My name is Darcy, and I created your optimized skincare routine and plan. I focused on your high and medium priorities based on your DNA test. I also considered your Yudoyu quiz results which told us about your skin type and feelings about your skin. Your personalized routine includes products packed with ingredients that, with consistent use, will improve current skin quality and protect your future face. Please add lifestyle and dietary changes (outlined below) for an added boost toward happier, healthier skin!
Warmly,
Darcy and The Yudoyu Team
We are here to help if you have any questions! Email us at hello@yudoyu.com.
NOTE: Our lab tests 16 core and dozens of secondary genetic markers that contribute to skin protection and premature aging and can play a big role in your skin’s future well-being. The genes tested are cataloged according to their structural, functional, and metabolic effects on the skin. Each category provides 1 of 3 outcomes: High Risk, Medium or Low Risk.
THRESHOLDS
Collagen: High Risk 1-31% | Medium 32-70% | Low Risk 70-100%
Glycation: High Risk 1-50% | Medium 50-99% | Low Risk 100%
Pigmentation + UV: High Risk 1-57% | Medium 58-75% | Low Risk 76-100%
Free Radicals: High Risk 1-56% | Medium 57-70% | Low Risk 71-100%
Sensitivity: High Risk 1-56% | Medium 57-69% | Low Risk 70-100%
Combination + Acne-Prone + Uneven Tone + Over 40
This routine was created just for YU and your skin’s medium and higher-risk needs. If you follow your routine, you will notice big improvements in your skin health now and in the future. Click on the products to add to your cart.
Find more great choices and add-ons in your “just for YU shop.”
Get ready to protect your future face and improve your skin’s current health and appearance.
So, you just got your results, and maybe some areas scored differently than you may have expected.
And that’s ok. Why? Get ready for some news that’s sure to turn those frown lines upside down!
Meet your new best friend… epigenetics, the science about how our lifestyle and environment can affect how our genes work. Studies show that there’s hope and a lot we can do to change the hand we’ve been dealt, some of which cost hardly anything and are easy to put into practice. Pretty cool, huh?
Read all about your at-risk areas: Glycation, Pigmentation, UV Damage, and Free Radical Damage.
Sagging or drooping skin or jowls
Deep creases or folds
Hollowed cheeks or eyes
Scarring
Cellulite
Brittle hair and/or nails
Joint pain
Collagen and Elastin – go together like peanut butter and jelly. Collagen (Skin’s #1 structural protein) makes up about 75% of skin and gives your skin flexibility and strength. Elastin helps structure snap back into place, like a rubber band. Collagen loss can begin as early as our twenties. When collagen production slows, or factors cause collagen to breakdown faster than it can be produced, you may notice early skin changes.
CAUSES
Boosts for Everlastin’ Elasticity and Firmness
Although we haven’t figured out how to invent the time machine, we have some gravity-defying tricks for improving collagen production and slowing breakdown.
Peptides – Lift, Moisturize & Tighten
Vitamins – Renew, Nourish & Protect
Humectants – Smooth, Plump, and Hydrate
Exfoliators – Deeply Renew
Antioxidants – Perfect, Plump, and Prevent Damage
Fatty Acids – Nourish, Moisturize & Induce a Glowing Complexion
Sun & Blue Light Protection – Prevents Damage
Ingredient Shortlist
L-ascorbic Acid 15% (Vitamin C): Promotes collagen production
Retinol: Stimulates skin cell reproduction
Bakuchiol: A natural retinol that stimulates skin cell reproduction
Argireline with Acetyl Hexapeptide-8: Builds collagen
Coenzyme Q10: Increases collagen and elastin production
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide: Promotes collagen production
Panthenol Vitamin B5: Assists in collagen healing
Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF): Assists in collagen healing
DMAE Bitartrate: A firming agent that’s been shown to improve the appearance of sagging skin
Best Collagen Boosting Supplements
Upper lip and chin lines
Vertical lines across cheeks
Fine Lines
Crepey skin
Rough surface area
Dryness and lines around the eyes
Leathery looking skin
Fine lines and wrinkles are common across a broader range of ages than many might assume! Thankfully, several pro and at-home effective solutions in the war against wrinkles exist.
What causes Glycation Wrinkles?
Reduced Genetic Ability to Efficiently Breakdown Glucose
High Sugar Diet
Pollution
Wrinkle Warriors
Ward off premature aging with these topical ingredients!
