Linda Flintrop is PR manager of Dermalogica in the Benelux and France, so yes, it's quite obvious what is on her bathroom shelf. But the fact that they are good products, I completely agree with that. And what are all those products good for? She will tell you here.
Morning ritual
“To begin with, I find it really super important to wake up calmly. I snooze every morning for 45 minutes, no matter how early I have to get up. After that, I always take a shower and wash my hair every day with the Shine Therapy Shampoo & Silk Finish Conditioner from Dermalogica. I scrub three times a week, which keeps your skin really soft. Then I start with the most important thing; skincare. The products I use depend on my skin condition, but at the moment they are the Special Cleansing Gel, Skin Hydrating Booster and Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 from Dermalogica. After skincare, I always have a quick breakfast first, usually with yogurt, then I blow-dry my hair and put on makeup. Bare Minerals is my favorite makeup brand, I use everything from it!”
The perfect base
“The perfect base for good makeup is a healthy skin. This is absolutely true! It starts with using good products. It is important to cleanse well, hydrate, and always apply an SPF, even during the day and in winter. UV rays cause skin aging, and we don't want that! When you have healthy skin, your makeup also looks better. Spraying a toner after makeup fixes it and ensures it stays beautiful longer.”
Street scene
“Dutch women are becoming increasingly aware of a healthy lifestyle. In terms of nutrition, but also in terms of beauty products they use. Moreover, they are increasingly opting for a peel. A peel reduces fine lines and hyperpigmentation and improves skin texture. Of course, there are also areas for improvement among Dutch women. I think there is still a large group of women who use products with ingredients such as mineral oils, lanolin, denatured alcohol, and synthetic color and fragrance substances. These substances can be drying and clogging on the skin and can cause irritation.”
Best purchase
“What I definitely consider the best investment is a CHI flat iron. Everyone should have one. Curls, waves, or straight hair, everything can be done so easily. Furthermore, I am a fan of argan oil for my hair. Not the one from regular brands (they often mix in all sorts of things) but really the pure argan oil from Morocco. I always buy this at the hammam.”
Star product
“Dermalogica has several star products, but the product that really stands out is the Daily Microfoliant. It is a gentle exfoliant based on rice extracts, which are activated with water, releasing papaya, salicylic acid, and rice enzymes to gently remove dead skin cells. The product is very easy to use, you can use it every morning in the shower and it immediately provides a noticeably softer skin. No wonder this product has so many fans.”
Pimple problem
“No one is happy about a pimple. The most important thing is to really leave it alone. No matter how hard it is, if you start touching it, you only make it much worse. What you can best do is apply a product that camouflages it and at the same time contains active ingredients to ensure that the pimple goes away as quickly as possible. Concealing Spot Treatment is an intensive product with a natural tint that quickly and effectively camouflages and heals inflammation. The magic word is patience and letting the product do its work. In the meantime, ensure good makeup. To experience it as little as possible, it is important to always cleanse your skin very well, always twice a day, in the morning and in the evening.”
Irritated skin
“Due to temperature differences, your skin loses moisture. Therefore, it is important to use a product that protects your skin against moisture loss. Ultra Calming Barrier Repair works perfectly for this. It is a water-free moisturizer that lays a velvety protective layer on the skin to protect it from external influences. Temperature differences can also cause dry lips, which is very annoying! For this, Dermalogica has the Climate Control. This lip balm contains shea butter and ensures soft lips.
Never leave home without
I always make sure to have SPF on my face before I go outside, because I want to minimize wrinkles and pigmentation spots! Furthermore, I always have the Multi-Active Toner with me so I can always spray when my skin feels dry.
Million Dollar Tip
A BioSurface Peel treatment. This treatment provides a fresh appearance and a healthy skin, and that is what we want, of course! What is really unique about the BioSurface Peel is that there is no recovery time. Unlike other peels, you can just go out right after the BioSurface Peel. Another extra tip for people with dehydrated skin: sleep two to three times a week with the Skin Hydrating Masque! Your skin is wonderfully soft and no longer feels dry and tight when you wake up in the morning.
