I am now one month into my Obagi Nu-Derm System for oily/normal skin with 0.1% Tretinoin and my skin has never looked better!
Now, I have to admit that at first these products put my skin through the ringer! The first 2 weeks my skin peeled, itched, and was a nice shade of pink. In fact, Dr. Clinton looked at me one day and said…”Allyson, have you been playing with the Chemical peels again?!”
By week 3, I began to see some lightening of my sun damage, as well as brighter quality to my skin tone. My skin was still tight, flaky and pink, but not quite so sensitive. I did a light SilkPeel with hyaluronic acid infusion to gently exfoliate the superficial dead cells, while hydrating the deeper layers of my skin. I also began using Kinerase ProTherapy Cream as the final step in my nighttime regimen in order to add a little bit of moisture back into my skin.
I have now been using the products for one month and my skin seems to be adjusting to my new Obagi routine. I still have some days where I am a little more dry and pink, and other days were my skin seems to be just fine. I have been using my Clarisonic Skin Brush with my cleanser in both the morning and evening which has really helped to gently exfoliate away any of the dead cells that are ready to come off the surface of my skin. The best part is that I am really seeing some great changes in my skin color and texture. I have definitely noticed a more even and clear color, as well as a silkiness that has never been there before. I have to say, I’m loving it!!!
For those of you who are just getting started with Obagi, here are a few recommendations I’d like to share from my experience over the past month.
1. Avoid using #2 (Exfoderm Forte) around the eye area. This product has a combination of alpha-hydroxy acids which has quite a bite when applied around the eye area where the skin is thin and delicate.
2. Use caution when applying Tretinoin (Retin-A) on or near the corners of your mouth and near the nasolabial folds. This tends to be an area of increased sensitivity, so don’t be surprised if you notice peeling and redness in this area first. It’s normal!
3. Don’t forget to extend your products to your neck! You want the improved color, texture and tone of your skin to flow evenly from your face to your neck.
4. Don’t skimp on your sunblock! You want to make sure you are using #6 Sunfader as the last step in your morning application every day, even when it is cloudy. I even go the extra step and use my La-Rosche Posay Anthelios SPF 15 moisturizer as the last step of my morning routine. Not only does this provide better protection against UVA rays which can penetrate through windows and clouds, but it also gives my skin a little extra moisture which it can definitely use while I am adjusting to the Retin-A.
That’s it for now. I’ll report back and let you know how I’m doing as things progress. I can’t wait to see what my skin looks like a few weeks from now!
Apr 11, 2008
Apr 8, 2008
Memorial Tournament BeFORE and After Celebration
Hollywood has the Oscars
Dublin has the Memorial Tournament
Muirfield’s Top Beauty Doctor Invites You to the...
Timeless Skin Solutions
Memorial Tournament BeFORE and After Celebration
Look Flawless on the Fairways
From sunscreen to self-tanners, this it the premier pre-tournament healthy skin event
Complimentary consultations, free procedure demos, product samples, beauty and body makeover giveaways - $8,000 worth of product and service giveaways !
Book appointment while at the event and save 10%, purchase products and save 10%
Friday April 25, 2008 11am-2pm
Timeless Skin Solutions
7196 Muirfield Dr., Dublin, OH
Hosted by Dr. Carol Clinton and staff
RSVP: (614) 799-5100 or info@timelessskinsolutions.com
Dublin has the Memorial Tournament
Muirfield’s Top Beauty Doctor Invites You to the...
Timeless Skin Solutions
Memorial Tournament BeFORE and After Celebration
Look Flawless on the Fairways
From sunscreen to self-tanners, this it the premier pre-tournament healthy skin event
Complimentary consultations, free procedure demos, product samples, beauty and body makeover giveaways - $8,000 worth of product and service giveaways !
Book appointment while at the event and save 10%, purchase products and save 10%
Friday April 25, 2008 11am-2pm
Timeless Skin Solutions
7196 Muirfield Dr., Dublin, OH
Hosted by Dr. Carol Clinton and staff
RSVP: (614) 799-5100 or info@timelessskinsolutions.com
for chance to win the ultimate makeover. Must be present to win.
Kinerase Beauty Buzz
Beauty magazines are starting to issue their "best products" lists for 2008. InStyle just listed Kinerase Pro+Therapy Lotion as one of the 141 Beauty must-haves. You can find this product at Timeless Skin Solutions. This product will also be featured on the Today Show on Monday, March 24 in a “Best of Beauty” segment featuring key products from the InStyle guide.
Apr 7, 2008
Jennifer Aniston's Favorite Product
Last night VH1 (the cable music channel) aired the "Celebrity Hotness Report" as part of their Fabulous Life series. The program featured Jennifer Aniston, "Rachel" from Friends. According to the show, one of Jennifer's favorite skin care products is SkinMedica's TNS Recovery Complex. You can find this fantastic product at Timeless Skin Solutions.
