subscribe to beauty blog via RSSDr. Obagi Says, “Stick To The Program”
April 1, 2009 3:02 pm
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Are there benefits to using an entire skincare system as opposed to mixing different products from different brands, or is that idea just a marketing ploy to build brand loyalty?
Yes, there really is a benefit to working within a system. Unless you are a complete skincare junkie and like to spend hours online researching the ingredients and technologies, or squinting trying to read the ingredient labels, you need to trust the manufacturer to develop a skincare line that uses products with ingredients that work synergistically. For example, if you use a “repair” product from one manufacturer and a “recovery” product from another, you may be doubling up on some of the same ingredients (and therefore overdosing or just duplicating). You might also miss one of the key ingredients that are critical to activating and stimulating the skin. Even with my own brands, I don’t advocate mixing and matching. If you trust a manufacturer enough to buy one product, please trust them enough to assure that you’re getting the necessary ingredients in the appropriate amounts.
A board-certified member of the American Board of Dermatology and a leading expert in skin health restoration and rejuvenation, Dr. Zein Obagi is an internationally renowned dermatologist and educator who is known for his ability to successfully correct a wide range of skin conditions—often after other traditional treatments have failed. He is also the founder of the Obagi Medical Product line, the number one brand of physician-dispensed antiaging skincare products in the world, as well as the Obagi Skin Health Institute in Beverly Hills, where he currently practices.
tags: Dr. Zein Obagi, Skincare
