to use products that contain all manner of harsh ingredients. This is simply not true though, and even though these kinds of unsuitable products can leave the skin feeling really dried out, many people think that this is proof that it is working effectively.

The truth is, if you’re treating your skin like this on a regular basis, it probably won’t take long for the effects to start showing- and dry, flaky skin which is susceptible to the premature signs of ageing isn’t anyone’s idea of a good look!

This is the reason why it’s so important to choose products that are kind to your skin- particularly if it is quite sensitive anyway.

Dermalogica have a great range of products that will not only leave your skin looking and feeling rehydrated, but will also help to combat pesky premature signs of ageing.

For the ultimate gentle cleanser, you should definitely consider giving Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel a whirl. This fab foaming gel is soap and fragrance free, yet is still effective giving a thorough cleanse.

Try following up with Dermalogica Active Moist, which also feels light and gentle on skin.

Be kind to skin now, and it’s sure to be kind to you over the years.

Make the most of your cleanser

2011-06-09T09:00:00.004+01:00

Opening a glossy mag and being confronted with image upon image of flawless celebrity skin can dent the confidence of even the most self-assured individuals, and knowing that they’ve achieved this look thanks to their bulging bank balances can be further disheartening. However, this isn’t strictly the truth...

A quick look on the Internet, and you will find plenty of top celebs who have chosen to reveal one of their best kept beauty secrets- Dermalogica.

It’s no surprise that these A-listers have realised that they don’t have to spend millions of pounds on stupidly expensive products, as the benefits that Dermalogica products deliver speak volumes.

Whether you’re looking for a moisturiser, cleanser, exfoliant or intensive skin repair treatment, Dermalogica have an unbeatable range of products that are specially tailored for all skins types. These products will have your skin looking glowing and much healthier in no time at all- and all at purse-friendly prices for us mere mortals!

So, if you thought that sensational skin was way out of your reach without the use of some heavy-handed airbrushing, you couldn’t have been more wrong!

Special Offer on Dermalogica Tri-Active Cleanse

2011-06-08T07:00:00.002+01:00

Dermalogica Tri-Active Cleanse is a triple-active concentrated cleanser that improves surface clarity, lifts dulling skin cells and prepares skin for maximum penetration of our unique complex of enzymes, peptides and active brighteners. Skin is left feeling ultra clean and conditioned.

Deep cleanse and prepares skin for optimum penetration of brightening agents.
Removes dulling surface cells for improved skin clarity.

Dermalogica Tri-Active Cleanse is part of the Dermalogica Chroma White TRx range of products and can be found in the Pigmented or Uneven Tone section.

RRP: £34.50
Our Usual Price: £25.95
Our Offer Price: £23.50
Offer Start Date: 08/06/2011
Offer End Date: 15/06/2011

Control oil and regain your skin confidence

2011-06-07T09:00:00.004+01:00

It’s amazing how even the most harmless of skin conditions can have such an effect on your confidence, and for those who suffer with oily skin, keeping it under control can feel like a 24/7 battle.

Many people suffer with oily skin, and taming it on a day to day basis can be a real struggle. Excessively oily skin can affect people of all ages, men and women, and more often than not, there is not a great deal that you can do to change it.

However, there’s no reason why you should let oily skin take over your life and get you down, and by adhering to a few steps and using the right products, you can make a significant difference.

It’s important that you try and use products which are specifically designed for oily skin, as using those which are designed for other skin types could make skin even shinier.

Although it can be all to tempting to skimp on the moisturiser, this is a major no-no, as even oily skin needs to be kept properly hydrated.

Thankfully there are some fantastic daily moisturisers for oily skin on the market nowadays- with Dermalogica Active Moist being a staple part of many people’s skin care regimes.

Another fab product that has received rave reviews for its great oil control properties is Dermalogica Oil Control Lotion- which helps to keep shine at bay throughout the day without drying skin out.

Give your skin care regime a little overhaul and flaunt flawless matte skin all day long.

Rehydration is really easy

2011-06-05T09:00:00.005+01:00

Many people suffer from dry skin, and as there are so many factors that can contribute to skin feeling drab and dehydrated, it really is no big surprise.

