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Last year I went to a skin-care clinic and received a sample of Dermalogica’s Medicated Clearing Gel. There was enough in the sachet for several uses and I absolutely loved the product for those ‘combination’ times when my skin would flare up or break out in spots. However when I saw the ... Read review
Advantages: very effective, smells good, can obtain samples before buying it Disadvantages: expensive
...Dermalogica? ♦
Dermalogica are a skin-care company that operates worldwide but they are probably less-known than most brands such as Clinique and Lush, so I thought I’d fill you in on them first.
Dermalogica is the skin care system that has been researched for years, and then developed, by The International Dermal Institute. They claim to be known worldwide (they operate in 40 different countries) as the "professionals ... ...few weeks.
Dermalogica produce a range of products for different skin types on which consultants will advise you. If you want a free consultation they will be happy to oblige or you can take a look at their website www.dermalogica.com.
♦About the Product♦
Medicated Clearing Gel is an overnight treatment designed to help clear skin while you sleep. I love the idea of overnight treatments because ... more
♦Me and My Skin♦
I’ve never had serious problems with my skin apart from the time when I reacted badly to the medication I was on and broke out in acne. Normally my skin behaves itself quite well but these winter months do take their toll on my complexion. This means it is difficult for me to know what sort of products to buy. Sometimes my skin will be dry and at other times I have combination skin. This is where the T-Zone (forehead, nose and chin) become oily and can break out in spots whereas the rest of the face is normal or dry.
Last year I went to a skin-care clinic and received a sample of Dermalogica’s Medicated Clearing Gel. There was enough in the sachet for several uses and I absolutely loved the product for those ‘combination’ times when my skin would flare up or break out in spots. However when I saw the price of the actual product I was completely put off; £24.90 for 59ml. Well as much as I liked the product I simply could not afford to spend this much money at the time so I went back to using cheaper products.
Well one of my kind friends must have taken note because after I spent a day complaining that my skin was out of control, I was delighted to find that she’d brought me this for Christmas (apparently she had a shopping spree while in the Christmas spirit!). I have been using the product occasionally since then when I feel my skin needs it and have been very impressed with the results so far.
♦Who are Dermalogica? ♦
Dermalogica are a skin-care company that operates worldwide but they are probably less-known than most brands such as Clinique and Lush, so I thought I’d fill you in on them first.
Dermalogica is the skin care system that has been researched for years, and then developed, by The International Dermal Institute. They claim to be known worldwide (they operate in 40 different countries) as the "professionals choice" They are founded on the belief that caring for your skin is not a luxury but as everyday as brushing your teeth, which seems pretty fair in my opinion.
Dermalogica’s intentions are similar to some other skin care brands; they want to create products that give results rather than a load of overblown hype and fancy packaging. I think this is genuinely what they believe and not just something they made up to try and impress people, their consultants seem to enjoy their job because they know that the products and advice they give people will actually work and both of the consultants I have seen told me to come back if the product wasn’t effective after a few weeks.
Dermalogica produce a range of products for different skin types on which consultants will advise you. If you want a free consultation they will be happy to oblige or you can take a look at their website www.dermalogica.com.
♦About the Product♦
Medicated Clearing Gel is an overnight treatment designed to help clear skin while you sleep. I love the idea of overnight treatments because you don’t have to worry about whether they’re working you just put it on go to sleep and wake up in the morning to admire the results (hopefully!)
Before you go to sleep you simply apply a thin layer of the treatment where needed and allow it to dry
The product is medicated with a 2% Salicylic Acid treatment that helps to clear existing acne blemishes and also destroys bacteria, deep-cleans the follicles (the tiny hair pores in which oil and dirt can become trapped causing spots) and regulates sebum (oil) production to prevent future breakouts. This makes the product ideal for skin that is acne-prone but is also suitable for combination skin users who want an effective treatment that will work relatively quickly and improve the skin’s condition.
Salicylic acid is used commonly in spot-treatments and skin treatments which refine the condition of the skin because it is an effective exfoliator. This treatment should be gentle enough for sensitive skins but if you’re in any doubt you can talk to the consultant about it and they’ll be able to recommend the best products for you.
Dermalogica use only the finest ingredients available and all their products are non-comedogenic, this means they won’t clog your pores; believe it or not some skin treatments actually do this. Also they contain no occlusive mineral oil or lanolin, no irritating artificial colours or fragrance, and no drying alcohol or formaldehyde. These are basically the bad things that some skin care companies put in their products to make them effective temporarily.
The ingredients in this product include rosemary, tea-tree oil, thyme and essential oils of orange, sage and ginger. If you are worried about allergies a full list of ingredients of the products is available from the website, catalogue or from a Dermalogica consultant.
♦Does it Work♦
I can’t praise this product highly enough because it really has sorted my skin out and so quickly too. I only needed to apply a very small amount for it to work. The 59ml bottle cost £24.90 and I’d say I used about 2-3ml for each treatment so although the product is very expensive from the results it has produced for me I would have to say it is worth it, of course you wouldn’t know if it works for you until you’ve tried it.
The product also smells really nice, not like it is medicated at all. It has a fresh, herby smell that is not overpowering at all.
I’ve been using the product for just over two weeks now but I haven’t used it every night and it seems to have sorted my skin out. However most of the bottle is still left so I can keep if for future use because there is no expiry date on the products.
♦My Verdict♦
I believe this product would work for most skins, except severe acne, in which case you’d need to see a doctor. For combination skins or minor skin problems this is very good.
