During the winter months our skin can often start to feel and look, tight, dull, dry and dehydrated. Having been in the beauty industry for many years, often clients experiencing these conditions come to me wanting to change their moisturiser to something richer, and this isn’t always the answer.

The first step in your skin care routine is to check how often you are using a Dermalogica exfoliant. Usually when I ask this question the answer is “not very often”.

You should be using a Dermalogica exfoliant at least once a week, preferably 2 to 3 times a week, depending on whether your skin is sensitive or not, and if you suffer from Acne.

Dermalogica has a full range of exfoliating products suitable for most skin conditions.

Dermalogica daily microfoliant

A gentle, brightening polisher for all skin conditions.

Dermalogica gentle cream exfoliant

A super smoothing masque for all skin conditions except sensitised.

Dermalogica thermafoliant

A heat activated scrub for mature or prematurely aged skin.

Dermalogica powerfoliant

A potent brightening exfoliant for hyper-pigmented skin and uneven skin tone.

Dermalogica skin  prep scrub

A refining powder scrub for skin with excess oil.

Dermalogica daily resurfacer

A leave-on brightening exfoliant all skin conditions except users of medically-prescribed exfoliating products.

A Dermalogica exfoliant will immediately leave your skin looking brighter, smoother and  fresher.

Medik8 Beta Gel is a fusion of spot fighting actives to help improve individual blemishes or to be used at night over the entire face to target larger problem areas and to help control severe acne.

Ingredients include salicylic acid for its exfoliating ability, which aids in sloughing away dead surface skin and penetrating deep inside the pores, to not only remove excess sebum, but to aid the prevention of future breakouts by neutralising bacteria.

This action is further enhanced with the inclusion of niacinamide, which reduces sebum production as well as boasting powerful anti-inflammatory properties, to alleviate the unwanted redness and discomfort associated with acne and spot breakouts.

Medik8 Beta Gel also includes Azelaic acid, with an effective decongesting function, it works in conjunction with niacinamide to soothe irritation.

Benefits of Medik8 Beta Gel:

- Powerful anti-acne action. Can be used day and night and suitable for application underneath make-up post-cleansing
- Once dry, will not affect your usual skincare and make-up regime.
- Contains azelaic and salicylic acids to act as exfoliants to unclog pores and improve skin’s texture and tone.
- Calms redness fast. Anti-inflammatory properties help to heal existing breakouts and prevent future blemishes.
- Reduces the discomfort often experienced when spots that are inflamed and sore.
- Salicylic acid cleanses deep inside the pore, clearing out excess sebum, decreasing the chance of bacterial infection.
- Rosemary oil is included for its botanical antioxidant quality, fighting free radical damage.
- Unlike typical anti-acne treatments which induce dryness, niacinamide retains essential moisture, keeping the targeted area hydrated and supple.

Medik8 Beta Gel is suitable for all skin types, especially aimed at those with acne, oily skin, prone to imperfections.

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Ever wondered how OPI’s fun nail polishes get their names. Well the Today Show took a tour behind the scenes at OPI. A-Rose at Dawn Broke by noon, Cha-Ching Cherry, Cozu-Melted in the Sun are all but just a few that Executive VP and Artistic Director Suzi Weiss-Fischmann creates.

Suzi is known as the First Lady of Nails, because she single-handedly creates every OPI Nail Lacquer shade based on each season’s fashion and beauty forecast.  Suzi knows the trends because she sets the trends. Fashion editors are always eager to hear the latest from Suzi, whom they rely on for her beauty and style insights and her winning Nail Lacquer colour creations each season.

Suzi’s signature OPI Nail Lacquer shade?  OPI Red

Dermalogica Voted UK’s Coolest Skincare Brand

For the 4th year in a row, Dermalogica has been selected as one of the U.K.’s favourite skin care brands in the influential CoolBrands list!

Helping rate coolness this year were the likes of Jessie J, Ben de Lisi, Lisa Snowdon, Rob da Bank, Sadie Frost, and  Kelly Hoppen.

2,000 members of the British public gave their ratings. The views of both the panel and the consumers were combined to produce a list of the 500 brands most highly ranked. Dermalogica beat tough competition from the likes of Créme de la Mer and Eve Lom to come out on top.

Chairman of the CoolBrands Council, said: “Cool is subjective and personal, but Dermalogica has been identified as the coolest brand in skincare by the British public and a panel of influential opinion formers based on a wide criteria of factors. It is a huge achievement and implies it is a brand that most Brits wish to own. Dermalogica is clearly delivering cool in the eyes of both consumers and influencers alike.”

Start the day with Clean Start Wash Off, banishing all breakouts.

how it works

Salicylic Acid dives deep to help clear trapped oils and breakout-causing bacteria.

Botanical extracts help regulate oil production.

Orange Peel Oil revives, energizes, and refreshes.

Hydrate and be Bright with Clean Start Brighten Up.

how it works

Extracts help refine, purify, and clear congestion for your best-looking skin.

Light coverage is ideal for a natural day look or glamorous effect.

Skin-smoothing, non-greasy, streak-free formula.

Sunscreens provide critical defense against UV rays without a chalky, heavy, or greasy feel.

