Skincare Saturday- Clear Start

Clear Start has been formulated by Dermalogica to provide skin care solutions for teens. 

'Three out of four teens get infected with acne and some of them may end up with severe psychological damage or physical scarring for life' -Dermalogica UK 

This range contains potent active ingredients and gentle botanicals to achieve clearer skin in three easy steps. 

1. Cleanse- use Foaming Wash morning and night. For a power cleanse mix Pore Control Scrub with Foaming Wash, or use on its own before applying Breakout Clearing Cooling Masque. 

2. Tone- spritz All Over Toner onto the face and neck before moisturising twice daily. This can also be used to absorb shine throughout the day. 

3. Treat & Moisturise- if the skin is congested apply the Daytime Teeatment or Overnight Treatment and then moisturise. Use Matte Moisturiser in the day to help control oil & protect against ultraviolet rays, or Hydrating Lotion at night to rehydrate the skin. 

For extra clearing you can add Emergency Spot Fix as a 'zit zapper'; Breakout Clearing Cooling Masque to calm and soothe, and oil blotting sheets to absorb shine during the day.  

Skincare Saturday- NEW Hydrating Lotion

This week the newest addition to Dermalogica's Teen range was launched! Clear Start Skin Smoothing Hydrating Lotion is a light-weight and oil-free moisturiser which has been specifically formulated for young adults with dry, dehydrated and breakout-irritated skin. 

It has been developed with Ginger, Orange and Grapefruit botanicals to help soothe and protect skins that are sensitised from prescription acne medications. 

Hyaluronic Acid and Squalene rehydrate and soften making this a great lotion to nourish the skin throughout the night. 

To use, apply on its own or over Overnight Treatment after cleansing and toning. 

Teen Challenge!

This month Clear Start by Dermalogica is not only extending their special offer of their FREE Clear Up GWP (gift with purchase) when you buy two products, it's also running the 'Clear Start Challenge'! 

The well-known 'selfie' is uber popular amongst the teen culture and Clear Start wants to use that love of pictures to promote clear and healthy skin! They're offering a year's supply of Clear Start products for the best selfie and this will also result on clearer skin. 

So here's how you do it! Follow these 3 simple steps:

1. Purchase the Clear Start Breakout Clearing skin kit and start using the products. (£23.50)

2. Take a selfie or a photo with their favourite Clear Start product. 

3. Upload the photo to Instagram, Twitter or Facebook (or all three!) explaining how effective Clear Start has been on their skin- and using the hashtag #heartclearstart and tag in @ClearStartUK 

The winners will be picked at random from the photos posted using the hashtag #heartclearstart. 

Skincare Saturday Spotlight- Spot Fix

It's prom season and no one likes to have spots for their big day. Unfortunately teenagers often suffer from breakouts because of all the hormones surging through their system. The androgen hormone causes oil glands to grow and produce more sebum. With overactive hormones and oil production pores can become clogged and cause spots. 

The best way to help keep skin clear is to look after it by cleansing, exfoliating, toning and moisturising. By cleansing and exfoliating daily it can help unclog pores and prevent bacteria from building up. Toning helps to purify and refresh the skin, and a lightweight moisturiser helps to regulate and protect the skin. 

It's best to use a product range that is suited to teen skins and is ph balanced. If you're using a product that stings, burns or dries your skin out- it is not good for your skin and will make it produce more oil. 

Clear Start by Dermalogica is a Skincare range developed especially for teenagers!  They also have a 'zit zapper' called Emergency Spot Fix (£16.00) that you apply to the spot as soon as it appears and it kills the bacteria causing the breakout! 

A cosmopolitan favourite! Start looking after your skin today & help combat breakouts.