Obviously you aren’t going to want to rush out and buy this simply form reading this review but I would recommend anyone who is interested goes to see a Dermalogica consultant who will be able to recommend products for your specific skin type and will give you two or three samples of each recommended product to try. This way you can see if they work for you before rushing out and buying them.
♦Other Information♦
Dermalogica products are only available from skin care clinics and are not sold in high street stores such as Boots, you can buy online but then you will not be able to try products before buying them. Most towns have a beauticians or skin specialists which will stock these products and give you advice on them. I do not know of any high street stores that stock them.
And one more point to note. If you think this is one just for the ladies then you'd be wrong FHM voted it very highly! It won their BEST GROOMING INNOVATION so don't be scared boys get yourself an effective product!
Advantages: Quality, Effectiveness, Natural, Price Disadvantages: High Street Availability
**Who are Dermalogica?**
Dermalogica is the skin care system researched and developed
by The International Dermal Institute. They were founded in 1986, with the aim of producing a skincare range that delivers results, rather than just advertising "hype'.
Their products are use only the finest quality researched ingredients, and do not use artificial colors, synthetic fragrances, S.D. alcohol, lanolin or mineral oil. This in turn means the price ... ...market.
**What is Dermalogica Medicated Clearing Gel?**
An overnight medicated treatment to help clear skin and prevent blemishes by sloughing off dead skin cells and reducing sebum (oil) that clogs follicles leading to breakouts. Dermalogica's unique Alginated Zinc Triplex helps fight bacteria, provides anti-inflammatory benefits to soothe irritated skin and helps regulate sebum production. Exfoliating Salicylic Acid is delivered deep into the ...
stikx 23.02.2008
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Advantages: clears spots, stops inflammation, doesn't dry out the skin Disadvantages: not available from high street shops, price not affordable to everyone
...sage, citronella. I usually use it in combination with Dermalogica Skin Refining Mask. This product is not available from the high street shops, but certain beauty salons sell dermalogica products. It can also be found online in a number of stores for about £22. ...
rosalynn 27.01.2009
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Advantages: Really works - quick & effective Disadvantages: Expensive
...A friend recently recommended trying Dermalogica (I won't go into detail on the range as I will post on the general skin topic there) and I had a particularly bad breakout when I went to see the therapist. She applied the medicated clearing gel & gave me a sample to take away which I have been using at home (you only need a little bit so the sample lasts ages - therefore the big "proper" bottles must last a long time)
I was astonished that my skin ... ...to wear tinted moisturiser (unheard of for me) to cover a few tiny red patches where they were clearing up. That night I applied a little more & the next day I had the clearest skin I have ever had since I was 12 years old. For the first time in years I am able to wear no makeup & be proud of my skin.
This review may seem a little over the top but I am just so happy with the dramatic improvement in my skin & just wish that I had found it years ago. ...
abbie_p 24.05.2004
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Advantages: Clears spots, reduces oil, easy to use, can obtain samples, lasts ages! Disadvantages: SO EXPENSIVE!
...facial recently where they used dermalogica products. I was given a booklet of all their products and I read about this one and really liked the sound of it. So of course I turned to ciao to see what everyone else thought of it! and they seemed to like it! so i went online to have a look for it, hoping to spend £10 or so. But how mistaken I was. The product costs between £20-25! I definately didn't want to spend this much money as a teenager on a ... ...sites who claim to supply Dermalogica samples. I asked if they had any samples available for the Dermalogica medicated clearing gel, anti-bac cleanser and oil control lotion. One replied, sending me those three samples. That night I used them all. But this is about one of those products so I will stick to that. It was a clear, quite thick gel that smelt quite nice I thought. A cool, natural smell. After I had cleansed and moisturised and everything, ...
londonjazz123 11.11.2007
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...my self the Acne prone Dermalogica travel kit, which included one of the products being the Medicated clearing gel.
You apply it at night once you have washed and cleansed your face and leave it on till morning and then wash it off.
It smelt fairly OK and did make my face feel kind of tight but i kept it on all night and washed off in morning.....
My skin felt fresh and most of my spots had gone, i did notice that my dkin felt dry after an hour ... ...clearer of spots than the night before. YAY a result!!
The product claims it does this by sloughing off dead skin cells and reducing sebum (which is oil) that clogs follicles leading to breakouts. It contains Salicylic Acid which helps clear skin and prevent blemishes..
Aliginated Zinc Triplex which helps fight bacteria, regulate sebum production and reduce irritation and
Naturally-antiseptic Tea Tree Oil which aids in skin repair
The only downside ...
kristiebws 14.03.2007
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Product details
Long Name
Medicated Clearing Gel
Type
Problem Skin, Face Cream / Treatment, Cleanser / Exfoliator
Manufacturer
Dermalogica
Genre
Gel
Manufacturer's product description
An overnight medicated treatment to help clear skin and prevent blemishes by sloughing off dead skin cells and reducing sebum (oil) that clogs follicles leading to breakouts. Dermalogica's unique Alginated Zinc Triplex helps fight bacteria, provides anti-inflammatory benefits to soothe irritated skin and helps regulate sebum production. Exfoliating Salicylic Acid is delivered deep into the follicles to prevent future blemishes. Naturally purifying Tea Tree Oil helps fight future breakouts. Fragrance free. Salicylic Acid (2%) helps clear skin and prevent blemishes by sloughing off dead skin cells. Aliginated Zinc Triplex helps fight bacteria, regulate sebum production and reduce irritation. Naturally-antiseptic Tea Tree Oil aids in skin repair. To use: Before going to sleep, apply a thin layer of treatment to the entire face and let it absorb. In the morning, wash off with a Dermalogica cleanser. Use nightly, as needed.
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