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July 21, 2010

Debunking The Myth of Those 8 Glasses of Water a Day

For years we have been bombarded with advice about the health benefits of drinking 8 glasses of water per day.  Supposedly, this keeps our skin moist and supple and is good for our insides as well.  However, keeping skin in great condition isn’t that simple!  

True, it is necessary to keep your body, as well as your skin, hydrated but the outermost layer of skin doesn’t absorb water.  The reason for this is that it consists of dead skin cells.  Internal factors don’t determine the moisture level of our skin but external factors, such as dry heat, hot or cold air, etc, and the number of oil producing glands you have DO determine the skin’s moisture level.  

For healthy, hydrated skin exfoliate regularly with a gentle exfoliator, such as Dermalogica’s Gentle Cream Exfoliant, which will remove dead skin cells.  This will prepare the skin for the application of a rich moisturizer which should be applied whilst skin is still damp as this will enhance the absorption of the moisturizer into your skin.    

So, drinking lots of water is great for your insides but maintaining a good skincare regime will help to keep your skin in great condition!

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July 20, 2010

Tackle Monthly Breakouts and Win!

Most women have at some point experienced annoying monthly breakouts which can be embarrassing and make us feel self-conscious.  Spots appear when hormones trigger excessive oil production, which leads to a blockage along with bacteria and dead skin cells. It makes sense therefore that you’re a lot more likely to experience spots around the time of your period.  
 
You can't control your hormones with skincare products but what you can do is put up a good fight by reducing oiliness with a gentle, water-soluble cleanser, such as Dermalogica Clearing Skin Wash which is free of artificial fragrance and colour and contains naturally healing and soothing ingredients such as Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Arnica and Milk Thistle.  The Clearing Skin Wash has to be recommended by your professional therapist, so a visit to the salon is mandatory.

You should also exfoliate skin regularly using a gentle, non-abrasive exfoliator.  Using one that is too harsh will only aggravate your skin further which is the last thing you want!  

Adopting a good skincare regime will go a long way to keeping skin looking healthy, fresh and clear and tackling the dreaded monthly breakouts.

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April 30, 2010

Male Skin Care - Don't Let Stress Show On Your Face

If you've been casting a critical eye over your skin lately, and have decided that you could probably benefit from a little more than the regular shave, the choice of options has never been greater.

The thing is though, you don't have to go mad and fill your medicine cupboard with a load of male skin care products. All that's required is to find out what suits your skin, and kick things off with a basic regimen.

A quality gel based cleanser for starters will help to remove deep grease and grime from the pores.

Follow that up with an exfoliating scrub that is gentle enough to use daily, and you'll slough off dead skin cells that can lead to congestion.

Finally, finish up with a suitable moisturiser to keep dryness at bay.

Your skin will take a little time to adjust to a proper care regime, but after this initial period of adjustment you can look forward to a significant improvement in your complexion. Softer, smoother and less congested.

Once you've seen the difference, it's is unlikely you'll want to your skin to go back to what it once was.

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November 11, 2009

Brighten your skin - Award winning product

Ever wondered how you could remove dull surface skin on a daily basis?

Using a gentle product like Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant will leave your skin noticeably smoother and brighter. Stimulating cell renewal, you'll be impressed at the improved suppleness of your skin. For a real treat (if you've time), introduce a little steam into the equation and massage the creamy paste gently into your face. Finish off by removing the product with a warm towel or facecloth. Fabulous.

Gentle enough for daily use, the skin brightening ingredients can even help to balance skin types with uneven pigmentation.

Professional recommendation advised

Award winner,  Men's Health 'best facial scrub' November 2009

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