super smooth skin, the secret: The NEW Active Resurface 35 is the latest professional treatment from the skin health experts and ideal for brides-to-be. Active Resurface 35 is completely customisable to individual skin requirements, providing intense resurfacing to stimulate cell renewal and cell turnover whilst helping to treat key skin concerns such as skin ageing, sun damage, fine lines, dehydration and pigmentation. The hero formulation is Exfoliant Accelerator 35: this AHA-BHA concentrate contains the highly active skin-smoothing ingredients lactic acid and salicylic acid, along with a complex of proteolytic enzymes and peptides to boost exfoliation.

For best results, follow a course of 6 treatments, starting at least 8 weeks before your wedding and allowing at least a week’s grace after your last treatment in the course before the big day to ensure skin is looking it’s best. Contact your nearest Dermalogica stockist for availability here.

blemishes, the lowdown: Generally spots get squeezed, poked and scrubbed; unfortunately, neither the spot nor the skin responds well to these remedies. Spots can be caused by both internal and external factors, however, in adults the largest contributing factor is stress. One side-effect of stress is the stimulation of the adrenal glands to produce not only adrenalin but also testosterone which may increase oil production in the sebaceous glad. The surplus sebum combined with dead skin cells in the follicle can cause a blockage which eventually breaks out.

target the stress: Stress levels will be on overdrive after the planning, so treat yourself to some much-needed down time; enjoy a night in with your girlfriends and a DIY facial. The MultiVitamin Power Recovery® Masque is a cocktail of ultra-replenishing antioxidant-rich ingredients and is truly a bride’s secret weapon. Botanicals help soothe and calm stressed skin while vitamins A, C and E help repair damaged skin. Victoria Beckham is a devotee, calling it her “little ambulance in a tube”.

target the blemish: if you do get a blemish close to the big day, keep bacteria at bay and don’t pick, squeeze or touch it. After cleansing, apply the Overnight Clearing Gel to the area and leave on while you sleep. The treatment gel helps clear skin and prevent future breakout activity: Salicylic Acid and anti-microbial agents aid the removal of dead skin cells, reduce excess sebum and diminish bacteria, while Green Tea soothes while Hyaluronic Acid hydrates skin.

conceal the blemish: most blemishes won’t completely disappear overnight but the Overnight Clearing Gel will calm an aggravated spot yet it won’t conceal it. The solution? The Concealing Spot Treatment. This tinted spot treatment helps conceal and clear breakouts upon contact. Sulphur and Zinc Oxide help eliminate breakout-causing bacteria while clearing excess oil and congestion in the follicle. Salicylic Acid sloughs off dead skin cells that contribute to clogged follicles, helping to prevent future breakouts.  Conveniently, the tube is small enough to fit into a clutch bag and can be applied throughout the day.

complexion perfection: blemishes or not, you want your make-up to stay put and look fresh throughout the day. Start by ensuring your ‘canvas’ is smooth and hydrated; use the brides’ favourite Daily Microfoliant® to slough away dead cells, instantly leaving skin smoother and brighter. After toning and moisturising, apply your primer: the NEW AGE Smart® SkinPerfect Primer SPF30 combines make-up product features (prolongs make-up wear and provides a smooth base for make-up) with anti-ageing properties (contains peptides to boost collagen levels and an SPF 30 to protect against harmful UV rays) to ensure you look radiant whilst protecting your skin all day.

Keep your coverage for the ‘big day’ natural and minimal; the Sheer Tint SPF20 is a great option - a lightly-tinted SPF moisturiser that provides an all-day sheer wash of colour. Hydrolysed Pearl amino acids, hydrating Hyaluronic Acid and antioxidant Walnut Seed extracts help improve
 skin texture and reduce the appearance of fine dehydration lines.

After make-up has been applied, ensure skin stays looking dewy and fresh throughout the day by spritzing the Multi-Active Toner over the whole face. This ultra-light toner contains Arnica and Cucumber extracts to help keep skin smooth and revitalised. The spritz also comes in a travel size (50ml); the perfect handbag companion.

It’s time to celebrate again…another group of professional skin therapists have excelled to complete all three parts of the Dermalogica training programme to reach Expert status, adding to the ever-expanding total. Congratulations ladies!

