Obagi

Obagi Nu-Derm System

The Obagi Nu-Derm System is a prescribed skin care system that is specially formulated to correct age spots, rough skin, skin laxity, redness and hyperpigmentation. The products in the nu-derm system are specifically designed to work together.
In the first 6 weeks of using the Obagi Nu-Derm system you may experience flaking, redness and dry skin and any acne may appear to get worse but age spots and dark patches of skin may begin to fade. At this stage your damaged top layer of skin is being removed to make way to a new layer of healthy skin cells.
During the next 6-12 weeks of using the system you will notice on-going improvements to your skin with the reduction of wrinkles, tightening of pores and lightning of pigmentation. The redness and flaking should have subsided at this stage.
After 12-18 weeks your skin should be feeling firmer and smoother and pigmentation should be reduced. At this stage you should start to maintain your new healthy skin using the aftercare advice given to you by your practitioner.

Obagi CLENZIderm M.D. System

The Obagi Clenziderm M.D System is a complete acne treatment that is specifically formulated for normal to oily skin. The Clenziderm system includes includes 3 products for use in the morning and evening to help clear up your acne and prevent future breakouts. The products included are a Daily Care Foaming Cleanser with 2% salicylic acid to wash away impurities leaving skin feeling clean and refreshed. Next in the system is a product called Pore Therapy which also contains salicylic acid which works to unclog and refine pores whilst clearing away any dead skin. The system is then finished off with Therapeutic Lotion containing 5% benzoyl peroxide (BPO), this has been uniquely formulated to deliver medication deep within the pores which is where the acne starts.

You will notice any blemishes starting to clear up within the first 1-4 weeks. During this stage flaking of the skin may occur but this will only be temporary. At 5-8 weeks, acne breakouts should have decreased and the overall complexion of the skin should appear more balanced but some stubborn areas of acne may still be present. At 9-12 weeks you will be coming to the end of your treatment system; the oil production of the skin will have become more regulated and breakouts much less frequent. Pores will appear smaller and blackheads clear.  The skin should be left balanced and hydrated with blemishes healed and faded. At this stage you should start to maintain your new healthy skin using the aftercare advice given to you by your practitioner.

Obagi-C Rx System

The Obagi-C Rx System is specifically formulated for normal to dry skin and contains prescription-strength 4% hydroquinone and vitamin C to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation, including dark spots and melasma.  The Obagi-C Rx system contains 5 products; C-Cleansing Gel, C-Clarifying Serum (Normal to Dry Skin), C-Exfoliating Day Lotion, Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50 and C-Therapy Night Cream which will need to be applied to the skin daily as per the instructions provided to your by your practitioner. With continued use, the Obagi-C Rx System works to minimise fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots and discoloration as well as preventing signs of premature ageing.

Obagi Blue Radiance Peel

The Obagi Blue Radiance Peel is a gentle chemical peel that has a very low level of salicylic acid. The peel is perfect for those who want to approve the appearance and condition of their skin without the downtime associated with a chemical peel. It is also suitable if you are using the Obagi Nu-derm skin care system. The Obagi Blue Radiance peel is usually performed as a course of 1-3 treatments spaced at least 6 weeks apart.

Your face will initially be cleansed with all make-up being removed. You will then be required to wear eye patches to protect the delicate eye area and the first layer of salicylic acid is applied to the face. You may experience a tingling feeling at this stage but it will subside quickly. A second layer of salicylic acid is then applied and left on your skin for 10 minutes.

Once your 10 minutes are up your skin will be cleansed of all remnants of the acid solution and sun protection would be applied to your face before you leave.

The downtime is minimal for the majority of patients. If you skin is on the sensitive side then you may experience some redness for 24hrs and maybe some flakiness for a day or so but you will be able to use moisturiser and make up to cover if you wish.

The result after the Obagi Blue Radiance Peel is smoother, clearer and more glowing skin.