Still Red on Retin-A?

I have been using Obagi with 0.025% Tretinoin (Retin-A) for 3 months and am loving it!

Yes, the first month was very harsh, but the results have been 100% worth it! Obagi Nu-Derm has not only significantly improved my freckles, hyperpigmentation and fine lines, but has also remarkably helped my acne break-outs and scarring.

If you are struggling with maintaining the use of Tretinoin, have no fear! There are other tools available to sooth and calm the dryness, redness, and peeling that can sometimes accompany the initiation of retinoids into any skincare line. T3™ Foaming Cleanser, T3™ Soothing Moisturizer, and T3™ Calming Wipes are products which were specifically formulated to provide the cleansing and moisturizing effects necessary with the initiation of retinoid therapy.

T3™ Foaming Cleanser is a mild, non-irritating, non-soap cleanser, which features antioxidant Coenzyme Q-10 and green tea extract. T3™ Soothing Moisturizer is a light, non-greasy moisturizer featuring the soothing complex of aloe vera, dipeptide-I, and bisabolol. T3™ Calming Wipes are individually packaged pads with hyaluronic acid and aloe vera gel which soothe and cool the skin while gently assisting in the removal of oils and residue of the skin. All of these products are a great way to increase the efficacy of Tretinoin in a system that addresses the issue of over drying. I even keep T3™ Calming Wipes in my gym bag as a quick and easy way to cleanse and add moisture to my skin after a hard work-out or a few hours at the pool.

For those of you who are just starting, hang in there! I know it can be very uncomfortable in the beginning due to the excessive peeling and dryness (I know, I’ve been there!), but if you stick with it, you will start seeing great results after about one month.

Women’s Health and Fitness Educational Symposium

Living a healthy lifestyle will add years to your life and life to your years. But how do you know for sure if you’re doing everything you can for your mind, body and spirit? Attend the first Women’s Health and Fitness Educational Symposium on June 24 at Fitness Edge from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. to find out. Four of Central Ohio’s leading experts on women’s health will provide evaluations and tips on how to live a healthy lifestyle.










Dr. Carol Clinton, owner of Timeless Skin Solutions, the leading medi-spa in Dublin, will discuss sun damage and how to correct it. She will also conduct ultra violet skin evaluations during the program. Dr. Clinton is one of the leading injectors of Restylane in the state of Ohio and has achieved Gold Network Status member for Botox Cosmetic®. Dr. Clinton has lectured internationally as an expert on the use of lasers and lights in skin rejuvenation.

Dr. Patricia A. Stafford, founder of Women's Imaging & Wellness, will discuss bone density and will conduct screenings called bone densitometry. Dr. Stafford believes women’s imaging services should be relaxing and be performed in a warm environment offering the latest
techniques and diagnostic tools. Stafford has trained under world-renowned physician Dr. Andrew Weil, a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine which takes a healing oriented approach to health care which encompasses body, mind, and spirit.

Brian Schiff is a certified strength and conditioning specialist at Fitness Edge in Dublin. Schiff and his team will share information about fitness and nutrition and injury awareness/prevention/healing. Schiff is the former strength and conditioning coach for The Columbus Crew Major League Soccer Team and is an expert author for various online fitness magazines, is the author of two books on shoulder training and co-authored a golf conditioning e-book.

Kim Cox, certified personal trainer, will discuss fitness and nutrition and teach you how to navigate away from unhealthy food choices. Cox graduated from Ohio Dominican University in 2003 and has been a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise since 2007 and is also an EFI Gravity Personal Training Instructor. She also leads a women's small group training program at Fitness Edge and assists with Adventure Boot Camp for Women.

Please RSVP for the event. The cost is $20 if you if you pre-register, or $25 at the door. All proceeds go to the James Cancer Hospital GYN Cancer Fund. Please make checks payable to Timeless Skin Solutions. For more information contact Timeless Skin Solutions at info@timelessskinsolutions.com or by calling 614-799-5100. Fitness Edge is located at 5700 Perimeter Drive, Suite D, Dublin.