To find your nearest newly Expert professional skin therapist hover over the images. Great work team, wear your new title with pride!

Experts: please note that there will be two more expert posts this month. We’re thrilled to have so many Experts but we can’t post them all at once so keep checking the blog.

Guild Awards of Excellence 2013
Best Skincare Supplier

Voted by therapists and beauty professionals, the Guild Awards of Excellence are an annual recognition of suppliers which have excelled in their specific fields. Needless to say we’re delighted with the 2013 title of Best Skincare Supplier!

InStyle Best Beauty Buys 2013

Best Facial Exfoliator: Daily Microfoliant®                                                                                                                                           “You’ll feel like you’ve had a professional facial”

Best Spot Treatment: Overnight Clearing Gel                                                                                                                                “This is my secret weapon for combating spots”

Best Moisturiser for Normal/Oily Skin: Active Moist                                                                                                                         “This is weightless and never makes breakouts worse, yet it’s still ultra-hydrating”

Irish Tatler Beauty Awards 2013/2014

Best Primer for Sensitive Skin: SkinPerfect Primer SPF30                                                                                                       “Primer can sometimes leave skin tingling, not this one though. We wouldn’t expect anything less from Dermalogica which once again proves itself to be the master of sensitive skin products”

Social & Personal Best Beauty Buys 2013

Best Toner: Multi-Active Toner                                                                                                                                                                “Prepare for maximum moisturiser penetration with a spritz of this refreshing toner”

Best Skin Protecting Foundation: Cover Tint SPF20                                                                                                                            “This creamy foundation delivers full coverage that lasts”

Dublin Evening Herald Beauty Awards 2013

Best Repairing Face Mask: MultiVitamin Power Recovery® Masque
“This vitamin-stuffed mask works wonders on dull, tired skin and is a firm favourite with our judges”

Best Skin Brightener: ChromaWhite TRx®
“An effective brightening system which gets a big thumbs up from a few of our judges”

Best for Congested Skin: Overnight Clearing Gel
“This clear gel calms inflammation and it’s great on congested pores”

Best Blemish Treatment: Special Clearing Booster
“This spot-zapper picks up the award for another year. Quite simply, this makes short work of blemishes”

Best Face Scrub: Daily Microfoliant®
“As the name suggests, this gentle exfoliator is suitable for daily use and is a great option for sensitive skin”

Best SPF for Face: Solar Defense Booster SPF50
“A great fragrance-free product that is light enough to use alone, or under make-up for daily sun protection”

Best Toner: Multi-Active Toner
“The beautiful fragrance lifts the spirits. A wonderful pick-me-up to keep on the office desk or by our bed”

Best Range for Young Skin: Clean Start™
“Another thumbs up for Dermalogica. This range is simple, effective and gently tackles common teen problems like breakouts and excess oil”

Best Range for Sensitive Skin: UltraCalming™ “An excellent range for sensitive skin types. One judge has been a confirmed fan since this line launched and credits it for a significant improvement in her easily-irritated skin”

First (thing) Aid

Do you still need an extra boost after your morning coffee to get a little more pep in your step? Awaken your senses with some refreshing, skin-boosting products from Dermalogica to ensure you start your day feeling energised!

While the coffee is brewing, revive tired skin with the Dermal Clay Cleanser. Massage the product with damp fingers on to a dampened face and throat, concentrating on areas of congestion then rinse with warm water.

Why? Dermal Clay Cleanser contains refreshing Menthol to revitalise skin and purifying Bentonite and Kaolin Clays to ensure skin is squeaky clean.

Before you head out the door, brighten up your eye area with a slick of Total Eye Care SPF15.

Why? This multitasking tube of magic contains skin-smoothing Alpha-Hydroxy Acids to help conceal dark circles, and reduce the appearance of puffiness and fine lines. Optical light diffusers and a ‘hint of tint’ help diminish dark circles while a chemical-free sunscreen helps to shield against sun damage.

Post Lunchtime Low

Does the post lunch slump sound famillar? There are a few products which should be kept at arm’s reach in the desk draw for those moments when you need a quick surge of oomph.

