Great Deal on Dermalogica’s AGE Smart Products! July 26, 2010

Dermalogica’s AGE Smart line is designed to enhance the skin’s defense against the main causes of skin aging. The products are known to increase firmness and elasticity, as well as reduce fine lines and other signs of aging. We are highlighting two products in particular, the Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 30, and the Antioxidant HydraMist. Both of these products have received a lot of attention from the press. We are running a great deal this month that you will want to take advantage of. Read on to find out more!

Dermalogica’s Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 30 is the perfect daytime moisturizer. Apply it in the morning to mature, or prematurely aging skin on your face and neck. Products like Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 will firm the skin and promote collagen growth while also fighting off free radicals. Not to mention, the SPF protects your skin from sun exposure. InStyle Magazine’s editors recommend Dynamic Skin Recovery to help prevent sagging, wrinkling, and sun damage on the vulnerable neck area.

Another great AGE Smart product from Dermalogica is the Antioxidant HydraMist. It also works to promote collagen and fight off free radicals, but it can be used as a pick-me-up for your skin anytime throughout the day. The spritz is refreshing and packed full of antioxidants. Allure Magazine says Antioxidant HydraMist peptides and glucosamine “target internal damage before it becomes visible to the naked eye.” Did we mention you can get a full size bottle of this product for free?

With this week’s Happy Hour Special you will receive a FREE Antioxidant HydraMist when you order a Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 30! This deal will be good through the end of July, and you are going to want to take advantage of it. These are two great products that will work in conjunction with one another to fight the signs of aging!

Disclaimer: Skin Care Logic has a relationship with the above products in that we sell them in our store and at our facial studio.http://cmp.ly/4 We love them, and we think you will too!

Ingredient Spotlight: Lactic Acid April 21, 2009

Lactic Acid…we hear about all the time in skin care! But who exactly needs it, and what does it do? Read on to get your questions answered…

WHAT IS LACTIC ACID?

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant contains Lactic Acid, as well as other exfoliating agents and skin conditioners.

• It’s an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), which means it will exfoliate the skin. AHA’s help cell turnover to happen at a healthy rate (cell turnover slows as we age, so we want to maintain a qucker rate for younger, healthier looking skin)!
• It’s a form of chemical exfoliation. The goal of exfoliating is to remove dead skin cells and debris from skin’s surface. While Mechanichal Exfoliation achieves this through fine scrubbing ingredients, Chemical Exfoliation achieves it through gentle chemicals that clear skin and work from the “inside out”. Basically, Lactic Acid improves our complexion and works to improve internal functions as well.
• Cleopatra used to take milk baths to get bright, smooth skin! While they didn’t know why it worked at the time, we know that the Lactic Acid in the milk made skin look healthier.

WHAT DOES LACTIC ACID DO?

• Reduces fine lines
• Removes dead skin cells with minimal to no irritation
• Softens skin
• Hydrates
• Helps lighten sun damage, pigmenation problems
• Helps reduce hyperkeratosis (a thickening of skin caused by a buildup of skin cells, often displays itself in the form of groups of tiny, white bumps)
• Retexturizes skin’s surface
• Evens skin tone
• Stimulates cell renewal rate (which is crucial for healthy skin)
• Stimulates collagen

WHY LACTIC ACID OVER GLYCOLIC ACID?

When exfoliating first became mainstream, Glycolic was all the rage. The molecules of Glycolic Acid are smaller than Lactic, so the thinking was that it could penetrate better. After years of research, however, we see that Lactic Acid works just as effectively (and has added benefits that Glycolic just can’t offer)!

• Lactic Acid is less irritating
• Lactic Acid is proven to be slightly more effective at stimulating cell turnover
• Lactic Acid can increase Glucosaminoglycan’s (basically it is hydrating, Glycolic is not)
• Lactic Acid can suppress Tyrosinase (the enzyme that causes skin discoloration)…Glycolic does not

WHO SHOULD USE LACTIC ACID?

It can benefit so many skin types because of it’s many properties, and because it provides little to no irritation! Lactic Acid is especially beneficial to anyone wanting to get rid of sun damage/age spots or fine lines/wrinkles. It’s great as an anti-aging treatment, but can also help clear breakouts by clearing out the follicles.

WHO SHOULDN’T USE LACTIC ACID?

Anyone who is using Vitamin A (or any derivatives such as Retin-A, Renova, etc.), Accutane, Tazorac or any other medications that exfoliate the skin.

ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW?

When using Lactic Acid (or any exfoliant, for that matter) you should always be sure to wear a moisturizer with at least SPF15 every day! Exfoliating is removing layers of skin, which makes you more susceptible to sun damage. That means all of your hard work can go to waste if you don’t protect your skin.

Percentages can vary…not all products containing Lactic Acid are created equal! They won’t always give you the % on the packaging, but do your research. 5% is great for maintenance, but you don’t want to go over a 10% at home (you could do more harm than good).

Always speak with your doctor or skin care professional if you are unsure of what to use on your skin.