Dermalogica - The Moment Your Skin Changed. Forever.

Dermalogica is the number one choice of skin care professionals and consumers worldwide. For over 25 years they have been dedicated to delivering skin health results through education, innovation, and professional recommendation, not through advertising, frilly packaging, promises of miracle cures, or overblown hype. When Dermalogica meets skin, skin health is redefined.

Education First

While the Dermalogica story begins in 1986, the force of change in the industry started in Los Angeles, circa 1983. Jane Wurwand, a United Kingdom-trained skin therapist new to the American “esthetician” industry, recognised that continuing skin and body therapy education was practically non-existent in the United States. While her training had been comprehensive and serious, US students entered the industry licensed yet under-trained, and worse, under-respected. Jane put her education in action, opening a small classroom in California under the name The International Dermal Institute (IDI). She invited licensed skin therapists to get hands-on with the postgraduate training so critical to making them competitive in the business. Today, IDI is considered the international gold-standard for postgraduate skin and body therapy training with over 40 locations worldwide.

The Making of Dermalogica

While teaching at IDI, it didn’t take long for Jane to realise no product line embraced her belief of skin health as opposed to “beauty,” so she developed her own. And in 1986, Dermalogica was born. The vision was clear – a product line free of common irritants and ingredients that could cause breakouts (including lanolin, SD alcohol, mineral oil, artificial colours and fragrances) that would improve skin health, and were only available from qualified skin therapy professionals trained at The International Dermal Institute. As a brand, Dermalogica immediately upset the prevailing paradigm of beauty and glamour by classifying skin care as a health issue as opposed to a cosmetic concern. Just as they removed common irritants from the ingredient menu, Dermalogica also introduced a powerful new element into the brand identity: the specialized expertise of the professional skin therapist. Then, as now, all their products are manufactured in the USA, they have never taken part in animal testing, and Dermalogica is sold only where professional consultation and professional treatments are performed by professional skin therapists. In just over 20 years, Dermalogica has become the number one choice of skin care professionals worldwide, prescribed more often than any other product available.

We’re Not Pretty. (Or beautiful. Or pampering. Or luxury.)

Dermalogica are far too interested in guiding you to a new level of skin health fitness! So, while the packaging may not be designed to colour-coordinate with your bathroom, you can always be sure that Dermalogica spent their time on delivering your skin the high-performance formulas it needs. Plus, they’ll never use common “beauty” ingredients like Mineral Oil, Lanolin, artificial colours and fragrances or other cheap fillers. Sure, it’s easier to formulate with them, but the bottom line is they’re just bad for your skin. Instead, they use ingredients that we know will work – their confidence founded by skin care professionals like Donna Maisey Skin Care and therapists worldwide who use the products in our treatment rooms every day because we get results. Now that you know the story, it’s time to explore the story of your skin. Dermalogica - the product regimen that will change skin health forever!

We love Dermalogica and we know that you will too!

Dermalogica Gift With Purchase

Spend £60 or more with us on Dermalogica products and receive a Multi-Active Toner 30ml completely free of charge.

An ultra-light facial spritz that refreshes and hydrates the skin while smoothing the surface. Helps condition skin to prepare for proper moisture absorption.

HOW DOES IT WORK?
- Hygienic, frangrance-free spray provides refreshing, light hydration after cleansing and may be used throughout the day.
- Evens out porosity of the skin to allow moisturiser to be more evenly absorbed.
- Excellent for men as a soothing after-shave spritz.

WHO IS IT FOR?
All skin conditions.

HOW DO I USE IT?
After cleansing or shaving, spray directly over the entire face and throat with the eyes closed.
Follow with your prescribed Dermalogica Moisturiser.

With Free UK delivery, this is a great way to increase your range of Dermalogica products!

At NIOXIN®, their philosophy has always been that achieving beautiful, healthy-looking hair starts where your hair begins—with the scalp. And as the leading provider of the most effective natural skincare solutions, NIOXIN® products are formulated to be Skincare for the scalp.

Overcoming the appearance of thinning hair is a process. Through a daily regimen of cleansing, moisturizing and nourishing, each NIOXIN® system works to help improve the appearance of thinning hair and create and maintain an optimum scalp environment.

Some loss or shedding of hair every day is normal. However, hair may not be growing back at the same rate as it's falling out, resulting in a deficient hair count.

The following is an explanation of how NIOXIN's scientific approach to scalp and hair care aims to help :

There are three phases in the lifecycle fo a hair. The longest phase is anagen, in which the hair is growing. The intermediate and shortest phase is catagen, during which the lower two-thirds of the follicle is destroyed. The last phase is telogen, during which the follicle is resting and preparing to return to the anagen (growing) phase.

