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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 . Pigmentation . Sensitive during pregnancy

Your ADPS Skin Type is a complex interplay of Aging, Dryness, Pigmentation, and Sensitivity, each bringing its own set of demands to your skincare routine. This multifaceted profile means your skin is not only navigating the natural aging process, with its fine lines and wrinkles but also dealing with dryness that can enhance these age-related changes. Pigmentation adds another layer, with areas of uneven skin tone or dark spots that require careful attention. Sensitivity, marked by reactions such as stinging or burning, underscores the need for a gentle approach, as your skin may react to ingredients others can easily tolerate.

The sensory experiences of sensitivity, like stinging or itching, are particularly challenging as they're not always linked to visible skin issues but to the reaction of your skin's delicate nerve endings to certain triggers. Identifying and avoiding irritants such as ascorbic acid, certain plant extracts, fragrances, alpha hydroxy acids, benzoic acid, and sodium lauryl sulfate is key to maintaining comfort and preventing flare-ups.

Dryness in your ADPS Skin Type means your skin can feel tight and appear lackluster, as it struggles to retain moisture and reflect light effectively. This issue can also make pigmentation and aging signs more pronounced, emphasizing the importance of a deeply hydrating and nourishing skincare regimen.

Finding the right skincare products is crucial. They need to hydrate and support your skin without exacerbating sensitivity or contributing to pigmentation. Products formulated for sensitive skin, free from common irritants, and containing ingredients that target pigmentation gently are ideal.

Your skincare journey with ADPS Skin Type is about balance and precision, incorporating products that hydrate, soothe, and even out your skin tone, all while being mindful of its sensitivity. With consistent and careful management, your skin can become more resilient, with improved hydration, reduced pigmentation, and a more youthful, radiant appearance. Embracing this tailored approach will help your skin look and feel its best, reflecting a careful understanding of its unique needs.

benefits

barriers

goals

YOUR SKIN'S MAIN CHARACTERISTICS

Aging skin

Dehydration

Sensitivity

Pigmentation

Benefits of your ADPS Pregnancy skin type

no acne or rosacea

Reduced Oiliness

skincare awareness

Lower Risk of Acne: Due to the dry nature of your skin, there is typically a lower risk of acne breakouts than oilier skin types, as less sebum production can lead to clogged pores.
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.
Comprehensive Skin Awareness: Managing your skin's diverse needs often results in a heightened understanding and attentiveness to skin health, encouraging proactive and informed skincare choices.

Barriers to your skin health

Aging skin

Dehydrated Skin

Sensitivity

Pigmentation

Aging Skin: The natural aging process can lead to a decrease in collagen and elastin production, resulting in fine lines, wrinkles, and a loss of skin firmness and elasticity.
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.
Sensitivity: Sensitive skin may react with stinging, burning, itching, or redness to various triggers, including certain skincare ingredients, environmental factors, and stress. This sensitivity can make finding suitable skincare products that do not exacerbate these symptoms challenging.
Hyperpigmentation: Issues such as uneven skin tone, dark spots, and melasma are prominent and require consistent management and treatment.

your frustrations

Impaired and dehydrated skin barrier.
Premature skin aging.
Rough skin texture.
Sensitive skin that reacts to various stimuli and products.
Uneven skin tone with dark spots or patches.

your goals

Bright, hydrated, and healthy skin.
No stinging, itching, burning, or other skin discomforts.
Prevention and correction of premature skin aging, including lines and wrinkles.
Radiant skin with an even skin tone.
Smooth skin texture.

Aging . Dry . Pigmentation . Sensitive during pregnancy

treatment objectives

Inhibit hyperpigmentation

Inhibit the pathways in the hyperpigmentation process to stop the stimulation, production and transfer of melanin (pigment cells).

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.

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.

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.

Reduce Inflammation

Alleviate inflammation and redness by restoring equilibrium to the skin's microbiome. Focus on creating a harmonious skin environment that supports healthy bacterial flora, essential for maintaining skin health and preventing breakouts.

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.

include

Anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and pigmentation-disruptive ingredients.
Broad spectrum sunscreen with antioxidants - preventing premature aging and protecting DNA.
Effective barrier repair agents restore your skin's natural barrier and prevent premature aging.
Hypoallergenic and pigmentation-disruptive ingredients.
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 . Pigmentation . Sensitive during pregnancy

Active Ingredients your skin needs

Azelaic acid

Azelaic acid, a naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid, is an effective ingredient in dermatological treatments, particularly for acne, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation, with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Physiological Effects

Anti-Inflammatory Properties: Azelaic acid reduces inflammation, effectively treating inflammatory skin conditions like acne and rosacea.
Antimicrobial Action: It possesses antimicrobial properties that target acne-causing bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes), helping to reduce acne outbreaks.
Keratolytic Effects: It helps unclog pores and reduce the formation of comedones (black and whiteheads) by normalizing the shedding of skin cells.
Depigmenting Agent: Azelaic acid effectively treats hyperpigmentation disorders, including melasma, as it inhibits tyrosinase, an enzyme involved in melanin production.

