Comments on: Night-Time Skin Care. There’s No Rest for the Weary. http://www.zoskinhealth.com/blog/2009/06/night-time-skin-care-there%e2%80%99s-no-rest-for-the-weary/ Dr. Obagi Skin Health, Dr. Obagi Skin Care, Dr. Obagi Skin Care Products Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:28:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Gabriella http://www.zoskinhealth.com/blog/2009/06/night-time-skin-care-there%e2%80%99s-no-rest-for-the-weary/#comment-983 Gabriella Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:52:44 +0000 http://zosh.sproutventure.com/blog/?p=160#comment-983 Wanted to Ask how much a good diet affects skin care in the longer run? , Also how good will it be in terms of skin hydration and dryness? Wanted to Ask how much a good diet affects skin care in the longer run? , Also how good will it be in terms of skin hydration and dryness?

]]> By: Ivy http://www.zoskinhealth.com/blog/2009/06/night-time-skin-care-there%e2%80%99s-no-rest-for-the-weary/#comment-812 Ivy Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:35:49 +0000 http://zosh.sproutventure.com/blog/?p=160#comment-812 HI Dr. Obagi, I am 25 years old only. The treatments here in Saudi Arabia are so expensive, I cannot afford to go to one your clinics. On the other hand may I ask if i can just take COACCUTANE tablet. My pimples are not all over my face, it's just in the area of my chin. Also one problem i have that i think also contributing for me to have pimples is my period. Last June i didn't have my period then in July i have then suddenly this August I didn't have again. Do you think this also contribute with my pimples? Thank you and hope to hear from you soon..More power to you. Best regards, Ivy HI Dr. Obagi,

I am 25 years old only. The treatments here in Saudi Arabia are so expensive, I cannot afford to go to one your clinics. On the other hand may I ask if i can just take COACCUTANE tablet.
My pimples are not all over my face, it’s just in the area of my chin. Also one problem i have that i think also contributing for me to have pimples is my period. Last June i didn’t have my period then in July i have then suddenly this August I didn’t have again. Do you think this also contribute with my pimples?

Thank you and hope to hear from you soon..More power to you.

Best regards,

Ivy

]]> By: Zein E. Obagi, MD http://www.zoskinhealth.com/blog/2009/06/night-time-skin-care-there%e2%80%99s-no-rest-for-the-weary/#comment-794 Zein E. Obagi, MD Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:48:56 +0000 http://zosh.sproutventure.com/blog/?p=160#comment-794 Hello Ivy, There are several grades of acne (the degree of the acne condition), and successful treatment is dependent on the grade. I do not know how old you are, but can tell you if you are having adult acne you should seek the advice of a medical professional. Cleansing (which seems to be the only method you have been treating your acne), while very important, is not a solution to treat acne. Luckily, in Saudi Arabia, many of the centers that carry the ZO Skin Health products, also carry the stronger medical, Obagi Nu-Derm line. There are components from both systems that are very effective for your acne. With respect to the ZO Skin Health line, the Exfoliating Polish (used for 1 minute) every morning, followed by another 1 minute of cleansing with the Exfoliating Cleanser, and finally, using the Tepads (One pad swiped for the entire face until dry) and the evening using the Exfoliating Cleanser and Tepads (skip the Exfoliating Polish at night) will provide you more beneficial results and ingredients to properly cleanse your skin and begin treating your acne. Then depending on the grade of your acne, an Obagi Center may add components of the Obagi Nu-Derm system (stronger, Tretinoin based line) or decide additional ZO Skin Health products are sufficient. You can click on the "locations" link to obtain the address and phone number of your nearest center. Thank you, Zein E. Obagi, MD Hello Ivy,
There are several grades of acne (the degree of the acne condition), and successful treatment is dependent on the grade. I do not know how old you are, but can tell you if you are having adult acne you should seek the advice of a medical professional. Cleansing (which seems to be the only method you have been treating your acne), while very important, is not a solution to treat acne. Luckily, in Saudi Arabia, many of the centers that carry the ZO Skin Health products, also carry the stronger medical, Obagi Nu-Derm line. There are components from both systems that are very effective for your acne. With respect to the ZO Skin Health line, the Exfoliating Polish (used for 1 minute) every morning, followed by another 1 minute of cleansing with the Exfoliating Cleanser, and finally, using the Tepads (One pad swiped for the entire face until dry) and the evening using the Exfoliating Cleanser and Tepads (skip the Exfoliating Polish at night) will provide you more beneficial results and ingredients to properly cleanse your skin and begin treating your acne. Then depending on the grade of your acne, an Obagi Center may add components of the Obagi Nu-Derm system (stronger, Tretinoin based line) or decide additional ZO Skin Health products are sufficient. You can click on the “locations” link to obtain the address and phone number of your nearest center.
Thank you,
Zein E. Obagi, MD