The Growth Cycle – Anagen can last 2 to 6 years (if not disrupted). Nioxin interacts during this stage to strengthen the hair and follicle with a vitamin enriched, nutrient formula.

The Resting Cycle - Catagen lasts only 1 to 2 weeks, when the hair starts to detach from its food source, the papilla.

The Fall-out Cycle - Telogen lasts around 5 to 6 weeks when the hair starts to move upwards preparing to fall out having completely detached from the follicle. It then takes about 9 months for the dermal papilla to produce new anagen hair.

However, hair can be rushed into the fall-out stage. Some factors can prematurely advance the follicle into the telogen stage, these include stress, medication, illness, diet or poor quality chemical procedures. When hair is in the fall-out stage NO product can re-attach it to it's food source, the papilla! Badly damaged hair will unfortunately continue to fall out.

Defining Normal/Abnormal Hair Loss

So how much hair loss is normal?

Conventional wisdom has indicated that the loss of 100 to 125 hairs per day is normal. And obviously, hair must be replaced at the same rate as its daily loss to maintain existing hair density. However, NIOXIN believe that the loss of more than 50 hairs per day may be excessive and an early indication of thinning hair problems. The average healthy person using NIOXIN as recommended, should lose only 10 to 50 hairs a day within the first month of use.

Nioxin Research Laboratories has identified give characteristics indicating the likelihood that a person could experience premature hair loss.

Acne

Adult cystic acne or acne with cysts containing keratin and sebum. Inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretion. Cystic acne is associated with DHT; therefore the presence of this type of acne is a warning sign and indicates the same hormonal imbalances that often lead to premature hair loss.

Seborrhea

The sebaceous gland starts to produce excess sebum, which builds up on the scalp (sometimes looking like adult cradle cap). As the sebaceous gland is hormonally regulated, over production of sebum indicates the same hormonal imbalance that often leads to premature hair loss.

Alopecia Areata

This is a non-hormonal form of hair loss. Genetics, diet and stress trigger what's believed to be an auto-immune disease and the subsequent hair loss associated with it. Once you have alopecia areata, even though the bald spots can come and go, it's generally a condition warning of more severe hair loss problems ahead. Proper scalp care can reduce the severity of the episodes and time between them, but there is no known permanent solution.

Excessive Shedding

Hair must be replaced at the same rate of loss in order to maintain current thickness and volume. When shampooing daily, the loss of 50 or more hairs can be a warning sign of potential hair loss problems.

Excessive Body Hair

MEN :

50% greater risk of thinning/balding if the man has complete chest hair.70% greater risk of thinning/balding if the man has chest, shoulder and back hair.90% greater risk of thinning/balding if the man has total body hair.

WOMEN :

Excessive body hair (hirsutism) or sudden appearance of facial hair is a warning sign as it represents the same hormonal imbalance that can cause premature thinning and baldness.

NIOXIN is considered the most advanced product for improving fine or thinning hair quality. Its ability to remove DHT from the scalp skin and then help protect hair follicles from chemical deterioration is unsurpassed. The primary cause of hair loss and follicle deterioration is dihydrotestosterone but, diet, pollution, radiation, stress, medication and other factors reduce hair quality and increase hair loss. NIOXIN is a system designed to improve the environment of the scalp for fuller, thicker, healthier hair. NIOXIN is not a drug, contains no harmful chemicals and is safe for all ages to use and benefit from.

The NIOXIN range of products is designed to be just as beneficial to people who want to maintain a healthy head of hair, as it is to those already concerned with the problem of increasingly fine, fragile or thinning hair.

The NIOXIN range is a system committed to the science of living hair.

SKIN AGING

SKIN AGING AND DERMALOGICA AGE SMART

Q: Can skin aging be reversed?
A: No matter what you hear, what you read, or what you want to believe, skin aging cannot be reversed. But there are steps you can take to control the situation.
The appearance and signs of skin aging can be minimized, and further skin aging can be controlled. New scientific research has uncovered ingredients that work on a biochemical level to control skin aging, all while minimizing current signs of skin aging. Some of these ingredients include antioxidant vitamins C and E, Glucosamine, peptides, Lactic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, and of course, daily use of an SPF. Take a look at Dermalogica AGE Smart.

Q: What are free radicals?
A: Free radicals are responsible for skin aging in the form of wrinkles, breakdown in collagen and elastin, and inflammation.
Also known as Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), free radicals are highly reactive, unstable molecules that attack and steal from stable molecules. Unstable means the free radicals don’t have an even number of electrons, and are constantly in search of an extra electron to steal to become stable. For every free radical that “steals” from a stable molecule, another free radical is formed, causing a cascade of free radical formation. Fortunately, antioxidants (Vitamins C and E) can help stop the free radical cascade and control this trigger of skin aging.