Peptides that lift, moisturize, and tighten
Vitamins that renew, nourish, and perfect
Humectants that smooth, plump, and hydrate
Exfoliators that renew
Antioxidants that perfect, plump, and prevent damage
Fatty acids that nourish, moisturize, and make skin GLOW!
Sun and blue light protection that prevents damage
Ingredient Shortlist
Blueberry Extract: breaks down glycation bonds
Glycolic Acid: treats the signs of glycation
Hyaluronic Acid: helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines
Kombucha: slows glycation bonding
Lactic Acid: treats surface signs of fine lines and wrinkles
Vitamin B6 (Pyrudixube): prevents the formation of glycation end-products
Algae Extract: minimizes cellular and tissue damage†
Polyglutamic Acid: Maintains skin moisture. Shown to hold 4x more moisture than Hyaluronic Acid!
Carnosine: Protects against the formation of Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) in the skin
Aminoguanidine: Minimize glycation by inhibiting the formation and cross-linking of AGEs.
Best Anti-aging Supplements for Fighting Glycation
Discoloration and brown spots
Blemishes and feckles
Hyperpigmentation
Broken capillaries
Rough surface area
UVB ray sensitivity or burning
Meet melanin, a natural skin pigment that may help protect the body from harmful UVB (burning rays) exposure. The amount of melanin your body makes depends entirely upon your genes, and when you are exposed to the sun, your body can respond more. Unfortunately, our bodies cannot make enough or too much for some of us.
Brilliant Brighteners
Here are our favorite effective, natural, and safe brightening agents that restore uneven skin tone. You can find products with these helpful ingredient categories.
Key Ingredients to look for:
Best Skin Brightening Supplements
Modified Jessner’s Peel: a combination peel of salicylic acid, resorcinol, lactic acid, and Kojic acid to help lighten and also remove pigmentation
Nano-infusion or Nano-needling Microcurrent Facial Therapy, Microneedling
Dermaplaning
Intense Pulsed Light Therapy (IPL Treatment)
AHA Peels
Vitamin Drip IV Therapy (Vitamin C)
Fine Lines and wrinkles
Thinning skin
Dark tanning from UVA rays
Leathering of skin
Deep furrows or expression lines
Your yu-nique body has varying degrees of natural UVA and UVB protection. When your skin is exposed to sunlight or blue light, a photochemical process occurs, breaking down UV rays before they cause harm.
Specifically, UVA rays:
What Causes UVA Damage?
To help guard your skin against harmful UV rays and blue light (from computer screens), find products with beneficial sun protection ingredients.
Minerals that Provide Physical, Non-Comedogenic Sunscreen
Antioxidants that Boost Blue Light, UV-A & UV-B Protection
Superfoods that Strengthen Against & Repair Existing UV Damage
Evidence shows that incorporating broad-spectrum sunscreen daily can even help slow the skin’s aging by up to 24%!
1: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27749441/
Some Key Ingredients to Look for:
Protection From the Inside Out: Forgot your sunscreen today? That’s ok because Salmon has your back (quite literally). Studies show sun protection can be increased with something as simple as a daily fish oil supplement.2
Mind Your Omegas: Meet Omega-3 and Omega-6.
Think of Omega-3 as the introvert at the party that has trouble speaking up, but when he does, he lights up the whole room.
Now picture Omega-6 as your extrovert friend who has no trouble socializing when she enters the door. Just a bit of her extreme personality goes a long way—maybe too far with some other party guests.
This is how these essential fatty acids are introduced into your system, and most of the time, we get way too much Omega-6 but not enough Omega-3. Ideally, we want an omega-3:omega-6 ratio of 1:4 – that is if you want to keep all the organs in your party.. err, body, happy. This golden ratio protects is your largest one —your skin!
This can be achieved via supplementation, simple dietary inclusions, and simple dietary avoidances.
Foods and supplements to Incorporate:
Foods to Avoid (or consume in moderation):
Rough texture
Uneven skin tone
Dull and lifeless skin
Tired-looking appearance
Excessive dryness or oiliness which may cause breakouts or blemishes
Antioxidant production, up until recently, has been an underrated metric in skin aging prevention. However, not only do antioxidants fight against pollution, but they are vital in preserving that “je ne sais quoi” essence of glowing, vibrant, youthful-looking skin.
What Causes Poor Free Radical Defense?
