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Dermalogica

Dermalogica's story begins in 1986, when the founders of The International Dermal Institute (the postgraduate training facility for skin care professionals) decided to do something about the serious lack of results-driven products on the market.

Researched and developed by The International Dermal Institute, Dermalogica shocked the market by refusing to use artificial colors, synthetic fragrances, S.D. alcohol, lanolin or mineral oil – all of which were industry favorites due to their low cost, despite links to numerous skin problems that were well understood. They also went a step further, insisting that all Dermalogica skin care professionals had to meet the highest level of training and expertise, ensuring that consumers could get reliable consultations about their skin concerns without falling prey to the hype and faddism that dominates the skin care industry.

Dermalogica's commitment to professional skin care continues today with its no-nonsense packaging, emphasis on skin care education and dedication to formulating products that deliver results, not ridiculous claims.

Dermalogica is the skin care system researched and developed by The International Dermal Institute. Known worldwide as the "professionals' choice," Dermalogica is founded on the belief that good skin care is not about pampering or luxury...any more than brushing your teeth or washing your hair is!

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Dermalogica

All about performance. In skin care, synthetic fragrances and artificial colors are known for easily irritating the skin, interfering with a product’s performance. Fortunately, Dermalogica is so serious about helping individuals attain and maintain healthy skin that it sticks to superior ingredients and avoids unnecessary fillers and fragrances. That’s why Dermalogica makes it easy to build an effective and gentle routine. To start, try the lightweight cleansing oil Dermalogica Precleanse. Formulated with kukui nut, borage seed and rice bran oils, it helps eliminate sebum and dirt from skin’s surface. Follow up with Dermalogica Essential Cleansing Solution, a creamy cleanser that’s great for dry skin. This mild formula contains safflower oil to naturally soften and condition skin while vitamins C and E smooth and brighten. Infused with extracts of rosemary and lemon, this cleanser also acts as a gentle astringent to rejuvenate worn-out skin. Dermalogica Active Moist is a deeply hydrating cream that rescues chronically dry skin by replenishing moisture, soothing the skin and shielding it from the environment.

Focused formulas. Dermalogica also offers specialized skin care treatments that target skin’s toughest challenges. Dermalogica MediBac Clearing Adult Acne Treatment kit is an essential collection of high-performing products that work together to defeat adult acne from the inside out. To address signs of aging, Dermalogica AGE Smart Multivitamin Power Firm is a powerful treatment that effectively combats the stubborn contours and lines that form around the eyes. Like all Dermalogica’s products, this formula is packed with high-quality, natural ingredients, like vitamins A, C and E, that promote skin’s own healing processes.

Beyond the basics. In addition to outstanding products that effectively treat acne and aging, Dermalogica also features sophisticated formulas that help skin look its best. To smooth and refine your complexion, Dermalogica AGE Smart Multivitamin Thermafoliant contains a unique self-heating technology that delivers active ingredients deep within the skin. For gentle daily exfoliation, Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant features Dermalogica’s signature Skin Brightening Complex to even out skin tone, along with a blend of green tea, ginkgo and colloidal oatmeal to ease inflammation.

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Dermalogica Power Rich (968K) & Daily Resurfacer (170K)

WHAT INGREDIENTS DOES DERMALOGICA AVOID USING,
AND WHY?

There are certain ingredients that DERMALOGICA avoids using in their formulations. Although commonly used in skin care, DERMALOGICA has chosen to select alternatives to the following- ingredients:

NO MINERAL OIL: A greasy petroleum by-product. Inert and stable, and very basic to formulate with. Leaves a heavy after-feel an the skin, and has no skin benefits, DERMALOGICA. Used instead lighter vegetable oils, rich in essential fatty acids.

NO LANOLIN: A lubricant derived from sheep wool fat. Causes allergic reactions and is comedogenic. Recent studies, reported in January 1989, in the Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times show it to be often contaminated with dangerous pesticides. The F.D.A. is investigating. DERMALOGICA uses silk amino acids and vegetable squalane as alternative lubricants.

NO S.D. ALCOHOL: Used commonly in many products for oily and acne skin conditions, Severely drying to the skin. Strips both oil and moisture from the skin surface. DERMALOGICA, uses naturally astringent extracts and oil-absorbing clays to treat oily skin problems.

NO ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCE: Causes irritation and allergic reactions. Fragrance is "photosensitive," and will cause pigmentation problems in sunlight DERMALOGICA uses naturally fragrant ingredients 'like herbal extracts and aromatic plant oils.

NO ARTIFICIAL COLOUR: Coal Tar based cosmetic colours are very comedogenic. Can also cause sensitivity in some skin types. DERMALOGICA does not colour their products, but allows the natural colour of the ingredients to determine the finished product colouration.

NO FORMALDEHYDE: A commonly used preservative. Banned in Japan and several European countries. Very drying and irritating to the skin and mucous membranes. The National Cancer Institute recommended in 1983 that formaldehyde be investigated for carcinogenic effects (cancer causing). - DERMALOGICA uses food grade preservatives and natural Vitamin E as an anti-oxidant in their formulations.

