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We're thrilled you're taking proactive steps to understand your skin better. Below, you'll find your most recent Dermal Diagnosis™ results. Use this data as a roadmap to achieving healthier skin.

Date	Dermal Diagnosis™	Profile and Treatment Plan

DERMAL DIAGNOSIS™ RESULT BREAKDOWN

Aging Score	Hydration Score	Pigmentation Score	Inflammation category

Date	Dermal Diagnosis™

DERMAL DIAGNOSIS™ RESULT BREAKDOWN

Aging Score
Hydration Score
Pigmentation Score
Inflammation category

's Dermal Diagnosis™ Profile

Aging.Dry during pregnancy

During this unique and beautiful journey of pregnancy, your body is going through incredible changes, and this includes your skin. It's common to notice shifts in your skin's condition but rest assured, you're not alone, and there are gentle yet effective ways to care for your skin during this time.

As your skin matures, it may show signs of aging, like fine lines or a loss of elasticity. You may notice an increase in oiliness that could result from hormonal changes during pregnancy, leading to a more vibrant but sometimes overly shiny complexion. The good news is that this natural oil production can actually help delay some aging signs by keeping your skin naturally moisturized.

In managing your unique skin type, it's essential to embrace a skincare routine that balances the need to hydrate and support aging skin while controlling excess oiliness without stripping the skin's natural barrier.

Key ingredients to include in your regimen are hyaluronic acid for hydration, niacinamide to regulate oil production and improve skin elasticity, and antioxidants like vitamin C to protect against environmental damage and support collagen production. Gentle exfoliation with products containing AHAs or BHAs can help manage oiliness and renew the skin's surface. Still, it's crucial to use these sparingly to avoid irritation.

Your pregnancy is as unique as your skin, and while these changes may feel overwhelming, they are all part of the incredible process of bringing new life into the world. Embrace this time, listen to your body, and adapt your skincare routine to support the natural transformations you're experiencing.

Your treatment protocol should prioritize safety and efficacy, focusing on maintaining skin health and addressing aging concerns without compromising your or your baby's well-being. Always consult your healthcare provider or a dermatologist if you are concerned about introducing new products into your skincare routine during pregnancy.

benefits

barriers

goals

YOUR SKIN'S MAIN CHARACTERISTICS

↓ Barrier Function

Rough Texture

Aging Skin

Dehydration

Benefits of your AD Pregnancy skin type

Reduced Oiliness

no inflammation

Even Skin Tone

Reduced Oiliness: With dry skin, you're less likely to experience the issues associated with excess oil production, such as acne breakouts and a shiny complexion. This can result in a matte and even skin texture.
Less Prone to Inflammation: Dry skin types typically produce less sebum, which means you may have fewer clogged pores and breakouts. This can contribute to clearer skin, especially compared to more oily skin types.
Minimal Hyperpigmentation: Dry skin types might notice fewer pigmentation changes without the frequent inflammation from acne, which can lead to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Additionally, your dry skin type may be less exposed to injuries or irritations that can lead to pigmentation issues.

Barriers to your skin health

Dehydrated Skin

Aging skin

↓ Barrier Function

Dehydration: A lack of moisture is the hallmark of dry skin, which can lead to a compromised skin barrier. This makes it harder for your skin to retain water, leading to dehydration, flakiness, and a tight feeling.
Enhanced Signs of Aging: Dry skin may more readily show signs of aging, such as fine lines, wrinkles, and a dull complexion. This is due to the reduced production of natural oils, which help to keep the skin plump and hydrated.
Compromised Skin Barrier: Dry skin often signifies a weakened skin barrier, making it susceptible to external aggressors. This can increase sensitivity, irritation, and even conditions like eczema or dermatitis in severe cases.

your frustrations

Dry, rough, and uncomfortable skin texture that may feel dull and lifeless.
Impaired and dehydrated skin barrier.
Premature skin aging.

your goals

Bright, hydrated, and healthy skin.
Prevention and correction of premature skin aging including lines and wrinkles.
Protected, smooth, and healed skin barrier.

Aging.Dry during pregnancy

treatment objectives

Smooth skin texture

Replace dull and dead skin cells with remodelled skin layers. Resurfacing procedures can induce new collagen formation with a more structured pattern.

Deeply Hydrate and Nourish

Advance the skin's hydration capabilities by boosting its capacity to attract and retain moisture at a cellular level. Promote the enhancement of the skin's own hydrating agents, ensuring sustained moisture balance and preventing dryness.

Prevent & Repair Premature Aging

Protect the skin from factors that accelerate aging, such as UV exposure and pollution, and correct existing signs of aging, like fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of elasticity.

DNA Protection and Repair

Safeguard and repair UV-induced DNA damage, utilizing a blend of UV defense, Retinol, Niacinamide, and antioxidants. This strategy prevents future damage and aids in the repair of existing cellular impairments.