Climate, illness, diet and lack of a proper skin care regime are all key culprits in making skin a little parched. Not only can dehydrated skin feel awful, leaving skin in bad condition and failing to treat it properly will also start to make it look less than lovely.

Applying makeup to dry skin can be a nightmare, and there’s a very high chance that any makeup that you do apply will look flaky and uneven- which is never the best look!

However, if you do suffer from dry skin there’s no reason to panic, as it’s relatively quick and easy to get it looking and feeling silky smooth again in no time at all.

Apart from identifying and addressing the issue of what exactly is causing your skin woes, you also need to make sure that you invest in the right products to tackle it.

Dermalogica have an unbeatable range of products that are designed to treat even the most traumatised of skin, and their Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque is the perfect place to start.

Trust Dermalogica to make skin rehydration quick and easy.

Special Offer on Dermalogica Solar Defence Booster

2011-06-03T09:00:00.005+01:00

Dermalogica Solar Defence Booster is a daily-use, broad spectrum sunblock that can be used alone, or mixed with your favourite Dermalogica moisturiser or foundation. Formulated with the optimum blend of sunscreens, including Avobenzone, to help protect against the UVA, UVB and Infra-red rays that can cause deeper dermal damage. Vitamins A, C and E, help further protect against premature ageing.

Advanced formula allows you to add sun protection to any Dermalogica moisturiser or treatment foundation.

Highly-active botanical extracts and vitamins help scavenge free radicals, helping to combat premature aging.

Dermalogica Solar Defence Booster is part of the Dermalogica Solar Defence System range of products and can be found in the All Skin Conditions section.

RRP: £29.50
Our Usual Price: £22.75
Our Offer Price: £20.50
Offer Start Date: 01/06/2011
Offer End Date: 07/06/2011

Special Offer Dermalogica Ultra Sensitive Faceblock

2011-05-27T09:00:00.000+01:00

Dermalogica Ultra Sensitive Faceblock is a tinted and richly emollient moisturiser that combines a chemical-free sunscreen with a light wash of colour to defend even the most dry and sensitive skin conditions from exposure to daylight. Titanium Dioxide reflects both UVA and UVB rays, while rich conditioning agents and vitamins A, C and E create a shield against environmental drying and irritation. Soothing Grape Seed and Green Tea extracts help to further calm the skin.

Rich facial sunscreen formulated especially for sensitive skin with sunscreen that is free of chemicals.

Provides maximum sun protection against damaging UVA and UVB rays.

Tinted with natural humectants to help protect against moisture loss and blend easily on the face.

Antioxidant vitamins and soothing botanicals help guard skin against premature aging and irritation.

Dermalogica Ultra Sensitive Faceblock is part of the Dermalogica Solar Defence System range of products and can be found in the Sensitised Skin section.

RRP: £23.00
Our Usual Price: £17.65
Our Offer Price: £16.00
Offer Start Date: 25/05/2011
Offer End Date: 31/05/2011

