If you’re a fan of makeovers then surely you’ve seen TLC’s “What Not to Wear” and have watched the pivotal moment when makeup artist Carmindy twirls that chair around to reveal her jaw-dropping work. Viewers can’t help but wish they knew the secret to her artistry. Well, she reveals all in her new book, “Crazy Busy Beautiful: Beauty Secrets for Getting Gorgeous Fast.”
Guess what tip #1 is? No, not the way to master a smokey eye. Carmindy makes ZO Skin Health proud by proclaiming to her fans that great makeup starts with great skincare.
Carmindy: “Skin tells all. It reflects your health, indicates your stress-o-meter, and shows whether yov’e made precention part of your beauty routine.
“Even if you haven’t been most excellent to your epidermis, fear not. It’s never too late (or too soon) to step up your skincare routine and reap the gorgeous rewards.”
We couldn’t have said it better. Here are a few tips Carmindy recommends that echo the advice Dr. Zein Obagi has been recommending since back when he developed Obagi NuDerm. Take a look:
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Wear sunscreen every single day: Dr. Obagi asserts that SPF is your most reliable protection against the signs of aging.
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Wash your face at night: You’ve heard it here time and time again. Dr. Obagi recommends scrubbing at least one full minute to rid of the sebum that leads to blemishes.
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Exfoliate: Sloughing off dead skin cells is achieved with our Exfoliating Polish. Dr. Obagi recommends using it daily, but once a week is the bare minimum!
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Retinoid creams help stimulate collagen: Amen! Our Radical Night Repair Plus contains the highest concentration of retinol you’ll find over-the-counter.
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Don’t pile on a bunch of creams: We told you earlier this week that doing this can lead to sensitive skin and/or overmoisturization which causes lazy skin cells, the very cause of wrinkles and fine lines.
Dear Dr. Obagi,
I do not always share all my secrets to why my skin is so lucid and fine but I owe all the credit to you! My dentist who has known me for over twenty years, as he tilted the chair back with the bright lights on and his microscopic-lens type glasses just marveled at the appearance of my skin. He just thought it was beautiful and since I see it everyday of course, I see it in a somewhat less awesome light.
However, yesterday I went to a new hairdresser and the first thing she said was “you have beautiful skin” and she is probably close to 15 years my junior.
NOW, I told HER all about YOU and she is going to be seeing my dermatologist so I know that eventually she will be happy with her ultimate results too.
We can all never thank you enough and hope that you had a wonderful holiday!
Warmest regards,
Anne