Purifying Powerhouses
Peptides that Lift, Moisturize & Tighten
Superfoods that Nourish & Detoxify
Power Plants that Induce Glowing Skin & Moisturize
Minerals that Purify & Protect
Vitamins that Transform & Brighten
Chemical Exfoliators that Deeply Renew
Physical Exfoliators that Resurface Skin & Refine Pores
Some Key Ingredients to Look for:
Copper Peptide: Counteracts and neutralizes free radicals
CoEnzyme Q10: Protects the mitochondria
Grape Seed Extract: Promotes cellular health and protection
Retinol: Targets and removes cells damaged by free radicals
Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid): Counteracts and neutralizes free radicals
Vitamin E: Protects against environmental pollutants
Camellia Sinesis (White Tea): Reduces inflammation and improves skin texture and appearance
Resveratrol: Super antioxidant that fights free radicals
Best Antioxidant Supplements
Best Superfoods for Antioxidant Support
Yudoyu recommends consuming the following in whole food form whenever possible. This is because their nutrients are more bioavailable this way and exponentially more delicious!
Dryness, rashes, bumps, itching
Sensitive to perfumes, scents, and detergents
Environmental sensitivities
Slower wound healing
Reactions to spicy foods
Prone to eczema, rosacea, or acne
Common questions and concerns from those with sensitive skin:
“Can I use natural ingredients?”
“What ingredients won’t cause my skin to react?”
“What if it ruins my date night?”
Don’t worry. We hear you, Sensitives! The guessing game is finally over – here is everything you need to know about how not to get burned again (literally).
Common Inflammatory Triggers fo Sensitive Skin
Ingredients to the Rescue!
Below are a few mighty SOS ingredients for Sensitive Skin. You can find products with these helpful ingredient categories.
Peptides that Combat Redness
Superfoods that Soothe & Repair
Antioxidants that Calm, Tone & Hydrate
Minerals that Purify & Balance
Ingredient Shortlist
Centella Asiatica – Suppresses inflamed and acne-prone skin
Epidermal Growth Factors – Stimulates tissue repair through skin stem cell activation
Matrixyl 3000 – Helps to replenish skin’s surface and calm visible signs of sensitivity
Olive Leaf Extract – Reduces redness and increases vascular flow
Vitamin B5 (Panthenol): Repairs the skin barrier and protects against outside stresses
Hyaluronic Acid – Super hydrating moisturizer for extra-sensitives that cannot tolerate creams
Linoleic Acid – Increases skin defenses against pollution and reduces skin Inflammation
Amla (Gooseberry) – A well-tolerated form of Vitamin C for sensitive types
Vitamin E: Anti-inflammatory that helps repair the skin barrier against outside stresses
Aloe Vera – Has anti-inflammatory effects and promotes skin healing
Beta-Glucan – Helps repair the skin barrier and protect from outside stresses
Probiotics – Stabilizes the skin’s bacterial ecosystem and promotes healing
Best Sensitive Skin Supplements
Great for Collagen Breakdown, Glycation Wrinkling, and Fighting Free Radicals
Manual lymphatic drainage with fingers: Lymphatic drainage is a facial massage to boost the body’s natural draining system. The face is left visibly more lifted, firm, and youthful by assisting in the movement of excess toxins, water, fats, and proteins down the lymph vessels and into the nodes!
Step 1: Apply treatment oil or cleansing balm of choice. Fingers should not drag but glide easily over the skin with little to no resistance.
Step 2: Follow the directional guide in the demonstrated in the illustration. Using light pressure, gently massage the face upwards and outwardly. Pressure should be not unlike moving a pen across a table. The key is to lift and relax muscles! If redness occurs, lighten the pressure.
Step 3: Finish with a glass of water, herbal tea, or warm broth for added hydration.
What if I’m doing this wrong?
Though a skilled facialist’s techniques are hard to beat, there is comfort in knowing two things:
1. Practice makes perfect! If you have fingers, knuckles, or palm(s), and a face to practice on, you too can be a pro in doing your facial massages in no time.
2. There are few wrong answers. If you are working in upward and outward motions with light, relaxing amounts of pressure, you are certain to fight against one of the main causes of wrinkles – gravity.
