As we transition from our twenties to our thirties, we young professionals may start to notice a new little wrinkle here, small spot there, or other emerging visible signs of our evolution into full-blown adulthood. We all know that appearance plays a substantial role in our outward display of confidence and success, and nowhere does such an aura exude more than from our face. As small traces of our age become more evident, we may eventually have to admit that our regular drugstore skincare products are no longer aiding us in putting our best face forward. It is then that we must give up the cleansers and moisturizers we’ve been using since our teens, and begin a search for a skincare line better suited for our maturing, busy lifestyle. For this week’s notable product, we take the work out of your search by introducing you to ZO, a sophisticated skin health line designed to help maintain the healthy skin we currently have, rather than treating the diseased and damaged skin we may face later in life.
Author, educator, and board certified practicing dermatologist from Beverly Hills Dr. Obagi developed ZO Skin Health products by taking the unique approach of striving to maintain the healthy, smooth, firm, and hydrated skin we have, as opposed to covering up or quick-fixing issues of older, damaged skin, later. As young professionals, we are at a perfect stage of life to take advantage of our existing youthful skin, and to help keep it that way with product lines like ZO.
To learn more about ZO products, we spoke with Nicole Hambly, a very successful young professional from Toronto and business consultant for ZO Skin Health. We asked her to take off her award-winning salesperson cap and tell us why she thinks ZO Skin Health products are so ideal for young professionals just like her. Nicole told us that as a busy YP, constantly traveling, meeting with important healthcare professionals, and often being the face of the high-end skin health line, there is a lot of pressure to look her best at all times. Arriving on the job fresh-faced is easy for Nicole, however, thanks to ZO Skin Health products. So we asked her to dish on her personal faves from the line, and this is what she had to say:
For those dreaded crows feet
Regarding the dreaded wrinkles that we all fear, the line-free Nicole explains that fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes may be caused by a decrease in the amount of collagen and elastin fibers (caused by aging), as well as increased dryness that exacerbates their appearance. So to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, Nicole advises that we YPs seek out active vitamin A, “which can be found in ZO Skin Health’s Radical Night Repair Plus, or as we like to call it, RNR!” Additionally, she notes, “drink more water. Your skin loves it, wrinkles hate it.”
Still dealing with zits?
For work/stress-related acne (yes, we can’t believe we still get them, too!), Nicole loves ZO’s TEPads, which come conveniently presoaked with 2% salicylic acid. “They are quick and easy and don’t dry out my skin” she says. “I use them every day after I cleanse.”
And the most important of all…
Nicole makes a special point to mention her favorite product, one we all know the importance of but so often ignore: sun protection. From the ZO line, Nicole is a faithful user of the Oclipse Sunscreen with Primer, an SPF 30 with makeup primer and tint all in one product.
Mix n’ match
Finally, “as a young professional myself,” she says, “I particularly love the fact that I can purchase ZO products in a kit! The kit allows me get travel size products mixed with full sized. This works great when travelling on a plane and packing for just a night or two of business.”
Speaking about her company, Nicole explains how Dr. Obagi has redefined the concept of skin health, including the creation of comprehensive solutions that bridge the gap between therapeutics and maintaining healthy skin. But because ZO products are so notable, they can only be purchased via your dermatologist, plastic surgeon, or cosmetic physician (perhaps people we could benefit from befriending now anyhow).
For more info, visit ZO online here.