Role in Managing Dermatological Conditions

Acne: Azelaic acid inhibits the proliferation of acne-causing bacteria on the skin’s surface, thereby reducing bacterial growth and inflammation. Its antibacterial activity is primarily against Propionibacterium acnes, a key bacterium involved in the development of acne. Furthermore, azelaic acid helps unclog pores and reduce skin cell buildup, effectively treating mild to moderate acne.
Rosacea: Azelaic acid's anti-inflammatory action helps to reduce redness and swelling associated with rosacea. In addition, azelaic acid's ability to reduce keratinization (the process by which skin cells become more fibrous and less flexible) contributes to its effectiveness in this condition.
Pigmentation: Azelaic acid effectively treats melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation by inhibiting tyrosinase, an enzyme in melanin production. This helps to reduce the formation of excess pigment and can lead to a more even skin tone.

References

Fitton, A., & Goa, K. L. (1991). Azelaic Acid. Drugs.
Gollnick, H., & Schramm, M. (1998). Topical drug treatment in acne. Dermatology.
Passeron, T., et al. (2019). Melasma treatment: A novel approach using a topical agent that contains an anti-estrogen and a low-dose retinoid. G Ital Dermatol Venereol.
Wolf, J. E., Kerrouche, N., & Arsonnaud, S. (2006). Efficacy and safety of once-daily metronidazole 1% gel compared with twice-daily azelaic acid 15% gel in the treatment of rosacea. Cutis, 77(4 Suppl), 3-11.
Hollinger, J. C., Angra, K., & Halder, R. M. (2018). Are natural ingredients effective in the management of hyperpigmentation? A systematic review. The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology, 11(2), 28.

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.

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is well-regarded for its medicinal applications and has been a staple in skincare and health for centuries. It’s rich in vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and amino acids, contributing to its many skin benefits.

Aloe vera contains polysaccharides, which are crucial in its moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. These polysaccharides help bind moisture to the skin, making aloe vera an excellent hydrating agent for dry and damaged skin.

One of the key benefits of aloe vera is its soothing and healing properties, particularly beneficial for burns, abrasions, and skin irritations. It has been shown to accelerate the healing of minor burns and reduce skin inflammation. Various studies have supported its effectiveness in treating first- and second-degree burns, highlighting its role in enhancing collagen synthesis and skin regeneration.

Aloe vera's anti-inflammatory properties are attributed to compounds like glycoproteins and polysaccharides. These compounds help reduce pain and swelling associated with skin irritations and wounds. Aloe vera also contains aloin and emodin, which provide analgesic, antibacterial, and antiviral properties, further extending its therapeutic potential.

Aloe Vera has numerous physiological effects on the skin due to its rich composition of vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and amino acids. The presence of antioxidants such as vitamins C and E, along with beta-carotene, contributes to its anti-aging benefits, helping to improve skin firmness and keep the skin hydrated.

Physiological Effects

Moisturizing and Hydrating: Aloe Vera enhances skin hydration, making it effective for dry and dehydrated skin. Its mucopolysaccharides help to bind moisture into the skin.
Wound Healing: It accelerates wound healing by enhancing collagen synthesis and cross-linking. This effect is particularly useful in healing burns, abrasions, and cuts.
Anti-inflammatory Properties: Aloe Vera contains compounds like aloin and anthraquinones that have anti-inflammatory properties, making it beneficial in reducing skin inflammation.
Antimicrobial Activity: It possesses antimicrobial properties, which help in preventing infections in wounds and burns.
Antioxidant Properties: The presence of vitamins C and E and beta-carotene provides it with antioxidant properties, which can help protect the skin from free radical damage.
Soothing Effect: Aloe Vera is known for its soothing effects on the skin, particularly in conditions like sunburn.

Role in Managing Dermatological Conditions

Burns and Wound Care: Aloe Vera's wound-healing and soothing properties make it effective in treating burns, including sunburns and minor skin abrasions.
Acne Treatment: Due to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, it can help treat acne.
Eczema and Psoriasis: Its moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, and soothing properties are beneficial in managing symptoms of eczema and psoriasis.
Aging Skin: Aloe Vera's antioxidant properties and ability to improve collagen production can help reduce the signs of aging.
Skin Hydration: It's a common ingredient in moisturizers and other skin care products for its hydrating properties.

References

Surjushe, A., Vasani, R., & Saple, D. G. (2008). Aloe vera: A short review. Indian Journal of Dermatology.
Maenthaisong, R., Chaiyakunapruk, N., Niruntraporn, S., & Kongkaew, C. (2007). The efficacy of aloe vera used for burn wound healing: A systematic review. Burns.
Rajeswari, R., Umadevi, M., Rahal