Love the Skin You ' re In
DR. AMY WOLTHOFF, MD, BOARD CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST
dōTERRA has hit a home run with the new skin care line! Not only do the products improve overall skin appearance, but they now have added cutting-edge cosmeceutical ingredients that attend to the most common concerns patients ask me about regarding their skin.
General Skin Healthcare
CLEANSE: A good cleanser is important to rid the skin of excess oils, makeup, and pollution. The Creamy Facial Cleanser utilizes natural saponins of Yucca Root and Soapbark extract. It has Macadamia seed oil, vitamin E, and an amino acid derived humectant from Proline to help with conditioning the skin and protecting the barrier.
EXFOLIATE: An exfoliator is important to remove dead skin and other pore-clogging impurities. I love the Invigorating Scrub with the gentle jojoba esters that not only exfoliate, but also have moisturizing properties. The included Burdock extract can help purify and tone the skin. Ideally, the cleanser and exfoliator you use should not irritate the skin. Some of my patients feel the rougher the scrub the better results they will get. In reality, any repeated irritation can lead to long-term damage to the skin’ s appearance.
MOISTURIZE: After gentle cleansing it is important to use a moisturizer whether your skin is oily or dry. It should be something that you do every day, just like drinking water. You should drink water whether you are thirsty or not. By the time you feel thirsty, you are likely already dehydrated. It’ s the same with dry or cracked skin. Moisturizers play a role in not only conditioning the skin, but also reinforcing the skin’ s natural barrier against environmental pollutants. The Anti- Aging Moisturizer does this along with the added benefit of including peptides and summer snowflake bulb extract that help with skin tone, texture, and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. probiotics provide more intense hydration and aid in the skin barrier renewal process. Most people do not realize that even just dry skin can cause inflammation and turn into a rash. Moisturizing is the one of the most important steps in nourishing your largest organ!
PROTECT: During and after enhancing the health and appearance of your skin, you will need to protect your investment. Make sure that before stepping outside( even if just driving in your car) you put on a broad-spectrum sunscreen. Many of my patients are surprised to find out that UVA rays penetrate window glass. You may not realize this because it is not the sunburn ray( UVB), but UVA is responsible for sunspots and premature aging.
CONDITION: If your skin is a little more on the dry side, the Hydrating Cream does an amazing job at conditioning while soothing the skin. One of the main ingredients is cocoa seed butter, known to be a nutrient-rich emollient. The included
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