I get giddy with excitement when Dermalogica introduces a new product. I have never been disappointed by a Dermalogica. Never. My favourites include Pre-Cleanse, Skin Smoothing Cream and new Sound Sleep Cocoon. But I digress… desperate for brighter, tighter skin? Then the Dermalogica Biolumin-C Serum is the product you need.

Brighter skin thanks to Dermalogica Biolumin-C Serum

A high-performance Vitamin C serum that works with skin’s own defenses to brighten and firm. Advanced bio-technology fuses ultra-stable Vitamin C and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, helping to dramatically reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Formulated with advanced technology to deliver more Vitamin C into skin. This superior formula outperforms other Vitamin C products (including those formulated at higher concentrations). Other key ingredients include Vitamin C Complex for brighter, firmer, more radiant skin, Lactic Acid to accelerate cell turnover, Sophora Japonica Flower Extract to help return skin to a calm state after experiencing oxidative stress, and Salvia Hispanica (Chia Seed) Oil to hydrate and help quench free radicals.

Dermalogica claims that this serum has the following benefits:

It exfoliates and reduces unbalanced pigmentation.
It reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
It prevents and corrects free radical damage.

I have been using the Dermalogica Biolumin-C Serum morning and evening for the past 6 weeks. This product is an absolute treat to apply. The fresh, citrus scent is fantastic and it leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth.

I am blown away by the results! This serum is by far the most effective Dermalogica product I have ever used. My skin is bright and radiant and the pigmentation spots on my forehead are fading. I can’t be more thrilled.

Dermalogica Biolumin-C Serum is a Vitamin C powerhouse!

I realise that this serum doesn’t come cheap at R1 495, but you most definitely get what you pay for. I am in awe of this product. And my luminous skin!

xoxo

PSA – Dermalogica launched a professional-grade at-home peel and I can’t wait to get my hands on it. Read more about the Rapid Reveal Peel on their website.

I’ve discovered a product that has changed my skin and I want to shout it from the rooftops. This gem is the skincare discovery I’ve been longing for, without even knowing it. It’s not just the product of the year for me; it’s the product of the decade (at least!).

The product that changed my skin

When I hear people talking about products that changed their skin, I’m all ears. Those ‘game-changers’ are usually serums or treatments. My game-changer came as a complete surprise to me… it’s a cleanser. Yes, you read that right. The skincare product that has transformed my skin, is a ‘face wash’. Who would have thought? Mind you, this isn’t just any cleanser.

SAI Glyco-Lactic Creamy Cleanser

I was contacted by the Sandton Aesthetic Institute a couple of months ago with a request to review a few of their products. Obviously I grabbed the opportunity with both hands as I love trying quality skincare products. And after reading up about SAI, I couldn’t contain my excitement …

The Sandton Aesthetic Institute (SAI) range is a top class formulation, using the best available ingredients and are available at a fraction of the retail prices of comparable products on the market. The ingredients are sourced in America and Japan and are mixed and bottled locally by a local laboratory and expert compounder. In addition to Dr Clark and Dr Marks there has been input from a dermatologist, a plastic surgeon, a chemist, a pharmacist and a manufacturing expert. The ingredients are tested at source. No animal trials are done, all testing is done on human volunteers. SAI also do comparative visioscanning of skin on an ongoing basis to measure the products objectively.

Cosmeceuticals have a higher concentration of active
ingredients than cosmetic skin care products to have a better, effective anti-ageing and antipigmentation result as well as improving the skin’s complexion and health.

I realised a while ago that cleansing is the most important step in my skincare routine. It can literally make or break it. I wrote about the importance of cleansing a few weeks ago. Dr Clark & Dr Marks also emphasise how vital your daily cleanser is to your visible age and the ongoing health of your skin.

Back to the point…

I completed the SAI online skin assessment and they recommended the SAI Glyco-Lactic Creamy Cleanser.

Our Glyco-Lactic Creamy Cleanser is SLS free & perfect for all skin types. This cleanser boasts incredible exfoliating properties & is ideal for those wishing to improve the texture & appearance of their skin without altering their skin pH. An added benefit is that this chemical exfoliation will strengthen the skin while increasing collagen and elastin production.

I tried the SAI products I received on the day that they were delivered. I wasn’t too excited about the cleanser. I mean, a cleanser can only do so much? After removing my makeup, I dispensed 1 full pump (which is actually a bit too much) and I cleansed my skin. I left the cleanser on my skin for about 30 secs and rinsed. I couldn’t believe how great my skin looked. I’m talking bright, glowing skin! I knew there was something very special about this product. I couldn’t wait to wash my face the next morning… that’s when things started to go wrong. My skin was already irritated because of the weather and my allergies. Plus I was using other products with highly active ingredients.

When introducing products with actives like Lactic and Glycolic Acid, you have to take your time. I advise starting out using it once every other day and gradually increasing the frequency of use.

I gave my skin a breather and once my skin calmed down, I followed my advice above. And OH MY WORD! What a difference a product can make. I have been using this cleanser for just over 2 months and I am amazed by the results.

My skin is clear, bright and smooth. And my pores appear smaller! The fact that a home care product was able to do this, still has me in awe. I actually look younger. This skin cleanser changed my skin. No jokes!

I have also seen a remarkable difference in the efficacy of other products that I use. No wonder… my serums don’t have to fight to get through a layer of old, dead skin. It can now absorb properly and actually do what it’s designed to do.

I feel like I don’t have the words to fully express how life changing this cleanser is. You may think that I’m exaggerating, but if you’ve ever had problem skin, you know exactly what it feels like when you discover the holy grail. And the SAI Glyco-Lactic Creamy Cleanser is mine.

SAI Glyco-Lactic Creamy Cleanser

Do yourself a favour and pop over to www.sandtonaesthetics.co.za and complete their online assessment. The amazing people from SAI will be able to guide you and recommend the perfect cleanser for you. They have four in their range. I promise that you will not regret it!

Happy cleansing.

xoxo