Living Skin by Dermalogica

Retinol and Retinoids are the gold standard when it comes to visibly helping with signs of skin aging like fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin tone and texture, and enlarged pores. When it comes to Vitamin A and the skin, the active form is retinoic acid. Luckily, we can treat the skin with other forms of retinol that are easily converted to retinoic acid at home and in the treatment room. In this episode, we are joined by Lesley ...

We all have days when our skin is sensitive – whether or not we are born with it.  But treating sensitive skin isn’t always straightforward: it can be caused by genetics or brought on by lifestyle and environmental factors. Regardless of the cause, one thing is certain: sensitive skin’s barrier is often damaged, and it needs a chance to recover.

Join Melissa Cella, Global Curriculum Design Manager with Dermalogica, as she shares al...

As professional skin therapists, we are in the perfect place to guide our clients through their menopause journey, for many women it can be an incredibly challenging time physically and emotionally.  Their skin will be going through multiple changes and we need to be there to guide them and be a trusted skin health advisor. Each woman's journey is different through menopause, including both peri and post. In this session, we talk w...

We are all looking for cleansers that efficiently remove makeup, sunscreen, and debris – all while nourishing the skin, rather than stripping it. Micellar cleansers work like a magnet, gently yet effectively lifting dirt and makeup from the skin’s surface. Dermalogica's Micellar Prebiotic PreCleanse takes the first step of your Dermalogica Double Cleanse even further. This innovative formula combines the power of micellar technolog...

In this episode, we embark upon a conversation through the importance of Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and how CQ augments the treatment space and ultimately your client’s experience. Join us as our special guest, Charmaine Cooper, Skin Health Equity Expert, guides us through Cultural Intelligence in the treatment space and caring for melanin-rich skin. CQ is where the client feels like their narrative is prioritized and connects your...

Melanin-rich skin tones, specifically those categorized as Fitzpatrick levels IV-VI, are vastly under-represented in the professional skin care industry’s training curricula. Classes often omit how skin conditions present in darker skin tone variations which causes a learning gap that can lead to inequalities in skin care, from the initial client consultation through skin analysis and treatment. Dermalogica has launched Treating Me...

Melanin-rich skin tones, specifically those categorized as Fitzpatrick levels IV-VI, are vastly under-represented in the professional skin care industry’s training curricula. Classes often omit how skin conditions present in darker skin tone variations which causes a learning gap that can lead to inequalities in skin care, from the initial client consultation through skin analysis and treatment. Dermalogica has launched Treating Me...

Melanin-rich skin tones, specifically those categorized as Fitzpatrick levels IV-VI, are vastly under-represented in the professional skin care industry’s training curricula. Classes often omit how skin conditions present in darker skin tone variations which causes a learning gap that can lead to inequalities in skin care, from the initial client consultation through skin analysis and treatment. Dermalogica has launched Treating Me...

It's time to talk toners! In this episode, we are joined by expert and educator Karon Kelly Fernando, Education Development Specialist from our Dermalogica Toronto offices. Karon shares with us all the details about the benefits of toners and how to saturate your skin with hydration and lock in moisture to help it bounce back. The long-lasting hydrating Hyaluronic Ceramide Mist helps to smooth fine lines, seals in moisture all day,...

Join host Beth Bialko, Director of Education Development and Direshni Vining, Training Manager in Toronto as they discuss one of the newest products from Dermalogica, Daily Milkfoliant. This calming vegan exfoliating powder polishes skin while supporting the skin's barrier. As part of the Daily Skin Health line and our foliant franchise, Daily Milkfoliant is clinically proven to smooth skin calmly. 

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Have you ever felt stuck in your career, your business or maybe you struggle to find your true purpose? Well, you’re not alone-there are so many of us trying to create that meaningful career, build relationships and find ways to live our biggest life.

In this memorable episode, join co-founder and chief visionary of Dermalogica, Jane Wurwand, as we talk about her new book Skin in the Game “everything you need is already inside of y...

Whether its lack of sleep, diet, aging or certain lifestyle factors, puffy or tired eyes can affect anyone. Consumers everywhere are constantly looking for an eye treatment that really makes a difference. In this podcast we are joined by Dr. Angela Murphy to discuss the newest innovation from Dermalogica - Awaken Peptide Eye Gel, which quickly reduces the appearance of puffiness and wrinkles, while continuing to diminish their appe...

In this episode of the Living Skin Podcast we dive into the world of Dermalogica cleansers featuring our Daily Glycolic Cleanser. Angela Taylor, Head of Regional Education EMEA joins us to share the science and the usage behind this brightening and conditioning cleanser that is now a part of the daily skin health segment. We discuss the benefit of Glycolic Acid in skin care and how this new cleansing product helps to renew dull, un...

While melanin formation is an ongoing process, certain triggers like UV rays, pollution, free radicals and even stress can accelerate the process of melanogenesis where the skin can produce irregular amounts of melanin resulting in dark spots.  In this highly informative episode, Direshni Vining, Senior Instructor from Toronto, shares all the details about our product innovations to treat hyperpigmentation --the Power Bright Trio! ...

In this episode we are very excited to be sharing with you all the details about our newest product innovation, BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer which has joined our BioLumin C Franchise. And of course, joining the conversation is Dr. Angela Murphy to share a bit more about the science and the new technologies that we have packed in this powerful moisturizer! She dives into the details about how we formulated BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer; ...

In this special episode for Therapist Thursday, we virtually travel to North Vancouver BC to chat with Laura Gobbo, professional skin therapist and owner of Fruition Skin Therapy. Laura shares with us how she keeps her entrepreneurial spirit alive and why “going with your gut” can lead to promising business adventures. Being a skin therapist for 25 years has taught Laura a lot, and learning how to pivot during the pandemic was a ch...

Jodi Ayre, Skin Expert Series: BioLumin-C Eye Serum

We blink, wink, squint and smile which can add up to thousands of eye movements per day. These movements in combination with allergies, UV, stress, lack of sleep and dehydration can potentially cause fine lines, dark circles and puffiness. In this podcast, we are talking all about the eyes and how to treat the delicate tissue around the eye area with our International Corporate Tr...

These days our devices are so smart they can even anticipate our needs before we do. So here at  Dermalogica we got to thinking - why can’t we have the same level of responsiveness or intelligence in our skin care? Enter Smart Response Serum - a next generation serum that delivers what your skin needs, where and when it needs it. In this episode, Dr. Angela Murphy, head of Research, Development and Global Education, shares the scie...

We know that everyone’s skin is different, but for individuals with dry skin, the focus for a skin care regimen can truly benefit from strengthening the lipid barrier to keep dryness at bay and lock moisture in. When the barrier is compromised, the skin becomes more vulnerable to moisture loss and is affected by weather changes or environmental stress. It can show up on the skin as flaking, dullness, roughness, tightness, or even i...