NON-COMEDOGENIC: Many common ingredients are very comedogenic and actually cause skin breakouts. Among these are isopropyl myristate, D & C red dyes and lanolins. DERMALOGICA avoids these ingredients, and the products are non-comedogenic:

CONTAMINATION-FREE PACKAGING: Products that are packaged in jars are easily contaminated with bacteria from either the hands or the environment. DERMALOGICA packages all of its products in the most hygienic containers, to avoid contact contamination during application and use.

Skin Care Products Comparison
for the educated consumer

Is your face aging before its time?
Could these ingredients be the reason why?

Mary Kay

Cleansing Cream Formula 1

Mineral oil, petrolatum, fragrance

Skin Freshener Formula 2

SD Alcohol, artificial colors

Night Cream Formula

Mineral oil, petrolatum, fragrance, artificial colors

Beauticontrol

Super Night Cream

Mineral oil

Visible Change Moisture Lotion

Mineral oil, collagen

Skin Toner

SD alcohol, artificial colors

Merle Norman

Cleansing Lotion

Mineral oil, petrolatum, lanolin, animal products

Fresh-N-Fair

SD alcohol, fragrance, colors

Moisture Emulsion

Mineral oil, fragrance, lanolin, alcohol

Erno Laszlo

Active pHelilyl Oil

Mineral oil, BHA, fragrance

Light controlling Lotion

SD40 alcohol, fragrance

Light controlling Lotion

SD40 alcohol, fragrance

PHelilyl Replenishing Eye Cream

Petrolatum, BHA, mineral oil, C12-15 alcohol, octanoate

Prescriptives

Skin Refiner-Soothing Cream Cleanser

Mineral oil, benzyl alcohol, color

Mulit Moisture

Animal proteins, collagen

Skin Balancer

Collagen

Clarins

Gentle Nite Revitalizing Cream

Mineral oil, benzyl Alcohol, color

Multi Moisture

Animal proteins, collagen

Skin Balancer

Collagen

Matrix

Toner

SD40 alcohol, FD&C yellow #6, FD&C blue #1

Foaming Gel Wash

Non Oxynol 15, sodium EDTA

Skaklee

Proteinized Cleanser

Petrolatum, lanolin, fragrance, color

Herbal Refresher

SD Alcohol, fragrance, color

Proteinized Moisturizer

Lanolin, petrolatum, fragrance, color

Jafra

Light & lovely Cleansing Lotion

Mineral oil, petrolatum, lanolin, lanolin alcohol, artificial fragrance

Facial Cocktail Skin Freshener

SD alcohol, fragrance, artificial colors

Clinique

Extremely Gentle Cleansing Cream

Mineral oil, petrolatum, lanolin, artificial colors

Clarifying Lotion 3

SD alcohol, acetone, artificial colors

Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion

Mineral oil, lanolin, petrolatum, colors.

Nuskin

NaPCA Moisture Cream

Human placental extract, hyaluronic acid, fragrance, arachidylpropioanate

Rejuvenating Cream

Human placental extract, hyaluroncic acid, quaternary ammonium compounds

Intensive Eye Complex

Avian collagen

Elizabeth Arden Millenium

Hydrating Cleanser

Mineral oil, artificial colors, artificial fragrance

Revitalizing Toner

SD alcohol, fragrance

Night Renewal Cream

Mineral oil, lanolin, fragrance, alcohol

Revlon-Ultima II

Extraordinary Lotion Cleanser

Mineral oil, lanolin, alcohol, hydrolyzed animal protein, fragrance; colors (blue, yellow, green)

Extraordinary Firming Toner

SD alcohol, collagen, hydrolyzed animal protein, fragrance, color

Moisture Lotion Concentrate '

Lanolin, alcohol, collagen, hydrolyzed animal protein, fragrance

Estee Lauder

Tender Cream Cleanser

Mineral oil-fragrance

Mild Action Protection Tonic

SD alcohol, fragrance, colors

Skin Perfecting Crème

Collagen; serum protein; fragrance

Swiss Performing. Extract

Animal products, lanolin; mineral oil, lanolin, alcohol, fragrance

Amway-Artistry

Moisture Rich Cleanser

Mineral oil, petrolatum, artificial color, fragrance

Moisture Rich Toning Lotion 3

Fragrance

Moisture Rich Conditioning Cream

Artificial color, fragrance

Fashion Fair

Deep Cleansing Lotion

Mineral oil, lanolin, fragrance

Deep Pore Astringent

SD alcohol, fragrance, artificial color

Moisture Lotion

Mineral Oil, lanolin, fragrance, color

Lancome

Cleanser Gelatee’

Mineral oil

Tonique Fraicheur

Artificial color red #4, yellow #6 fragrance, alcohol-9%

Hydrix (Moisturizer)

Mineral oil, lanolin, petrolatum, fragrance

Christian Dior

Hydra Dior Cleansing Emulsion

Mineral Oil, fragrance

Stimulating Lotion

Alcohol, color, fragrance, collagen

Shiseido

Facial Cleansing Cream

Mineral Oil, petrolatum, fragrance, beeswax

Facial Soothing Lotion

Fragrance, iron oxides

Facial Moisturizing Lotion

Alcohol, petrolatum, fragrance

La Prairie

Essential Purifying Gel

Fragrance

Cellular Skin Conditioner

Acetylated lanolin, mineral oil, animal products, fragrance

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