Facial Rollers:
Gua Sha Stones: This traditional Chinese healing technique incorporates scraping, rubbing, and massaging motions to improve circulation, lymphatic drainage, and the look of tense or inflamed facial muscles. Earth Harbor Island Jade Gua Sha Massage Comb
Cupping Sets: Tata X Lure Facial Cupping Set (Tata Harper), Lumin Cupping Set, Province Apothecary Facial Cupping Ritual, Habits Skin Lab Face Cups Kit, Metaskin Face Cups
Lasers: Tria Age-Defying Laser, NIRA Skincare Laser
Ultrasonic Scrubbers: Vanity Planet Ultrasonic Scrubber, Nurse Jamie Dermascrape
Microdermabrasions: Vanity Planet Exfora, Neutrogena Microdermabrasion System
Radio Frequency Devices: TriPollar STOP Vx
High-Frequency Wands: NuDerma Portable Handheld High-Frequency Skin Therapy Wand Machine w/ Neon
Red Light / Light Therapy Devices: Dr. Dennis Gross SpectraLite, Joovv, Trophy Skin RejuvaliteMD Red Light Therapy, MZ Skin Light-Therapy Golden Facial Treatment Device, Skin Gym Wrinklit LED Mask, CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask, Skin Inc Optimizer Voyage Tri-Light Glasses, FOREO UFO Smart Mask Treatment, Solawave Wand, TouchBeauty Halo
Ice Cubes: Freeze some cucumber slices, or make your custom spa water cubes with green tea, whole-leaf aloe juice, and cucumber. Once frozen, glide cubes across the face, focusing on any especially irritated or red areas of the face
Short on time? Try Anne Semonin Express Radiance Cubes pre-packaging ready-to-freeze ice cubes.
Facial Rollers: (store in the freezer or plunge in ice water before using) View our selection of facial rollers.
Gua Sha Massage: This traditional Chinese healing technique incorporates scraping, rubbing, and massaging motions to improve circulation, lymphatic drainage, and the look of tense or inflamed facial muscles. Try storing your gua sha tools in the fridge or plunging them in ice water before using them for more anti-inflammatory benefits. Try Earth Harbor Island Jade Gua Sha Massage Stone.
Red Light / Light Therapy Devices: Dr. Dennis Gross SpectraLite, Joovv, Trophy Skin RejuvaliteMD Red Light Therapy, MZ Skin Light-Therapy Golden Facial Treatment Device, Skin Gym Wrinklit LED Mask, CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask, Skin Inc Optimizer Voyage Tri-Light Glasses, FOREO UFO Smart Mask Treatment, Solawave Wand, TouchBeauty Halo
Facial Steamers: Aira by Vanity Planet, Droplette Micro-Mist Delivery Device, Dr. Dennis Gross Pro Facial Steamer, Facial Ionic Steamer by Panasonic
Lasers: Tria Age-Defying Laser, NIRA Skincare Laser
Ultrasonic Scrubbers: Vanity Planet Ultrasonic Scrubber, Nurse Jamie Dermascrape
Microdermabrasion: Vanity Planet Exfora, Neutrogena Microdermabrasion System
Red Light / Light Therapy Devices: Dr. Dennis Gross SpectraLite, Joovv, Trophy Skin RejuvaliteMD Red Light Therapy, MZ Skin Light-Therapy Golden Facial Treatment Device, Skin Gym Wrinklit LED Mask, CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask, Skin Inc Optimizer Voyage Tri-Light Glasses, FOREO UFO Smart Mask Treatment, Solawave Wand, TouchBeauty Halo
This smoothie not only contains an astounding amount of some of the best whole food sources of antioxidants but tastes like a decadent dessert. (Go on, have it for breakfast, we won’t judge).
Here is one of our favorite shortcuts to having both bone broth and soup, without having to make both separately. Did we also mention how delicious it is?
Roasted bell peppers and tomatoes are two of the top ten foods highest in Vitamin C, making this hummus a super-charged source and convenient snack for any time!
This deliciously decadent, nutrient-dense salad contains all of the building blocks necessary for building elastin – Vitamin C, Omega-3 fatty acids, Protein, and Carotenoids.
This delectable salmon recipe is not only “d-lightful”, but jam-packed full of vitamin D, your sensitive skin’s new best friend.
This quick, easy, and nutrient-dense salmon recipe is the perfect skin-boosting treat to incorporate once a week.
This firming, nourishing, best-thing-since-sliced-bread recipe is not only delicious, but easy to make, and extremely affordable.
† Watch for the symbol: These products and ingredients may contain high amounts of iodine. See the iodine warning below before using.
Thyroid Disease Warnings: If you, or someone in your family, are prone to or suspect you might have thyroid disease, we recommend avoiding the use of all of the following ingredients in both skincare and supplements unless otherwise instructed by your healthcare provider:
These ingredients are enormously high in iodine content, a proven, major thyroid disruptor. When applied topically, they can enter the bloodstream.
Resources: https://www.drchristianson.com/the-iodine-controversy/