]]> By: Ivy http://www.zoskinhealth.com/blog/2009/06/night-time-skin-care-there%e2%80%99s-no-rest-for-the-weary/#comment-618 Ivy Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:05:32 +0000 http://zosh.sproutventure.com/blog/?p=160#comment-618 Hi Dr. Obagi, Currently I'am here in RIyadh Saudi Arabia, and having a big problem with my pimples. I've tried so many medications(i.e neutrogena facilal bar,panoxyl) but still the pimples occurs most specially when my period is near. what can I do to lessen the pimples in my face? Hi Dr. Obagi,

Currently I’am here in RIyadh Saudi Arabia, and having a big problem with my pimples. I’ve tried so many medications(i.e neutrogena facilal bar,panoxyl) but still the pimples occurs most specially when my period is near. what can I do to lessen the pimples in my face?

]]> By: Dr. Obagi http://www.zoskinhealth.com/blog/2009/06/night-time-skin-care-there%e2%80%99s-no-rest-for-the-weary/#comment-521 Dr. Obagi Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:16:27 +0000 http://zosh.sproutventure.com/blog/?p=160#comment-521 Hi, Beth: Unfortunately, I can’t give you a lot of encouragement—there’s no over-the-counter product that will help with marionette lines. In my practice I use fillers—like Juvederm and Sculptra—for that. It’s quick, easy, and relatively painless (albeit, not necessarily cheap). As for the elasticity—that depends of where it is. For your face, it’s important to activate and stimulate the skin cells to resume producing collagen and elastin—and the best way to do that is with active Vitamin A—consider the ZO Skin Health DNA Repair Kit. You need to wake up those skin cells, which go dormant at about age 30. In the neck/chin area, I think that’s a rite of passage—once you hit middle age. It’s also influenced by genetics. There’s surgery, of course, but I prefer facial exercises—tilt your head back, open your mouth wide, and then chose, repeat 25 times and do 3 sets—every day. As you tone the muscles, your skin will get firmer and tighter. Zein Obagi, MD Hi, Beth:

Unfortunately, I can’t give you a lot of encouragement—there’s no over-the-counter product that will help with marionette lines. In my practice I use fillers—like Juvederm and Sculptra—for that. It’s quick, easy, and relatively painless (albeit, not necessarily cheap).

As for the elasticity—that depends of where it is. For your face, it’s important to activate and stimulate the skin cells to resume producing collagen and elastin—and the best way to do that is with active Vitamin A—consider the ZO Skin Health DNA Repair Kit. You need to wake up those skin cells, which go dormant at about age 30.

In the neck/chin area, I think that’s a rite of passage—once you hit middle age. It’s also influenced by genetics. There’s surgery, of course, but I prefer facial exercises—tilt your head back, open your mouth wide, and then chose, repeat 25 times and do 3 sets—every day. As you tone the muscles, your skin will get firmer and tighter.

Zein Obagi, MD

]]> By: Beth http://www.zoskinhealth.com/blog/2009/06/night-time-skin-care-there%e2%80%99s-no-rest-for-the-weary/#comment-520 Beth Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:12:06 +0000 http://zosh.sproutventure.com/blog/?p=160#comment-520 My biggest concerns are the "marionette" folds around my mouth and loss of elasticity around chin area. What, if anything, can you do about loss of elasticity? Beth My biggest concerns are the “marionette” folds around my mouth and loss of elasticity around chin area.

What, if anything, can you do about loss of elasticity?