An exciting day for John & Ginger HQ, today we launched our new sites for www.johnandginger.co.uk www.johnandgingerbeauty.co.uk and www.johnandginger4teens.co.uk we’ve been working closely with www.zone1creative.co.uk to create our new sites.

The look & feel is very similar, however it will give you, our customers many more benefits. Including optional login/account, product reviews, specific offers on favourite brands, better search function for your favourite products, you’ll be able to add reviews and ratings, and also optional telephone ordering at checkout.

We will be working hard over the weekend finalising any features, making it perfect for you all!

www.johnandginger.co.uk

www.johnandgingerbeauty.co.uk

 www.johnandginger4teens.co.uk

An uneven skin tone, or hyperpigmentation, can add as many years as your face as having lines and wrinkles. The term hyperpigmentation covers everything from sun spots, liver spots and dark freckles to larger areas of discolouration, caused by excess melanin production.

Melanin is what gives skin and hair its colour and helps protect skin against damaging UV light and absorbs heat from the sun. However, an overproduction of melanin stimulated by excessive sun exposure, hormones, or scarring, leads to a mottled, uneven skin tone.

It can take up to 50 days for existing hyperpigmentation to lessen in appearance even when skin is being actively treated. This is because hyperpigmentation takes place on a cellular level. It must be controlled before it can be reduced. In addition, if the pigment resides deeper in the skin it is very difficult to treat, and you may need to seek the advice of a physician for a more invasive treatment. If the hyperpigmentation is also being hormonally driven or stimulated, then the cause needs to be corrected.

Medik8 White Balance:

Dramatically freshens & brightens your complexion every day. Incorporating next generation skin brighteners designed for maximum effectiveness in balancing the skin tones and preventing further discolouration, without the dryness and irritation associated with bleaches.

Evens-Out Facial Skin Tone

Encourages Skin Brightness

Promotes Cell Renewal

No acid or bleach – No dryness or irritation

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.

Defends skin from future damage.

Leaves skin smooth, radiant and crystal clear

Perfect for those with hyper-pigmentation

CLEANSE

Cleansers that instantly cleanse skin and deliver a softer, smoother complexion with smaller-looking pores.

bareMinerals Deep Cleansing Foam – bareMinerals Purifying Facial Cleanser

MOISTURISE

Ultra-hydrating moisturisers that improve firmness, elasticity, and radiance while softening and smoothing skin.

bareMinerals Purely Nourishing Cream for Dry Skin 

bareMinerals Purely Nourishing Moisturiser – Combination Skin

bareMinerals Purely Nourishing Moisturiser – Normal to Dry Skin

FACE TREAT

Discover their ground breaking night time mineral treatment for younger-looking skin. Bare Minerals face treatments go above and beyond, delivering incredible results.

bareMinerals Pure Transformation Night Treatment

bareMinerals Blemish Remedy

EYE TREAT

Revitalizing eye treatments that help restore firmness, reduce puffiness and minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Revealing younger-looking eyes.

bareMinerals Firming Eye Treatment

bareMinerals Renew and Hydrate Eye Cream

Dermalogica’s Redness Relief spf20 is a three-in-one SPF moisturiser. It helps to neutralize, relieve, and defend against inflammation and redness induced by skin sensitivity and Rosacea.

Earth minerals help cancel out visible redness providing a sheer green tint to actively counter tell-tale redness, while soothing Sea Buckthorn extracts calm inflamed, irritated skin, while anti-inflammatory Liquorice and Oat Kernel moisturise, soothe and calm.

Vitamin E and phytoactive anti-irritant agents provide critical defence against UV rays and help to control severity of daily flare-ups and long-term damage caused by the elements.

Dermalogica Redness Relief SPF20 can be applied gently to the face after cleansing and toning in the morning, allowing a small amount of the green tint to remain lightly visible on skin. May be used alone or applied before any treatment foundation.

Great reviews for Dermalogica Redness Relief SPF20 in Cosmo and Allure!

Medik8 Titanium Skin Needling devices are the latest skin rejuvenation techniques to help restore a healthy, flawless and youthful appearance to the skin.

Skin needling from medik8 dramatically improves the appearance of scars, lines, crows feet, wrinkles and pigmentation.

A SAFE, SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE TREATMENT AT HOME OR SKINCARE CLINIC.

Skin needling works through two modes of action:

The needles penetrate through the skin to provide micro channels to maximise the absorption of the topically applied skincare products.

The micro-channels induce independent stimulation of new collagen and elastin synthesis, resulting from the skin’s natural healing response. Ultimately, skin strength, structure and resilience is improved.

These results are after three treatments and supported with Medik8 home care products. What an improvement.

Significant reduction of the scar above the eyebrow and pigmentation mark on the forehead.

Lines around the eyes have been improved.

Medik8 Correct products can be used with Medik8 Dermarollers to treat a range of skin conditions.

The correct range is an innovative collection of treatment products, formulated to help restore youthfulness to the skin. Retinol products address skin-ageing causes, including photo-ageing and collagen damage. Melanin inhibitors combat hyperpigmentation. Telomere extenders tackle redness and Peptide fragments engage dark circles and puffiness under the eyes. Medik8 Correct products go to work on signs of skin ageing.

Visit John and Ginger to select products suitable for your regime.