Watch the Transformation – Mandy’s Story
When she was young, Mandy thought her freckles were angel kisses. She now knows that they actually were caused by sun damage, and at 29 years old, she’s taking the right steps to correct her skin tone with the Obagi-C Rx System. See how Obagi has transformed her skin and how she feels about herself now.
Have you heard about ISClinical’s new products – “White Lightening Serum and White Lightening Complex”?
“White Lightening” is a new product by ISClinical that is clinically proven to decrease intensity of pigmentation by 75%. It not only reduces the intensity, but also provides anti-aging benefits to the skin. A concentrated combination of botanical extracts are the main ingredients.
White Lightening’s Benefits:
1. Inhibits the production of melanin
2. Interrupts the transfer of melanin and increases exfoliation
3. Provides controlled exfoliation, removing the hyperpigmented areas
4. Smooths the skin surface with no redness, visible peeling, or irritation
In a clinical study the “White Lightening” was applied to clients twice a day for 12-week period. The subjects age range was between 40-80 years old and had been diagnosed with hyperpigmented areas like age spots and/or melasm of the face, hands or arms. After the 12 week clinical study the pigmented areas were evaluated – including digital photography.
There was a significant improvement in the intensity and size of the hyperpigmented areas where the “White Lightening” had been applied. There were no reactions of redness or irritation in any of the clients.
One hundred percent of the clients using “White Lightening” felt their skin was lighter in color.
Hyperpigmentation is an uneven increase in the production of melanin. To treat hyperpigmentation, the decrease in the amount of pigment produced is necessary. In the clinical study, skin treated with “White Lightening” produced much less melanin, causing the skin to be lighter.
The study using “White Lightening” show the effectiveness and safety of the product. You must remember that you have to use a daily sunscreen and avoid excess sun exposure as your skin lightening regime!
Have you noticed that the first thing you look at on a person’s face are their EYES!!
You notice the color, if they look tired or bright and awake, and the little creases around them. Your eyes and the skin around the eyes can be the first to show signs of aging – small wrinkles, drooping eyelids, dull looking skin. This can be corrected by Obagi’s ELASTLderm – a product that will bring back the lift and the life to your eye area.
Skin ages by innate aging and photodamage from the sun. The dermal connective tissue – what makes up the skin – looses the elasticity and resilience – and the skin becomes loose and sags with advancing age. Obagi’s ELASTIderm includes a revolutionary bi-mineral complex – copper zinc malonate. This has recently been shown to improve the appearance of sun-damaged facial skin when applied twice a day for up to 6-8 weeks. Also noted was the repair of the elastic fiber network. The compound appears to have an effect on the elastin gene in the dermis layer of the skin.
Also in Obagi’s ELASTIderm
Vitamin E : a powerful antioxident and moisturizer.
Because your skin care needs are unique, ELASTIderm has been developed in a cream formula for those who prefer a smooth, rich consistency, and in a gel formula for those who prefer a cool, fluid consistency
Also – remember to use sun screen daily – you can start to correct sun damage but if you do not use sunscreen daily you will continue to get skin damage and no improvement will be seen.
Before After 8 Weeks
Before After 2 Weeks
See the Resilience Right Before Your Eyes
Finally! An eye treatment that really works to bring back the lift around your eyes! The Obagi ELASTIderm Eye Treatment is a one-of-a-kind eye treatment that includes a revolutionary bi-mineral complex, copper zinc malonate, to help restore the elasticity around your eyes and reduce the appearance of visible fine lines and wrinkles.
The ELASTIderm Eye Treatment is only available through your skin care professional because it contains powerful, yet gentle ingredients:
Product Details
Because your skin care needs are unique, ELASTIderm has been developed in a cream formula for those who prefer a smooth, rich consistency, and in a gel formula for those who prefer a cool, fluid consistency.
Summary
August 2009, Vol. 4, No. 4, Pages 379-384 , DOI 10.1586/edm.09.29
(doi:10.1586/edm.09.29)
Review
Effects of 0.1% copper–zinc malonate-containing cream on dermal connective tissues
Jouni Uitto
http://www.expert-reviews.com/doi/abs/10.1586/edm.09.29
I’m still in the process of figuring out blogs so I’ve only been able to link the video. This is a story about Kristen and how she transformed her skin using Obagi products. If you’re interested in Obagi and aren’t sure which products are right for you please feel free to give us a call and we are more than happy to help you decide the best way to achieve the healthy, young looking skin you’ve always wanted!
Watch the Transformation – Kristen\’s Story
Wow – you will love this product!!
