How to Be Mole-Safe with Pure Beauty

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Photo Credit: Gigi Hadid/Instagram

In the past, women in the public eye would do their best to cover any “imperfections” on their skin and Photoshop was a magazine editor’s best friend if any of their models had moles. However, with the likes of top supermodel Gigi Hadid embracing her moles and showing them off in all their glory, we thought we’d take a look at some of the ways that you too can embrace your blemishes in a healthy way.

Keep an Eye on Them

There are apps online which actually allow you to take photographs of your moles, document them with times and dates, and then compare them to pictures at a later date, giving you the all-important info about whether your moles have changed size, shape or colour. The rule to remember is “ABCDE” – if your moles are ASYMMETRICAL have a ragged BORDER, uneven or dark in COLOUR, change DIAMETER or EVOLVE in any other way, they should be seen by your GP.

Protect Them from the Sun

We all know how harmful the sun’s rays can be, but moles are particularly vulnerable to them and can put you at greater risk of something nasty if you don’t use protection. Opting for a high SPF sun lotion, such as Dermalogica Protection 50 Sport SPF50 and paying close attention to moles and freckles when applying should give you peace of mind. We advise using this all year round, too, as winter sun can still be harmful.

Think About Where They Are

Moles on your body are likely to be covered up by clothing for most of the year, especially if you live in the UK, but it’s possible to have moles just about anywhere on your body and moles on your face, hands or neck will be most vulnerable. If you already use a moisturiser or hand cream in these areas, you can add a great boost of protection by adding Dermalogica Solar Defence Booster SPF50 to your usual creams.

If In Doubt…

As much as we embrace beautiful moles and freckles, if you have a blemish which is worrying you, see a GP or dermatologist about having it removed. Imperfections are truly beautiful and make us unique, however nothing is worth risking your health over and if you’ve a family history of cancer, it’s best to get them removed.

Keep your feet fit for summer

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As summer supposedly draws nearer you’ll be reading all about how to stay safe in the sun. Obviously sun screen is one of the most important things to have to hand throughout the summer but the most important thing is to make sure you apply it to every bit of skin that’s on show.

Once you’ve chosen a suitable sun screen – Dermalogica’s Solar Defence System has a great selection to choose from including boosters which can be added to your everyday moisturiser – it’s important to apply it properly. If the sun’s shining outside then the likelihood is that you’ll have a lot more skin on show than usual so it’s essential to cover it.

One area that people always forget to protect is their feet; quite often in the summer you’ll avoid trainers and pumps and opt for sandals and flip flops instead. The skin on your feet is pretty thin and although it takes a lot of stress on a daily basis generally it’s not really exposed to the sun. Because the skin’s so thin if it’s not protected then it will burn which will make it painful for you to wear anything on your feet which means that sunscreen is essential so try Dermalogica’s range today.

Don’t forget winter sun care

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Just because the nights are still long and the temperatures are low doesn’t mean that you should stop thinking about winter sun protection. Just because the sun isn’t blinding and you can’t feel it burning doesn’t mean that it’s not causing some significant harm. The sun’s lack of presence quite often lures people into a false sense of security when it comes to sun protection, but it’s when the sun cannot be seen that it’s actually at its most dangerous.

When the sun is out in full force then sun screen is at the top of everyone’s lists as they do everything to protect themselves from the harmful rays of the sun, but what about the dangers you can’t see? On the dark winter days that we’re all so used to the effects of the sun’s rays are not as obvious or as instant as sun burn however, in the long run they last a lot longer. The sun – in all seasons – emits dangerous rays that cause havoc for the skin, not only does the sun cause the skin to burn but it can also cause premature aging as well as some much more serious health implications, including cancer.

There’s no need to worry though because your favourite skin care brand have come to the rescue; Dermalogica’s Solar Defence System has a huge number of products that will protect your skin from the sun throughout the seasons.

Julianne Moore is a secret Dermalogica fan

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Throughout the summer and even as winter has crept in we have covered the importance of sun protection – in summer and winter – umpteen times. However, when we found out about Julianne Moore’s loyalty to Dermalogica’s sunscreen range it wasn’t something that could be cast aside.

Julianne Moore has been gracing our TV screens for decades now in some of the biggest films around the world; she is probably best known for her roles in The Lost World: Jurassic Park, An Ideal Husband, The End of the Affair, Far From Heaven, The Hours, The Kids Are Alright and Game Change. Although she’s coming up for 52 she has an ageless beauty which she has managed to maintain despite her stressful career. She has been the spokesperson for many big cosmetics brands like Revlon and Bulgari and is adamant to stay looking young without cosmetic surgery. So how does she do it?

Along with a number of other factors like eating healthily, exercise and sneaky make-up tricks her main tip is sun screen and Dermalogica sun screen in particular. Due to her redheaded, pale complexion she tries to avoid the sun whenever possible but whenever she is outdoors – rain or shine – she always applies a Dermalogica sunscreen.

Downton Abbey love Dermalogica

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Downton Abbey, without a doubt, is the nation’s favourite drama at the moment and you have to admit – as well as the acting – the complexions of the characters are also flawless. Actress Michelle Dockery portrays Lady Mary in the popular costume drama and claims that the secret to her flawless Edwardian complexion is sunscreen – whatever the weather – specifically Dermalogica SPF 30. So in keeping with Michelle’s claim, if you would like to emulate her impeccable appearance then here are a few products from the Dermalogica Solar Defence range that will give you a head start.

Dermalogica Oil Free Matte SPF30 can be applied on its own or mixed with your moisturiser or foundation and will prevent shiny skin, soothe any inflammation and regulate the rate at which the skin produces oil. You will not be left with any residue, just an all-day matte finish.

Dermalogica Super Sensitive Shield SPF30 is free from chemicals and helps to reinforce the skin’s natural fatty layer. This product contains Dermalogica’s unique UltraCalming Complex which helps to repair overly sensitised skin.

Dermalogica Ultra Sensitive Tint SPF30 also contains the exclusive UltraCalming Complex; this formula uses ingredients such as earth minerals, grape seed and extracts of green tea to protect the skin from UV damage and signs of premature aging.

All of these products are full sun screens so you can have immaculately clear skin and remain protected at the same time.