Reach for the MediBac Clearing® Skin Purifying Wipes to keep skin clean and fresh throughout the day. Apply over face, back or other oily areas as a hygienic touch-up.

Why? The take-anywhere wipes contain Salicylic Acid to quickly remove excess oils to ensure skin stays clean and feels renewed; also ideal for travel, gym and outdoor enthusiasts.

Get another afternoon pick-me-up from a refreshing spritz of the Multi-Active Toner.

Why? This ultra-light toner contains Arnica and Cucumber extracts to reinvigorate and smooth the skin. Spritz over the face and throat with closed eyes throughout the day and pack in your hand luggage to keep skin hydrated in-flight.

Rescue Remedies to Beat the Daily Grind

After a long day, relax, unwind and take a few minutes for yourself. Run a nice hot bath and add 4 to 8 pumps of the Stress Relief Treatment Oil for an aromatherapy sensation.

Why? An aromatic body treatment oil, ideal for massage, bath therapy and deluxe skin conditioning. This soothing, multifunctional blend combines 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.

While the bath is running, apply the Skin Hydrating Masque to a clean face and throat and leave for 10 minutes, then rinse with tepid water or remove with The Sponge Cloth.

Why? A refreshing, intensely-moisturising masque packed with calming botanicals and antioxidant vitamins to restore critical moisture to dry, stressed skin. Unique cross-linked Hyaluronic Acid traps moisture to deliver time released hydration for lasting suppleness.

Equipped with Dermalogica’s unique Face Mapping® skin analysis method and a wealth of skin knowledge, your professional skin therapist will decode your skin, zone by zone, and prescribe you with a tailored, results-driven routine. To supplement and further-enhance the results of your at-home routine, a monthly skin treatment with a professional skin therapist is highly recommended.

Why is a regular treatment with a professional skin therapist important for my skin health? For the same reason doctor and dentist check-ups are necessary: for better health!

At Dermalogica, we train more than 75,000 skin therapists a year. Dermalogica professional skin therapists are licensed, intensely educated skin health experts trained to prescribe Dermalogica products and deliver Dermalogica professional skin treatments. They have the answers to your most pressing skin care concerns and vitally know how to deliver real, visible results.

What makes the Dermalogica Skin Treatment different from other treatments and facials?

The Skin Treatment is not a facial; it is predominantly concerned with treating the client’s individual skin concerns, finalised with an element of relaxation. The treatment is completely customisable to the individual client for maximum results.

The structure of the treatment is as follows:

1.     In-depth Consultation: this enables the therapist to learn more about the client’s lifestyle and contraindications.

2.     Double Cleanse: all traces of make-up are cleansed off, followed by a Double Cleanse of the face, under steam, using the appropriate cleanser for the client’s skin.

3.     Face Mapping^® skin analysis: the professional skin therapist decodes the skin, zone by zone under a magnifying mirror.

4.     Exfoliation: Dermalogica’s exfoliation formulas combine many unique technologies, ensuring maximum effectiveness and the utmost safety.

5.     Extractions: using a unique extraction technique developed by the International Dermal Institute, comedone and milia are removed effectively, ensuring no damage to the skin.

6.     Serums & Masques: Dermalogica’s serums contain high concentrations of active ingredients to treat underlying skin concerns. Applied under a professional strength masque, these are delivered deeply into the skin with the aid of electrical modalities (such as Galvanic and High Frequency).

7.     Touch Therapies: Touch therapies are ideal for any client who needs the extra benefits of stress relief, and can include a variety of massage therapies and treatments targeting the back, scalp, hands and feet and eyes.

8.     Moisturiser & SPF: Moisturisers are vital to every skin condition to protect the skin’s natural defence against the environment while controlling moisture loss from the skin. Separate eye treatment products are applied around the delicate eye area to repair damage and treat signs of ageing. SPF is applied after every treatment (either a product with SPF or a separate SPF) to ensure skin is fully-protected against UV rays.

9.     Intelligent Coverage: the final step in the skin treatment is an application of colour - Dermalogica’s treatment coverage system (Sheer Tint SPF20 and Cover Tint SPF20) combines make-up and skin care benefits to ensure for a flawless finish.

