I’ve seen and heard statements to the effect that when it comes to anti-aging, Zein Obagi, MD doesn’t mess around.
I have to agree. And here I go again.
My newest case in point is ZO Skin Health’s Radical Night Repair Plus. This is a product that I’ve worked on for several years, and although there was an earlier version (called Radical Night Repair), this one is even better. Talk about no frou-frou!!
Typical drug store retinol products contain clinically insignificant amounts of retinol. Miniscule, in fact. Why? Because retinol is difficult to formulate with, and because when used in high concentrations, it’s potent. Maybe too potent for some people. So rather than produce a lotion or cream that really works, manufacturers put in just a little. So little, in fact, that it’s worthless. The industry nickname for that is “fairy dust”–like a fairy sprinkled just a little powder from her magic wand. And if you believe in magic wands, you may believe the claims that those manufacturers make.
Here’s a tidbit that you may not know–it’s an unfortunate fact that the cosmeceutical industry is not regulated, and manufacturers are allowed to promote that a product contains retinol (or any other ingredient), even though it contains only a trace amount. That’s not fair to you–the consumer.
That’s just not my style! The concentration of retinol in Radical Night Repair Plus is 6X more retinol that the leading retinol product sold through drug stores and 15X the amount of retinol sold through infomercials and home shopping channels.
The high concentration of retinol in Radical Night Repair Plus enables it to work hard to awaken your cells so that they start producing collagen and enable your skin to act and look younger.
For me, this is exciting. Radical Night Repair Plus could very well be the most effective over-the-counter anti-aging product. In fact, I’m betting on it.
It’s a good thing, but please, don’t get too much of a good thing. It may take your skin days or week to tolerate the high concentrations of retinol. Please begin by applying it only once or twice a week, and as pharmaceutical manufacturers say, follow label instructions carefully. Within weeks, you’ll be able to increase the frequency, and eventually get to apply it 7 nights per week. And then, wow!! You’ll see great improvement.
Where can I purchase Radical Night Repair
Hi, Ann:
You can see my comment to Lizette on how and where to get Radical Night Repair. The advantage of the kit is that not only is it a great value, it gives you four other products–the Exfoliating Polish buffs away the peeling/flaking (that’s the damaged skin being shed), and the Ommerse Day Creme will relieve the dryness that you may experience.
Let us know how you do!
I’m interested in your products. Several years ago I went through an Obagi treatment. I am currently using Tretinoin 0.05%
Tretinoin .05% may be good for you; it’s not one of Dr. Obagi’s favorites. Of course, he’s a perfectionist about skin, so always want to increase the potency of the retinoic acid. He recommends that all of his patients begin with tretinoin .1%–even if they can’t use it every day. We’re not second-guessing your doctor’s recommendations; though. You and your physician probably know what’s best for you.
The advantage of the Radical Night REpair is that the peeling will continue only as long as your skin continues to need repair. With retinoic acid, it’s a lifetime affair!
If you want to get some product recommendations, speak with one of Dr. Obagi’s medical aestheticians at 858-794-9601 (M-F between 9-5). They’ll be able to give you some product recommendations for either Obagi or ZO Skin Health products. Telephone consultations are better than email (because it’s easier to ask questions and talk back and forth), but if you prefer, you can also send an email to tcanare@zoskinhealth.com.
Tiffany will take good care of you.
where do get the product? is it in stores?
Hi, LIzette:
Yes, Radical Night REpair is in selected spas and Nordstrom stores. You can find a list at:
http://www.zoskinhealth.com/where-to-buy.html
Or you can purchase the product on our website at:
http://www.zoskinhealth.com/ossentialr-radical-night-repair-plus.html
You can buy the product individually, or you can buy it as part of a kit–which is a much better value. If you’re interested in that, see:
http://www.zoskinhealth.com/aggressive-anti-aging-treatment-program.html
Hope I didn’t give you too many options!
Let us know how you do!
I wax my lip and chin area. The sn over my lip, especially, is an awfulgray tone Will this product work? Wher can I purchase it? How much does it cost?
Hi, Mercedes:
if you wax your lip and chin, you should wait about 5 days to one week before using Radical Night Repair. It’s a fairly aggressive product, so you don’t want to put it on skin that has already been injured.
As for the discoloration, I can tell you that Radical Night Repair does a great job of lightening the skin. You may want to put it all over your face, but apply an extra pump over the upper lip. It may take a while for your skin to absorb it, but that’s OK. Once your skin can tolerate that, add some Radical Night Repair again in the morning (just over the affected area). Depending on how often you use the product (try to use it every day, or twice a day), it could take 4-6 weeks to reduce the pigmentation by as much as 75%.
Let us know how you do!
I’d love to have a sample of this, please?
18183 SE. Ed-Anna Crt.
Milwaukie, OR 97267
Sure, Diane. We’ll mail it to you tomorrow. Thanks.
I currently use Radical Night Repair Plus and I LOVE it!! I was wondering, though, if The Obagi Tretinoin .1% is better in terms of results. My Dermatologist carries it and I was wondering if I should switch to that when I’m done with this.