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My book!

Monday 9 April 2012 by Dr. Jetske Ultee | No Comments
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AVAILABLE FROM 17TH APRIL

I’m so pleased! After much reading and writing, discussions over how it should be presented, photo shoots and yet again adjusting and re-arranging everything again, it has now been printed. Nothing more to alter. And it has turned out really well!

Dr. Jetske's Huidboek

My book! Dr. Jetske’s Skin Book

I wanted to write a book about skincare. My head was so full of information; it just needed to be put onto paper. Now that we are almost two years further and I realise that writing a book is about persevering, almost giving up, losing heart and once again continuing. In the introduction I call this book my fifth child. This pregnancy was not only a lot longer than its four predecessors, but the delivery was also much more difficult. So it was an almost impossible task to submit the final text; I constantly had the feeling that it was not quite finished. Until one sunny day I reconciled with the fact that I needed to let go. And that I could still always write a part two, three or four.

Enjoy the read!!! Regards Jetske

(Dr. Jetske Ultee-Research Physician Cosmetic Dermatology)

P.S. If there is something you can’t find in this book, have any questions or are interested in the latest developments in the skincare field: you can always refer to my blog.

How can you receive Dr. Jetske’s skin book?

Attention! Available from 17th April.

Online shortly via huidboek.nl
Online via www.uncover-skincare.nl

Do you want to be kept up-to-date? Then just send an e-mail to jetske@jetskeultee.nl

Preview

Chapter 7: After the age of 40 follow the four guidelines and become old radiantly. (click on the images to enlarge the text)

More of Jestke’s experiences:

Read her blogs ‘ A radiant 2012’, ‘Bubbling cauldrons and smoke clouds above the ‘uncover’ factory’, ‘Opposed to rubbish on the cosmetics market’

Or watch Jetske in the broadcast from ‘van Elzen wacht op antwoord’.

Sodium Lauryl Sulphate and Sodium Laureth Sulphate

Last week I was asked by Cynthia (also known as Miss Lipgloss) if I could let her know what the difference is between Sodium Lauryl Sulphate and Sodium Laureth Sulphate. It struck me that in no time there were more than a 100 people who had reacted to the piece on her blog. This shows that there is a lot of confusion about SLS and SLES (and that Cynthia’s blog is read very much)!

beauty blog So below, you can also see my story about the two ingredients that make your soap, shampoo or face cleanser foam up well. And that have perhaps turned your skin into sand paper….

Sodium Lauryl Sulphate and Sodium Laureth Sulphate

Both Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS) and Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLES) are surfactants ( or surface active substances). Surfactants are compounds which, when combined with water, can be used to dissolve oil or grease; so you can clean your skin with surfactants. Because surfactants reduce surface tension they produce more foam and their products are more pliable.

Why it is better not use surfactants…

The main disadvantage of surfactants is that apart from sebum and dirt they can also readily dissolve the skins natural oil. Through this the barrier function of the skin can become upset and you may then suffer with dry, flaking and dehydrated skin. You may also have problems with spots and red patches.

Skin irritation due to Sodium Lauryl Sulphate

Despite all the negative comments about Sodium Lauryl Sulphate there is no evidence that it is cancerous or toxic. Sodium Lauryl Sulphate is, however, the absolute king of the skin irritation world. It has such an irritating effect that it is now the standard substance used to cause irritation to small areas of skin so that the soothing effects of new cosmetic ingredients can be measured. Just a low concentration of Sodium Lauryl Sulphate breaks down the outermost skin layer. Therefore it is sometimes used to help other active ingredients penetrate deeper into the skin. But whether it makes you more beautiful…

In conclusion Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (or Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate) is definitely a substance to be avoided. Sadly, it is still being used by manufacturers because it is a very cheap ingredient and produces a lot of foam.

And Sodium Laureth Sulphate?

Many people do confuse Sodium Lauryl Sulphate with Sodium Laureth Sulphate. Sodium Laureth Sulphate is, just like Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, a surfactant, but has a much less irritating effect. This substance is also added to products in order to make them produce foam. You still need to be careful with Sodium Laureth Sulphate if you have sensitive skin. Whether it irritates your skin depends on the concentration added to the product and if there are replenishing oils contained in the product. A good general rule is that if your skin feels tight after washing then the product is too harsh for your skin. In any case, don’t use a product containing Sodium Laureth Sulphate too often, don’t use too much of it and rinse it off thoroughly with water.

