Bring the bounce back to your curls

Lots of the team at Donna Maisey Skin Care have curly hair and over the last couple of weeks we have been putting a range of curly hair mousses and serums to the test.

Over recent years we have found that sleeping with your hair in a loose bun helps to preserve the curls and keep those knots away. Also using a leave in conditioner spray such as the Tigi Catwalk Fast-Fixx helps give your hair the moisture that it may be missing and springs lifeless curls back into action.

After testing different curly haired ranges the number 1 recommendation from Donna Maisey is the Foxy Curls Extreme Curl Mousse from the TIGI Bed Head range. Marketing Assistant Rebecca says "This mousse gives my hair great definition whilst keeping it soft. It doesn't leave a concrete effect that gels often have".

The Foxy Curls Extreme Curl Mousse brings volume to hair and especially good for creatively styling your hair for both day styles and a night out on the tiles.

Go on, bring out your inner "foxy"!

Image it's life

So are your hands worth looking after?

During the winter months our skin can be really affected by the extreme weather conditions and combine this with central heating it can cause sensitivity and dehydration on the face. But what about your hands?

Do you find yourself not using hand creams or buying anything that is on offer to help hydrate and keep the dryness at bay?

Do these creams that you buy for your hands actually work? Or do you find yourself buying a different hand cream because the last one you brought did not make any difference? Even worse do you use so much that you have finished the hand cream that you brought in one week?

Multi Vitamin Hand and Nail Treatment is a treatment designed by Dermalogica not only to nourish and hydrate the skin on the hands but also the nails.

This silky non greasy formula instantly absorbs into the skin and does not leave a residue on the skin. The botanicals and vitamins will help to repair and protect chapped hands, whilst strengthening nails against splitting and peeling.

Licorice helps to calm and soothe the skin and our hands can become very sore and dry so this ingredient will help to take down redness and calm the skin.

Vitamins A,C and E not only help to protect the skin, but Vitamins A and C help stimulate collagen production in the skin, and if you look at anyone's hands that is how you can tell their real age!

Grapefruit and Algae help to hydrate and nourish dry hands.


So are your hands worth looking after? I think so!

Beautiful winter lips

With a winder wonderland outside many of us have taken the opportunity to take the kids out on the sledges, have some leisurely walks with the dogs through the snowy fields or just enjoy the beautiful scenery. Yet at the same time many of us are suffering with dry chapped lips - which can take weeks to heal!

It is imperative to care for your lips all year round, but especially in the winter as this is when the most damage occurs! So here are the top tips from Donna Maisey Skin Care to keep your pout sparkling through the winter season!

1) Use a targeted lip treatment. We love Dermalogica's Climate Control Lip Treatment which protects your lips from dryness, redness and chapping with an environmental shield of Anti-Ozonate Complex, Shea Butter, Oat Extract and Vitamin E. You can use this treatment over any area where skin is thinner or more prone to dehydration.

2) If the corners of your mouth are chapped, you may have a lack of riboflavin, which are found in foods such as green vegetables and dairy products.

3) Make sure you drink plenty of water - 8 fluid ounces each day. Water and water rich fruit and veggies including watermelon, grapes, apples, blueberries and broccoli all boost hydration.

4) Skin Hydrating Masque is a refreshing gel masque for all skin conditions, but also helps target common dry areas including the eye area and lips.

Dermalogica has the X Factor!

X Factor judge and mentor Dannii Minogue is one of Australia's hugest exports and is now one of the UK's favourite TV personalities. We are firmly glued to ITV1 at the weekends to view which outfits and hairstyles Dannii is donning, which are as glowing as her skin!

Dannii is a huge fan of Dermalogica and in particular the Special Cleansing Gel, Daily Microfoliant and the WaterBlock Solar Spray SPF 30. Recently she said:

"I always look after my skin. Rule No.1 for an Aussie girl is sun protection. I love Dermalogica WaterBlock Solar Spray SPF 30, and for a flawless skin texture, I'm addicted to Daily Microfoliant. My all time favourite beauty product is Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel. I don't have the time or energy to follow a complicated skin regime with a hundred different products. This is my fail-safe, all-in-one way to remove make up and get my skin feeling smooth and soft!"

Christmas comes early to Donna Maisey Skin Care

Its that time of the year again! X Factor is dominating our lives, the cold, dark nights are drawing in and the central heating has sprung into action. You find yourself in a losing battle at the shops as the Christmas rush takes over and time is running out!

Fear not! Donna Maisey Skin Care are featuring a huge array of Christmas gifts for him, her and to suit all bank balances. You can complete all of your shopping at the click of a button and without missing any of the X Factor action!

We are offering products to suit everyone, ranging from Dermalogica Christmas kits and Stress Relief candles, to massage candles and Jessica Christmas Nail sets.

We are offering free Special Delivery for orders over £75 - guaranteed next day delivery. So indulge yourself and have a very happy Christmas!

Donna Maisey Skin Care hits The Wedding Show 2009!

The 9th-11th October saw The National Wedding Show hosted at the Birmingham's NEC and Donna Maisey Skin Care were amongst all the action.
The 'one stop wedding shop' had everything under one roof! From gifts to gowns, venues to wedding cakes and of course Dermalogica skin care.

The Donna Maisey Skin Care team were on hand to give visitors free Dermalogica Speed Mapping, skin advice and top tips to get their skin in great condition for the big day! Visitors to the show were able to play with and purchase Dermalogica products at The Skin Bar.

Owner and founder Donna said "The show was thoroughly enjoyable, with people having the chance to have a free skin analysis and the opportunity to try out professionally recommended products! Both men and women benefitted from first class skin advice and are now on their way to achieving radiant skin for their wedding days with help from Dermalogica!"

It was lovely to meet you all and look forward to meeting the new faces next year!

To purchase your Dermalogica please visit http://www.donnamaisey.co.uk/

Donna Maisey Skin Care goes global on YouTube!

With an increase in website sales and interest in social media, Donna Maisey Skin Care have launched into action and are now bringing you a fantastic YouTube channel.

We are the first professional and qualified skin care centre to launch a YouTube channel, so you can be confident that you are receiving first class knowledge and expertise on an array of products including Dermalogica, Jessica Nails and Nioxin.


Rebecca, our marketing assistant will be creating lots of product reviews and product routine clips showing you how to get the best out of your products in terms of useage and application. Additionally you can view techniques for products you may not have yet tried. You can watch these videos from the comfort of your own home and even have your own pampering session with your favourite Dermalogica products!

Rebecca had this to say about the new channel: "I'm really excited to be shooting these videos. I love Dermalogica and talking about the benefits of the products to other people. There is no substitute to visiting a professional skin care centre, but I appreciate not everyone has the time to do so. Therefore by bringing professional advice, techniques and reviews directly to you, you can realise the exceptional benefits Dermalogica can bring right from the comfort of your own home!"

Visit and subscribe to the Donna Maisey Skin Care YouTube channel today and keep your eyes peeled for updates coming soon! http://www.youtube.com/user/donnamaisey