Here's some more information about TNS Recovery Complex:
Your skin and body are capable of cellular regeneration and healing. You are a marvel of flexibility and recovery. TNS Recovery Complex has replicated the body's pure and natural cellular restructuring process into a potent facial skincare treatment that has been clinically proven to enhance skin texture, improve elasticity and reduce the appearance of age spots and blotchiness.
Your skin and body are capable of cellular regeneration and healing. You are a marvel of flexibility and recovery. TNS Recovery Complex has replicated the body's pure and natural cellular restructuring process into a potent facial skincare treatment that has been clinically proven to enhance skin texture, improve elasticity and reduce the appearance of age spots and blotchiness.
Award-Winning Physician Joins Timeless Skin Solutions
Dr. Carol Clinton, founder of Timeless Skin Solutions in Dublin, Ohio is proud to announce the addition Dr. Lynnea Carder-Radel to the practice. Dr. Carder-Radel, a graduate of the Medical College of Ohio, is certified in Cutera laser applications, photodynamic therapy, injectible fillers, and advanced Botox applications and fillers.
“Timeless Skin Solutions is a one-stop medical practice for all your skin care needs. Dr. Carder-Radel, myself, and the rest of the team are highly trained in the latest procedures and products designed to improve your skin,” says Dr. Clinton. “I think our patients will enjoy Dr. Carder-Radel’s approach to skincare and will be pleased with the care she provides.”
Dr. Carder-Radel graduated cum laude from the University of Toledo with a B.S. in Biology and Pre-Med where she was in the top ten percent of her class and received many outstanding awards for academic excellence including induction into Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre Medical Honor Society and Golden Key National Honor Society. In addition, she was on the Dean's List and President's List numerous times. Dr. Carder-Radel earned her medical degree, as well as completing her internship and residency, at the Medical College of Ohio and was recognized as the outstanding medical student for the Department of Head and Neck Surgery. As a resident, she was awarded nationally for her leadership amongst female residents and received board certification in 2004.
“I’m very excited to join this ground breaking skin care practice and I look forward to establishing great relationships with current and new patients,” says Dr. Carder-Radel. “It’s an exciting time to work in a field that offers proven solutions to so many skin care issues.”
“Timeless Skin Solutions is a one-stop medical practice for all your skin care needs. Dr. Carder-Radel, myself, and the rest of the team are highly trained in the latest procedures and products designed to improve your skin,” says Dr. Clinton. “I think our patients will enjoy Dr. Carder-Radel’s approach to skincare and will be pleased with the care she provides.”
Dr. Carder-Radel graduated cum laude from the University of Toledo with a B.S. in Biology and Pre-Med where she was in the top ten percent of her class and received many outstanding awards for academic excellence including induction into Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre Medical Honor Society and Golden Key National Honor Society. In addition, she was on the Dean's List and President's List numerous times. Dr. Carder-Radel earned her medical degree, as well as completing her internship and residency, at the Medical College of Ohio and was recognized as the outstanding medical student for the Department of Head and Neck Surgery. As a resident, she was awarded nationally for her leadership amongst female residents and received board certification in 2004.
“I’m very excited to join this ground breaking skin care practice and I look forward to establishing great relationships with current and new patients,” says Dr. Carder-Radel. “It’s an exciting time to work in a field that offers proven solutions to so many skin care issues.”
Apr 6, 2008
Are you worried about your pore size?
Do You Have Porexia?
Allure Magazine recently published an article highlighting a growing quest for smaller pore size. The term "Porexia" was given by a professor of dermatology to describe our preoccupation with a desire for "impossibly small pores". In the pursuit of perfect skin, many consider large pores undesirable. Smaller pore size does reflect light better and gives a more youthful appearance. Pore size is largely determined by genetics, skin type and age. As we age, we start to lose collagen and elastin that help to support the pores causing them to sag around the edges and look larger (imagine what a deflated inner tube would look like).
We must remember that pores are a biologically necessary component to our skin and to get rid of them is impossible. However, there are some things that can be done to improve the size and appearance of them making them far less noticeable.
Over the counter products will help them to look clearer but once you stop the product, the pores will return to their original condition. Exfoliating cleansers with salicylic acid, lactic or glycolic acid all stimulate cell turnover and help to clean pores. Moisturizers should be oil-free with the addition of Vitamin C or retinol to increase cell renewal and collagen production. Sunscreen is a must and needs to offer both UVA and UVB coverage. Masks with algae firm the skin and masks with clay will absorb oil.
Unfortunatley, many people do not notice dramatic improvement with over the counter products. Timeless Skin Solutions provides a variety of products and procedures, only available through a physician's office, that offers more aggressive options in our quest for smaller pore size.
