It was totally spur of the moment applying for the job, and i never really got that excited about it, to me it was just another way of making contacts and expanding Urban Goddess so that when i got home i could put all my energy into the business.(turns out i'm home early and now all i'm focused on is Urban Goddess- so perhaps a blessing in disguise)
Long story short i left the UK, flew around the world, joined the ship in Sydney, moved into a room (cabin) the size of a shoe box with a bathroom you could literally shower, pee and clean your teeth in all at the same time and then....day one.....trip to the onboard doctor. Signed off with laryngitis. 2 days later, put into isolation for 24 hours, no visitors allowed etc due to contracting a bug. This continued on and i got progressively worse. (clearly i'm not destined to be at sea).
Sooo, 3 weeks after joining the ship i was flown home.
My skin is literally hating me at the moment...first the flights over to Sydney in an air conditioned tube, then the ship- an air conditioned tin can, followed by the epic return journey home on flights again. Not a good combo for skin at all!
However, 2 days at home and its on its road to recovery...and why? Well, the wonder that is Dermalogica!
I stopped off at the counter in Sydney Airport and had a little mini facial before i boarded the flight (it was dee-lish!). Now, usually I'm a Clarins girl, having worked for them previously and i always swore by the products (still do to some degree) but i have to say i'm loving the little range of Dermalogica that i brought home with me.
My usual routine is: Clarins cleansing milk with gentian, toner with iris, hydraquench cram gel (all for combination skins) plus the lotus facial oil for use at night. (still a wonder product to me)
The lovely lady at Dermalogica did her "face mapping" thing on me and quickly identified various issues with my skin (i could have pointed them out myself, but it was nice to be pampered for a change instead of having work head on).
The following products are now my new routine and i am loving them! My skin feels refreshed, soft and supple and looks a lot brighter than it did when i rocked up to Sydney Airport a few days ago feeling really sorry for myself.
**I should point out that my skin is combination with dehydration and some sensitized areas**
Ultra Calming Cleanser - a gentle gel/cream that can either be rinsed off or removed with a tissue.Helps to combat skin sensitivity caused by environment, pollution and cosmetics. Only a 10pence sized amount is needed, massage all over the face in circular motions then either rinse or tissue off..
Ultra Calming Mist - a cooling and soothing spritz on toner that hydrates and calms redness. This was a godsend on the flight, i bought the travel size used it as a refresher during the long haul journey back home. Can be used over make up during the day if skin is feeling like it needs a refresher.
Daily Microfoliant - a rice based ultra fine exfoliating powder that removes skin debris and leaves the surface of the skin noticeably smoother and brighter. Only a small amount is needed, mix with a few drops of water to make a foaming paste then apply to the face in circular motions for around 1 minute. Rinse off with warm water and pat dry.
Active Moist - a great lightweight and oil free lotion that combats dehydration and uses botanical extracts to smooth the skins surface. Feels silky and light on the skin and is really easily absorbed.
These are the 4 products i purchased and have been using the last couple of days. Usually after travel my skin breaks out and looks really dull. NOT this time!! Its soft, supple, looks refreshed and feels great. (i on the other hand feel neither soft nor supple nor great, but you cant win them all i guess).
Dermalogica you are my new favourite skin care brand (and i like a lot of skincare). No artifical colours or fragrances too, which you have to love!
Big fat thank you to the lovely girls at Sydney Airport for talking me into taking and sitting down for a facial because my skin is loving you at the moment. Hoorah!