Regards Jetske

(Dr. Jetske Ultee-Research Physician Cosmetic Dermatology)

You can also read the blogs:
‘A sensitive skin’,
‘A healthy barrier function, a healthy skin’,
‘Luxury ingredients for your skin’,
‘Help with choosing your make-up remover’,
‘The cleanser’ and
‘All-in-one products’.

RTL Consult on cosmetic procedures

Monday 19 March 2012 by Dr. Jetske Ultee | No Comments
Filed under: Jetskes adventures

TV RTL consult Dr. Erik Laban and I have just spent the day in the media park in Hilversum for the recording of RTL Consult. Erik is not only one of the best Plastic Surgeons that I know but also a great colleague! As the first episode of RTL Consult will be broadcast this afternoon, I have asked Erik ( as an experienced blogger…) to write a piece for my blog. Eh, in case you miss me this afternoon; I will be appearing in episode 2!

Dr. Erik Laban on our visit to RTL Consult:

“Two weeks ago Jetske and I sat on the panel of RTL Consult. It’s not our daily work, of course, but was very enjoyable. As you may already know, this panel assessed the best treatment advice for candidates who applied for the RTL-TV-Consult.

It seems big when you see the panels desk on TV (basically the same set up as RTL Boulevard). But in real life there’s even much more to it with all the studio lights and behind the scenes crew. Of course we had a limited part to play. Evelien Struik, who presented the programme, was mainly in the spotlight. And she does that very well. Nevertheless, still a little nervous. Although it isn’t live and you can afford to make some mistakes, simply because that can happen, you still want to do your best. There are three cameras focused on you! And there are still Directors and all other people watching every movement.

Very noticeable was that Jetske was completely in her comfort zone and very relaxed when answering questions. And she even had time for some humour. A few times we had to really laugh. To be fair; mainly at ourselves. She could have a shining TV carrier if it weren’t for the good business she has with Uncover Skincare. The show goes out on Monday 19th March, you’ll see what I mean then”.

Regards Jetske.

(Dr. Jetske Ultee- Research Physician Cosmetic Dermatology)

‘Searching for an anti-wrinkle cream’,
‘Skin and hair’,
‘Tips from the Beauty top’,
‘Bubbling cauldrons and smoke clouds above the Uncover factory’,
‘Against rubbish on the cosmetics market’,
‘On the red carpet’.

Spending a fortune on expensive creams

Monday 6 February 2012 by Dr. Jetske Ultee | No Comments
Filed under: General skincare | Tags: anti-inflammatory, glycolic acid, green papaya, honey, multi-functional products, salicylic acid, vaseline, vitamin A acid, vitamin C

Have you spent a fortune on expensive creams without any results? Such a waste! Fortunately you really don’t have to spend your whole months salary on unaffordable beauty products with exotic ingredients. You’ll find the “recession” tips for beautiful skin below.

Smart buy

If you are strapped for cash then don’t spend too much money on a facial cleanser. There needn’t be any expensive ingredients in this product as they will soon disappear down the plughole (or in your eyes). Look for a mild cleanser (not soap) that can be rinsed off with water afterwards. For dry skin cleansing once a day is more than enough; that will also save. The money saved is better of being invested in a good cream or serum with high concentrations of active substances. Such a product is a must for evenings, mornings, afternoons, night time, under the eyes, on the neck, around the mouth and I can go on. Perhaps surprising, but in respect of composition there is little or no difference between all those “special” products. If you want to be sure that active substances such as vitamin C, vitamin E, Green Tea and retinol are still effective after a few uses, you are better of choosing a product with a pump dispenser. Anti-oxidants (the name says it all) react with oxygen (radicals); they need to do this on your skin and not in the pot.

