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.
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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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.
Specific Concerns
DARK SPOTS: dōTERRA Brightening
Gel addresses dark spots from years of
sun causing uneven pigmentation. The
gel utilizes natural properties of Juniper
Berry, Melissa, and furanocoumarin-free
Bergamot (important because it does
not increase risk for sun sensitization)
in a special vitamin C base. Many
cosmeceuticals have vitamin C (a
natural brightener) but if it’s not in a
specific formulation, it can break down
prior to the active molecule reaching its
target. In the Brightening Gel, the vitamin C is
protected from oxygen exposure breakdown
by microencapsulation technology. I love the
included Ginger root extract known for anti-
redness and calming properties.
FINE LINES AND WRINKLES: There are many anti-
aging products on the market. To simplify, I tell my
patients the most important ingredient to help promote
renewed skin is retinol, a vitamin A derivative. The limiting
factor to consistent use of retinol is often dryness and
irritation. The new Eye Cream uses Bakuchiol (a natural
retinoid-like compound), Frankincense, Ylang Ylang, and Blue
Tansy (combined with the amazing cool rollerball applicator)
to help with the common issues around the eyes
including the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles,
dark circles, and puffiness. These are complemented
with the meadowfoam seed oil and two other
natural polysaccharides known to soothe and
hydrate, while tightening the skin.
The Tightening Serum made with
Frankincense, Sandalwood, and Myrrh
supports skin elasticity and suppleness.
Rhizobian and acacia gum provide
the lifting benefits. As we age our
collagen and elastin (what makes
our skin tight and supple) is broken
down faster than it can be
produced, often leaving behind the
appearance of sagging, wrinkled
skin. Perfluorodecalin in the serum
promotes skin renewal and
elasticity to help tighten and tone.
DULL SKIN/PORES: Astringents
can be helpful for balancing and
toning the skin. The Pore Reducing
Toner uses Lavender, Ylang
Ylang, and German Chamomile
to remove traces of remaining
oil and dirt, which can build up
and dull the appearance of the
skin, without drying the skin.
The oligosaccharide rich lentil
extracts increase skin hydration
while helping reduce oily looking
skin. This combined with the
Invigorating Scrub will increase
luminosity and brightness of
the skin.
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