A New Era in Tanning!

We are pleased to announce the launch of the new St Tropez ranges with a worlds first in self tan technology.

Not only does the product line-up have sleek new look packaging, but St Tropez is the first ever tan range to contain Aromaguard fragrance technology, which reduces the distinctive self tan aroma by a minimum of 70%

They have also added 4 exciting NEW products to the range.

Everyday Perfect Legs -  an ultra rich tanning duo combines a gradual self tan with a flawless finish of instant bronze.

Everyday Mousse - a super lightweight mousse to give a gorgeous touch of self tan.

Body Butter - a rich, indulgent balm to prolong the life of the tan.

Shower Cream - refreshing and luxurious to leave skin silky smooth.

Spring is finally here and we have been having some really glorious days of sunshine. I took some time out this afternoon and enjoyed a very long walk on the beach with a friend. Walking on pebbles really gives your thighs a work out. As we chatted away we finally realised that we had been walking for over and hour, the last 5 minutes were an effort as we rushed to make the school pick-up. “Can you run in your house and get my car keys” my friend said…….yeah right! My legs were as stiff as a board, and my heels were getting sore.

All I could think about was slipping in to a hot bath to soak my aching legs, filled with NEOM Luxury Organic Bath Oil in Refresh. With Sicilian Lemon and Fresh Basil it is ideal for a zingy bath to pep you up – or post work out for tired muscles. Perfect!

In the past I haven’t been one for oil in the bath. I don’t like the greasy residue left on my skin, it doesn’t make me feel clean and fresh.  But NEOM Luxury Organic Bath Oils are an experience not to be missed. As they are free from synthetic ingredients they don’t leave that horrible slime on your body or around your bath. Instead the organic safflower and jojoba oils nourish and rehydrate your skin.

As with the cult NEOM Luxury Organics candles the essential oil content is incredibly high (30%) so a little really does go a long way. Just add one to two capfuls to your bath and slip in for a deep relaxing and luxurious experience.

For a powerful holistic treatment I would suggest lighting one of their candles too.  Sheer bliss!

The UK’s InStyle 100 Best Beauty Buys 2009 were recently announced, and Dermalogica is a 4-time winner and 4-time recipient of the InStyle Hall of Fame award (honoring those products who win their category three years in a row).

Best Wipe-Off Cleanser (and Hall of Fame 2007 inductee): UltraCalming Cleanser, “This gentle cleanser is very convenient when travelling, as you can use it with or without water,” says make-up artist Mary-Jane Frost, who’s worked with the likes of Mischa Barton and Duffy.

Best Facial Exfoliator (and 2006 Hall of Fame inductee): Daily Microfoliant^®, “Skin expert Carina Cohen likes to rise and shine with this rice bran and salicylic-acid based exfoliator”.

Best Moisturiser for Normal to Oily skin (and 2007 Hall of Fame inductee),  Active Moist. “This champion fluid just keeps winning over our judges”.

And our breakout star Overnight Clearing Gel, the newest Dermalogica product welcomed into the Hall of Fame for being the Best Spot Treatment more than 3 years running. … “this light gel is every make-up pro’s best-kept secret”.

Best Self Tan for the body, St Tropez Bronzing Mousse. “This streakless instant colour dries in just 60 seconds allowing you to whip it on anytime, anywhere.”

Best Top Coat, Seche Vite dry fast top coat. “The world’s finest top coat. It’s patented formula allows it to penetrate through the nail lacquer to the base coat forming a single solid coating over the nail plate, giving it durability and shine on every application.”

Best Base Coat,  Seche Clear. “The first truly non-yellowing base coat for nail polish. After ten years of development Seche Clear was created to provide a clear base coat for nail polish that will not yellow and will adhere to the natural nail.

Besides having facial hair, there are structural differences between a man’s skin and a woman’s. Androgen  (testosterone ) stimulation causes an increase in skin thickness, which accounts for why a man’s skin is about 25% thicker than a woman’s. In addition to being thicker, a man’s skin texture is tougher.

Sebum (oil) and its production also differ. After puberty, sebum production is greater in males than females, which is attributed to androgen secretions and accounts for why men have longer lasting acne.

Regardless of age, men also have a higher collagen density than women. Because collagen content is directly related to the signs of skin aging, it has been said a woman’s skin is about 15 years older than a man’s of the same age. However, men are less sun savvy than women, meaning they don’t use sunscreens, and could contribute to why the “15 year” skin age difference is not readily noticed.

UV damage from the sun can add years to a man’s skin and negate the benefit of slowed intrinsic aging.

Sun damage shows on skin in the form of wrinkles and hyperpigmentation and is the top cause of signs of premature ageing.

I recommend

Dermalogica’s daylight defense range.

Comprised of formulations that provide and invisible shield against UVA and UVB rays whilst working with each skin condition to improve it overall appearance and health.

and…

Purelogicol age-defying collagen products.

This high-performance range combats the visible sign of ageing from the inside out.

Exfoliation is important in your skin care routine. It gives a tighter, firmer and smoother look, and enables moisturisers, boosters and serums to penetrate further, giving better results. However, because of these results it can lead to over-exfoliation.

The signs of over-exfoliation are noticeable dehydration, patchy areas of dryness, increased sensitivity and skin tautness.

As a skincare therapist I also see clients that don’t exfoliate at all. They leave it to their skin care therapist during their monthly facial, which really isn’t enough. Skin can look dull and grey, with open pores and fine lines looking more noticeable.

Some exfoliation products I would recommend are:

Daily Microfoliant – all skin conditions

A gentle, daily use Rice-based powder that microfoliates for smoother, brighter skin.

Gentle enough to use every day.

Learn more about dermalogica daily microfoliant…

Skin Prep Scrub - skin with excess oil production

A skin-polishing scrub for a smooth and healthy complexion.

Use 3 times a week

Learn more about dermalogica skin prep scrub…

Multivitamin thermafoliant^TM – mature and prematurely aging skin

Reveal smoother, fresher skin immediately with this powerful thermal skin polisher.

Use 1 – 2 times a week

Learn more about dermalogica multivitamin thermafoliant…

Daily Resurfacer - all skin conditions, except users of medically prescribed exfoliating products.

Resurface, smooth and brighten with a precise daily dose of this exfoliating treatment.

Use once a day or every other day, morning or night.

Learn more about dermalogica daily resurfacer…

Gentle Cream Exfoliant - all skins except environmentally sensitized.

A non-abrasive exfoliation treatment for dramatically smooth skin.

Use twice a week.

Learn more about dermalogica gentle cream exfoliant…

We are very excited to introduce New id Cosmetics. Celebrities love the range. Leona Lewis, Gok Wan and Sarah Harding are just a few that have added New id cosmetics to their beauty routine.
If you buy one thing it’s the New ID i-prime Skin Perfecting Serum. The light reflectors blur fine lines and it absorbs the shine, so skin doesn’t look too oily, plus it locks foundation in place. Get your order in now!