A radiant skin

From the age of thirty onwards the skin has to work hard in order to get rid of its dead skin cells. The result: a dull skin and impurities. You can remove dead skin cells by scrubbing, but this doesn’t always improve the sensitive and acned skin. What does work well is a cosmetic product containing ingredients such as glycolic acid or salicylic acid; the so-called exfoliants. These are acids which can remove the dead skin cells and make the skin more smooth. Many Dermatologists use such products in their clinics to give their patients skin a boost. You can also use this at home which you’ll also notice in your purse…

The remedy for skin that has already aged

Almost every Dermatologist knows it (and uses it)! There is one established cosmetic ingredient that works on skin that has already aged and that is vitamin A acid. See the example beside this. Before you go running to the shops; this remedy is only available on prescription. Get a prescription from the Dermatologist or G.P for this cream and for less than 20 euros you’ve got the only real anti-wrinkle cream! Build its use up very gradually and use in combination with a good cream. Vitamin A acid can actually irritate the skin if you begin applying it too enthusiastically!

Your own peeling

If you have managed to get hold of a tube of vitamin A acid cream, then you’ve also got your own in house peeling. For one night before going to bed apply a quarter of a teaspoon full of cream with vitamin A acid onto the skin. Your skin will start to peel a little, but after a couple of days you’ll look radiant! This tip from the American Dermatologist Leslie Baumann is also one of my favourite beauty tips.

Mask

Make your own mask. For oily skin you can make your own mask from papaya and honey. Finely mash up half of a green papaya (these contain a higher concentration of papain compared to ripe papayas) and mix together with a tablespoon of honey. It’s easiest to do in the blender. Then simply spread it over your face and leave on for 15 minutes. You need to eat the other half as it doesn’t keep well. The active substances become inactive within 3 hours. Papain is a proteolytic enzyme and clears away dead skin cells and sebum dirt. Honey, just like papaya, has an anti-inflammatory effect.

If you have dry skin then the golden tip is to apply a more generous layer of a cream with high concentrations of active substances onto your skin and a layer of Vaseline over the top of this. A ‘normal’ mask for dry skin works because it contains substances which temporarily seal off your skin. Vaseline does this best and, contrary to what many people think, it doesn’t give you spots.

Multi-functional products

Some products have more than one function; that makes a difference in purchases and your travel case. A mild shampoo can easily be used as a body soap. A hair conditioner as shaving cream for your legs. An oily body product can be easily used in the bath as bath oil.

recession tips cosmo There is a shortened version of this blog in this months Cosmopolitan (budget skin). Have a great weekend!

Regards Jetske.

(Dr. Jetske Ultee-Research Physician Cosmetic Dermatology)

You can also read the blogs:
‘Recipe for beautiful skin’,
‘What is a serum?’,
‘Different products. Or not?’,
‘A healthy barrier function, a healthy skin’,
‘Mens and womens cosmetics. Find the difference’ and
‘Luxury ingredients for your skin’.

Travelling and your skincare

Friday 27 January 2012 by Dr. Jetske Ultee | No Comments
Filed under: Healthy skin | Tags: body clock, hydrating, moisture, vaseline

For most women it is almost impossible to step out of the aeroplane with fresh radiant skin. Although lack of sleep during a long flight causes bags and a pale skin, there are also other reasons why flying can be a drain on your skin. Fortunately there are ways in which you can limit the damage or even avoid it.

Both feet back on the ground again?

It has emerged from very recent research that interference with your body clock after long flights can, during the course of the day, cause your skin to become less efficient at protecting against outside influences. So theoretically jetlag can prematurely age your skin. This effect is more noticeable if you are older; when you are younger your body clock has much less difficulty with this change. This makes it additionally important after a long flight to protect your skin with a sun filter and a cream with higher concentrations of anti-oxidants. Good anti-oxidants are, for example, vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and vitamin E (tocopherol).

An occasional spray…

Apart from the fact that your skin has difficulty in adjusting to the new rhythm, it also has trouble retaining moisture during the flight. The dry air in the aeroplane dries your skin out very quickly and an over dry skin is more susceptible to external irritants. So your skin can feel not only dry after a long flight, but also look red and blotchy. This can also be largely avoided. Keep your skin damp by spraying it with water (water from the tap is also good as you may not get through customs with a plant sprayer).

and smear in extra hydrating substances!

