If you haven't hear of Dr. Zein Obagi yet, I promise that you'll be seeing a lot of him from here on out. He promises you that he's found the answers to your anti-aging dilemma, and it may sound like nothing you've heard of before. He is the creator of Obagi NuDerm, sold only through professionals, and now the new line of skin care products, ZO Skin Health. (visit site)
ZO Skin Heath relies on cell turnover, not your typical cleanse, tone and moisturize regime you're currently using. We've all heard of retinols and how fantastic they are when it comes to combating wrinkles and fine lines. ZO Skin Health has the highest over–the–counter concentration of retinol - 10 to 25 times higher than what is commonly found in department store skincare lines.
Dr. Obagi answered a few questions on anti-aging, as well as filled us in on his new line, and what makes it so different.
ZO Skin Health launched recently. Fill us in on what your product line is all about.
After practicing dermatology for 35 years and creating the #1 brand of professional anti-aging skin care products in the world (Obagi NuDerm), I wanted to apply my skin health philosophy to a line of retail products. I was sick and tired of seeing products that don't work with outrageous claims that promise women the moon and deliver nothing!
I thought it was about time we had a skin care line that actually worked. ZO Skin Health (visit site) is all about waking up the skin through cellular rejuvenation. It takes about 3-4 weeks to see results, but ZO will literally change your skin from the inside out.
What's the problem in the skin care industry today?
The way that certain skin care companies, dermatologists and aestheticians talk about and think about skincare is wrong. Too many companies develop products that treat only the surface of the skin. They're quick hits. Instant gratification. It's like a lollipop, tastes good for a couple of minutes and then it's history. There are no lasting benefits.At age 30, your skin's cellular function slows. The cells in the dermis get lazy. It's a normal part of the aging process. When the cells are sleeping, you can apply all of the peptides, growth factors, vitamins, anti-oxidants, and molecules you want, but if the cells are sleeping, they can't accept this nourishment. Soon the cells go to sleep entirely, and stop producing collagen and elastin. That's when you start to get wrinkles and laxity and pigmentation problems.
If you truly want to improve your skin, you need to restore the normal function of the cells. You need to go down to the dermis, and activate the cells. Lazy skin cells are like a bunch of lazy soldiers. You need to wake them up, shake them up, and get them to march.
ZO Skin Health products deliver the needed punch by awakening skin cells and restoring their vitality and ability to regenerate and renew themselves. This is accomplished by delivering retinol to the cells. High concentrations of retinol are the best way to keep skin vital, healthy and youthful.
Anti-aging skin care is something that almost anyone over the age of 30 looks for before purchasing new skin care products. How is the industry evolving when it comes to anti-aging, and what do you think the future holds?
Unfortunately, the industry isn't evolving fast enough. They're stuck in their old, familiar ways of doing things. Many of their products are a bunch of smoke and mirrors, and that upsets me.
I believe that someday, in the not too distant future, other companies will subscribe to my philosophy to activate skin cells. They'll all jump on the bandwagon. I believe the core concept in ZO is going to be the turning point in current skin care, and that in the future, the most potent anti-aging effects will be through genetic manipulation and control.
As we all should know, sun protection is the best anti-aging step. Is there another easy way we can fend off time easily at home?
Sun protection will never be perfect and the best solution, because avoiding the sun entirely is impractical. The ZO Oclipse sunscreen (compare prices) won the Cosmetic Innovator of the Year Award because it is functions as both a SPF 30+ sunscreen and a make-up primer. It has this wonderful velvety texture and is unlike any sunscreen you have ever tried.
Also, adding Vitamin C to skin prior to the application of a sunscreen enables the skin to effectively resist harmful UV light.
What is in your skin care drawer? What is your daily regimen?
In the morning:
- ZO Skin Health Offects Hydrating Cleanser (buy direct)
- ZO Skin Health Exfoliating Polish (buy direct)
- ZO Skin Health Ossential Daily Power Defense (buy direct)
- Obagi NuDerm Professional-C Serum
- ZO Skin Health Oclipse SPF 30 or (compare prices) or NuDerm Healthy Skin SPF 35
In the evening:
- ZO Skin Health Offects Hydrating Cleanser (buy direct)
- ZO Skin Health Ossential Radical Night Repair (buy direct) or Obagi NuDerm Blender and Tretinoin Cream
What about men? Many times they feel a bit overlooked by skin care companies. Can you give men a bit of advice when looking for a regime that is suited for men? Especially those who want just the basics.
Men need to cleanse, shave, and use an exfoliating polish like the ZO Skin Health Exfoliating Polish, and then vitamin C and alpha and beta hydroxyl acids.
For acne, the ZO Skin Health Offects TE-Pads (buy direct) are great for removing dead skin cells on the surface resulting in clearer skin. Always apply a sunscreen.
What is your top beauty advice for those of us who wishes we could visit you in the office?
Use products that will keep your skin active. Apply sun protection every single day. Know what products are right for your skin type. If you don't know what products are right for your skin, don't use anything. Using nothing is better than using the wrong thing.
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