After being given a sample of Dermalogica’s newest product, Sound Sleep Cocoon, I couldn’t wait to get home that evening and try it. The name of the product alone was so entitizing, I knew I had to get my product-junkie hands on it!
Dermalogica is known best for their innovative products. Always delivering the best possible results by mixing the latest breakthroughs in skin care technology, along with the most superior ingredients. With that being said, it was no surprise to me that the newest member to the line works best with an app. Yes, an app! Enter Dermalogica.com on your smart phone and click ‘Sound Sleep app’ on the homepage. This will direct you to an interactive widget with restful sleep tips, a DIY video on deep sleep massage, a blog on the science behind essential oils and a 20-minute audio track from NuCalm with ‘binaural beats’ (two different sound frequencies played along with a soothing audio track) to send you into a blissful nights rest.
The app is meant to be used in conjunction with the product. I did exactly as directed and I’m happy to report, it worked! Sound Sleep Cocoon is made of a beautiful blend of aromatic essential oils like French Lavender, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Other key ingredients include Persian Silk Tree Extract and Wu-Zhu-Yu extract. Persian Silk Tree Extract, is also known as Albizia Julibrissins. The leaves of this plant slowly close during the night and during periods of rain. The leaflets bow downward, thus, receiving its modern Persian name shabkhosb meaning “night sleeper”. When used in skin care products, it helps reduce signs of skin fatigue and restores vitality. Wu-Zhu-Yu fruit Extract is derived from a traditional Chinese medicine known to provide visibly radiant skin when used as an active product ingredient.
After settling down and jumping into bed for the night, I decided it would be the perfect time to give the Sound Sleep Cocoon a try. Upon application, the product turns from a velvety cream to a cooling gel, that immediately quenches the skin. After worked into the face, neck and décolleté completely, I took deep inhalations for 15 seconds like the DIY video recommends. It immediately relaxes you as the aromatherapy blend coats your skin and hands. (Tip: Any excess product left on your hands, work it in. Your hands have skin after all and need lovin’ too!) I then turned on the provided sleep sound track, laid my head down on my pillow, inhaled the earthy scents and drifted off into a peaceful slumber. I woke up the next morning feeling relaxed and refreshed! My skin looked reenergized, felt smoother and more supple. This will definitely be my next Dermalogica purchase, for sure. Get yours today at the New York Institute of Beauty, where you can also find a full retail display of all Dermalogica’s other amazing products! Call 631-582-4737 for more information on our spa services.
Written by New York Institute of Beauty Instructor.
