Skin Care for a Modern World. Défiderm Detects, Defines, & Delivers.

7/23/2017

By Devin Almonte

Skin care has come a long way, even in most recent years. There is an old way of doing things and a new way of doing things, Take a look at how we used to treat skin care the old way. Learn why that approach needs to change and why our skin is so important. Discover the new revolutionary way to approach skin care and how Défiderm may help us get there.

Skin Care The Old Way
Skin Care Products = Beautiful, Healthy Skin

I took a quick survey to see what women thought about skin care. First, I asked a group of women what came to mind when they thought of "Healthy Skin". I heard things like, "youthful, soft, and beautiful". Next, I asked the same women how they would go about "Getting Healthy Skin". Answers varied within the cosmetic approach from getting botox to wearing more makeup. Not one women mentioned understanding the health of her skin.

Healthy Skin

How To Get It

As my results showed, many women would say you "get healthy skin" by finding the best cosmetic skin care regimen out there and sticking to it. Okay, we can do that. After all, it may be a step in the right direction. But, if you aren’t educating yourself about the health of your skin first, you aren’t going to get very far. It’s like committing to your workout, but not changing your eating habits and wondering why you aren’t losing weight! Plus, just like you need to vary your workout, you need to vary your skin care regimen for optimal results.

As someone who values health, looking out for your skin is just as important as all the other ways you take care of yourself. It is so important to know the health of your skin before you treat it cosmetically. That's why a new revolutionary approach to skin care is necessary. Keep reading.

Why Our Skin Is Important

Our skin is more than just a beautiful face. Did you know that our skin is our largest organ in the body? Not only is it the largest, but it also plays an important role in protecting our body. Healthy skin means your skin is working properly. Our skin performs so many essential tasks that our body needs. Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD states, “Healthy skin is important because it is our first line of defense against bacteria and other pollutants in the environment. When our skin is healthy, it is more resilient when faced with external stresses, serves as an important sensory organ and helps to regulate our body temperature.” Healthy skin is better able to fight signs of aging, heals much faster and staves off potential disease better than unhealthy skin. In other words, our skin is always working on our behalf and for our own good, so we better take good care of it so it can do its job well.

So before reaching for your concealer, make healthy choices first. Your skin reveals to the world how healthy you are (and how old you are). Therefore, take the time to learn about your skin and how it operates. Positive lifestyle behaviors will keep you healthy and your skin looking younger.

Skin Care The Modern Way
Advanced Technological Skin Health Analysis + Skin Care Product Recommendations = Healthy, Beautiful Skin

The skincare industry has grown astronomically since the 1980s. Gone are the days when your skincare regimen used to consist of one simple step--washing your face. And if you were really into caring for your skin, you might have taken it up a notch by purchasing some Noxzema face wash at the drugstore instead of that plain old bar of soap. That was the extent of skincare.

Fast forward to today, and we have stand-alone retail stores just for skincare. They stock their shelves with everything from exfoliants, toners, serums, oils, starter kits, three-step processes, blemish removers, eye care, cleansers, face masks, moisturizers, and scrubs. And for an added punch to your skincare regimen (and a hit to your wallet) you can take a medical approach to skincare by getting your fillers, peels, botox, and lasers by your trusted local medical physician.

So what has changed over the years and why?

For starters, we are getting smarter. Just as we have learned that sunning ourselves with pure oil with a cigeratte in hand is not good for our skin or our lungs, we have learned that we need to do more to take better care of our skin, especially our faces. Secondly, we have seen great medical advances in the skincare industry that are bringing us cutting edge skin care products designed to help reverse the effects of aging and maintain healthier looking skin. Because of this, the market is just flooded with skin care products of your choosing.

So here we are in 2017. The problem is no longer that we don’t have products to choose from, but how to choose the right products. Skincare products are not “one-size-fits-all” and not all skincare regimens should be created equal. How many times have your tried a product that promised to leave your skin with that summer sun-kissed glow only to find yourself with breakouts all over? Or maybe that exfoliator that worked for your friend left your skin dull and dry rather than renewed and rejuvenated.

This is why it is so important to know your skin’s health before you treat it. Knowledge gives you the power to make the right decisions and choose the right products for your skin.

So how do we really know what is best for us? As it stands now, it's been a lot of trial and error. We need to recognize that many factors play into this. Our skin needs are always changing and greatly affected by various factors such as our age, the climate, our hormones, the seasons, or even what we eat and drink. So your tried and true moisturizer that works wonders for your skin in the winter may become your worst enemy during those hot and humid summer months.

The Quest for More Knowledge: Défiderm

In my search for a solution to solve the problem of knowing what skin care regimen is best for us, I do believe I may have found the answer. It’s called Défiderm. While I have not yet tried this product (I don't believe it's available yet in the US), I can’t wait to get my hands on it, as this may very well be a perfect solution to this worldwide skin care dilemma. Défiderm, which is part of a start-up company based out of Taipei, is modernizing skin care using the technology of today which may bring out the best in the health of your skin.

What is it?

Défiderm is a revolutionary skin analyzer device (small enough to fit in your pocket) that works with and in conjunction with your smartphone. It analyzes your skin to give you a customized approach to skincare.

What does it do?

Helps you understand your skin before you treat it
It records your skin condition and identifies daily changes to your skin condition
It combines skin, temperature, moisture and uv information to give you an accurate skin assessment based on your skin condition and the environment
Records product history and makes product recommendations based on your skin condition and environmental assessment

Skin Condition + Environmental Assessment
=
Perfect Products for Your Skin

How does it work?

Défiderm uses Bio-Photon detection to detect the tissue densities of the bottom layer of your skin. This technology gives Défiderm the ability to analyze your skin condition more precisely than ever.

When you gently put the device on your skin, the application on the smartphone will display the level of hydration, melanin and skin health.
It will also display the temperature and humidity percentages in your surroundings, which can help you better discover your skin condition and find the most suitable skin care regimen.

How amazing does this product sound! There is no doubt that maintaining our skin’s health is important to us and an extremely important thing to do. Great skin improves the way we feel about ourselves and helps promote overall well-being.

By the looks of it, it appears that Défiderm may be the mover and shaker that can truly help us understand the health of our skin first before we treat our skin cosmetically. There's no doubt that this technologically-advanced skin analyzer is going to be making waves in the world of skin care.

For more information:
http://www.defiderm.com
https://www.sharecare.com/health/healthy-skin/why-healthy-skin-important
http://www.americanskin.org/resource/

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