Focus on Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery

2009-12-02T07:00:00.000Z

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

2009-11-26T16:00:00.000Z

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

2009-11-25T07:00:00.000Z

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

2009-11-18T07:00:00.001Z

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

2009-11-11T07:00:00.004Z

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

2009-11-10T20:00:00.001Z

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

2009-11-05T17:50:00.000Z

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

2009-11-04T07:00:00.001Z

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

2009-11-03T17:15:00.001Z

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

2009-11-03T16:45:00.000Z

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

2009-10-26T00:00:00.000Z

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

2009-10-21T06:45:00.004+01:00

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

2009-10-20T10:00:00.001+01:00

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

2009-10-15T06:00:00.000+01:00

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

2009-10-14T06:46:00.004+01:00

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

2009-10-13T07:00:00.000+01:00

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

2009-10-07T06:47:00.003+01:00

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

2009-10-02T06:00:00.000+01:00

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

2009-10-01T10:48:00.000+01:00

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

2009-09-30T06:58:00.002+01:00

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

2009-09-29T14:29:00.001+01:00

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

2009-09-28T11:00:00.003+01:00

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

2009-09-23T06:49:00.004+01:00

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

2009-09-16T06:58:00.003+01:00

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

2009-09-14T00:00:00.000+01:00

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

2009-09-13T09:39:00.002+01:00

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

2009-09-09T07:20:00.003+01:00

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

2009-09-08T06:22:00.004+01:00

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

2009-09-07T22:25:00.002+01:00

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

2009-09-05T00:00:00.001+01:00

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

2009-09-03T06:00:00.000+01:00

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

2009-09-02T06:47:00.005+01:00

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

2009-09-01T09:08:00.005+01:00

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

2009-08-25T00:00:00.000+01:00

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

2009-08-24T00:00:00.000+01:00

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

2009-08-21T08:32:00.007+01:00

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

2009-08-20T00:00:00.001+01:00

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

2009-08-19T06:00:00.000+01:00

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

2009-08-18T09:10:00.006+01:00

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

2009-08-17T08:56:00.000+01:00

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

2009-08-13T10:55:00.002+01:00

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

2009-08-12T07:00:00.002+01:00

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

2009-08-11T06:00:00.000+01:00

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

2009-08-10T12:00:00.002+01:00

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

2009-08-05T06:30:00.004+01:00

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

2009-07-27T07:00:00.000+01:00

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)

Dermalogica Product Reviews

2009-07-23T08:00:00.001+01:00

It is very important to us that we allow our customers to provide feedback not only on our website and service but also on the Dermalogica Products they have purchased from us. Therefore we allow our customers to review the Dermalogica Products they buy from us and provide a star rating which we are then able to show as an average for each of the products. This star rating enables prospective customers to see what our customers think of the products, which may or may not influence their decision to buy.

We are aware that there are many unscrupulous websites that provide false reviews for their products. We wanted to inform our customers how the process works and how we police the system to ensure that every review we publish is honest and legitimate.

If you want to review one of our Dermalogica Products it is important that the product has been purchased from our site. Any reviews that we receive by customers are checked against their order history and if it is found that this is not the case then we simply delete the review before publishing it. If it is confirmed that the customer has purchased the product from us we then read the review in detail, to ensure we moderate any unsuitable content, and then we publish the review which can then be read on the product detail page.

Special Offer on Dermalogica After Sun Repair

2009-07-22T06:53:00.004+01:00

Dermalogica After Sun Repair is a treatment balm that helps repair damage from exposure to UV sunlight. Our Reparative Complex, enriched with a blend of Seaweed Extracts and soothing botanicals, helps protect cell proteins from further damage while restoring the skin's condition. Japanese Alder scavenges free radicals and accelerates repair of UV-induced DNA damage while Algae Extracts, Hyaluronic Acid and Glycolipids restore lost moisture to further accelerate the recovery process. A blend of homoeopathic herbs including Clove Oil, Szechuan Pepper, Licorice, Mugwort, Lavender, Cucumber, Chamomile and Yucca helps reduce irritation, redness and pain induced by sunburn. Dermalogica After Sun Repair is suitable for all skin types and is part of the Dermalogica Solar Defence range.

RRP: £25.80
Our Usual Price: £18.85
Our Offer Price: £17.00
Offer Start Date: 22/07/2009
Offer End Date: 05/08/2009

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant

2009-07-17T09:15:00.000+01:00

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant is one of Dermalogica's most popular products. Daily Microfoliant has won several awards over its lifetime and is still in a class all of its own due to it's unique texture and formulation: there is no other exfoliant like it on the market.

Daily Microfoliant is unique because it is a rice based enzyme powder that is activated upon contact with water, which then releases Papain and Rice enzymes along with Salicylic Acid to smooth the skin and accelerate cell renewal. Dermalogica have developed a unique Skin Brightening Complex to help balance uneven skin pigmentation. The Rice Bran and Rice extracts help to regulate melanin production and gently microfoliate the skin which will also allow the Skin Brightening Complex to work into the skin more efficiently. There are also many soothing and calming ingredients to help reduce redness and inflammation.

To get the very best results out of Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant it must be used on a daily basis due to the accumulative effects. The more you use it - no more than once per day - the better the effects.

