LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 29, 2007 - Obagi Medical Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMPI), the leader in skin health, today announced the launch of a new acne therapy - CLENZIderm M.D.(TM) Acne Therapeutic System. The new physician dispensed acne system boasts an advanced, patent-pending Soluzyl Technology(TM) that liquefies Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) on contact, resulting in greater follicular penetration and rapid lesion reduction.

"We are very excited to bring novel and efficacious technology to the field of acne treatment, a market valued at $1.3 billion," said Steven Carlson, President of Obagi Medial Products. "Studies indicate that no other single acne treatment or combination therapy is proven to work on all three causes of acne, including excess oil, acne-causing bacteria and clogged pores.

Men: What to Borrow from the Makeup Bag (and What Not to!)

Youre all alone in the bathroom and theres the makeup bag. Who knows what mysterious anti-aging, breakout-hiding, look-enhancing secrets lay hidden inside? You check the mirror again. Your eyes are looking a little tired and where did those dark circles come from? Is that a pimple on your chin?

Professional Skin Care Services

If you prefer that soap and water feeling, try a gel cleanser in a bottle or tube. Gel cleansers are geared toward combination to oily skin types. For a combination to dryer skin type, you might want to try a foaming milky cleanser, which wont be as strong on your skin as a gel. Julia Rocks is a licensed clinical esthetician and nationally certified permanent cosmetics specialist practicing in Sierra Madre. Julia has been associated with the medical, cosmetics and esthetic industry for 15 years. To reach her for an appointment, call (626) 836-6522.

Put a New Face on the New Year

Okay, that may be a bit extreme, but with all of the natural and less invasive alternatives to plastic surgery now offered in the Denver area, it might not be as impossible as it sounds. If you’ve been looking for a way to rejuvenate and start the year with confidence, you may be ready for an overall overhaul. There are ways to get the fresh glowing skin you are seeking without spending exorbitant amounts of money or committing to invasive plastic surgery. An easy first step is a consultation with a dermatologist and/or an acupuncturist.

In Colorado, we are faced with different skincare issues than those at sea level. At 5,000 feet, the skin is exposed to 5.7% more UV light than at sea level. "The sun is really a factor," explains Dr. Julianne Wallner of Apex Dermatology.