Elevate Your Skincare with ZO SkinHealth!

'IF YOU WANT TO FEEL GOOD HAVE A MARTINI... REAL SKIN HEALTH TAKES WORK'

ZEIN OBAGI

You may have seen the luxurious blue and silver packaging on the shelves of The Medished or seen me talk about their tried and scientifically tested products on social media, but how much do you really know about the skincare range that many patients love.

As consumers we are bombarded by skincare products from every angle, all claiming to rejuvenate our skin, so when looking for skincare I always advise patients to consider 3 factors of which ZO SKIN HEALTH ticks all boxes.

• Ingredients and their percentage

• Delivery + scientific innovation

• Clinical trials

For more than 35 years, Dr. Zein Obagi, a Board-Certified Dermatologist, has pioneered advanced skincare solutions based on his philosophy of creating healthy skin as opposed to merely treating disease and damage.

What Key Features Signify Skin Health?

• Smooth

• Firm/tight

• Even in colour

• Hydrated

• Tolerant

• Free from disease

ZO skin health offer a range of products to help with specific skin concerns including; pigmentation, acne, fine lines and wrinkles, mild scarring. But what makes these products different from your average skincare regime? Using high concentrations of active ingredients, including pure retinol, and powerful anti-oxidants they work to activate and stimulate your skin to repair and maintain itself – just like it’s meant to. Another key difference with this medical grade skincare is how it's products are packaged and dispensed so that the high concentrations of active ingredients stay stable and yield maximum results on your skin without degrading over time.

Skin issues can have a negative impact on self-confidence so the way we approach skincare is changing fast. My job as an expert in this skin care line after years of training... is to tailor-made a protocol suitable for you and get you into a routine so you stick to it. Whether applying makeup or not, skin still greatly benefits from maintaining a morning and nightly protocol. Let's take a look at the protocols below.

ZO SKINHEALTH FACIAL PROTOCOLS

STEP 1: GSR

ZO® GSR® Getting Skin Ready® is the essential first step to achieving healthy skin. It is a simple system of cleanse, exfoliate and tone that works synergistically to normalise skin functions.

STEP 2: PREVENT AND CORRECT

Different products regimes can be prescribed for:

• anti-ageing

• brightening

• acne

• redness

• sensitivity

STEP 3: PROTECT

The final step of all ZO® protocols is to protect the skin from sun + UV damage. The ZO® sun protection portfolio maximises protection by offering the broadest, most comprehensive range of sun protection available so there really is something for everyone. The advanced Triple-Spectrum Protection® shields against UVA and UVB rays, high-energy visible (HEV) light, IR-A (infrared) rays and pollution. I have all of them in clinic to try before you buy...so no excuse not to be using your SPF!

Free skin consultations can be done face to face or online and generally last around 30 minutes. If you can't get to The Medished products will be packaged up with instructions and sent out to you anywhere in the country, so you can embark or continue your journey to optimum skin health! Established patients just need to email The Medished for repeat purchases.

I hope you found this blog helpful!

With love,

Dil x

Buy Local This Christmas! The Perfect Skincare Gift

As we now settle ourselves into another lockdown, now is the time to get all our Christmas shopping done especially as the kids are still in school for now! I will be doing all I can personally to shop locally and support the businesses that have had to close their doors for a month just before Christmas.

So let me give you a few ideas about can be purchased via The Medished for gifts or just to treat yourself! I've teamed up with Obagi to have skincare crackers delivered direct to your door ..I have covered all the delivery costs, so all you need to do is drop me a message or email from the comfort of your home. The Obagi Gift Crackers come with 4 different combinations to choose from so there really is something for everyone! Each cracker is hand picked in a bespoke Obagi gift cracker and box and can be delivered direct to you or your loved ones door.

OBAGI CRACKER COMBINATION 1 - £110

Crackers 1 is ideal for texture and hydration as it contains Obagi Hydrate and Retinol 1%. This is ideal for patients wanting a simple, cost effective routine with real results.

