Archive for the 'Skin Care and Products' Category

Obagi Watch the Transformation Video: Wendy’s Story

“I’m aware of what my skin says about my age – not what I am in my age, but what my skin says about my age,” says 47-year old Wendy, the latest Obagi user to be featured in their Watch the Transformation series. Wendy is clearly concerned about her changing skin texture and complexion. In [...]

Latisse Eyelash Solution on Good Morning America

Good Morning America recently aired this story about Latisse being used (off-label, a non FDA approved indication) to treat hair loss. In an article, they describe one 27-year old who used Latisse to grow fuller eyebrows before her wedding. Since Latisse was FDA approved in 2008, we’ve heard more than a few discussions about the [...]

Kristen’s Obagi Nu-Derm Transformation

“If you just look at my skin – it’s white. It’s just clean all the way through,” exclaims 33-year old Kristen. She’s the first patient story in Obagi’s new Watch the Transformation series of videos. Kristen “tried everything for good skin” but couldn’t find a practical solution to remove sun spots from her face. She [...]

Can Your Diet Help You Heal After Cosmetic Surgery?

In a new clinical study out of Brazil, doctors asked 60 women to dramatically increase their intake of fruits and vegetables during their recovery from cosmetic surgery. Their findings reveal some promising potential benefits of antioxidant intake, not only after surgery, but also for the treatment of inflammatory conditions. Doctors hypothesized that a diet rich [...]

Allergan Tests Latisse Ingredients as Potential Alopecia Treatment

Bimatoprost, the active ingredients in Latisse eyelash solution, could have potential as a baldness treatment. Allergan is reportedly starting clinical trials with new formulations of bimatoprost to investigate the application. According to clinicaltrials.gov, the study will evaluate “the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of a new formulation of bimatoprost following topical application in patients with alopecia.”  [...]