With summer in the near future and outdoor activites increasing, the perfect sunscreen is – IS Clinical Powder Sunscreen with an SPF of 20. No more greasy hands after applying this sunscreen!!
IS Clinical Powder Sunscreen with an SPF of 20 is — PROTECTIVE, GENTLE, AND CONVENIENT
Benefits:
IS Clinical Powder Sunscreen with an SPF 20 is made with micronized transparent titanium dioxide and zinc oxide which has been milled down to the size no longer visible to the naked eye. These two items provide “the safest, physical UV sun block” that is so important and can be used by all ages and all skin types during travel, sports and also over make-up.
It is recommended that you apply sunscreen every few hours but who wants to mess up their makeup to re-apply sunscreen. With this product you don’t have to – just dust IS Clinical Powder Sunscreen – SPF 20 on over your make-up!! How easy it that?? – this Powder Sunscreen can also be used as a natural, daily wear mineral powder.
It is in a retractable brush container that makes is so easy to apply and won’t spill in your bag. Available in two shades, tinted and transclucent, the powder sunscreen is the perfect product to keep in your bag and to re-apply as needed.
IS Clinical Powder Sunscreen is also the perfect to use after a facial procedure such as a skin chemical peel or a micro dermabrasion.
KEY INGREDIENTS:
Titanium dioxide and micronized Zinc oxide.
Try this great product – it’s one of our favorites!!
It is common knowledge that repeated exposure to sunlight will cause premature aging and skin cancer, however the details of these mechanisms are not often explored. In order to prevent and treat the damage, it is important to understand what factors play the most important roles and how to combat them. Of the ultraviolet rays, UV-A and UV-B are the most significant to skin health (UV-C is filtered out entirely by the atmosphere).
UV-B radiation is recognized by it’s ability to cause sunburns, and also causes DNA mutation in the skin cells .
UV-A radiation, which has a slightly longer wavelength, is more damaging to collagen fibers due to deeper penetration. It produces free radicals, which can then cause DNA mutations. Considering UV-A rays penetrate 30-40x deeper, they are the most prominent players in premature aging and are NOT filtered by glass (ie: car windows).
OVERALL VISUAL EFFECTS:
Obagi Nu Derm System – CORRECTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Retinoids (tretinoin): a vitamin A derivative used for aging skin and acne that normalize keratinocyte cell growth and differentiation. It helps minimize the appearance of photoaging and clinically improves the skin via wrinkles, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation.
Obagi Nu Derm System has Tretinoin Cream 0.025%, 05% and .1%
This cream stimulates renewal of healthy skin cells – by RX only
To see Obagi Nu Derm Products Click here
[SAFTEY NOTE: There has been a vast amount of misinformation regarding this compound, as highly concentrated doses are potentially carcinogenic. However, the FDA has approved it for over 50 years and 2% is in many over the counter cosmetics. It is important to always use SPF in concordance with the product, especially as it increases sun sensitivity. Obagi Nu Derm products use 4% hydroquinone , which are prescription approved by the FDA as well, and are extremely effective in spot treatment as long as no more that 5-10% of your body surface is treated at any one time.] Use only on the face and hands – this will be less that 10% of your body surface.]
Spring is in the air and are you ready to show off your thicker, fuller eyelashes from Obagi ELASTILash Eyelash Solution??
Obagi Medical Products, Inc., a leader in topical aesthetic and therapeutic skin health systems, has just introduced their eyelash-lengthening answer to LATISSE: Obagi ELASTILash Eyelash Solution. This product is for clients who do not want the possible side effects from Latisse – which uses a growth-inducing bimatoprost – this is an ophthalmic prostaglandin - and can have some negative side effects that have worried potential patients. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bimatoprost)
ELASTILash used a peptide formula. It is hypo-allergenic, dermatologist tested, and best of all, free of the pigment related side effects of LATISSE.
In a recent clinical trial, 70 percent of clients using ELASTILash reported the appearance of thicker, fuller lashes in as little as four to six weeks. It is hypo-allergenic and has been dermatologist and ophthalmologist-tested. The product has not produced evidence of darkening eyelids or changes in iris pigmentation, and thus may be an ideal option for patients with light eye and skin color.
To use the ELASTILash product, clients brush the formula to the base of their upper eyelash line each evening before bedtime. Clients do not need to change the wand after each application.
ELASTILash will retail for $50-$60 in aesthetic physician offices nationwide.
The best prices are found at Skinfizzical.com
Photos above are reversed fluorescent images. Photos have not been retouched.
Results may vary.*