The ColoreScience Pressed Mineral Pigment Compact, is available in three shades, designed for great coverage, and provides lasting sun protection.

Does it contain sunscreen? Not in the sense that their other products do; rather than an actual SPF, the pressed pigment compact is made up of minerals like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.

In addition, it has Vitamins A and E…which are antioxidants and give a renewed look to our skin. Plus, it’s naturally-scented with rose geranium, lavender, and sandalwood.

Now, a word to the wise: I’ve found that this product blends more smoothly, and appears far more attractive, if it’s applied to moisturized skin.

I hope you enjoy this new product we are carrying at Inland Cosmetic Surgery.  Come in and try the tester and let me know how you like it!  We are selling them for $60 each.

We have wonderful prescription strength Retin A creams here at the office to help your skin look young and beautiful.  Stop in and ask me about which product may be right for you and to see how we can help improve your skin tone, texture and minimize dark spots.

–Sarah, P.A.

Obagi Nu-Derm works by exfoliating and stimulating cell turnover, so skin behaves and looks younger.

Lead researcher Joel Schlessinger, MD, a dermatologist, said that often his patients have skin that doesn’t always look markedly improved with Botox or other injectables alone.

“Many practitioners are not aware of the potential benefits associated with incorporating this system with other non-invasive procedures in the practice,” he said. “This data clearly highlights the fact that by adding Condition & Enhance [Nu-Derm] to injectable patients’ treatment regimen, patients are addressing multiple aspects of aging skin for optimal results. The results prove that, even in patients who have previously had BOTOX, there is room for improvement.”

Patients saw results using Obagi Nu-Derm: 82 percent of study participants had peers notice a positive change in overall facial appearance, compared with 16 percent of study participants in the standard skin care group.

At the end of the 120-day trial, study participants also reported the following:

• 89 percent were either satisfied or extremely satisfied with their overall facial appearance, as compared to 12 percent of the standard skin care group.
• 93 percent were satisfied or extremely satisfied with the treatment regimen, as compared to 12 percent of the standard skin care group.
• All of the participants using the Nu-Derm System wished to continue treatment after the study ended.

Contact Inland Cosmetic Surgery to find out more about Obagi skin care products.

When looking at a group of 50 women, aged 30 to 50 who were being treated for glabellar lines, the study found a decrease in treatments did not yield a decrease in results. The study discovered that after a patient has undergone regular Botox treatments every four months for two years, the frequency can be lowered. The frequency of how often to get Botox may not dramatically effect its effectiveness.

In fact, the study found that patients who had completed the initial two-year treatment and then received Botox injections only every six months achieved similar results. This is when compared to those who continued receiving Botox treatments every three months.

Though Allergan, the maker of Botox, may still recommend continued treatment every three months, those looking for a cost-effective alternative could reduce the number of yearly treatments.

As an added benefit, the study found that the patients in the age group also experienced a reduction in the formation of wrinkles when Botox use was continued past two years.

If you’re one of the first 10,000 people who donate a minimum of $20, you’ll receive a certificate for a free trial of Latisse®, which you can take to your cosmetic surgeon who will determine if the eyelash enhancer is right for you. In addition, you can get a $20 rebate off your next purchase of Latisse® if you invite two friends to join you in the campaign.

Allergan, the makers of Latisse, will double any donation up to a total of $250,000 until November 30, 2011; you can donate at www.LatisseWishesChallenge.com.

Follow Hendricks on her Latisse® Journey

Throughout the campaign Hendricks will be sharing her experience with using Latisse® on her lashes.

“I’ve always felt my lashes were short and thin, and in my profession, I wear a lot of false lashes and makeup, which take a toll. So when Latisse® became available, I was curious to learn more,” she said. “My doctor talked with me about lashes, and I was surprised to learn that some women may notice their lashes thinning over time. Women who notice these changes in their lashes now have the option to talk to their doctor about Latisse® and see if it’s right for them.”

Apply Latisse® daily to your eyelashes to grow them longer, fuller and darker. The results will last as long as you continue to use Latisse®.

Glo Minerals offers five foundation options that all give a flawless look, while calming and soothing even acne prone skin. The pressed base is the most popular foundation formula because of its convenient portable compact that makes mineral make up on the go easy, and provides medium to full coverage. Glo is also available in two liquid formulas for dry and oily skin types.

Glo Minerals is the preferred make up line of dermatologist, plastic surgeons, and leading skincare professionals all around the world.

This Holiday we are offering a Glo Minerals starter kit that includes products to help you create a flawless but natural look. Included in the package is a complimentary color matching; come in at your convenience and be professionally color matched into the correct Glo Mineral shade and formula for your skin type.

Here’s what else you get from our Glo Minerals starter kit:

• Hydration Mist for use before and/or after makeup application to set makeup and refresh the skin throughout the day, made of an exclusive blend of antioxidants.
• Concealer for under eyes, scarring, or hyperpigmentation that not only really covers but also improves the skin.
• Concealer brush to expertly apply Glo Concealer to any desired area.
• Foundation Brush to apply Glo Pressed Base, Glo Loose Base, Glo Bronze, and Glo Finishing powders. Made of the highest quality and all natural products.

What was first labeled a ‘complication’ or side effect of using these topical agents was “hypertrichosis,” a condition characterized by darkening, thickening, and lengthening of the eyelashes.   

 Allergan offered the topical prostaglandin Lumigan in 2001, a drug that contained the active ingredient bimatoprost. Two important precursors to Latisse occurred after the FDA gave clearance for Lumigan.

• Jan Marini Skin Research Inc had over $2 million worth of product seized by the Food and Drug Administration.  The product, Age Intervention Eyelash, evidently contained bimatoprost, which was unapproved for cosmetic use at the time. Allergan later filed a patent infringement suit against Jan Marini and several other companies that had tried to market bimatoprost in their eyelash enhancing drugs.
• Some doctors started prescribing Lumigan off-label to enhance eyelashes.  Knowing the desirable side effects it could produce. But Lumigan wasn’t formulated for cosmetic use and many believed more research was needed to confirm the safety of topical prostaglandins for cosmetic use.  

Clinical trials and further research is exactly what Alllergan Inc did.  In one early study, 278 healthy adults with minimal to moderate eyelash prominence applied bimatoprost or a placebo to their lash line.  The results were favorable; researchers observed that the average patient’s eyelashes were 25 percent longer, 106 percent fuller, and 18 percent darker, while only 3.6 percent experienced itchy eyes and redness, and only 2.9 percent experienced skin hyperpigmentation.  

Latisse received FDA approval late last year for the treatment of ‘inadequate’ eyelashes.  Allergan now owns the patent on use of bimatoprost for eyelash enhancement.

Contact Inland Cosmetic Surgery for more information on Latisse in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.