DDF, which stands for Doctor’s Dermatologic Formula, is a maker of skin care products originally founded in 1991 by the dermatologist Dr. Howard Soble, MD. The brand name DDF was adopted in 1995. DDF has come up with a three-step approach to achieving all-around skin care. The steps are Cleanse, Protect and Treat. DDF skin care focuses on anti-aging (preventative and restorative), acne, hyperpigmentation, rosacea, sun protection, and sensitive-allergic conditions. In 2007, DDF was acquired by Procter & Gamble. The well known beauty brands SK-II, Olay are also part of P&G’s portfolio of leading global beauty brands.
DDF anti-aging line (preventative and restorative) also follow their 3-step regimen. Ideally, a new user will walk away with a customized regimen of three skin care products that are best suited for their skin type. This skin care regimen is intended to replicate the effects of invasive anti-aging procedures like Botox or collagen injections.
The products under anti-aging preventative are a group of cleansers, exfoliators, moisturizers, creams and serums that contains exfoliants to refine skin s texture, humectants to hydrate the skin, and antioxidants to fight free radical damage. DDF C3 Plus Serum , DDF Dramatic Radiance TRF Cream , DDF Mesojection Healthy Cell Serum, DDF Wrinkle Resist Plus Pore Minimizer Moisturizing Serum are several products for the treat step. DDF C3 Plus Serum is a vitamin C serum targeting free radical damage. In addition, it contain anti-wrinkle peptide ingredients PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDE and PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7. DDF Dramatic Radiance TRF Cream is an anti-aging moisturizer formulated with TRF (Tissue Respiratory Factor) to help revitalize fatigued skin. DDF Mesojection Healthy Cell Serum is a non-invasive topical treatment inspired by Mesotherapy, an anti-aging injection therapy sweeping Europe. The proprietary DDF formulation is rich with antioxidants, potent peptides and amino acids, and the innovative Virtual Patch technology which claims to help penetrate 14 layers deep into the skin s surface, and seals in the vital ingredients for hours to ensure longer lasting effects.
The products under anti-aging are a group of exfoliation cleansers, moisturizers, creams, serums and eye creams. DDF Advanced Eye Firming Concentrate contain DDF’s Turmeric Complex ingredient.
DDF Bio-Molecular Firming Eye Serum is a serum with a complex of proteins, peptides, and antioxidants. DDF Wrinkle Relax , DDF Cellular Revitalization Age Renewal , DDF Restoring Night Serum, DDF Retinol Energizing Moisturizer , DDF Silky C are products for the treatment step of the 3-step anti-aging regimen. DDF Wrinkle Relax only 0.5 oz sells for $88. It contains peptides (ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDE, PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7) and plumping hydration ingredients to reduce wrinkle. DDF Restoring Night Serum sells for $95 | 0.8 fl oz. DDF official web site claims that this product can reverse the appearance of wrinkles by up to 30% in 2 weeks. DDF says it contains a patented technology in this product, but did not detail what that technology is. After examining the full ingredient list, we found PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4, CURCUMA LONGA (TURMERIC) ROOT EXTRACT, and Vitamin E in this relatively expensive DDF product.
DDF focuses intently on consumer education; their website gives a lot of info, and they also offer a free e-news letter that talks about skin care innovations and basic techniques. Full ingredients are listed with each product. It’s pricing is not prohibitive, but it makes no claims to proprietary ingredients or formulas. No money back guarantee policy is offered. Customer reviews are posted on the web site. Clinical trial researches are basically absent, although there are claims for its result in reducing wrinkle within week’s timeframe.
