Frequently Asked Questions
Can laundry products lead to breakouts?
If you're experiencing high levels
of breakout activity on your skin (commonly known as pimples, acne,
zits or spots) avoid using fabric softeners on your sheets and
pillow cases. They contain ingredients that coat the fabric, making
it feel smoother and softer - but they also coat your skin,
restricting its natural function and creating a barrier which can
lead to breakouts.
Ensure you're cleansing your skin
thoroughly each day, removing all traces of dirt, grime, make-up
and other pollutants (like fabric softener) to keep skin clear. A
cleanser with active ingredients like Salicylic Acid will help to
clear trapped oils and breakout-causing bacteria. You might like to
try Wash Off.
Can hair products cause breakouts?
The hairy truth...hair care
products like shampoo, conditioner, hair spray and hair gel often
contain plastics which can block pores and trigger the process that
leads to breakouts. Scalp, hair line and chin break outs are good
indications that hair products are a contributing factor. Chin
breakouts are common with those who touch their hair then touch
their chin.
Always take your cleansing routine
right up to the hairline, and style your hair off your face
whenever possible. Salicylic Acid is a fantastic ingredient to help
clear trapped oils and breakout-causing bacteria. Try Wash Off, a
foaming face wash that helps clean deeply to banish breakouts.
Do I really need sun protection even on a cloudy or overcast
day?
Sun protection is really important,
even when the sun isn't visible - like in winter. Statistics show
that 1 in 6 people will develop skin cancer and 90% of these
cancers are a direct result of UV light exposure and the sun. A
severe burn before the age of 18 can dramatically increase this
risk. UVA rays are also the number one cause of ageing.
While some sunscreen ingredients
can make skin feel greasy and clog pores advanced formulations now
provide sun protection with skin care benefits as well.
Try Welcome Matte SPF15 with chemical sunscreens to help
provide critical defence against damaging UV rays without a chalky,
heavy, greasy feel while also containing oil controllers to
minimise shine and essential moisturising agents to keep skin
hydrated.
Is exfoliation really that important?
As your body's largest organ, the
skin sheds 1 million dead skin cells every 40 minutes. While it
might sound a bit gross it's a natural process essential to rid the
body of dry, old, hardened skin cells so new cells can come to the
surface. Oil on the skins surface can act as a glue binding cells
to the surface, contributing to clogged pores leading to a build up
of bacteria that causes breakouts. Exfoliation is essential to help
rid the skin of these dead skin cells and other debris. Skin with
increased oil production (often seen as shine) especially benefits
from regular exfoliation. In addition to smoothing, improving skin
tone and enhancing skin's receptiveness of oil-controlling
ingredients, exfoliation helps rid oily skin of dulling skin cells
to help keep skin clear.
You might like Ready, Set, Scrub!
with Silica to polish skin to a smoother, brighter finish while
removing clogging dead skin cells.
How often should I wash my make-up brush?
Good hygiene is essential for
keeping bacteria at bay. You're only as clean as your towel or face
cloth! Make sure you clean both frequently, as well as paying
special attention to those tools you can't live without...like
tweezers and make-up brushes, they all need cleaning once a week.
It pays not to share brushes, tweezers, even products that touch
your skin to reduce the spread of bacteria.
Wash Off is not only great to use
on your skin but you can also use it to keep your brushes and
tweezers nice and clean. The Salicylic Acid is ideal for banishing
nasty bacteria that can lurk between the bristles.
How can I prevent pimples spreading to my back?
If you're experiencing breakouts on
your neck, chest or back avoid synthetic fabrics and tight fitting
clothing that can trap sweat and dead skin cells leading to a build
up of bacteria causing breakouts.
After cleansing with Wash Off,
spritz on All Over Clear, a refreshing skin toner that controls oil
with Sesame Seed as well as minimising bacteria with Lemongrass.
Its unique trigger also helps target those hard to reach
places.
Why is artificial fragrance bad for my skin?
When choosing skin care products
avoid those that contain artificial fragrance, while they might
smell nice artificial fragrance can cause sensitivity and photo
sensitivity (reaction to sunlight) commonly experienced through
itching, burning, redness, flushing and heightened sensitivity.
