Toners are in the spotlight

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You might not think you have time for a toner in your life, but we think you need to make time if you want to keep your skin healthy and in tip-top in your beauty regime, and extra money out of your bank account, but we hope our overview of some of the best toners we sell, will make you rethink.

One of the most popular toners at Pure Beauty works for all skin types and is the Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner. This refreshing blend of skin-repairing aloe,moisture-binding sodium PCA and soothing lavender, mint, and arnica is perfect for hydrating skin after cleansing. The hygienic, fragrance-free spray can be used throughout the day and because it evens out skin porosity, it means your moisturiser to be evenly absorbed, which has to be a good thing.

If balance is what you need, the Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner is for you. This product effectively tones the skin and rebalances the pH levels, without the use of alcohol or harsh chemicals, so you are left with a fresh, clear complexion. Extracts of lavender, sweet Betty flower and saponins from Quillaja wood are all part of the blend and we think you will love it as much as we do.

While the Dermalogica Redness Relief Essence is lightweight like a toner it is concentrated like a serum, which means it reduces redness and sensitivity by strengthening the skin’s moisture barrier. As part of the UltraCalming line, this product works to relieve, restore and hydrate skin, taking care of discomfort and dehydration and is a great addition to the beauty regime of anyone with sensitive skin.

How about trying the Decleor Essential Tonifying Lotion? This professional-strength toner totally enhances the toning process and leaves skin feeling beautifully refreshed, revitalised and rehydrated. Detoxifying green tea essential water removes impurities and tightens pores, while neroli essential oil helps protect, repair and fight against dehydration, something many of us need in the summer heat and on long flights. Use after cleansing by applying to the face using a damp cotton pad or clean face cloth which can then be used to absorb any excess product before your moisturiser comes on the scene.

Breakout prone skin needs toner love too, and this is where the Dermalogica All Over Toner comes into play. This light, refreshing, purifying, spritz on toner is suitable for teenage skin and is a great intro to a good beauty habits. Salicylic acid exfoliates surface skin cells and reduces inflammation. Orange peel and lavender soothe and refresh sad skin, while the antiseptic in tea tree oil kills bacteria and you can spray the toner over your face, and as well as anywhere else that is prone to breakouts. Try to give it time for the toner to absorb before applying other products and use morning and evening for best results.

If you are worried you won’t be able to take a toner in your luggage this summer, think again. The fantastic Decleor Essential Tonifying Lotion now comes in a 50ml bottle, and is perfect for ensuring your skin is refreshed and balanced when you are away. This gentle paraben-free toner contains neroli essential oil which protects and repairs your skin whilst easing dehydration so you are left with a complexion that is moisturised and radiant.

Need help to find the toner for you, get in touch and we would love to help.

Team Pure Beauty

Cleanse Your Face The Right Way

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Many women ask if they really need to cleanser their face and the answer is, quite simply, yes.

Cleansing is a vital part of any skin care routine but it can cause confusion, so we are here to help to clear things up.

Do I need to cleanse morning and night?
Yes. Cleansing in the evening makes sense because it takes away the makeup and dirt of the day but doing it again when you’ve ‘just’ been asleep seems a bit pointless. The thing to remember is that whilst you sleep, sweat and dead skin build up on your face so by cleansing when you wake you are left with a clean, fresh canvas for the day ahead.

Isn’t water in enough for my skin?
No, splashing water on your face doesn’t constitute cleansing. You wouldn’t splash a dirty shirt with water and wear it again so why do the same with your precious skin? A good cleaners will take away the make-up, dirt and pollution that sticks to you skin and leave it clean and fresh once again.

A good place to start is by using Dermalogica’s Special Cleansing Gel. This is a soap-free, foaming gel that removes impurities without disturbing the skin’s natural moisture balance and is suitable for all skin types.

Help, I hate my spotty skin.
The key to acne free skin is a good diet, sleep, water and the right products. Dermalogica Foaming Wash is a purifying cleanser that is perfect for troubled teenage skin and anyone who is prone to breakouts.

The gentle formula helps clean and purify the skin without stripping away precious natural oils. Orange Peel and Tea Tree energise and refresh the skin and Salicylic Acid breaks up dead skin cells and clears trapped oil to help deal with existing spots and prevent future ones.

I am fed up with my dry skin, what cleanser should I use?
The Dermalogica Essential Cleansing Solution works wonders for dry and prematurely ageing skin as it replenishes it and maintains moisture levels. Essential vitamins and plant extracts nourish and condition skin and because it is water-soluble it simply rinses off leaving you ready for the day ahead.

Can I use a scrub everyday?
Whilst gentle exfoliating scrubs have a place in a skincare routine they aren’t intended to be used everyday. The Dermalogica Skin Resurfacing Cleanser is a dual action product that can be used two or three times a week leaving skin visibly brighter and smoother from the first application.