Enhance Skin Texture

Employ mild resurfacing techniques that encourage collagen remodeling, improving skin resilience and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Skin Barrier Restoration

Repair damaged skin barrier and restore barrier function. Boost the protective skin layer by increasing the production of elastin, collagen, ceramides, and lipids.

include

Broad spectrum sunscreen with antioxidants - preventing premature aging and protecting DNA.
Chemical exfoliating ingredients that accelerate cell turnover and reveal new skin cells.
Effective barrier repair agents that restore your skin's natural barrier and prevent premature aging.
Skin-identical medical-grade ingredients that penetrate the skin to activate a biological response.

avoid

Damaging lifestyle habits, e.g., smoking, tanning beds, excessive sun, and sugar consumption.
Toners and foaming cleansers containing soap & sulfates.
Fragrance in skincare products.
Harsh anti-bacterial products that disrupt the skin's natural microbiome.
Irritating plant extracts and essential oils that will trigger adverse reactions.

Aging.Dry during pregnancy

Active Ingredients your skin needs

Vitamin C - (Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate)

Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that helps neutralize skin free radicals. These free radicals are generated by environmental stressors like UV radiation and pollution, which contribute to premature aging. By neutralizing these harmful molecules, vitamin C helps prevent oxidative skin damage, thereby reducing signs of aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles.

Another significant benefit of vitamin C is its role in collagen production. Collagen is a key protein that gives the skin its structure and firmness. As an essential cofactor for collagen biosynthesis, vitamin C helps maintain skin elasticity and can aid in wound healing and scar reduction.

Vitamin C is also known for its skin-brightening properties. It helps to inhibit the enzyme tyrosinase, which is involved in melanin production. By reducing melanin formation, vitamin C can help lighten hyperpigmentation and even skin tone, leading to a brighter and more radiant complexion.

Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate is a stable, oil-soluble form of vitamin C. Unlike ascorbic acid, which is water-soluble and can be unstable in certain formulations, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate is more stable. Due to its lipid-soluble nature, it can penetrate the skin more effectively, reaching the deeper layers of the skin, stimulating collagen production, and providing antioxidant protection.

Physiological Effects

Antioxidant Properties: Powerful antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals caused by UV radiation and pollution, preventing oxidative stress and damage to the skin.
Collagen Synthesis: It plays a crucial role in collagen synthesis, aiding in maintaining skin firmness and elasticity and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Skin Brightening: Effective in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out skin tone by inhibiting the enzyme tyrosinase, which is responsible for melanin production.
Photoprotection: While not a sunscreen, it provides photoprotection by neutralizing free radicals induced by UV exposure.

Role in Managing Dermatological Conditions

Skin Aging: Reduce signs of aging and improve skin texture.
Hyperpigmentation: Effective in treating hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and melasma.
Sun Damage: Help mitigate the effects of sun damage and provide some level of photoprotection.
General Skin Health: Both forms can improve overall skin health by boosting collagen production and providing antioxidant protection.

THD Specific benefits

Stable form of Vitamin C: Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is a more stable, lipid-soluble vitamin C, allowing for better skin penetration and less irritation than other forms.
Enhanced Collagen Production: It has been shown to stimulate collagen production more effectively than ascorbic acid, aiding in anti-aging and skin rejuvenation.
Hydration and Barrier Function: Due to its lipid-soluble nature, it enhances skin hydration and reinforces the skin barrier.

References

Pullar, J. M., et al. (2017). The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health. Nutrients.
Murray, J. C., et al. (2008). A Topical Antioxidant Solution Containing Vitamins C and E Stabilized by Ferulic Acid Provides Protection for Human Skin Against Damage Caused by Ultraviolet Irradiation. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Al-Niaimi, F., & Chiang, N. Y. Z. (2017). Topical Vitamin C and the Skin: Mechanisms of Action and Clinical Applications. The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology.

Hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan found throughout the body's connective, epithelial, and neural tissues. Most abundantly present in the skin, eyes, and synovial fluid, HA is renowned for its exceptional capacity to retain moisture — a single gram can hold up to six liters of water.

In skincare, the primary appeal of hyaluronic acid lies in its unparalleled hydrating abilities. As a humectant, HA attracts and retains moisture from the environment, providing intense hydration to the skin. This hydrating property contributes significantly to maintaining skin plumpness, suppleness, and elasticity.

Beyond hydration, hyaluronic acid also plays a vital role in skin repair and regeneration. It supports the skin's healing and repair processes, and its anti-inflammatory properties help calm irritated skin. Moreover, HA's ability to promote collagen production, a crucial protein for skin elasticity, further underscores its anti-aging benefits.

The molecular size of hyaluronic acid influences its skin penetration and efficacy. High-molecular-weight HA remains on the skin's surface, providing hydration and forming a barrier against moisture loss. In contrast, low-molecular-weight HA penetrates deeper into the skin's layers, offering more profound hydrating and rejuvenating effects.

