Living Skin by Dermalogica

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 Melanin-Rich Skin, an online course for skin therapists and future industry professionals to strengthen their foundational knowledge of understanding and treating melanin-rich skin.

In this 3 part series, we explore skin conditions and treatments with the leading experts featured in the free online course. In part 2, meet expert Direshni Vining, Training Manager, who takes us through advanced services such as microneedling, nanoinfusion, and dermaplaning. She also shares her advice for professionals treating melanin-rich skin and why this online education is so needed in the industry.

Take the course at Treating Melanin-Rich Skin

Available in seven different languages and dermatologist approved.

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 Melanin-Rich Skin, an online course for skin therapists and future industry professionals to strengthen their foundational knowledge of understanding and treating melanin-rich skin.

In this 3 part series, we explore skin conditions and treatments with the leading experts featured in the free online course. In part 1, we meet with expert Karon Kelly Fernando, Education Development Specialist, who takes us through advanced services like chemical peels and why sensitivity is the #1 misdiagnosed skin condition in melanin-rich skin. She also shares her advice for professionals with her top 3 tips as a skin therapist and educator.

Take the course today at Treating Melanin-Rich Skin

Available in seven different languages and dermatologist approved.

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, and strengthens the skin’s barrier. 

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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 you”.  Jane shares unique insights and excerpts during our conversation, including a very special story that is not in the book. This conversation is a personal look inside Jane's journey, her book and her life changing experiences along the way. Skin in the Game is the perfect dose of inspiration to help you drive your own success and empower you to make your dreams a reality!

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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 appearance over time. 

Learn more here: Depuff your eyes

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, uneven skin tone and  remove buildup caused by environmental factors. 

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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! This trio of formulas works synergistically – using the best of science and nature to deliver immediate, visible results and prevent future skin damage. 

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Watch the podcast here on Living Skin Podcast Video

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; and how this weightless gel moisturizer instantly brightens the skin while hydrating and improving brightness over time while working to help restore skin’s moisture barrier. 

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 challenge that she accepted and turned into success. From boosting her online store to touchless deliveries, Laura used her passion, resilience and community support to keep moving forward and achieving her goals now and for the future.

About Laura Gobbo: Laura has been a Skin Therapist/Owner for 25 years and has owned Fruition Skin Therapy for 20 years and she is also a Certified Oncology Esthetician. Her passion has always been about helping people feel beautiful inside and educating them on how they can take care of their whole body. https://www.fruitionskintherapy.ca/