Website Unable to Process Orders

2009-07-16T20:14:00.006+01:00

We are very sorry to report that our website has been experiencing sever problems since around 12:00 today. There have been many problems with the website being very slow indeed. This problem was resolved around 16:00 today but then another issue occurred with our secure server. Without this working properly we have been unable to correctly process orders although we would like to thanks those customers who did persevere and managed to place their orders. We processed these as normal and sent them on time with Royal Mail.

We hope to have the situation resolved very soon and we would like to apologise to all of our customers unreservedly.

21:00: Our website is now backup and running properly and orders are being processed as normal. We will monitor the situation for the next few hours.

Special Offer on Dermalogica Waterblock Solar Spray SPF 30

2009-07-15T06:48:00.005+01:00

Mist on Dermalogica Waterblock Solar Spray SPF 30 for instant full-spectrum protection. Formulated with the latest sunscreen technology, this alcohol-free spray absorbs rapidly to provide an invisible full-body shield against damaging UVA and UVB rays. Vitamins C and E help protect against environmental assaults while Vitamin A and organic silicones condition skin. Dermalogica Waterblock Solar Spray SPF 30 is suitable for all skin types and is part of the Dermalogica Solar Defence range.

RRP: £27.50
Our Usual Price: £22.25
Our Offer Price: £20.00
Offer Start Date: 15/07/2009
Offer End Date: 22/07/2009

Skin Care Problems: Milia

2009-07-14T08:57:00.000+01:00

Milia are small white spots normally found on the face, more commonly around the eye area and on the upper cheeks. Milia are caused by a build up of sebum, and dead skin cells in the follicle of the skin. Milia can be caused through the use of products which contain mineral oil and lanolin. When used continuously over a period of time, these ingredients will start to build up on the skin's surface and prevent the skin's natural ability to exfoliate effectively. Milia which appear around the eye area may be caused if your moisturising product is being used around the eyes which will be far to heavy and rich for that delicate area of skin. We always advise a separate eye care product and to avoid facial moisturiser around the eyes. Skin which has had a lot of sun exposure, or regular use of a sun bed, will be more prone to Milia as the skin becomes thickened and therefore unable to function properly.

Dermalogica products are great to use as they do not contain lanolin or mineral oil. To treat Milia it is important to exfoliate regularly. Your skin type will dictate which is the most beneficial exfoliant for you to use. You can also go to a trained Beauty Therapist to have Milia removed with a sterile needle followed by extraction, or certain professional treatments such as microdermabrasion are also very effective.

Dermalogica Products to help with Milia
Dermalogica Exfoliants
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Dermalogica Daily Resurfacer
Dermalogica Gentle Cream Exfoliant
Dermalogica Multivitamin Thermafoliant
Dermalogica Powerfoliant
Dermalogica Skin Prep Scrub
Dermalogica The Exfoliating Face Brush

Pure Beauty Online's Environmental Policy

2009-07-09T07:23:00.000+01:00

Many of our customers have requested further information regarding our policy toward the environment. We have always been very concious about our approach to minimising our businesses impact on the environment and we published our beliefs and strategies from the beginning on our About Us page. We thought it maybe beneficial if we explained a little further on our blog.

Dermalogica Products
The Dermalogica products that you buy from us arrive in plastic containers and many in cardboard boxes. All of this product packaging is fully recyclable today and should be disposed of with your household recycling as normal.

Packaging and Filler
All of your products are sent in white cardboard boxes which are fully recyclable and the void filler we use to protect your items is a biodegradable filler made from starch. Polystyrene is not biodegradable and cannot be recycled. We do not use plastic bags to send your products.

Some customers have expressed a concern over the size of some of the boxes we use when ordering a small item such as an Eye Cream or Concentrated Booster. There are two reasons for this. Firstly we like to ensure that your products reach you in the best condition possible. Secondly we include within each parcel the Dermalogica Product Directory, your Dermalogica Samples and the delivery note. We can completely understand our customers concerns but everything we use is recyclable and we hope you would agree with our reasoning.

Delivery
Probably the largest impact our business has on the environment is due to the logistics of delivering your products to you. We took a decision early to use Royal Mail. This was due to the fact that Royal Mail already have the complete infrastructure in place. They have vehicles on the road moving post around the country and therefore adding to it can only reduce the card foot print of that journey. We decided that a courier means implementing a dedicated journey by a vehicle to deliver the parcel and that this was not as environmentally friendly.

