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Anti-Aging With Antioxidants in Your Diet

Monday, February 1st, 2010 by newseditor

Blueberries, asparagus, broccoli, salmon, whole grain bread – and hold the sugar,nutrition red meat, and bleached flour. That’s what the experts say could help you eat your way to healthier-looking skin.

Antioxidant-rich foods can help combat the natural processes that wear down your body in general and your skin in particular. Nutritionists suggest that an antioxidant-rich diet is a good choice for skin health, with broccoli, carrots, berries, whole-grain cereals and fish on your grocery list. There’s no secret ingredient or sole contributor to a “healthy skin diet,” but regularly eating well and choosing these super foods is the key.

Dr. Nicholas Perricone, M.D., assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the Yale University School of Medicine and author of “The Wrinkle Cure,” emphasizes antioxidants in his approach to a skin-healthy diet too, and believes the ideal skin-healthy meal would include a six-ounce serving of fresh grilled salmon, a romaine lettuce salad with lemon juice and olive oil for a dressing, and fresh cantaloupe.

Fish is at the top of Perricone’s skin health list of anti-aging foods, because fatty fish contains important nutrients and Omega 3 fatty acids. He lists salmon, albacore tuna, and mackerel as great additions to any skin-healthy diet.

The bottom line is that aging is a natural process that can be influenced by what we eat, so make good nutrition a fundamental part of your efforts to look better.

Fierce Competition Between Skin Care Companies Spurs Lawsuit

Monday, January 25th, 2010 by newseditor

ZO Skin Health, a company founded by Dr. Zein Obagi, has filed a lawsuit in Los obagi_ArlingtonAngeles County Superior Court seeking an injunction and other relief against Obagi Medical Products, claiming, among other things, anti-competitive practices. According to the complaint, Obagi Medical (a company also founded by Dr. Obagi but later sold to outside investors), contacted a would-be e-commerce distributor that was ready to distribute products for ZO.

According to the plaintiff, this contact, which reports say mentioned a non-compete agreement between the parties, interfered with the distribution of its new product line.

Obagi Medical Products has denied any anti-competitive conduct in the matter, and says it will vigorously defend the suit.

Competition in the skin care industry is nothing new, but it has been intensifying in recent years. The demand for anti-aging skin care products has increased over the last decade as baby-boomers have taken advantage of advances in skin care science. In fact, between 2006 and 2008, U.S. sales alone rose 13% to 1.6 billion dollars, and the trend shows no sign of weakening.

Read more about Obagi skincare products in Arlington, Texas

Q&A – Latisse Prescription Eyelash Enhancement

Monday, January 4th, 2010 by newseditor

Q: How long has Latisse been on the market?latisse-Dallas,TX

A: Latisse has only been on the market for about 6 months, but its related safety record as an eye drop solution spans well over 10 years.

Q: Why do I need a prescription for Latisse?

A: Latisse can result in eyelash improvement of 105% in thickness and over 25% in length. Latisse is not an over-the-counter medication. The FDA approved Latisse as a prescription medication to treat hypotrichosis, i.e. reduced amount of eyelash growth

Q: How can Latisse enhance my lashes?

A: Latisse is thought to affect the growth stage of eyelashes by increasing the duration of the growth phase while increasing the number of hairs in the growth phase.

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A Growing Interest in Cosmetics…For Men.

Monday, November 2nd, 2009 by admin

According to our local Dallas NBC news affiliate, more men are seeking plastic surgery because they need to compete longer in the workforce.

It’s true that some cosmetic surgeries are particularly well-suited for men, and some procedures such as Botox just make sense regardless of gender.  In the past, the most popular cosmetic surgeries for men were male breast reduction, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, liposuction, and hair transplants.  If there truly is a growing acceptance of male cosmetic surgery taking place, we might see that list grow to a certain extent.

The most likely area to gain popularity with men will be in skin renewal treatments.  From experience I can tell you that the majority of males don’t possess a great deal of knowledge about caring for their skin and they often neglect it.

At a recent cosmetic surgery trade show, yours truly (copywriter extraordinaire) along with our accountant Angie underwent a skin analysis using the Image Pro II Skin Analysis system.  While Angie’s skin came out clear and clean, my neglected male skin looked like a battlefield of sun damage and other imperfections.  That experience prompted me to investigate different skin care products and treatments, and I wouldn’t be surprised if other men out there have the same concerns.

Reduce Signs of Stress on Your Skin – 5 Tips From a Professional

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 by admin

SkincareBusy adults with families and demanding careers see busy physicians, who spend plenty of time caring for patients who present stress-related skin problems:

  • Pimples appear out of nowhere.
  • Skin dries out overnight and needs re-hydration.
  • Folds around the nose and deep lines in the brow appear more pronounced.

Our patients in Dallas agree – they notice differences in their skin when they’re stressed out.  If left untreated and stress continues, these signs can persist for weeks and months, even years.

Although all these issues can be resolved in time, first you have to ‘de-stress.’ Until that time comes, here are 5 professional tips to help you get by:

  1. Keep your hands away from your face, stop touching and stop popping those pimples! Keep your hands busy with a pencil or squeeze one of those strengthening balls. For goodness sake, get rid of that magnifying mirror!
  2. Go visit your doctor or cosmetic physician and pick up a few acne fighters.
  3. Get yourself a facial, even if you’re on a budget. Treat yourself to some downtime; even bring your teenage kid in for a facial with you. A twofer! It will be therapeutic and quite relaxing for you both.
  4. If you’re using benzoyl peroxide, be sure not to use it at the same time as you’re using hydroquinones or copper peptides. You can use both products, but not at the same time.  Use one in the morning and the other in the evening.
  5. If you’re using high quality skin care products, try a chemical peel. Because a peel removes the built up dead skin on the surface of your face, it allows therapeutic products to penetrate and get the job done more quickly and more effectively.

Latisse Eyelash Enhancer Now Available in Dallas

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 by admin

LatissePoster-2The story behind Latisse eyelash enhancement is interesting, yet somewhat familiar in the pharmaceutical industry.  Drugs often make their way to the market inadvertently, and some become hugely popular for uses that were never intended.  Such is the case with Latisse eyelash enhancement, one of the latest offerings from Allergan Inc.

The origin of Latisse is in topical prostaglandins, drugs frequently used to decrease intra-ocular pressure in glaucoma patients.  In patients who used these prostaglandins, researchers and physicians documented a ‘complication’ or side effect called “hypertrichosis,” a condition characterized by darkening, thickening, and lengthening of the eyelashes.

The Food and Drug Administration gave clearance for Allergan to market a glaucoma drug (and topical prostaglandin) called Lumigan in 2001, at which point two important precursors to Latisse occurred.

  • The FDA seized over 2 million dollars worth of product from Jan Marini Skin Research Inc because the products – Age Intervention Eyelash – contained the same chemical formula as Lumigan, which had not yet been approved for cosmetic use.
  • Doctors began prescribing Lumigan off-label to patients who wanted enhanced eyelashes.

After clinical trials and further research, Allergan received FDA clearance for cosmetic use of Latisse.  In one study, 278 healthy adults with minimal to moderate eyelash prominence applied Latisse or a placebo to their lash line.  The results were favorable; researchers observed “statistically significant differences in eyelash growth and resulting patient satisfaction” while only 3.6 percent experienced itchy eyes and redness, and only 2.9 percent experienced hyperpigmentation on the surrounding skin.


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