A deep dive into 3 new Obagi Skincare products launches!

Hi everyone, today I'm going to talk to you about 3 new product launches by Obagi that you may not be aware of as yet. The reason I absolutely love recomending Obagi skincare in clinic is because I’ve had phenomenal skin health transformations over the last 12 years. We love the results and the products suit nearly every single patient - in my opinion no other skincare brand is backed by decades of clinical research. The products target the epidermis and dermis thus transforming every patients skin health to look brighter, clearer, softer, smoother, firmer and naturally younger! Hence our tag line has always been ‘it’s time to upgrade your skin forever’

OBAGI REBALANCE CREAM

Obagi® Rebalance Skin Barrier Recovery Cream may provide that extra attention your skin barrier deserves. This formulation strengthens the skin's natural barrier, reducing sensitivity and irritation often associated with blemish targeting treatments. It also hydrates and soothes the skin, promoting recovery and restoring balance. Formulated with BarrierPlex™ Technology – it's an innovative, proprietary blend of postbiotics, hydrating agents, and soothing ingredients that help restore and rebalance the skin's microbiome.

Apply 2 pumps to face, neck, and chest as needed after other products and prior to sunscreen as part of your morning routine. At night, this can be used as the final step in your routine. This product can also be used underneath the hydrate range.

Key ingredients - Postbiotics, Green Algae, Ceramides, Niacinamide.

Formulated for people with:

Sensitised skin - You may be experiencing sensitivity after using retinoids, AHAs, or BHAs

Compromised skin - Your skin may be prone to eczema, rosacea, or acne

Post-procedure skin - you may need help to soothe any irritation

REJUVENATING EYE GEL CREAM

This targeted solution is formulated with clinically proven ingredients to help visibly reduce the appearance of under-eye puffiness, dark circles, and fine lines while providing lasting hydration for the delicate skin around the eyes. The cooling applicator helps smooth under-eye puffiness promoting a more awake and rejuvenated appearance.

Dispense one pump of product for both eyes and dot around eye area. Massage in with the cooling applicator tip. Gently pat in excess product with fingers. This product can be used with ELASTIderm eye products, and should be used as the final step.

Key ingredients - Hibiscus Oil, Abyssinian Oil, Tuberose, Niacinamide.

OBAGI HYDRATE LIGHT

A lightweight hydrator clinically-proven to replenish hydration for 24 hours that is oil-free, non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic, and revitalises the skin’s moisture barrier for overall skin health. Apply 1-2 pumps to face, neck, and chest as needed after other products and prior to sunscreen as part of your morning routine. At night, this can be used as the final step in your routine. So glow lighter, not heavier with this weightless luxurious cream!

Key ingredients - Hydromanil (derived from Tara Tree Seed), Polyglutamic Acid, Niacinamide, Wine Ferment, Glycerin

All Obagi products are available to pick up from The Medi-Shed when you're next in, or you can use the Clever patient portal to order direct to your door!

With love,

Dil x

Introducing wellness therapy and coaching at the Medi-Shed - Led by Kurban Kassam

Hi Everyone,

We've just celebrated World Mental Health Day and it’s currently Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. These initiatives both highlight the increasing and welcome focus placed by national bodies, but also point to the depth of the growing problem, and awareness, of mental health concerns.

Some of the figures are stark. In the UK 18.5% of women (compared to 12.5% of men) report to be suffering poor mental health. In 2023/4, the cost of providing mental health-related treatments, including medications like antidepressants, contributed to an overall cost of £17.6 billion for the NHS (a 45% increase since 2018/19). ‘How to reduce stress’ is searched on Google once every 10 minutes.

These figures do not account for regional or demographic differences, although there is data to support a link between mental health issues and average income. Factors related to menopause can certainly play a part, with half of menopausal women reporting low mood while at work.

To help combat medical intervention, talking therapy became popular in the 1970s, especially in the US. Its godfather is Carl Rogers, a psychologist whose innovation was to advocate for the inherent goodness and potential of individuals. Rogers said we should be enabled to be the change agent in our quest to develop our best selves. Self-awareness, personal growth, and the therapeutic relationship are the key to overcoming psychological issues. Despite it seeming obvious now, it was revolutionary. Rogers was writing at a time when Freud’s authoritative, theoretical and psychoanalytic approach had been dominant for over 50 years.

When it comes to therapy, and choosing the right therapist, the choice can be daunting. Which is the right ‘school’ or ‘modality’ for me? What do they even mean? In reality, therapy can be boiled down to a combination of three things: examining the ‘here and now’, understanding the connection between the present and the past, and looking forward to the future (this is more coaching). Every school of thought exists within this spectrum. 

