Most of our day is spent outdoors, under the harmful rays of the sun and because of this our skin, particularly our face suffers a lot. In general, women, even men, are particular about skin care; we make sure our face is clean from dirt and excess oil and clear from pimple scars, dark spots and fine lines but what do we really do to make the skin clean and clear from these problems aside from cleansing and toning?

A Short Obagi 101

Obagi Medical is a global, specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, markets, and sells proprietary skin care systems in the physician-dispensed skin care market. (via Obagi)

Obagi has a wide range of skin care systems which is formulated to target specific
skin care types and skin problems. Their products are popular to both young and adults simply because it is true to its word about giving the skin the professional care it needs. From its simple, and most popular system Obagi Nu Derm Systems to its anti-aging system Obagi Condition & Enhance to skin peeling with Obagi Blue Peel and Obagi Blue Peel Radiance. Of course there’s still more Obagi products available for oily skin, highly pigmented skin, acne prone skin and even for eyelashes!

Obagi Facial Sunscreen

Are you like me who is guilty of sometimes neglecting to use facial sunscreen and reasons out that it’s already too hot and humid outside to apply another layer of “skin” on my face? And then afterwards feel my skin like it’s literally being toasted by the sun and after a while, with a closer look you’ll notice dark spots and fine lines appearing? It is especially frustrating when you know you shouldn’t have those skin problems showing up until probably you are in your 50′s or 60′s.

If you are reading this between your late teens to late twenties, please take heed and understand the importance of using facial sunscreen day and night.

Every Obagi System has its facial sunscreen, here are the Obagi sunscreen you can choose from:

Obagi Nu Derm System:

• Healthy Skin Protection SPF 35 – contains 9% micronized zinc oxide and 7.5% octinoxate which helps transform skin to be younger-looking and protects your newly transformed skin
• Physical UV Block SPF 32 – helps protect your newer and healthier skin from cleansing, toning and moisturizing
• Sun Shield SPF 50 – a combination of high UVB absorption and dynamic UVA blockage with a matte finish; fragrance free and safe for all skin types

Obagi Condition and Enhance System

• Healthy Skin Protection SPF 35 – contains 9% micronized zinc oxide and 7.5% octinoxate which helps transform skin to be younger-looking and protects your newly transformed skin
• Physical UV Block SPF 32 – helps protect your newer and healthier skin from cleansing, toning and moisturizing and/or surgical procedure

Obagi-C Rx System

• C-SunGuard SPF 30 – prevents premature aging; protects skin radiance

Obagi Rosaclear System

• Skin Balancing Sun Protection SPF 30 – sun protection against UVA/UVB rays; helps reduce redness and blotchiness of the skin

How to use

Applying sunscreen on the face is during after you shower and done with washing your face off with your cleanser and toner, but with Obagi skin care products you would need to consult with your skin care doctor or dermatologist to help you design a proper treatment for your skin.

Benefits of Obagi Facial Sunscreen

The different Obagi facial sunscreens under the different Obagi Systems are made to care for your specific skin type and skin problems. All of these though has common goals:

• protect the skin from harmful sun rays
• reduce redness, dark spots and other aging signs
• protect the radiance of the skin

There’s a saying that prevention is better than cure and I would say that it also applies to skin care, actually the earlier you start taking care of it the later your aging signs would appear in life.

Obagi Sunscreen Reviews

Obagi suncreen products are not the only items from the different systems that are getting positive reviews about but every item Obagi has. The Obagi skin care systems are indeed special because for every skin type and problem, there’s an Obagi for you.

So before you get yourself an Obagi sunscreen, consult with your skin care physician first to make sure that you would benefit from the product.

Price and where to buy

Obagi products are available to Obagi-authorized skin care clinics. Prices vary from each system, check out our price guide for more details.

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Our skin is the largest organ in our body and most of the time, it seems both easy and hard to take care of it. Since our skin is exposed to external factors like pollution, dust, and other irritants which also includes food we eat and our lifestyle, it can easily result to our skin having clogged pores, pimples, dark spots, fine lines and other known skin problems. So, what can we do about it? Others have a collection of facial products to clean, tone and treat these common problems and there are others who would rather undergo a cosmetic procedure, surgical or otherwise, and go about their facial cleanser, toner and moisturizer with sunscreen.

