Why do I have a line?

I found the products out there confusing, harsh to my skin, and expensive. I worked with a group to have a skin care line which actually has medical grade products which work and is less expensive as as there is no marketing and advertising costs. People love it.

Basic products:

If you have fair to medium skin, are on the more sensitive side, this may be the line for you. I have been able to tolerate it well. If you are buying creams at a department store, don’t waste your money. Medical grade products are only available through doctors (like plastic surgeons) and give you more bang for your buck. And the products are bundled, so you save $ when you buy together.

Retinol Skin health workhorse

Your face accrues damage every day from sun exposure and aging. Retin A and Retinol are potent antioxidants and still the gold standard of skin care decades into my career.  If you can tolerate Retin A, do it. It is stronger than Retinol.

But if your skin is more sensitive, All Trans Retinol is a pure active retinoid and a great alternative. It has the same qualities as Retina A, but is slightly weaker, so it is well tolerated. All of these products are better than anything you can get over the counter, as they are medical grade. It helps

  • fine lines
  • wrinkles
  • pore size
  • uneven skin tone
  • blemishes
"Dr. Greenberg has a personal line of products that not only repair your skin but reverse the damage. These products are awesome and very affordable—I will never buy anything else." - JB
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eye cream with retinol & niacinamide

Most eye creams don’t have active ingredients, so they aren’t actually improving the skin.

Retinol is a powerful antioxidant, but you need a softer formula with lots of skin calming agents when using it around the fine skin of the eye. Niacinamide is a B vitamin and has been shown to decrease skin cancers due to its healing properties.

  • All-trans-retinol reduces signs of aging, increases firmness and elasticity
  • Hyaluronic Acid hydrates and seals in moisuture to plump out visible wrinkles and lines
  • Ceramide and Peptide complex nourishes and tightens skin, reducing eye bags and dark circles
  • Niacinamide smooths skin and helps to brighten discoloration
  • Caffeine USP, Arnica, and Vitamin K help to reduce the appearance of dark circles and puffiness

Basics of skincare

Basic tenets of skin care:

  • CLEAN. I like a neutral, non-irritating soap.
  • EXFOLIATE. Skin turnover helps your skin look fresh, helps prevent pore blockages, and helps active products penetrate more deeply. Glycolic pads are a chemical exfoliant and great for teens with acne!
  • REVERSE. You get damage in your skin every day. You should be actively trying to reverse that damage (young women start now!) using antioxidants and Retin A or retinol products. Exactly what ones can be reviewed with Dr. G. Everyone has different skin thicknesses and sun damage, so what is best for you will differ.
  • PROTECT. Sunscreen daily.

With all of these, DO NOT FORGET THE NECK. It is the hardest area to fix when you get older, and prevention of skin aging there is key.

Which line do you need?

  • Obagi: I like their Nuderm line for darker, more pigmented skin types. I use this as a prep for a TCA chemical peel resurfacing.
  • My line: is Retinol and antioxidant based. It works well for thinner, older, or sensitive skin.
  • Retin A is still the gold standard for reversing sun damage.

luscious eyelashes

 

Latisse® is a prescription treatment for hypotrichosis.

What is hypotrichosis? That is a fancy way of saying you have:

  • no eyelashes,
  • thin eyelashes,
  • short eyelashes,
  • or patchy eyelashes.

Latisse® is based on a glaucoma drug and the active ingredient has been around for some time. It went through other brands before, but due to patents Revitalash and Jan Marini had to change their formulas, so the active ingredient is now only in the Latisse® brand.

Latisse® will thicken, grow, and make eyelashes darker. It is FDA approved.

Will it help when you have chemo eyelash loss? For many of my breast cancer patients, Latisse® has helped them regrow their lashes faster and fuller.

How long do you need to do it to see effect? It really works, but you need to use it regularly for the first two months to see the full effect. You apply it to the upper lashes with a small wand daily. If you stop using it, after about four months you would see the effects wane.

I sell Latisse® in my office. It is part of the Alle program, which offers rebates and points.

Glycolic acid pads Exfoliate

These are the best!

Wash you face and then use these pads. They help your skin turn over more frequently, which helps gently exfoliate, moisturize, and assist in removal of oil and residue on the skin. It helps your active products penetrate more deeply into the skin. It is a good product for all skin types and all ages. It is also great help with teen acne.

  • Powerful blend of antioxidants and vitamins to help nourish skin for a healthy, radiant complexion.
  • Glycolic acid treatment pads at pH = 4 gently exfoliate dead and dull skin cells
  • Witch Hazel is an astringent to reduce surface oil and refine pore size
  • Vitamins A, C, E, green tea and CoQ10 to nourish and calm the skin to decrease redness and irritation.
"Everywhere I go, people of all ethnicities comment on how beautiful, thick and long my lashes are, and I refer them all to Dr. Greenberg." - B.B., San Francisco
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glycolic 15% body lotion

 

Great for keratosis pilaris patients *fine bumps on back of arms/back/etc in hair bearing areas OR menopausal women/dry skin patients (ie every woman who is over the age of 50.). This helps exfoliate the skin and makes it look really smooth. NOTE: It feels a little heavy when you first apply it. That feeling quickly improves and it leaves your skin hydrated all day. I use this and actually get compliments on my skin.

Glycolic acid 15% body lotion pairs AHAs with a rich blend of antioxidants formulated to gently exfoliate and nourish dry, rough skin. This light, oil-free formula is fast absorbing making it simple and enjoyable to achieve a softer, smoother skin texture and tone.

  • Glycolic Acid 15% gently exfoliates dead skin and dull skin cells
  • Enhanced with liposome-encapsulated Vitamins A,C,E, CoQ10 and Green Tea Extract.

Lip protection and plumper

This untinted lip gloss makes your lips look fuller and smoother. It is great for those tiny pesky fine lines. The best part? It also is protecting the skin with SPF. Did you know the lips are one of the most common places to get skin cancer on the face? Protect them you California girls!

PROTECTS:  UVA/ UVB protection with SPF 30.

HYALURONIC ACID: It hydrates by using mutiple forms of HA to draw and seal in moisture. Peptides support healthy collagen production and ceramides provide essential nourishment to replenish the skin barrier.

 

Obagi®

Obagi® is a multi-step system to healthier skin. Obagi® products are great for normal, thick, pigmented, oily, flaky, or large-pored skin, and for all skin types, including medium and dark skin. I carry the travel kit in my office.

The Obagi Nu-Derm® System is a home skin health restoration program. I use this as a prep for the blue TCA chemical peel. It  incorporates prescription strength products to restore skin’s health- eliminate hyperpigmentation and photodamage (sun damage), refines skin texture, normalizes oil production, hydrates skin, and gives a healthy glow. Nu-Derm® penetrates the dermis to correct skin problems, including deeper problems peels and exfoliation can’t reach.

After six weeks (one skin cycle), new skin cells emerge to the surface.

I use this whole system as a prep for a facial chemical peel. A doctor grade TCA blue chemical peel goes deeper into the skin. It takes about a week to heal from, but causes true improvement in fine wrinkles, skin pigmentation, and pore size. For more information on the Obagi® skin care system, go to www.Obagi.com.

This line may be too much for those with fair, sensitive skin.

"These products are awesome and very affordable. I will never buy anything else." - M.F., Redwood City
*Individual results may vary
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