Beth

]]> By: Allison http://www.zoskinhealth.com/blog/2009/06/night-time-skin-care-there%e2%80%99s-no-rest-for-the-weary/#comment-314 Allison Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:46:47 +0000 http://zosh.sproutventure.com/blog/?p=160#comment-314 I'm at that age (or maybe past: 49) that I think my skin needs more than I am giving it. I use a basic sunscreen during the day and since I still break out, I use Retin A at night (.05%). My skin is very sensitive to skin care and I've been using the same sunscreen and cleanser and tretinoin cream for almost 30 years. I recently heard of your product line and was excited that you use retinol. Would your night cream be a good substitute for Retin A? Would it treat my tendency toward acne? I see you have a serum and night cream. Are they to be used together? Thank you. Allison I’m at that age (or maybe past: 49) that I think my skin needs more than I am giving it. I use a basic sunscreen during the day and since I still break out, I use Retin A at night (.05%). My skin is very sensitive to skin care and I’ve been using the same sunscreen and cleanser and tretinoin cream for almost 30 years.
I recently heard of your product line and was excited that you use retinol. Would your night cream be a good substitute for Retin A? Would it treat my tendency toward acne?
I see you have a serum and night cream. Are they to be used together?
Thank you.
Allison

]]> By: Dr. Obagi http://www.zoskinhealth.com/blog/2009/06/night-time-skin-care-there%e2%80%99s-no-rest-for-the-weary/#comment-293 Dr. Obagi Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:42:56 +0000 http://zosh.sproutventure.com/blog/?p=160#comment-293 Hi, Susan: You're right to be concerned, and it's good to ask questions. Challenge everything. There's nothing more important at this time than the health of your baby and your own peace of mind. The retinol content in our products varies widely. While I am a fan of putting in high concentrations of active ingredients, we can't do that with every product--it would be superfluous and unnecessary. The products you mention are perfectly OK to use while pregnant. While there is no data to indicate that topical retinoids are damaging to the unborn baby, physicians like to be extra-cautious. If you are using Radical Night Repair, you may want to terminate its use while you're pregnant. There's nothing to be concerned about--no cause for alarm--but let's take care of what's most important (your baby!) first. Zein Obagi, MD Hi, Susan:

You’re right to be concerned, and it’s good to ask questions. Challenge everything. There’s nothing more important at this time than the health of your baby and your own peace of mind.

The retinol content in our products varies widely. While I am a fan of putting in high concentrations of active ingredients, we can’t do that with every product–it would be superfluous and unnecessary. The products you mention are perfectly OK to use while pregnant. While there is no data to indicate that topical retinoids are damaging to the unborn baby, physicians like to be extra-cautious.

If you are using Radical Night Repair, you may want to terminate its use while you’re pregnant. There’s nothing to be concerned about–no cause for alarm–but let’s take care of what’s most important (your baby!) first.

Zein Obagi, MD

]]> By: Susan S http://www.zoskinhealth.com/blog/2009/06/night-time-skin-care-there%e2%80%99s-no-rest-for-the-weary/#comment-292 Susan S Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:33:54 +0000 http://zosh.sproutventure.com/blog/?p=160#comment-292 I am currently using ZO skin health ommerse, growth factor serum, oclipse and eye cream. I am wondering how much retinol is found in your products and if it should be a concern to me, as I am recently pregnant. Topically, retinoids are purported to absorb only minimally, and therefore not reach a fetus in significant amounts, but I was hoping to get confirmation or advice on this issue. Thanks. I am currently using ZO skin health ommerse, growth factor serum, oclipse and eye cream. I am wondering how much retinol is found in your products and if it should be a concern to me, as I am recently pregnant. Topically, retinoids are purported to absorb only minimally, and therefore not reach a fetus in significant amounts, but I was hoping to get confirmation or advice on this issue. Thanks.

]]> By: Kaew's Beauty and Health http://www.zoskinhealth.com/blog/2009/06/night-time-skin-care-there%e2%80%99s-no-rest-for-the-weary/#comment-274 Kaew's Beauty and Health Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:09:48 +0000 http://zosh.sproutventure.com/blog/?p=160#comment-274 My first comment here and I'm going to keep it short & sweet as I have a lot more reading to do ! Thanks for the great blog, I know I appreciate the time and effort it takes to keep these sites current ! My first comment here and I’m going to keep it short & sweet as I have a lot more reading to do ! Thanks for the great blog, I know I appreciate the time and effort it takes to keep these sites current !

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