If you require any further information regarding our Environmental Policy please do not hesitate to contact us.

Special Offer on Dermalogica Multivitamin Bodyblock SPF 20

2009-07-08T06:23:00.004+01:00

Dermalogica Multivitamin Bodyblock treats areas that are prone to ageing while blocking damaging UVA and UVB rays with this intensely-nourishing body moisturising sunscreen. The fast-absorbing formula instantly hydrates with Hyaluronic Acid while forming a velvety, non-greasy layer on skin (even sand won’t stick to it!). ProVitamin B5 helps skin recover from previous damage while vitamins A, C and E help fight off environmental assaults that contribute to the visible signs of ageing. Skin-smoothing Shea Butter and Oil of Evening Primrose quickly relieve dryness while creating a lasting barrier on skin. It is designed for all skin types and is part of the Dermalogica Solar Defence range.

RRP: £26.25
Our Usual Price: £20.70
Our Offer Price: £18.70
Offer Start Date: 08/07/2009
Offer End Date: 15/07/2009

Pure Beauty on Shopping.com

2009-07-07T06:55:00.002+01:00

As part of our commitment to make our website and service open to public scrutiny, we have joined Shopping.com which allows you to complete a survey and provide us with feedback as soon as you have placed your order. You can also choose to receive a follow up survey via email 5 days after your order to allow further feedback after you order has been processed.

When you have completed your order you will be invited to take a survey in a popup window. If you do not wish to take part then simply close the window. If you wish to take part all you need do is follow the instructions on the screen.

Special Offer on Dermalogica ChromaWhite TRx Regimen

2009-07-01T06:18:00.002+01:00

The Dermalogica ChromaWhite TRx Regimen contains everything you need to start along the path to brighter skin. The kit contains the following products:

Dermalogica Tri-Active Cleanse (150ml-Full Size)
Dermalogica Powerfoliant (8.9ml-Full Size)
Dermalogica C-12 Concentrate (30ml-Full Size)
Dermalogica Extreme C (0.5g-Trial Size)
Dermalogica Pure Light SPF 30 (50ml-Full Size)
Dermalogica Pure Night (10ml-Trial Size)

It is designed for people with hyper-pigmentation or uneven skin tone and is part of the new Dermalogica Chroma White TRx range of skin

RRP: £143.50
Our Usual Price: £114.80
Our Offer Price: £111.00
Offer Start Date: 01/07/2009
Offer End Date: 08/07/2009

Dermalogica Treatment Foundation Colours

2009-06-25T06:00:00.000+01:00

In response to several requests by our customers we have composed a Dermalogica Treatment Foundation Colour Chart.

Dermalogica Treatment Foundations come in 8 colours from 1 (lightest) to 5 (darkest). There are also 3 other colours (1G, 2G, 3G) that have a more Golden tone.

It is very difficult to convey the colours on the Internet due to the difference in technologies and we would therefore always recommend trying samples first to enable you to gauge which colour best matches your skin colour. Dermalogica only produce samples for colours 1, 1G, 2 and 2G although this will give you an adequate estimate of the degrees of darkness as you move to the higher numbered tones.

Dermalogica Treatment Foundations are suitable for all skin types and are designed to be used over your prescribed Dermalogica Moisturiser.

Dermalogica Treatment Foundation No. 1 (40ml)
Dermalogica Treatment Foundation No. 1G (40ml)
Dermalogica Treatment Foundation No. 2 (40ml)
Dermalogica Treatment Foundation No. 2G (40ml)
Dermalogica Treatment Foundation No. 3 (40ml)
Dermalogica Treatment Foundation No. 3G (40ml)
Dermalogica Treatment Foundation No. 4 (40ml)
Dermalogica Treatment Foundation No. 5 (40ml)

Special Offer on Dermalogica Pure Night

2009-06-24T06:21:00.003+01:00

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. It is designed for people with hyper-pigmentation or uneven skin tone and is part of the new Dermalogica Chroma White TRx range of skin

RRP: £54.00
Our Usual Price: £42.85
Our Offer Price: £40.85
Offer Start Date: 24/06/2009
Offer End Date: 01/07/2009