OBAGI CRACKER COMBINATION 2 - £150

Get glowing skin with mild pigment reduction and all-day hydration with best-sellers Obagi Hydrate and Professional-C Serum 15%. This is ideal to get the glow back and say goodbye to tired dry and dull skin this winter.

OBAGI CRACKER COMBINATION 3 - £200

Cracker 3 includes Obagi Hydrate, Retinol 1.0, and Professional-C Serum 15% .Why choose!! Enjoy all the benefits of incorporating Retinol, Vitamin C and all-day Hydration to your routine. Reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, even your complexion, and enjoy soft, smooth skin.

NEW DELUX OBAGI CRACKER COMBINATION 4 - £300

2020 has brought Obagi UK and Ireland a number of new products, so I've included them in the combinations this year.

NEW: Obagi Daily Hydro-Drops is a lightweight all-day hydrator with beautifully suspended key ingredients including vitamin B3 and hibiscus oil.

NEW: ELASTIderm Facial Serum is the most clinically studied Obagi product in 10 years, clinically proven to deliver firmer-looking skin. Developed for use on the face, neck and chest.

Professional-C Peptide Complex increases skin firmness and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with growth factors – and of course there’s Vitamin C in here too!

If your interested in purchasing any of these gorgeous Christmas crackers, don't hesitate to get in touch!

With Love

Dil x

Online SkinHealth Consultations To Improve Your Well-Being

From day one of setting up my aesthetic business the fundamental ethos here at The Medished had always been SKIN HEALTH FIRST. In my opinion healthy skin is the foundation for all non-surgical treatments, so that is at the forefront of all my consultations. Skin health has become even more important recently especially since the onset of the pandemic as how our skin looks plays an important part in our mental health and emotional well-being.

Anxiety, stress and overall uncertainty about the future can take a toll on our skin. Stress is a recognised trigger for inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, rosacea and acne, so it’s unsurprising that more people are reporting breakouts at this uncertain and very stressful time. Where possible mindfulness, meditation and exercise are also all great ways to relax and refocus. We are also constantly having to wear masks which is contributing to patients having 'maskne'. I've found that telephone and video skincare consultations have been very successful here at The Medished and I've helped many of my patients achieve glowing skin via online consultations.

In my skin clinic, I am proud to work with some of the world’s best medical grade skincare brands.. including Obagi Medical, ZOskinhealth and SkinBetter Science. Conventional skincare products can only offer limited results as they are not licensed to penetrate through the epidermis to the deeper dermal layers of the skin.

Prescription product targets the epidermis, through to the dermis and transform your skin’s health to look brighter, clearer, softer, smoother, firmer and naturally younger! They are also highly effective at treating skin conditions like Pigmentation, Hyperpigmentation, Rosacea and Acne. 

SO HOW DO THE ONLINE CONSULTATIONS WORK?

• Get in touch via the website.

• Send me pictures with no makeup of a front view and at 45 degrees both sides.

• I will schedule a 30 minute chat to understand your concerns and look through your current skincare.

• I will prescribe you my recommendations as to help you achieve skin health.

• All products with be sent out to you within 48hrs with instructions.

• A follow up is always advised to check in with your progress and pictures.

A FINAL WORD ON 'MASKNE'

I know that when I get home from work I want to rip my mask of my face.. as my skin feels like it can't breathe. Wearing one is an essential requirement to keep us safe, however many of my patients in clinic have been complaining of #maskne⁠⠀

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Cleansing is such an important part of your daily skincare routine, as it removes makeup, pollution, sweat and surface debris. It's even more important now with all the mask wearing. Once we've cleansed active products can effectively penetrate your skin. Always remember to cleanse morning and night!⁠ I'm a fan off double cleansing at night with some facial massage to improve the blood flow to the face. This will reduce puffiness and give you a glow.. my one minute of relaxation advise at the end of the day!⁠ Pictured below are a few of my favourites by Obagi Medical.

Get in touch if your interested and in need of some skinspiration in during lockdown!

With love,

Dil x