Hyaluronic acid's remarkable ability to hydrate, improve skin elasticity, aid in wound healing, and provide antioxidant protection makes it valuable in managing various dermatological conditions, particularly aging, dryness, and sensitive skin.

Physiological Effects

Hydration: Hyaluronic acid is a powerful humectant that can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water, significantly enhancing skin hydration and leading to plumper, more hydrated skin.
Skin Elasticity and Wrinkle Reduction: By increasing skin moisture, it improves skin elasticity, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and gives the skin a more youthful appearance.
Wound Healing: It plays a role in wound healing due to its ability to regulate inflammation levels and signal the body to build more blood vessels in the damaged area.
Barrier Enhancement: Hyaluronic acid helps reinforce the skin's natural barriers, protecting against environmental factors and retaining moisture.
Antioxidant Properties: It provides antioxidant defense against free-radical damage from the sun and pollution.

Role in Managing Dermatological Conditions

Aging Skin: Its ability to reduce wrinkles and improve skin elasticity makes it popular in anti-aging skincare products.
Dry Skin: Hyaluronic acid is beneficial in treating dry skin conditions by providing intense hydration.
Wound Care: Its role in wound healing is leveraged in post-procedure care, such as after laser treatments, and in healing minor cuts and abrasions.
Acne Scars: It can help treat acne scars by promoting skin regeneration and reducing inflammation.
Sensitive Skin: Hyaluronic acid is suitable for sensitive skin due to its gentle nature. It provides hydration without irritating.

References

Papakonstantinou, E., Roth, M., & Karakiulakis, G. (2012). Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging. Dermato-endocrinology.
Jegasothy, S. M., Zabolotniaia, V., & Bielfeldt, S. (2014). Efficacy of a new topical nano-hyaluronic acid in humans. The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology.
Wollina, U., & Abdel-Naser, M. B. (2019). Hyaluronic acid in the treatment and prevention of skin diseases: Molecular biological, pharmaceutical and clinical aspects. Skin Pharmacology and Physiology.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide offers several benefits for the skin, primarily due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It reduces the redness and inflammation associated with acne, rosacea, and other inflammatory skin conditions. Additionally, niacinamide's ability to improve the skin's barrier function benefits all skin types, particularly those with eczema or mature skin.

Another significant benefit of niacinamide is its role in reducing hyperpigmentation. Studies have shown that it can decrease the transfer of melanin to the epidermis, helping to fade dark spots and even out skin tone.

Niacinamide also plays a role in reducing the visible signs of aging. It has been found to stimulate collagen production and improve skin elasticity, reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Its antioxidant properties further protect the skin from environmental damage, such as pollution and UV radiation, which contribute to premature aging.

The efficacy of niacinamide and its ability to address multiple skin concerns simultaneously has led to its growing popularity in both over-the-counter and prescription skincare formulations.

Physiological Effects

Barrier Function Enhancement: Niacinamide helps strengthen the skin’s barrier function by increasing the production of ceramides, lipids that keep the skin hydrated and protect against environmental damage.
Anti-inflammatory Properties: It has notable anti-inflammatory effects, which are beneficial in reducing redness and inflammation associated with acne, eczema, and other inflammatory skin conditions.
Sebum Regulation: Niacinamide helps regulate sebum production, which controls excess oiliness and can benefit acne-prone skin.
Hyperpigmentation Reduction: It reduces hyperpigmentation by inhibiting melanosome transfer from melanocytes to keratinocytes, leading to an even skin tone.
Anti-aging Effects: Niacinamide helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by boosting collagen production and improving skin elasticity.
Antioxidant Activity: It has antioxidant properties, protecting the skin from oxidative stress and environmental aggressors like UV radiation and pollution.

Role in Managing Dermatological Conditions

Acne and Oily Skin: Niacinamide effectively manages acne and oily skin by regulating sebum and reducing inflammation.
Hyperpigmentation and Melasma: Its ability to reduce melanin transfer benefits it in treating hyperpigmentation and melasma.
Aging Skin: Niacinamide targets wrinkles and loss of firmness.
Skin Barrier Disorders: Niacinamide is beneficial in treating skin barrier disorders like atopic dermatitis and eczema by enhancing barrier function and hydration.
Photodamage and Skin Protection: It helps mitigate the effects of photodamage and provides some degree of protection against environmental damage.

References

Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.
Bissett, D. L., Oblong, J. E., & Berge, C. A. (2005). Niacinamide: A B vitamin that improves aging facial skin appearance. Dermatologic Surgery.
Snaidr, V. A., Damian, D. L., & Halliday, G. M. (2019). Nicotinamide for photoprotection and skin cancer chemoprevention: A review of efficacy and safety. Experimental Dermatology.
Navarrete-Solís, J. et al. (2011). A Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial of Niacinamide 4% versus Hydroquinone 4% in the Treatment of Melasma. Dermatology Research and Practice, 2011.