To learn more about the Skin Treatment, click here.

To find your nearest professional skin therapist, click here.

Cue Active Resurface 35; an advanced 45-minute resurfacing treatment that applies a cocktail of advanced cosmeceutical ingredients. The treatment is completely customisable to individual skin requirements by utilising Dermalogica’s unique Face Mapping® skin analysis technique along with a thorough professional consultation and provides intense resurfacing to stimulate cell renewal and cell turnover whilst helping to treat some of the most prevalent skin concerns (pigmentation, dehydration, dehydration and congestion).

Skin care professionals recognise exfoliation as one of the most effective treatments for addressing major skin concerns. With maturity, our skin’s natural desquamation process slows, causing a build-up of dead corneocytes at the skin’s surface. This decrease in cell turnover is also accompanied by a slowdown in the cell renewal rate. With this in mind, UK Education Manager Sally Penford confirms, “Dermalogica does not rely upon one form of ‘active’ ingredient, but rather a synergy of ‘actives’ to achieve maximum results utilising a combination of cosmeceutical botanicals, alpha hydroxyl acids (AHA’s) and beta hydroxyl acids (BHA’s) – always with skin health as a priority”.

A unique benefit of the Active Resurface 35 treatment is the lack of inflammation, tissue damage and peeling generally associated with intense resurfacing treatments. As a result, an interval of only one week is all that is necessary between appointments when partaking in a six-course treatment plan.

There are three different options of exfoliation which can be further personalised:

Power Active Option, that accelerates to the Intensive Active Option and then reaches to the Ultimate Active Option – the height of professional exfoliation. In each option the therapist will use a combination of Dermalogica exfoliating products to achieve optimum results.

To find out more and book in to try the new treatment, contact your local Dermalogica skin centre.

Experts: please note that there will be two more expert posts this month. We’re thrilled to have so many Experts but we can’t post them all at once so keep checking the blog.

To find your nearest newly Expert professional skin therapist hover over the images. Great work team, wear your new title with pride!

The skin health experts, Dermalogica, created Clean Start to target the specific skin concerns of teenagers. The Clean Start range consists of eight products, all free-from artificial fragrances and colours, stripping alcohol and other aggressive ingredients to ensure the skin is treated effectively.

To be in with a chance of winning one of three complete Clean Start sets, simply:

1. Follow @DermalogicaUK1 and @thecentremk on Twitter
2. Retweet the original competition tweet from @thecentremk

Hurry! The competition closes at 1pm, Thursday 4th April!

Terms and Conditions

1. This competition is open to anyone excluding employees of Dermalogica (UK) Ltd and The Centre Milton Keynes (‘’The Promoter’’), or their affiliated companies, their immediate families or anyone professionally associated with this competition draw and their immediate families.

2. To enter the competition users should follow @DermlaogicaUK1 and @thecentremk , then retweet (RT) our original competition message on their own Twitter account.

3. Only those following both @DermalogicaUK1 and @thecentremk who RT our message will be entered into the draw.

4. Only one entry per Twitter username each day will be entered into the draw.

5. This competition is open to residents of UK and Ireland. The prize must be dispatched to a UK or Ireland postal address.

6. The competition closes at 1pm on 4^th April 2013. All retweets must have taken place before this in order to be entered into the competition.

7. The free prize draw will be drawn immediately after the closing date and time.

8. Three winners will be chosen at random, in front of an independent witness, from all tweeters who re-tweeted.

9. The winners will receive the products shown in the original sent tweet. There are no substitutes or cash alternatives to the prize offered.

10. The winners Twitter username may appear in the @DermlaogicaUK1 Twitter feed and on other Dermalogica websites/Twitter feeds.

11. The winners will be notified via Twitter within 4 hours of the closing date.

12. No further communication will be entered into concerning the outcome.

13. By entering the competition, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions and any publicity related to it.

The Evening Herald is one of Dublin’s most read newspapers. Each year a collection of contributors and beauty experts form the panel of their annual beauty awards to scour the nation for the most outstanding products the industry has to offer. This year the panel consisted of esteemed judges, Beauty Writers Katie Byrne, Brena McCormick, Sue Conley and Herald Features Editor Dee O’Keeffe. Dermalogica is thrilled to have been awarded not one but nine category titles in this year’s awards!

