BEVERLY HILLS, CA April 17, 2009 -- In spite of the recession, women today spend more money on skin care--creams, lotions, injections, fillers, peels, lasers--than ever before. In fact, research conducted by Harris Interactive revealed that women would rather invest in products that make them look 10 years younger than products that make them look 10 pounds thinner. They're spending a lot of time and money to get rid of their lines, wrinkles and age spots, "and that's unfortunate," says Zein Obagi, M.D., an internationally known dermatologist and the leading expert on skin health. "The fact is that many of these products don't work, and in fact they can accelerate the signs of aging," he says. Dr. Obagi is well-known as a maverick in skin care and doesn't always agree with his fellow dermatologists.

Now, once again, in his tell-it-like-it-is, no-holds-barred style, he's going to speak about some of the new over-the-counter anti-aging products at a seminar at the Hilton Hotel in Pasadena, Saturday, May 9, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. His seminar, "Face the Facts", will reveal what products and procedures work, and which ones are a waste of time and/or money. New research will allow him to debunk some of the myths about topical skin care, as well as explain the results and risks of medical procedures. All who attend will receive a $50 gift certificate and reduction in service prices, offered at The Obagi Skin Health Institute.

Professional skin care in the US is continuing to grow at double-digit rates, despite the global recession. The market is growing due to the size of the baby boomer population, celebrity spokespersons, more doctor brands and lower price points. "Unfortunately, the cosmetics industry has gotten greedy, and pumped a lot of products on the market that are based on voodoo science and frou-frou ingredients," Obagi says. "Let's get down to basics, and talk about what really works. Because if you're a woman aged 40-plus, you're old enough to know better."

ABOUT THE OBAGI SKIN HEALTH INSTITUTE & SAN GABRIEL SATELLITE CLINIC The Obagi Skin Health Institute is a fully comprehensive cosmetic dermatology facility specializing in the latest advancements available to restore skin to a clear and healthy state, regardless of skin type, age, or skin color. The Obagi Institute offers cosmetic dermatology services including fillers and injectables such as, Botox?, JuveDerm?, & Sculptra?. The Obagi Blue Peel, Fraxel? and the C02 Fraxel Laser? are just a few of the resurfacing/peel technologies available to restore youthful skin or to correct scars. The Obagi Institute and Dr. Obagi's satellite clinic located in San Gabriel, California, are home to the Obagi Nu-Derm?, Obagi C-RX?, ClenziDerm systems, and the newly launched ZO Skin Health, by Dr. Obagi product lines. The Obagi Institute in Beverly Hills is a fully equipped state-of-the-art, AAA-HC outpatient surgery center, utilized by talented plastic surgeons and Dr. Obagi.

The satellite clinic, located in San Gabriel, CA (7 miles south of Pasadena) is a quaint and friendly clinic that offers facial services by Sandra Obagi. Dianne Bedford, MSN, RNP offers monthly consultations, clinical services, and cosmetic dermatology services. Appointments can be scheduled at 626-288-5115. All Obagi products are available at the San Gabriel office. Knowledgeable staffs at both clinics assist you in achieving the clear and healthy skin that you have always desired.