This is where Obagi Blue Peel Radiance is popularly known for. It gives you that fast result which of course you should follow up with maintenance care.

About Obagi Blue Peel Radiance

Obagi Blue Peel Radiance is a treatment that is meant to be done by a professional skin care physician or aesthetician. If the peeling works great on your skin without any problems, your skin care physician may also suggest neck, chest, arms and legs peeling when needed.

The Benefits

You may or may not be a regular patient of any kind of facial peeling but if you want your skin’s look and texture to improve, getting a peel may just be what your skin needs. Obagi Blue Peel Radiance can show results in as fast as 2-3 days after you have the treatment done. Downtime is not a problem too since it shows little to no downtime, so you can still proceed to your daily activities or work without worrying about your face being too red like a tomato.

Here are more benefits from Obagi Blue Peel Radiance (via Obagi):

• Safe for most skin types but most especially to acne-prone skin
• Improves skin appearance and texture including sunspots and hyper-pigmentation
• Provides tighter, smoother, brighter-looking skin instantly
• Superficial exfoliation with little to no downtime
• Optimum results after 4-6 peels

How Does The Blue Peel Radiance Procedure Done?

Unlike most Obagi products, Obagi Blue Peel Radiance is not meant to be used or done at home by yourself. A skin care physician, dermatologist or a professional Obagi physician is required to do it for you in a clinic or in an in-office setting.

This is to avoid misuse since this is a chemical peeling product which is a lighter chemical peel than Obagi’s own Blue Peel but may be a stronger comparison to other peels like Diamond Peel, it is advisable that a professional do it for you to asses your skin and the right peeling amount or procedure that it needs for a maximum Obagi Blue Peel Radiance result.

After-care treatment

Now that the worse — if that’s even the right word to use in this case — is over, the next thing important thing to do is up to you (look at that, it even rhymed!). Post care treatment is as important as the treatment itself because you’ll have to make sure that you maintain the result and won’t cause irritation.

After the Obagi Blue Peel Radiance, avoid using exfoliants, toners and any product that may cause drying of the skin. Ask your physician about products you can and cannot use after the treatment. One thing is for certain though, applying sunscreen with at least SPF 30 is a must after the peeling treatment to protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun.

Obagi also offers an After-care Card for you which will be given by your physician after the treatment or you can also download it on their website.

How much does the Blue Peel Radiance cost?

Obagi Blue Peel Radiance costs around $120-$200. Ask your skin physician about this, if they offer such treatment or for more details.

What others say about Blue Peel Radiance

This peeling treatment from Obagi has been gaining a lot of popularity with the amazing and fast results that it gives its patients. If you have been searching far and long about products or treatments that would be well worth your time and money, you will read about Obagi Blue Peel Radiance patients who were satisfied with it and although the price is a bit expensive to be able to do every 2 weeks or so until you’ve done the 4-6 peeling sessions, the results are visible even just right after the treatment.

If you are interested about Obagi Blue Peel Radiance, talk to your skin care physician about it.

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In this modern day that we live in, it’s not uncommon that we know of someone who has undergone cosmetic procedures whether it be surgical like facelift or non-surgical like Botox. You might have even had one for yourself and doesn’t keep it a secret but doesn’t announce it to the whole world as well.

But why do people, both men and women alike, resort to having cosmetic procedure done? For some, they do it because they may have suffered from skin problems or maybe even accidents that they would need to undergo surgical or non-surgical procedure; and for most though, they do it for enhancement and for anti-aging purposes.

Whatever the reason is, in the end you still have to take care of your skin and it will need an even more special set of skin care system that is clinically proven to interact well with our skin and the procedure that you have just had and what other product could formulate such a system than Obagi.

Obagi Condition & Enhance System

Did you have Botox cosmetic to fight off those unsightly wrinkles and fine lines that are slowly making their appearance on your face? Or did you have a much more serious problem and had laser treatments or facelift?

Surgical or non-surgical, there’s an Obagi to care for your skin the special way it needs without causing any irritation. This system from Obagi is the Condition & Enhance System. The products under this system contains “clinically proven, prescription-strength ingredients” thus should be used as per your dermatologist or your plastic surgeon. It is important that you discuss this with them so you’ll know their recommendations that would suit and interact well with your skin and the current treatment or maintenance that you need.