Our Obagi product line contains a system of products that work together to improve overall skin texture and tone. The prescription strength Retin A in this product will give more dramatic results than over the counter retinoid products to improve cell turnover. The system also includes prescription strength Hydroquinone which will improve any dark spots or hyperpigmentation in the skin that might have been caused by previous blemishes or sun damage. The Toner portion of the system will help with oil control and the exfoliator and sunscreen will help with cell turnover and help to prevent any future sun damage respectively. Our TNS SkinMedica system will give similar results as the Obagi line but with a less aggressive form of Retin A, retinol. This would be more appropriate for people with sensitive skin. Our Anthelios line of sunscreen is the only sunscreen on the market with the patent for the protection of short UVA rays. The short UVA rays penetrate deepest into the skin and are the rays of ultraviolet light that can pass through glass.
Our physician strength chemical peels combined with regular medical grade microdermabrasion (the Silk Peel in our office) will promote exfoliation to improve overall texture and rejuvenation of the skin. Intense Pulse Light combined with Laser Genesis will target uneven tone and decrease sebaceous gland activity to reduce oil production. This in turn will reduce the tendency of the pores to be clogged with sebum (oil) which leads to cleaner and smaller appearing pores. The IPL component of this treatment also moderately stimulates collagen which will reduce the laxity of the skin and will help to support the edges of the pores. The Titan 3-D procedure is combination of the IPL and Genesis along with the addition of the Titan laser. The Titan laser targets the fibroblasts in our skin which are the cells responsible for the production of collagen and helps to stimulate their activity. As we age, the fibroblasts slow down in their production of collagen which cause skin laxity. The skin laxity is usually most evident in the jowl line and neck but it also affects the edges of the pores as mentioned above.
All of the above products and procedures offer significantly more benefit than just reduction in pore size which we will be happy to review during the consultation process.
Allure Magazine recently published an article highlighting a growing quest for smaller pore size. The term "Porexia" was given by a professor of dermatology to describe our preoccupation with a desire for "impossibly small pores". In the pursuit of perfect skin, many consider large pores undesirable. Smaller pore size does reflect light better and gives a more youthful appearance. Pore size is largely determined by genetics, skin type and age. As we age, we start to lose collagen and elastin that help to support the pores causing them to sag around the edges and look larger (imagine what a deflated inner tube would look like).
We must remember that pores are a biologically necessary component to our skin and to get rid of them is impossible. However, there are some things that can be done to improve the size and appearance of them making them far less noticeable.
Over the counter products will help them to look clearer but once you stop the product, the pores will return to their original condition. Exfoliating cleansers with salicylic acid, lactic or glycolic acid all stimulate cell turnover and help to clean pores. Moisturizers should be oil-free with the addition of Vitamin C or retinol to increase cell renewal and collagen production. Sunscreen is a must and needs to offer both UVA and UVB coverage. Masks with algae firm the skin and masks with clay will absorb oil.
Unfortunatley, many people do not notice dramatic improvement with over the counter products. Timeless Skin Solutions provides a variety of products and procedures, only available through a physician's office, that offers more aggressive options in our quest for smaller pore size.
Our Obagi product line contains a system of products that work together to improve overall skin texture and tone. The prescription strength Retin A in this product will give more dramatic results than over the counter retinoid products to improve cell turnover. The system also includes prescription strength Hydroquinone which will improve any dark spots or hyperpigmentation in the skin that might have been caused by previous blemishes or sun damage. The Toner portion of the system will help with oil control and the exfoliator and sunscreen will help with cell turnover and help to prevent any future sun damage respectively. Our TNS SkinMedica system will give similar results as the Obagi line but with a less aggressive form of Retin A, retinol. This would be more appropriate for people with sensitive skin. Our Anthelios line of sunscreen is the only sunscreen on the market with the patent for the protection of short UVA rays. The short UVA rays penetrate deepest into the skin and are the rays of ultraviolet light that can pass through glass.
Our physician strength chemical peels combined with regular medical grade microdermabrasion (the Silk Peel in our office) will promote exfoliation to improve overall texture and rejuvenation of the skin. Intense Pulse Light combined with Laser Genesis will target uneven tone and decrease sebaceous gland activity to reduce oil production. This in turn will reduce the tendency of the pores to be clogged with sebum (oil) which leads to cleaner and smaller appearing pores. The IPL component of this treatment also moderately stimulates collagen which will reduce the laxity of the skin and will help to support the edges of the pores. The Titan 3-D procedure is combination of the IPL and Genesis along with the addition of the Titan laser. The Titan laser targets the fibroblasts in our skin which are the cells responsible for the production of collagen and helps to stimulate their activity. As we age, the fibroblasts slow down in their production of collagen which cause skin laxity. The skin laxity is usually most evident in the jowl line and neck but it also affects the edges of the pores as mentioned above.
All of the above products and procedures offer significantly more benefit than just reduction in pore size which we will be happy to review during the consultation process.
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