Skin Care Problems: Milia

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 MiliaDermalogica 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

Skin Care Problems: Rosacea

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 UltraCalming Cleanser (500ml)
Dermalogica UltraCalmingCleanser (250ml)
Dermalogica UltraCalming Cleanser (50ml)
Dermalogica UltraCalming Barrier Repair (30ml)
Dermalogica UltraCalming Redness Relief SPF 20 (40ml)

Skin Care Problems : Open or Enlarged Pores

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)