(1.)  Best Toner: Multi-Active Toner

What the judges said: “The beautiful fragrance lifts the spirit while ingredients like aloe vera, lavender, balm mint and arnica help to condition the skin. A wonderful pick-me-up to keep on the office desk or by your bed”

(2.)  Best Range for Sensitive Skin: UltraCalming™

What the judges said: “An excellent range for sensitive types. One judge has been a confirmed fan since this line launched and credits it for a significant improvement in her easily-irritated skin”

(3.)  Best Range for Young Skin: Clean Start™

What the judges said: “Another thumbs up for Dermalogica.Good skin care is vital for teens and this range is simple, effective and gently tackles common teen problems like breakouts and excess oil”

(4.)  Best Repairing Face Mask: MultiVitamin Power Recovery® Masque

What the judges said: “This vitamin stuffed mask works wonders on dull, tired skin and is a firm favourite with our judges. It’s packed with mineral-rich botanicals and smells gorgeous”

(5.)  Best Face Scrub: Daily Microfoliant®

What the judges said: “As the name suggests this gentle exfoliator is suitable for daily use and is a great option for sensitive skin. You just need about half a teaspoon (mixed with water) per application , so it lasts for ages”

(6.)  Best Blemish Treatment: Special Clearing Booster

What the judges said: “This spot-zapper picks up the award for another year. Quite simply, this makes short work of blemishes and is particularly effective on those under-the-skin spots that have yet to surface”

(7.)  Best for Congested Skin: Overnight Clearing Gel

What the judges said: “This clear gel calms inflammation and it’s great on congested pores. It contains salicylic acid but isn’t at all drying”

(8.)  Best Skin Brightener: ChromaWhite TRx®

What the judges said: “An effective brightening system which gets a big thumbs up from a few of our judges. One says it’s a bit of a learning curve but this totally works!”

(9.)  Best SPF for Face: Solar Defense Booster SPF50

What the judges said: “A great fragrance-free SPF50 product that is light enough to use alone , or under your make-up for daily sun protection. Mix it with your moisturiser for a suncare boost”

On Monday 11th March, Education Manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa of the International Dermal Institute, Sharon Maxwell, hosted a Guest Speaker Seminar on this pertinent subject. Dermalogica stockists and students attended the seminar to hear Sharon’s educated thoughts on the myths and truths of the subject. Having joined The International Dermal Institute over 20 years ago, Sharon is a globally-acknowledged industry expert and in her role as Education Manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa is responsible for developing education in these countries at a postgraduate level.

During her lecture, Sharon successfully blended highly-scientific information, current statistics and innovative visual aids with personal stories and experiences. From recognising the effects of oestrogen on the skin to recommending ingredients to clients affected by hormonal fluctuation, the evening comprised a wide variety of topics. On the subject of puberty, “we cannot stop the cause but we can recognise and deal with the problems”. Attendees received an insight into which hormones are responsible for changes in skin, how they work and what can be done to treat your clients going through these changes with a special emphasis on those during menopause; notably Sharon shared: “in life we always say ‘it’s about balance’ and this true of hormones too, only a slight change in their balance can cause significant effects in the body”.

The evening concluded with questions and an open discussion with individuals regarding specific problems they had observed within their skin centre.

The next IDI seminar will be A Medical Aesthetics Update with Dr Peter Forrester, Dr Mark Aitken & Dr Natalie Blakely.

Dr Peter Forrester will discuss licensing and regulation within the rapidly expanding field of cosmetic medicine, exploring current controversies and developments for the future.  Dr Mark Aitken will overview and demonstrate the innovative treatment licenced as Thermavein®, which shows instant improvement for thread veins, spider veins, rosacea, vascular blemishes and spider naevi through thermocoagulation.  Dr Natalie Blakely will discuss and demonstrate the pioneering technique, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy which is breaking new ground in aesthetic and healing medicine.

Tuesday 21st May, 6:00pm-8:00pm 

Call to book now: 08000 564 544 (UK)