Clean Start by Dermalogica is a
range of 8 dual-action, fresh, skin healthy products that feel and
smell great but without any artificial fragrances. Try the Clean
Start Kit, the perfect introduction to the skin care line that
addresses the concerns of young skin.
Which ingredients lead to breakouts?
Avoid skin care products that
contain mineral oil, it creates a barrier on the skin, blocking
normal function and preventing water loss and absorption. Mineral
oil can be found in many skin care products, most commonly eye
make-up remover and has been shown to cause and aggravate acne.
Clean Start by Dermalogica is a
range of 8 dual-action, fresh, skin healthy products that feel and
smell great but without mineral oil. Try the Clean Start Kit, the
perfect introduction to the skin care line that addresses the
concerns of young skin.
Why does make-up make me break out?
Artificial colourings might make
products look appealing but colouring ingredients are known to
aggravate the skin. D & C red pigments often found in make-up
are known to clog pores and lead to breakout activity.
Instead look for products that use
natural mineral pigment like the Iron Oxides found in Brighten Up
SPF15. This dual action moisturiser provides a natural tint, a
slight shimmer as well as critical UV protection - all while
locking in moisture.
How can I get rid of breakouts fast?
Don't squeeze and pick your
breakouts, picking can lead to long term scarring. Plus the
bacteria on your hands and under your finger nails can make the
break out worse taking longer to heal. Try to avoid removing
blackheads yourself too - leave it to the professionals - you run
the risk of damaging the skin and causing broken capillaries (blood
vessels).
Instead try a concentrated spot
treatment on your breakouts, like Hit The Spot with Zinc Sulfate
that helps eliminate bacteria and control breakout activity.
As a preventative, a product like Bedtime For Breakouts which you
apply at night is a treatment which helps wipe out future
breakouts, reduce redness as well as clearing under the surface
congestion (lumps and bumps).
Am I too young for skin care?
It's never too early to start a
good skin care routine. A good skin care routine is as important as
brushing your teeth and maintaining a healthy diet. While you might
not be concerned about them now, skin issues like adult acne, age
spots and fine lines caused by sun damage, and dry, dehydrated skin
can start as early as your 20's. The more you take care of your
skin now, the easier it will be to maintain healthy skin now and
into the future.
But stick with a new routine for at least 4 weeks to start seeing
results. Why? Because when something new is introduced to your
skin, it needs time to adjust to active ingredients. As your skin
adjusts more breakouts may arise initially, this indicates the
elimination of toxins and represents the effectiveness of the
ingredients.
Clean Start by Dermalogica is a
range of 8 dual-action, fresh, skin healthy products that feel and
smell great. Try the Clean Start Kit, the perfect introduction to
the skin care line that addresses the concerns of your skin.
Do chocolate and other junk foods really cause breakouts?
Avoid foods high in sugar and salt,
while they don't directly cause acne and breakouts they may feed
the breeding ground for acne by accelerating oil production and
over stimulating the oil glands. Maintaining a healthy diet is
important for healthy skin, try eating foods high in sugar and salt
in moderation.
As your skin is your largest organ of elimination it's also
important to drink lots of water to encourage healthy elimination
of toxins and makes you feel better too!
How important is cleansing?
Cleansing your skin morning and
night is essential in the process toward a healthy skin. It all
starts with getting skin clean. Skin must be properly cleansed for
two reasons: it rids the skin of dirt, oils and pollution that can
lead to breakouts and make skin look dull while also making it more
receptive to treatment and moisturiser benefits.
If you wear make-up never sleep in it, but whether you use make-up
or not it's important to cleanse every night to avoid a build up of
debris which can lead to congested skin.
A cleanser like Wash Off with the
active ingredient Salicylic Acid, is easy to use and will help
leave skin squeaky clean.
How does an alcohol based toner affect my oily shine?
Stripping the skin of moisture and
oil with alcohol based toners can cause skin to produce more oil
than before. How? When the sebaceous glands (producers of oil)
sense a loss of moisture and oil (that's there between your skin
cells to protect your skin), they kick into overdrive trying to
replace all that's been lost. By using an alcohol based product
skin is often left dry, dehydrated, irritated, sensitive and oilier
than before. Instead try All Over Clear with Sesame Seed to
control oil and shine in a refreshing mist.