If you want to avoid dry skin then the trick is to seal it off while it is still damp with a cream which stops moisture from evaporating! The best thing is good old fashioned vaseline; it is a bit sticky and shiny but it works a treat. And it is a myth that it causes spots, it so happens that it doesn’t block the pores. If you want to do it really thoroughly, firstly apply onto your damp skin a moisturiser which contains substances that retain the moisture like a sponge in your skin (such as hyaluronic acid) and substances which can strengthen and soothe it (eg. Niacinamide). Then over this apply a layer of vaseline! You know, for sure, then that you will step out of the aeroplane with lovely smooth skin.

The ‘basics’ at your destination

At your holiday destination you often have to deal with high temperatures, a lot of sun and a variable humidity. If you want to avoid sun damage (the cause of wrinkles and pigmentation) then it is better to protect your skin not only with a sun cream but also with a cream containing anti-oxidants. If you are on a city break this will also protect your skin against the increased air pollution. Apart from a sun cream and a cream with anti-oxidants, a mild, preferably un-perfumed, cleanser wouldn’t go a miss in your travel bag. At the end of the day you can use this to remove the last traces of dirt and sun cream from your face with ease.

The temperature and humidity

If you are going to a country with high temperatures and humidity, then it’s best not to use an overly rich cream; otherwise there is a big chance that you will suffer from fluid filled bumps or blisters. A water based cream or serum will then be sufficient. If you go to cold climates or often sit in hotels then you most probably have to deal with low humidity. In this case apply the tips that I gave about skincare during flights. It may be wise in this situation to wash your face with a cleanser in the evenings only; cleansing your face twice a day may be just too much of a good thing!

Which factor should you take?

One more tip about the sun cream; unless you have extremely pale skin, using a factor 15 or 30 is likely to be high enough. If you apply a sun cream properly and according to the rules a factor 15 will give just 6% less and a factor 30 just 3% less protection than a total sunblock. Furthermore, the lower factors are often more pleasant to use and generally contain less irritating ingredients.

Regards Jetske.

(Dr. Jetske Ultee-Research Physician Cosmetic Dermatology)

You can also read:
‘Luxury ingredients for your skin’,
‘A healthy barrier function, a healthy skin’,
‘What is a serum?’,
‘Such dry skin”, and
‘Winter in the Netherlands, what does it do to your skin?’

The search for the anti-wrinkle cream

Thursday 12 January 2012 by Dr. Jetske Ultee | No Comments
Filed under: Ageing skin, Jetskes adventures, Myths and claims | Tags: anti-wrinkle cream, vitamin A acid

On TV!

Yesterday, in her new programme “van den Elsen wacht op antwoord”, my namesake Jetske van Elsen went in search of the truth behind the anti-wrinkle cream. She also paid me a visit to ask a few questions. Those who just can’t flick through to the end of their gripping books need to stop reading for a moment and take a look at the short film below :-)

Cliffhanger…

I won’t keep the rest of you in suspense; you won’t get rid of your wrinkles with normal cosmetic products! In order to treat wrinkles the heavier guns are required; for example, lasers, operations or injections. Vitamin A acid, a cream which is only available on prescription from the Doctor, can improve fine lines but requires a lot of patience. Having said all that there’s no reason to feel disheartened; as I wrote in my previous blog, normal cosmetics can be very beneficial for the skin. There are enough ingredients that can make your skin strong, healthy, smooth and radiant looking. And maybe most important of all; with cosmetics you can take preventative measures against ageing. Just surf for info about substances such as vitamin C and Niacinamide, then you’ll understand what I mean….

Vitamin A acid and what you should know!

Because my mailbox is full of questions about vitamin A acid, since the programme yesterday, here are a couple of things that you really should know as a user!