Special Offer on Dermalogica Extreme C

2009-06-17T06:51:00.004+01:00

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. It is designed for people with hyper-pigmentation or uneven skin tone and is part of the new Dermalogica Chroma White TRx range of skin

RRP: £60.00
Our Usual Price: £47.75
Our Offer Price: £45.00
Offer Start Date: 17/06/2009
Offer End Date: 24/06/2009

Skin Care Problems: Rosacea

2009-06-11T13:37:00.000+01:00

Rosacea

If you think you might be suffering from Rosacea the signs and symptoms you should look out for are:

redness on the cheeks, nose and forehead
red broken veins
red lumps and bumps
general sensitivity

If you are suffering with any of the above signs and symptoms and think it could be Rosacea you should get a proper diagnosis from your doctor. Medication can be prescribed to help the condition and to prevent it from becoming worse. Unfortunately there is no known cure for Rosacea nor is there any known cause, but we can certainly help treat and keep the problem to a minimum with medication and the right use of skin care products.

Rosacea is more common in women over the age of 30 who are fair skinned and tend to blush or flush easily. Men do suffer with Rosacea and tend to have more severe symptoms.

Dermalogica have some very effective products to help to generally sooth, calm, reduce redness, desensitise and strengthen the skin which will help with the symptoms. It is important to use products that do not contain any irritating, aggravating, or harsh ingredients. We can confidently tell you that every product in the Dermalogica range is free from alcohol, lanolin, mineral oil, artificial colours and fragrances. These are all ingredients that are commonly used in skin care and make-up products which, in many cases, cause sensitivity, reactions, breakouts and other skin conditions, and should be avoided wherever possible.

Dermalogica Products to help with Rosacea
Dermalogica Products for Sensitive Skin
Dermalogica Ultra Calming Cleanser (500ml)
Dermalogica Ultra Calming Cleanser (250ml)
Dermalogica Ultra Calming Cleanser (50ml)
Dermalogica Barrier Repair (30ml)
Dermalogica Sheer Tint Redness Relief SPF 15 (40ml)

Special Offer on Dermalogica Powerfoliant

2009-06-10T06:58:00.004+01:00

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. It is designed for people with hyper-pigmentation or uneven skin tone and is part of the new Dermalogica Chroma White TRx range of skin

RRP: £51.50
Our Usual Price: £40.95
Our Offer Price: £38.95
Offer Start Date: 10/06/2009
Offer End Date: 17/06/2009

How We're Communicating with You

2009-06-08T16:46:00.005+01:00

We have updated our website over the weekend to better enable our customers to communicate with us. There are many ways that you can talk to us:

By Phone
You can always call us on 0121 314 7039. We understand that a lot of the time we are busy processing your orders, and we may not be able to take your call personally, but it is always possible to leave voice mail message. We promise you that we always call our customers back - always. Even when a customer has subsequently emailed us and their query has been resolved we have still called them back.

By Email
One of the quickest way is to email us a shop@pure-beauty.co.uk. We will answer as soon as possible and maybe call you on the phone if we feel that a chat would be better. That's why it is always important you register a telephone number with us.

By Chat
We implemented a Live Chat service over 12 months ago which will enable you to get the answer to your question immediately. If we are not online at the time then simply send us an email with the form provided.

On Facebook
We started a Facebook page earlier last month to enable our customers to see what we're up to and to join discussions with us and provide us with very public feedback. So if you're on Facebook why not add us to your list.

On Twitter
We have just started tweeting Shop Messages so you can follow us there too.

Our Blog
You can always comment on this blog on the articles we post. We would welcome any suggestions you would like to make about future posts and the type of subjects you would like us to cover.

We know how hard it can be sometimes getting hold of real people when dealing with websites. We are trying to break the mould and blaze a trail for all websites encouraging frequent and speedy communication with our customers. Let's hope more and more websites follow our lead.

Skin Care Problems : Open or Enlarged Pores

2009-06-04T13:46:00.000+01:00

Open or Enlarged Pores

The Pores in our skin are follicles which may or may not contain a hair, through which natural sebum (skins natural oil secretion) flows. The amount of sebum which flows out of the follicle will depend on its size. When there is excessive sebum within the Sebaceous gland (which produces the sebum) it may swell and the follicle will become enlarged. Some follicles are naturally larger but this is due to your genetic make up.

