Dermalogica Calming Kit Review {Giveaway}

Dermalogica continues to impress with their new Ultra Calming Kit. You might remember I recently did a review for them, and they remain one of my favorite skin care companies.

It’s a hostile world, and the effects of stress, pollution, climatic extremes, medical procedures and even the foods we eat reflect on our skin. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, more than 50% of the American population claim skin sensitivity based upon itching, redness, heat, stinging and dryness – symptoms of sensitized skin that can lead to premature aging. Sensitized skin may stem from inflammatory responses along with a compromised epidermal barrier. These inflammatory responses include:

Immunogenic inflammation: When skin is under assault, localized skin cells are alerted and activated to fight off the “invader.” This allergic reaction in skin triggers redness, soreness, and itchiness.

Neurogenic inflammation: Whereas immunogenic inflammation is triggered by the immune system, neurogenic inflammation is triggered by the nervous system. When an irritant chemical activates nerve sensors, it results in the release of substances that also trigger the inflammatory cascade, resulting in redness, soreness and itchiness.

The good news is that sensitized skin can be treated. The bad news is that, left untreated, the skin’s response can actually result in permanent cellular damage, which can lead to serious skin conditions and premature aging.

All five UltraCalming™ products feature the highly-effective, proprietary UltraCalming™ Complex. This multi-benefit complex includes active ingredients that mediate immunogenic and neurogenic inflammatory triggers for immediate and long-term relief of inflamed, sensitized skin. It also includes botanicals and peptides that help mimic skin’s natural protective barrier, helping to strengthen skin cell structure against water loss and defend against dehydration-induced sensitization.

True to Dermalogica formulation standards, all UltraCalming™ products are free of known sensitizers like artificial fragrances and dyes, and tackle the challenges of treating sensitized, highly-reactive and recently resurfaced skin.

The Ultra Calming Cleanser $33 helps combat skin sensitivity cause by exposure to pollution, harsh climate, stress, hormonal balance and other things out there in the world that can harm your skin. It foams nicely, and creates a fresh soft feeling once it has been washed off. It contains no artificial fragrance or color, and won't irritate or redden your skin.

The Ultra Calming Mist $32 is a soothing hydrating mist that relieves sensitivity while helping to calm redness , stinging and aggravated skin. Meant to spray on your face and neck, this is the perfect hydration for after cleansing with the Ultra Cleanser. I liked to spray it on a cotton ball, then apply so I don't miss any spots.

The Ultra Calming Serum Concentrate $52 which is the next step in the Ultra Calming Kit, is the perfect antidote for skin sensitivity. It helps restore, calm and defend your skin. This can also be used following cosmetic procedures for calming your skin. The Serum felt like silk on my skin, and a little goes a long way. It doesn't leave you feel greasy or oily at all. It seeps right in, so you know it's doing magic!

My favorite part of the Calming Collection is the Relief Masque $42. A powerful ultra calming treatment enriched with Colloidal Oatmeal to soothe enraged skin and provide long lasting relief from sensitive skin flare ups, you apply this one, then leave it on for 10 minutes. I could really feel it working to calm and sooth my face. Afterwards I rinsed with warm water, and my skin has never felt better!

The last part of the Ultra Calming Kit is the UltraCalming Barrier Repair $37.00 A unique waterless moisturizer, it melts right into your skin. The Ultra Calming Barrier leaves a silky feeling on your face, and it works to soothe and help repair damage from environmental aggression. A little goes a long way, and after applying all of the above steps to your skin, you will feel clean and protected!!

Buy: You can buy the Ultra Calming Kit and other Dermalogica products online at dermalogica.com or retail stores such as Ulta.

Win: Dermalogica is giving one lucky reader the chance to win their own Ultra Calming Kit!! ($40). To enter, visit Dermalogica, and tell me another product your interested in!! This is mandatory if you want to enter the drawing.

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Good lucky my beauties!! Giveaway ends 07-16-2010. Winner will be chosen by random.org and must live in the US. Winner will be chosen by random.org Winner will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email, or another winner will be chosen.

I received product for the purpose of this review only. All opinions are my own. No monetary compensation was received.

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