More Cheers for DDF: Advanced Protocol (review)

If you haven’t already "heard" me rave about DDF, then you must be a fairly new visitor. I’m a huge(!) fan and user of this line. They make great stuff, and somehow manage to keep coming out with new great stuff.

Last June, I went to a product launch and learned about two of their new protocols. I reviewed
the Acne Fighting Protocol a while back and today I’m so excited write about four more new and awesome items: Advanced Protocol (Anti-Aging Restorative).

Blurb: DDF Advanced Protocol is the only skin care in its class with the super antioxidant benefits of Turmeric. An integral part of Ayurvedic treatment, Turmeric has been used in traditional Indian medicine for thousands of years. Most notably, it is a known powerhouse antioxidant which can quench damaging free radicals at the skin’s surface. Turmeric contains powerful phytonutrients, which have been shown to protect the body from the harmful effects of many damaging aging processes including oxidation and inflammation. DDF’s four new Anti-Aging Restorative products are designed to work together for maximum results, combining potent antioxidants, peptides, barrier-enhancing vitamins, rich humectants and sunscreens.

DDF created an exclusive and powerful Turmeric Complex. Normally turmeric is a spice found in your dinner; but turmeric root has also been valued for its medicinal uses. Turmeric’s powerful anti-oxidant, pro-longevity and anti-inflammatory properties are what inspired DDF to come up with a formula that could be used to combat free-radical damage and inflammation. There are also a number of studies that indicate turmeric is highly absorbable by the skin. In clinical studies, the DDF Turmeric Complex was proven to reduce 82% of free radicals. And the Advanced Protocol moisturizers were proven to restore skin’s essential moisture barrier strength and significantly firm skin.

Advanced Micro Exfoliation Cleanser

Blurb: Deeply cleanses and exfoliates while providing significant hydration. The advanced formula contains a breakthrough Turmeric Complex with exfoliating rice bran to reveal beautifully smooth and youthful-looking skin. Accelerates surface cell turnover. Eliminates impurities. Reveals beautifully smooth skin.

Advanced Eye Firming Concentrate

Blurb: Hydrates to firm the eye area for a lifted appearance. The advanced formula contains a breakthrough Turmeric Complex with glycerin and caffeine to provide protection from free radical damage and strengthen skin's moisture barrier. DDF Advanced Eye Firming Concentrate instantly reduces the appearance of wrinkles for a more youthful eye contour. Instantly firms for a lifted look. Reduces the look of puffiness and wrinkles. Hydrates to help restore youthful eye contour.

Evening: Advanced Firming Cream

Blurb: Hydrates to measurably improve skin firmness. The advanced formula contains a breakthrough Turmeric Complex to protect skin's surface from free radical damage and provide superior hydration to strengthen skin's moisture barrier. DDF Advanced Firming Cream helps reverse the appearance of aging, instantly firming and tightening skin for a radiant, younger-looking complexion. Neutralizes 82% of free radicals to minimize surface damage. Instantly firms and tightens. Fortifies skin's moisture barrier.

Day: Advanced Moisture Defense (SPF 15)

Blurb: Hydrates to measurably improve skin firmness and provides protection from future damage. The advanced formula contains a breakthrough Turmeric Complex to inhibit free radical damage to skin's moisture barrier and UVA/UVB sunscreens to help prevent sun damage. DDF Advanced Moisture Defense UV Cream SPF 15 helps reverse the appearance of aging, instantly firming and tightening skin for a radiant, younger-looking complexion. Protects skin's moisture barrier from free radical damage. Instantly firms and tightens. Helps protect from UVA/UVB sun damage.

Before I start gushing, I want to make sure you know that these products are significantly richer than what I normally use. Since I have breakout prone skin; I made sure to introduce them very gradually into my regimen. If you are also prone to breakouts; be sure to check the ingredients for anything that you might be sensitive to. Of course, if this isn’t an issue for you; you can just go right ahead and start the full protocol.

That said, these products really made a difference in the appearance and texture of my skin. The cleanser has ingredients to exfoliate, but you would never know it from the soft gentle feel of the lather. It removed my makeup and left my skin feeling smooth and hydrated. The eye concentrate was fabulous. It disappeared almost immediately, provided moisture and noticeably shrank my morning puffiness. What a find.

The two creams are also stellar. The Advanced Firming Cream (evening) absolutely melted into my skin. I couldn’t wait to put this on at night. The texture is unbelievable and my skin just drank it up. The Advanced Moisture Defense (day) cream also did a fab job. It absorbed immediately and had a slight firming effect right away. It didn’t interfere with my makeup, and kept my skin well hydrated. All that plus SPF!

All four products have a distinct whiff of turmeric (not overpowering or lingering though). I love that DDF has found a way to combine traditional wisdom with cutting edge science. This protocol is definitely worth checking out. DDF is available at Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, and on the DDF Website.
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