A prescription from the Doctor is required for vitamin A acid. This is not for nothing. Vitamin A acid is a registered medicine and can cause problems if used incorrectly. So you need to very gradually increase its use!
You cannot use vitamin A acid during pregnancy.
Vitamin A acid (or tretinoin; the product name) is not the same as Retinol or Retinyl Palmitate. Don’t be fooled….
Only use vitamin A acid in the evenings. It can react badly with light.
Always use vitamin A acid in combination with a cream containing anti-oxidants and soothing ingredients. Such a product can be applied first before the vitamin A acid if you have sensitive skin. If your skin is less sensitive then you can apply it over the vitamin A acid. This is very important. Because chronic irritation of the skin will have an adverse effect!
Never pay any more than 15 to 20 euros for a tube. Some chemists think they have seen the light and ask the highest price…
Don’t be misled into paying a large amount for a written prescription; some “doctor-sites” ask ridiculous prices. If you don’t have success with your own Doctor ( G.P.) just let me know.
Vitamin A acid works, but is not a miracle cure. It will take at least 5 months before you see any difference. It doesn’t work for everyone. We don’t really know why this is.

Regards Jetske.

(Dr. Jetske Ultee-Research Physician Cosmetic Dermatology)

If you want to see the programme again then click on the picture below.

You can also read the blogs:
The recipe for beautiful skin,
The recipe for beautiful skin II,
The battle against wrinkles: no time to waste,
The search for your wonder cream,
The use of vitamin A acid,
Vitamin A and
Ingredients to avoid.

A radiant 2012

Tuesday 10 January 2012 by Dr. Jetske Ultee | No Comments
Filed under: Jetskes adventures | Tags: skin texture, skin tone, smooth

In the AD

In an article in the AD (Dutch magazine) yesterday, “iedere huid kan stralen”(all skin can glow), I gave some tips on how to get your skin into top condition in 2012. If you have read my blog more often then you’ll know that cosmetic products are less suitable for reducing wrinkles, but can make it smooth, supple and radiant. Your skin can get back its healthy glow through proper skincare.

Small changes make a big difference…

An investigation by the psychologists Fink, Grammar and Thornhill shows yet again that the latter is far more important than the wrinkles. In Evolution & Human Behaviour, they wrote that people with a smooth and fine textured skin were sometimes estimated as being 20 years younger. They researched this by putting edited photographs of people in front of volunteers. Wrinkles were deliberately left out of the sample photographs so had no influence on the results! Samsson, Fink and Mats also showed in a recent study that skin texture and tone were very important. They demonstrated that through a small improvement people were soon assessed as a being lot more healthy and/or younger.

Sneak preview

Even though the title of my book is mentioned in the article, it has not yet been released for sale. If you send me an e-mail, I will keep you posted. Below is a sneak preview of the cover 

Regards Jetske.

(Dr. Jetske Ultee-Research Physician Cosmetic Dermatology)

You can also read the blogs:
‘Different types of pigment’,
‘An older skin through pigmentation?’,
‘hydroquinone’,
‘A dehydrated skin (and hydrating substances)’,
‘an exfoliant as part of the step–by-step plan’.

Different products. Or maybe not …

Friday 30 December 2011 by Dr. Jetske Ultee | No Comments
Filed under: General skincare, Myths and claims | Tags: identical ingredients, similar products

Many people don’t realise that in the land of cosmetics, there are great deal of identical twins to be found. In other words; the shelves are full of products with the same ingredients but very different names. Very amusing when you realise this… You may even find that the same list of ingredients from a cheaper product is also found on its three times more expensive twin brother. It is therefore not uncommon for the products to come out of the same factory.

A real puzzle

In order to make it more confusing for us, a miniscule amount of ingredients is sometimes added (known as Angel dusting…) or a basic ingredient is replaced by an equivalent ingredient with another name. To confuse us even more you often find almost identical ingredients lists printed on products with different functions. Consider the formulas for a day cream, night cream, eye cream or sometimes even a body lotion or hand cream.

Kill two (or even more!) birds with one stone

It’s good to know that many cosmetic products have more than one function; that saves money. And imagine what room you have left over in your suitcase if you use your mild shampoo instead of a shower gel or soap, your hair conditioner as shaving foam for your legs and that body oil as a bath oil…

Then you’ll definitely have enough room next summer to take those favourite 10 pairs of shoes on holiday ;-) Have a great party tomorrow! And I wish everyone a happy and healthy 2012…

Regards Jetske

(Dr. Jetske Ultee-Research Physician Cosmetic Dermatology)

I can’t go without showing you this example below of two products which are really very similar. Lancome with a retail price of almost 70 euros (for 30ml) is more than 45 euros more expensive than Youth code from L’oreal. Even though, in fact, the product from L’oreal actually contains more active ingredients than the product from Lancome. I’d also like to mention that both products contain a high concentration of alcohol; so if you have dry and/or sensitive skin then both of these products are less suitable for you….