At the Medi-Shed we will follow the Personal Consultancy model to integrate styles seamlessly: listen authentically, rebalance, generate (new ways of being) and support (the change). Issues can be examined as they present themselves, or via an exploration of the deep seated underlying causes of them. One way to think of it is when watching your favourite TV show. Sometimes you are engaged with the ‘story of the week’ (the surface), and other times you are connected to the characters, their faults and their inner beliefs (the depth). This experience can shift dynamically moment to moment. 

Throughout the process the aim is to help the client develop greater agency towards creating their best selves. We may need to go deep into one’s history, to gently unhook any anchors to negativity, and we may need to consider our responses to the things we experience in the everyday, even the things we experience in the therapy room. The exploration is key. It’s guided but always at the client’s pace. Because, as Rogers said, the client always knows best.

For more information or to book an appointment with Kurban at the Medi-Shed please see the link here below https://www.drdil.co.uk/wellbeingtherapy

With love,

Kurban and Dil x

The Medi-Shed loves Obagi Medical Skincare! News on nominations and new product launches!

Hi Everyone,

Today I wanted to share with you all a super fun day of education I had at BAFTA learning about all the new innovations from Obagi! We have 3 new product launches already this year which is so exciting!

I was also very proud and honoured to be nominated for two awards - REGIONAL CLINIC OF THE YEAR and REGIONAL CLINIC OF THE YEAR SOUTH! You don't nominate yourself for these awards - your picked by Obagi themselves... so I wanted to thank to all my patients for all the wonderful support over the years - there is no practice without you all and you all seem to love the products as much as I do:)

So let me tell you about the new products on the block in case you've not been into The Medi-Shed to check them out!

OBAGI REBALANCE CREAM

This OBAGI REBALANCE CREAM is one of the best selling Obagi creams at The Medi-Shed since its launch 3 months ago - I always wait to feedback how good a product is as I need patients to report back and not just take my word! It's formulated with postbiotics, green algae, ceramides, and niacinamide, this product will be your new hydration hero as it’s an upgrade on your hydrate.

This formulation targets to improve skin health, it strengthens the skin’s natural barrier, reducing sensitivity and irritation often associated with blemish targeting treatments. It also hydrates and soothes the skin, promoting recovery and restoring balance.

Formulated for people with:

SENSITISED SKIN

You may be experiencing sensitivity after using retinoids, AHAs, or BHAs or fabulous post sun exposure

COMPROMISED SKIN

Your skin may be prone to eczema, rosacea, or acne.

POST-PROCEDURE SKIN

You may need help to soothe any irritation.

DAILY HYDRODROPS REJUVENATING EYE GEL

This eye serum instantly brightens, Smooths and de-puffs eyes! so if you love daily hydro-drops we now have it for the eyes! This transformative solution for the eye area brings an immediate boost in radiance, while simultaneously rejuvenating the eye area with 24-hour hydration for a more awake appearance.

How to use it?

• Dispense one pump of product for both eyes and dot around eye area

• Utilise the front, smooth side to apply cream to the skin around the eyes

• Use the rounded back side of the applicator to massage the product into skin

• Gently pat in excess product with finger

What are the Key ingredients?

BRIGHTENERS

• Tuberose, Light Reflecting Properties

MOISTURISERS

• Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin

NON-GREASY OILS

• Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Hibiscus Oil, Abyssinian Oil, Shea Butter

SKIN TIGHTENER

• Oat Extract

OBAGI HYDRATE LIGHT

Now for the 3rd new product... introducing the new Obagi Hydrate Light Weightless Gel Cream! Experience the next generation of Obagi hydration with a formula that's light, non-comedogenic, and perfect for all skin types. It's formulated with cutting-edge ingredients such as Tara Seed Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Ceramides and Wine Ferment hence the Obagi Hydrate Light enriches skin with traceless, weightless, continuous moisture:)

Who's it good for?

• suitable for all skin types

• lightweight moisture - acne, breakout and oily skins will love this!

• struggling with an oily skin but dehydrated.. this is perfect!

In conclusion

The reason I absolutely love using Obagi is because I’ve had phenomenal skin health transformations over the last 12 years on 100% of my patients - they love the results and it suits every single patient and in my opinion - no other skincare brand is backed by decades of clinical research. The Obagi SkinTrinsiq device with its customised protocols really allows me to take my patients skinhealth to another level! So I’m creating beautiful skin every day. The products target the epidermis and dermis thus transforming every patients skin health to look brighter, clearer, softer, smoother, firmer and naturally younger! Hence our tag line has always been ‘it’s time to upgrade your skin forever’

Contact www.drdil.co.uk to join The Medi-Shed family

With love,

Dil x