The Dermalogica Skincare system is the culmination of the work of The International Dermal Institute on skin health maintenance. Scientists worked to devise a care system, Dermalogica, that didn't require any luxurious pampering to maintain a healthy regime. Focused on these results rather than on pretty packaging of their products, the Dermalogica System can be found in over 40 countries across the globe.



Scientists at the post graduate level launched Dermalogica skincare in 1986, at the International Dermal Institute. They adamantly avoided artificial colors, synthetic fragrance, alcohol, lanolin and mineral oil. Their procedure and products sent a shock wave through the dermatology industry.

Not just any skin care aficionado becomes part of Dermalogica Skincare. They must be experts in their field but also agree to an extensive training program. Not only does Dermalogica promoted health care but it also helps alleviate the skin problems caused by the synthetic and harmful products of the more traditional skin and body care manufacturers catalog.

Dermalogica is not only committed to the quality of their products. Its staff also works to educate the public about healthy skin and the latest products that help promote it. The primary ingredients in Dermalogica's natural Skincare system are essential oils and their extracts, salicylic and lactic acids, balm mint, rice bran, green clay, and fruit enzymes. All are non-comedogenic.

A cruelty free firm, Dermalogica never tests any of its products on animals. The packaging for all its skin care products can be recycled, and all ingredients are safe for the environment.

Dermalogica Skincare system products are not as easy to buy as some of the less committed skin care products. You cannot order Dermalogica products on the Internet. This is because Dermalogica insists on a consumer having skin care products that are beneficial to the individuals needs.

Much helpful information is still available on the Dermalogica Web site, however. It's Skin Care Reporter, for example, provides the latest news on maintaining good skin, as well as complete information on brand new Dermalogica Skin Care system products.

The two latest Dermalogica skin care products, for example, are peptides -

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide and Palmitoyl Oligopeptide. Protein molecules, the two are helpful to the skin's healing process. They stimulate collagen production, promoting skin elasticity, healthy skin tone and reduction of fine lines.

Another new Dermalogica Skincare item is hyaluronic acid. This is a product that occurs natural in our skin, but as we age our bodies produce less and less of it. Its replacement, Dermalogicas natural product, helps hydrate our dry skin.

Soy isoflavonoid by Dermalogica, also new, takes away the itch associated with skin rash and moisturizes. Colloidal oatmeal by Dermalogica protects skin from the harmful effects of our natural environment.

Dermalogica also offers a new moisturizing cream that is touted as super rich and repairing. It treats skin that has aged prematurely because of chronic dryness.