Water, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Glycerin, Alcohol Denatured, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane
Sulfonic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate , PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Palmitoyl
Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide 7, Adenosine, Ammonium Polyacrylatedimethyl Taurate, N Hydroxysuccinimide, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Chrysin, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Octyldodecanol, Citric Acid, Limonene, Fragrance

Wate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate,
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Octyldodecanol, Citric Acid, Citronellol, Limonene, Fragrance

You can also read the blogs:
‘the safety of cosmetics; who actually regulates it?’,
‘research shows that…’,
‘Myth; a night cream is specifically for night time ’,
‘Is an expensive moisturiser better?’,
‘Do anti-oxidants also really work in a cream?’ and
‘Anti-wrinkle creams’.

Oily skin

Wednesday 21 December 2011 by Dr. Jetske Ultee | No Comments
Filed under: General skincare | Tags: combination skin, dehydrated, oily skin, seborrhoeic eczema, sebum, vitamin C

skincare oily skin Determining your skin type is not as easy as it sounds! Because are those bumps really acne or just a result of an over sensitive skin? And what actually is the difference between a “dehydrated” and a “dry” skin? You just have to google it and you become completely disheartened. If you have been able to find out what your skin type is, you then need to start searching for suitable products . But don’t worry help is on its way! Today is part 3 in the mini course “know your skin”:-)

I have written previously about dry skin and sensitive skin, and now for the first time about oily skin.

Do you have oily skin?

An increase in sebum production makes your skin – or a certain part of your skin – more oily. For some people it is obvious that they have oily skin. Throughout the course of the day the skin becomes increasingly shiny and you just have to press your nose against glass and you’ll need more than a squirt of glass cleaner to wipe it off. But it is not so obvious for people with combination skin. People with over dry and irritated skin can also have an increased sebum production due to de-greasing skincare products. If you suspect that you belong to this group, then I would like to refer you to my earlier blogs on this topic and the skin analysis that I have designed.

To do!

Find a skincare regime to suit your skin! If you use unsuitable creams your pores will become clogged more quickly. Over cleansing your skin and using harsh products dries your skin out which in turn leads to an increase in sebum production…

Find a mild cleanser which is preferably non-foaming. A foaming cleanser often contains more ‘detergents’ and cleaning agents. This may feel nice directly after washing but is not best for the long term. It is not only the dirt and over produced oil that is removed but also the skin’s natural oil which it needs. As a consequence your skin produces extra sebum which only makes your skin more oily. A cleanser which contains too much oil is not nice for oily skin either.
Avoid harsh toners with alcohol, mint or other fresh smelling substances that make your skin tingle. This is not a good sign! For oily skin a toner with soothing and anti-inflammatory substances is very important! These can even be used in place of the moisturiser on the most oily parts of the face whilst still caring for your skin!
For more oily skin an exfoliant is a must. Using an exfoliant prevents the blocking of the sebaceous glands. The best choice is salicylic acid. This ingredient penetrates deep into your pores and keeps them clean. Dead skin cells and sebum are gently removed: the skin becomes fresh and radiant looking. It even has an anti-inflammatory effect.
Use a moisturiser only on the more dry parts of the face. On the more oily parts a toner containing active ingredients can even be used instead of a cream. A moisturiser can make oily skin too shiny and even cause problems such as spots. Choose a water-based moisturiser (with aqua as the first ingredient on the INCI list). Silicone based substances such as dimethicone are also suitable for the more oily skin.
Use just a light SPF (aqua should be listed first on the ingredients list) .
If you do want to apply a mask occasionally, then use a clay mask. You can buy clay powder at a health food shop; it will save you money. Another good option for oily skin is a papaya-honey mask. You can see how to make this on my blog.