Q: Why is collagen important in skin?
A: Collagen is a protein produced in the body that connects, supports, and helps give firmness and strength to the body's tissues.
By the time we reach our 30th birthday, we will start to lose 1% of collagen with each subsequent birthday. Collagen production slows as we age, which impacts the skin’s ability to repair itself, triggering a loss of elasticity. Because of collagen’s role in firmer, taut skin, many skin aging products include ingredients that help stimulate collagen production.

Q: What's the difference between intrinsic aging and extrinsic aging?
A: The signs of skin aging are caused by intrinsic and extrinsic factors.
Intrinsic aging is the normal, genetic process of physical change over time, and begins the minute we’re born. Extrinsic aging is aging caused by external factors like our environment and lifestyle.

Some of the products your professional skin therapist may prescribe will include:

Dermalogica Skin Resurfacing Cleanser :
A dual-action exfoliating cleanser that smoothes, retexturizes, and delivers ultra-clean skin

Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Concentrate :
Concentrated vitamins A, C and E help reverse the signs of aging and fight skin-damaging free radicals

Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery :
Firm, hydrate, and defend against skin aging with this emollient SPF moisturizer

Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque :
Soothe, calm and help skin recover from damage with this antioxidant-rich masque

Dermalogica Power Rich :
A potent moisturizing treatment that dramatically increases firmness and elasticity

Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Firm :
Combat visible lines around the eye are with this powerful firming complex

You can purchase all the above products at great prices with FREE UK delivery from Donna Maisey Skin Care

New Dermalogica Gift With Purchase

We have some great Gift With Purchase promotions for you.

Dermalogica

Simply spend £60 or more on Dermalogica and receive a 7 day supply of Daily Resurfacer worth £11.14! Daily Resurfacer is Dermalogica's exclusive three-in-one treatment that resurfaces and smoothes skin without causing irritation or redness, helps reduce the signs of premature aging, and brightens with a unique botanical complex that helps even skin tone and balance pigmentation. Designed for daily use, Daily Resurfacer leaves skin smoothed, brightened and hydrated. The hermetically-sealed pouch guarantees application without contamination or waste, while the sponge evenly distributes the treatment and adds to the effectiveness of the resurfacing process.

Nioxin

Receive a free Nioxin Thickening Spray 50ml when you spend £40 or more on Nioxin.

Volumising Reflectives Thickening Spray adds thickness and strength while adding body, volume, texture and shine to fine hair without buildup. Leaves hair thick, healthy and manageable. Adds body, volume, texture, fullness and shine to fine hair. Tames frizz and flyaway hair without build-up. Locks in essential moisture.

Free Dermalogica Daylight Defense

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE ON SELECTED DERMALOGICA DAYLIGHT DEFENSE

It's no exaggeration to say that the sun is potentially your skin's worst enemy. In fact, skin cancer, largely caused by unprotected exposure to the sun's damaging UV rays, is the most prevalent form of cancer in the world, affecting one in five people. And it's on the rise - recent studies suggest that depletion of the earth's ozone layer makes shielding the skin more important than ever. Even if you are not a sunbather, your skin is still bombarded on a daily basis. Driving to work. Walking the dog. Even sitting under indoor lighting. Sun protection should be on your skin every day as part of your skin care routine. Thanks to years of research, even the most sensitized individuals, often the ones most at risk from the sun - can get the protection that they need. Using super-fine milled Titanium Dioxide particles, UltraSensitive Face Block SPF25 and SuperSensitive Faceblock SPF30 reflects the sun's damaging rays without the need for chemicals. Solar Defense Booster is a sunblock supplement specifically formulated to add full spectrum protection to your favourite moisturiser or make-up. Or, it may be used alone for maximum SPF30 protection. Dermalogica's Solar Defense System is formulated without any comodegenic ingredients. For a limited time, you can Buy One get One FREE on selected Dermalogica Daylight Defense With free postage and packing and free samples this is a great opportunity to increase your range of Dermalogica products.

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 (honouring those products who win their category three years in a row).
Covering a range of must-have products in personal care, this achievement is no small feat: the InStyle 100 Best Beauty Buys are a guide to the best beauty products on the market as “tried, tested and voted for by 165 of the UK’s top make-up artists, hairdressers, skincare gurus and nail technicians.” This year their esteemed panel of judges included the likes of Daniel Sandler, Ruby Hammer and Jemma Kidd.
Collecting over 25 wins since the inaugural issue, Dermalogica has hold fast to popular categories including:
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 Moisturizer 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.”

You can purchase Dermalogica online with free UK delivery from us at Donna Maisey Skin Care