Lactic Acid concentrate removes dead skin cells, Vitamin E conditions and enhances softness and soothing Rose Flower Oil calms sensitivity.

I’ve heard cloths are good for taking cleaner of, is this true?
Yes, there are a number of products on the market so choose one that is right for you. The Dermalogica Sponge Cloth is super soft and you simply dampen it with water before taking off the cleansing product.

Great Skincare Regime – Preparing the Skin

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It is never a simple case of using skincare products in any order, they are designed to be used in a specific way in order to maximise the benefits to you and your skin. In this article we will discuss the preparatory elements of the skincare regime. These are the products that clean and prepare your skin for the nourishing and restoring products that follow. The preparatory elements are:

1. Cleansers
2. Exfoliants

They each treat the skin in a different way and are designed to be used in the order shown.

1. Cleansers and Pre-cleansers

The cleanser is always the first step in any skincare regime although it can now be divided into a 2 step element itself. With the arrival of products such as Dermalogica Precleanse that have been designed for all skin types to help remove debris and sebum before your skin specific cleanser.

Your cleanser will then be able to clean and prepare your skin with ingredients that are tailored specifically to your skin type and if used following a pre-cleanser your cleanser will be even more effective.

Below are a list of skin specific Dermalogica Cleansers:

• Dermalogica Dermal Clay Cleanser for Oily Skin Types
• Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel for Normal, Normal/Dry, Normal/Oily Skin Types
• Dermalogica Essential Cleansing Solution for Dry Skin Types
• Dermalogica UltraCalming Cleanser for Sensitive Skin Types

2. Exfoliants

Exfoliants are used in order to remove the dead skin that is always the top most layer. The purpose behind using an exfoliant is really two fold.

Firstly an exfoliant will help remove dead skin that can cause blocked pores leading to breakout outs or can leave your skin looking dull. they will help to reveal the newer and brighter skin beneath as well as encouraging skin cell renewal.

Secondly through the action they provide they allow the products that follow – the nourishing and reparative products – to penetrate deeper and provide greater benefits.

Below are a list of skin specific Dermalogica Exfoliants:

• Dermalogica Skin Prep Scrub for Oily Skin Types
• Dermalogica Gentle Cream Exfoliant for Dry Skin Types
• Dermalogica Multivitamin Thermafoliant for Prematurely Ageing Skin Types
• Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant for All Skin Types including Sensitive Skin

We will cover masques on their own in the next article and then follow with the nourishing elements of a Great Skincare Regime.

Getting rid of enlarged pores

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cleansers, dermalogica, exfoliants

There are pores all over your skin, in fact, if you believe the experts there could be around one million pores on every square inch of your skin – impressive! When you think about it like that you’ll realise just how insignificant those few enlarged pores on your chin really are however, they’re the ones that’ll be causing you the most problems and they’re the ones that you’re likely to want to be rid of.

Here are a number of things that can cause enlarged pores age and genetics being two of them, however, far more likely is congestion and an over production of sebum. When too much sebum is produced and you fail to rectify the problem with the correct skin care products your pores stretch in order to accommodate it and as soon as this happens it’s relatively unlikely that you’ll be able to shrink them back to their original size again. It is however possible to make them smaller by adopting a suitable skin care regime.

In order to prevent your pores from becoming enlarged and congested it’s important to cleanse and exfoliate regularly. Cleansing provides your skin with a deep cleaning which is why it should be done twice every day; exfoliating on the other hand should only be done a couple of times a week and as well as getting deep into your pores it also helps to remove dead and dulling skin cells – preventing them from causing congestion. Dermalogica have a great range of cleansers and exfoliators suitable for all skin types which will not only help reduce the size of your pores but also to smooth, tighten and brighten your complexion.

Get rid of your blocked pores with Dermalogica

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cleansers, dermalogica, precleanse

After a long day at work, out and about or relaxing by a pool, you’re guaranteed to have greasy, oily skin on your face. It’s not a pleasant feeling and as you get further through the day you know it’s there and it can significantly reduce your confidence. All you want to do is get home so that you can thoroughly wash your face so that you once again feel human.

There are so many factors that can lead to your skin looking and feeling much worse than it has to; if you work in a humid environment then sweat will make it worse; thick make up and skin care products won’t do it any favours either. If your skin is constantly becoming oily and greasy then the likelihood is that your pores will become congested – especially if you don’t clean your skin properly at the end of the day – which will lead to blackheads and spots to appear pretty quickly.

You can avoid this fate by looking after your skin and using the right skin care products. Dermalogica’s Precleanse is great for stripping the skin of any excess oil, make-up – even waterproof – and any other dirt that may have built up over the day. If you use this and follow it up with a Dermalogica Cleanser then you can sleep safe with the knowledge that your skin can breathe and the likelihood of a breakout has been significantly reduced.