Substances for an oily skin

Search for ingredients which are good for an oily skin. These are substances such as liquorice root extract (glycyrrhiza glabra) and green tea, but also papaya, quercetin and beta-glucan. Vitamin C is also a very suitable ingredient, as is niacinamide which among other things controls sebum. Irritating ingredients such as alcohol or mint are best avoided; they make your skin become dried out and cause premature ageing. You are also better off leaving out the following substances if you have oily skin. They can block the pores:

Acetylated lanolin alcohol
C12-C15 alcohols benzoate
Coconut oil
Decaglyceryl decaoleate
Decyl oleate
Grape seed oil
Hexylene glycol
Hydrogenated lanolin
Isocetyl stearate
Isopropyl isostearate
Isopropyl lanolate
Isopropyl linoleate
Isopropyl myristate
Isopropyl palmitate
Isostearic acid
Lanolic acid
Myreth 3 myristate
Myristyl lactate
Myristyl myristate
Myristyl propionate
Oleic acid
Oleyl alcohol
Peach kernel oil
Sweet almond oil

Oily skin has feelings too!

Oily skin as well as dry skin can be sensitive! Harsh products not only make your skin irritated but can also cause flaking. The flaking will go naturally when you start to use mild products. If this doesn’t happen then it is possible that you have a skin condition known as ‘seborrhoeic eczema’. Your skin is usually irritated, red and can itch. For this you should see your Doctor or Dermatologist.

Another tip: it is often thought that people with acne have oily skin. This is not necessarily the case! Therefore have a good look at your skin.

Regards Jetske.

(Dr. Jetske Ultee-Research Physician Cosmetic Dermatology)

Also read the blogs:
‘A healthy barrier function, a healthy skin’,
‘Alcohol in skincare products; rather not’,
‘Enlarged pores stay enlarged pores’,
‘Anti-wrinkle creams’,
‘Paraben free cosmetics?’ and
‘A too clean skin’.

Celebration!

Tuesday 13 December 2011 by Dr. Jetske Ultee | No Comments
Filed under: Jetskes adventures | Tags: Uncover Skincare

There is a celebration today, but before I tell you more about it I would like to say something about my two different hats. If I give interviews or write pieces for my blog I do that as independently as possible. And I think I pretty much achieve that ! But as most people know by now, I also have my own product line; Uncover Skincare. Tricky sometimes; I am always afraid that people think that I give my advice in order to promote my own products. Because this really isn’t the case and I want to avoid giving such an impression, I almost never talk about my own skincare products. Furthermore, I don’t spend money on expensive advertisements and advertising campaigns. I prefer to spend this on the products, my blog and research ( ok, and very occasionally on a new pair of shoes:-)).

Proud nevertheless…

Anyway, today I have my other hat (or party hat) on and this time it is about Uncover Skincare. It is now precisely a year ago that my own skincare products came into the world. And that, I am very proud of! I developed the products because, in my opinion, there were not enough products available with safe and well researched active ingredients which also came in high concentrations. And I knew that; it was a difficult birth! The first version of my products had indeed high concentrations of active ingredients, but was brown, didn’t smell so nice and was too runny. After many attempts ( now I know why those manufacturers put such low concentrations in their products…) we have finally been successful in making very good products without having to compromise on the quality at all.

A year later

Meanwhile we are a year down the line. So when the products were finally brought to life last year, I didn’t dare dream that Uncover Skincare would grow so quickly. I am so proud of its success when I see the brand name in magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Linda, Glamour and Marie Claire. Uncover Skincare has in its first year even reached newspapers such as NRC, Algemeen Dagblad and Parool. That is all thanks to the people who had faith in us from the start! Even though there were a few teething problems along the way… I get palpitations when I think about the broken labels, failing internet checkouts and all the distribution problems.

It’s not so unusual then that today all of our regular customers receive a celebratory mail to thank them for their support. We also have a surprise for our non regular customers; just go to Facebook or Twitter….

As if that isn’t a bright start to 2012!

Regards Jetske.

(Dr. Jetske Ultee-Research Physician Cosmetic Dermatology)

p.s. to Hanneke, Agnes and Dagmar from the “Uncover team”; you’re the best!

You can also read:
‘bubbling cauldrons and smoke clouds above the Uncover factory’,
‘happy new year’,
‘rubbish on the cosmetics market’ and
‘start the new year with radiant skin’.

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