Dr. Obaji's 5 Must-Dos for Younger Looking Skin
"Women are bombarded daily with beauty advice and information-much of it conflicting or just plain wrong," says Beverly Hills dermatologist Dr. Zein Obagi. "With 30 years of skincare experience and access to the leading research and technology, I know firsthand what really keeps skin young and radiant."
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Here are Dr. Obagi's top five skincare tips:
Give skin a jolt.
"At age 30, skin cells start to become dormant," explains Dr. Obagi. "You need to wake them up and encourage them to produce collagen and elastin. Keeping those skin cells in the dermis functioning well is important for maintaining a healthy, youthful appearance. Look for products that contain high concentrations of retinol. It's the most effective ingredient for anti-aging."
Get a little rough.
"To keep skin cells active and awake, gently slap your face all over. This strategy improves circulation, which in turn helps remove toxic wastes," reveals Dr. Obagi. "Your skin is pretty resilient-it can handle more than a little pinkie tap."
Shorten your shower.
"Hot water sucks the life out of skin, promoting water and electrolyte loss," Dr. Obagi explains. "When your skin is dehydrated, it becomes taut and irritated and looks older. Cleanse with tepid water, and shower only once a day. Keep showers speedy-10 minutes, max-and apply a good body lotion while your skin is still damp."
Reverse your age overnight.
"Some of the best skincare ingredients are deactivated by sunlight, so it's pointless to apply them during the day," Dr. Obagi says. "At night, your skin cells renew themselves with retinol, surface repair agents, and anti-inflammatory agents. My Ommerse Overnight Recovery Crème does the work for you as you sleep by employing ceramides to rebuild the skin's barrier function and protect against inflammation."
Catch some beauty Zzz's.
"Getting fewer than 7-8 hours of sleep will cause premature aging, as well as dark circles and puffiness under the eyes," Dr. Obagi cautions. "Your skin will look much more relaxed and healthy if you're well rested."
Zein Obagi, M.D., a Diplomat at the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, is world-renowned for his unique approach to anti-aging skin care. He has maintained a practice at his Obagi Skin Health Institute in Beverly Hills since 1981. Dr. Obagi created ZO Skin Health and his original Obagi Nu-Derm System which he has taught to other dermatologists in training sessions around the globe. Please visit www.zoskinhealth.com.
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