Dermalogica Prisma SPF30

Protect your Skin this Summer with Dermalogica Prisma SPF30
from Blakes Canterbury Beauty Salon

Heat, humidity and the sun’s harmful rays increase your risk of sunburn, premature skin ageing and blocked pores.  The summer months can be harsh on your skin, but we have the ideal product at Canterbury’s top beauty clinic to keep your skin looking and feeling its best.

Dermalogica Prisma is a light-activated multitasking moisturiser.  It provides broad spectrum defense from the sun’s harmful rays while preventing future signs of skin damage.  It contains the latest skin care technology which is activated by visible light to help boost skin’s natural luminosity and glow, combined with cutting edge antioxidant technology which helps protect skin against environmental pollution.

Broad Spectrum Defense SPF30 provides protection from UV damage, while extracts of sage help to maintain an even skin tone.  Advanced “moisture magnets” also provide all-day hydration for visibly smooth skin. 

Important Points To Remember About SPFs

To fully protect your skin against the harmful effects of the sun’s rays, it’s important to understand fully how SPF’s work.  Here are some key points to remember:

1. Not all SPFs are equal.  You may think any old SPF product will protect you, but unfortunately this isn’t true.  The SPF stated on a product’s packaging relates to the length of time it will prevent you from redness and burning from UVB rays.  This is important but you also need to consider UVA rays.  These penetrate the skin much more deeply and play a major part in skin aging and causing skin cancer.   Look out for products labelled Broad Spectrum, which will protect you from both types of rays. 
2. Should you choose chemical or physical sunscreen?  Chemical sunscreens are absorbed into the skin and can be more popular as they feel lighter and are less obvious.   Physical or mineral sunscreens sit on the surface of the skin.  Although they can be more obvious, they provide added coverage and are more resistant when swimming or sweating.   Both types of product will work if they are applied correctly and labelled broad spectrum, but mineral and biodegradable sunscreens are a better choice for the environment.
3. A base tan does not protect your skin from sun damage.  We might think that a suntan can make you look healthy but in reality, there’s no such thing as a healthy tan.  The brown colour on your skin is caused by your cells producing melanin as a defence against being harmed by UV light.  A base tan won’t protect you from further damage, so it’s still important to wear sunscreen to keep your skin as healthy as possible in the sun.
4. Sunscreen isn’t just for the summer.  We can tend to dust down our SPF products when the sun comes out in the springtime, but in fact, sun damage can occur even on cloudy days, through glass and even due to fluorescent indoor lighting.  This is why it’s so important to protect your skin by wearing SPF daily.  Around 90% of photo (light) aging of the skin can be prevented, do don’t hold back on the SPF!
5. You probably need to use more sunscreen.  Studies have shown that most people underestimate the amount of sunscreen they need to apply.  Skin care experts emphasise that the products should be applied liberally and suggest using about a shot glass full of sunscreen on your body, followed by enough to fill the bottom of a shot glass on your face.  Remember that your sunscreen needs to be reapplied every two hours, or more frequently after swimming, heavy perspiration, or toweling off.  

How to Use Dermalogica Prisma

After cleansing and toning, apply a generous amount to face and neck, preferably 30 minutes prior to sun exposure.  We’d recommend preparing your sking first with Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner to enhance moisturizer absorption.

The Benefits of Dermalogica Prisma

• Defends the skin against UV rays, free radical damage and pollution
• Hydrate for visibly smooth skin all day long
• Boost skin’s natural luminosity

Dermalogica Skin Care Treatments from Blakes Canterbury Beauty Salon

For all the skin care advice you need this summer, book an appointment with the Dermalogica skin therapists at Blakes Beauty Salon in Canterbury.   Our Dermalogica products, including Prisma, are also available for sale in Reception.  Call us now on 01227 768418 to find out  more.