The follicle can become blocked due to a build up of sebum, dead skin cells and bacteria which over time will cause an impacted sticky plug which we call a comedone (blackhead). The comedone will also cause the follicle to become enlarged. Once a comedone has developed the only way to remove it from the follicle is to perform an extraction.

The best treatment for enlarged pores and comedones is prevention, by always thoroughly cleansing and regular exfoliation. By doing this you will be enabling the follicle to function normally by preventing a build up of dead skin cells, sebum and bacteria.

Dermalogica Products to help with Open or Enlarged Pores
Dermalogica Cleansers
Dermalogica Exfoliants
Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel (50ml) (Very good for comedones - blackheads)

Special Offer on Dermalogica Pure Light SPF 30

2009-06-03T06:42:00.004+01:00

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. It is designed for people with hyper-pigmentation or uneven skin tone and is part of the new Dermalogica Chroma White TRx range of skin

RRP: £48.00
Our Usual Price: £38.15
Our Offer Price: £35.95
Offer Start Date: 03/06/2009
Offer End Date: 10/06/2009

Find Your Nearest Dermalogica Skin Care Centre

2009-06-01T07:25:00.005+01:00

Dermalogica products are available to buy only from authorised retailers such as Pure Beauty Online. Salons, such as ours, will be using the Dermalogica Professional products in the treatments they offer to ensure you get the best results from your visit. The salons will also have the full range of Dermalogica Retail products on offer for you to buy, usually at Recommended Retail Price, to enable you to continue to benefit from the products at home that began with your salon treatment.

We are often asked if we can help find local Skin Care Centres for our online customers who are unable to make it to our Beauty Salon in Lichfield. The easiest way to do so is on the Dermalogica UK website. Click on the link below and add your postcode to the Find a Location search box and then press the Submit button. You will then be provided with up to 10 salons that are local to you that use Dermalogica in their treatments.

Find Your Nearest Dermalogica Skin Care Centre

Special Offer on Dermalogica C-12 Concentrate

2009-05-27T06:36:00.003+01:00

Dermalogica C-12 Concentrate is a silky rich, high potency treatment that brightens, helps treat cellular discolouration and improves skin clarity. Velvety silicones absorb quickly to condition skin and help reinforce the barrier lipid layer. It is designed for people with hyper-pigmentation or uneven skin tone and is part of the new Dermalogica Chroma White TRx range of skin

RRP: £65.00
Our Usual Price: £51.50
Our Offer Price: £48.50
Offer Start Date: 27/05/2009
Offer End Date: 02/06/2009

Dermalogica Stock Availability Update: Super Rich Repair

2009-05-22T17:22:00.004+01:00

Dermalogica Super Rich Repair (50ml) has been out of stock since the beginning of May but we now have a limited number available to purchase on our website. We expect normal stock levels to resume towards the middle of next week.

Pure Beauty: Authorised Dermalogica Retailer

2009-05-22T06:42:00.005+01:00

From time to time we are asked if we are an authorised Dermalogica retailer. We can completely understand the question and we thought we would explain how selling Dermalogica works and what we have to do to be able to sell it on line.

First and foremost we are Skin Care Centre - a Beauty Salon - based in Lichfield in the Midlands. Our salon is based at the Lichfield Health and Fitness Club. We have two Beauty Therapists with over 30 years of experience between them and they are both fully trained in the Dermalogica Retail and Professional products ranges. Our full treatment range can be found on the Treatments Page of our website.

When we set up our salon we decided that we were going to use Dermalogica as our core product range and all of our key treatments are based around Dermalogica products. Due to the fact that we use Dermalogica products in our treatments, and that we sell the retail products from our salon means that we are allowed to sell the retail products on line. This makes us an authorised retailer. Further more we are listed on the Dermalogica UK website which is the first place you should look when checking out any company on line who are selling the Dermalogica Retail products.

Pure Beauty Online are an authorised Dermalogica retailer - click here to see us on the Dermalogica UK site.