Here are the products of the Obagi Condition and Enhance System:

Non-Surgical

• Foaming Gel
• Toner
• Clear
• Exfoderm Forte
• Blender
• Healthy Skin Protection SPF 35

Surgical

• Gentle Cleanser
• Toner
• Clear
• Exfoderm
• Blender
• Healthy Skin Protection SPF 35
• Physical UV Block SPF 32

To maximize the results that you get from the system, consult with your skin care professional first. If you want, you can also find a lot of reviews online about Obagi products.

Ask your dermatologist about Obagi Condition and Enhance System now.

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Ever since I can remember, I already have oily skin which always makes me feel too conscious and sometimes even bad about my looks. Who would want their face to be too oily that you feel you have to use one of those oil-blotting films every hour and so just so you can at least control your face from looking like a frying pan.

Many products are available for skin care, a few which are prescribed or can be bought from your respective dermatologists and most which are found in cosmetic counters, supermarkets, and online drug stores. But which of all the hundred products should we choose?

Obagi-C Rx System

Personally, I always go for the product that is known to be dermatologically-tested, has a good number of positive feedback from highly-satisfied users and of course, that product should fit my skin’s needs.

Obagi-C Rx Systems for Normal to Oily skin is one of the Obagi Skin Care Systems that is specially designed to give these specific skin types what they really need. Obagi-C has 2 customized systems: Normal to Dry Skin and Normal to Oily Skin, remember to choose the one with your skin type to prevent further damage to the skin and for maximized results. As for me (and this article), Normal to Oily Skin is the perfect choice.

If you go around the web and search for the Obagi systems, you would find and read a lot of reviews from new and long-time Obagi users whichever Systems or skin care line they are using. Obagi products are known for its first-class and effective ingredients and formulation and well, the products’ benefits on the skin. It is not just about controlling oil for oily skin or moisturizing for dry skin, Obagi also works skin deep which also prevents premature aging signs like fine lines and wrinkles and also protects the skin against harmful free radicals.

Obagi-C Rx System Products

The Obagi-C Rx System for Normal to Oily Skin has 7 products to take care of your skin (from Obagi’s website):

• C-Cleansing Gel – prepares and conditions skin to optimize penetration of the system. Enhances skin clarity.
• C-Balancing Toner – balances the pH of oily skin.
• C-Clarifying Serum – penetrates the dermal layers to reduce melanosome activity while promoting more even skin tone and providing potent antioxidant therapy.
• C-SunGuard SPF30 – prevents premature aging from UVA/UVB radiation. Protects skin radiance.
• C-Clarifying Serum – formulated to protect skin and minimize future skin cell damage by neutralizing free radicals.
• C-Therapy Night Cream – reduces irregular melanosome activity while providing potent antioxidant therapy with Vitamins C and E.
• Fx C-Therapy Night Cream – a topical night cream with Vitamins C and E for continuous overnight antioxidant coverage.

Obagi-C Rx System is a complete skin care to be used daily or as prescribed to you by your dermatologist.

Is This Worth A Try?

I’d say, YES! Now, on the not-so-good side of Obagi: the price. Honestly, Obagi prices are a little (well, you know what I mean) higher compared to other products who promise the same results but the ingredients and efficacy may not be the same.

In terms of the benefits, the reputation and the reviews of Obagi, the price is worth it. Consult with your dermatologist about this and maybe you would only be prescribed to use several of the products and not all on the products under the system.

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Prices for Obagi products vary from seller to seller since Obagi skin care products sold by licensed physicians, while some are sold by authorized resellers. Dr. Zein Obagi is the founder of the widely popular and effective Obagi skin care products, and was initially criticized for his radical approach to skin care– note that this was during the early 90s. However, he proved his detractors wrong by going on to successfully sell his Obagi products worldwide and by receiving great feedback from renowned skin care experts, as well as celebrities.

Nicknamed the elixir of youth, some of the more popular Obagi skin care product lines include Obagi Nu-Derm Systems, Obagi CLENZIderm M.D. Systems, ObagiC RX Systems, Obagi ELASTIderm Eye Treatment,and the Obagi Rosaclear System. Prices for Obagi Products in each product line vary.

Obagi Nu-Derm Systems

The Obagi Nu-Derm Systems is a comprehensive skin care line capable of reversing the anti-aging process accelerated by regular exposure to the sun. This skin care line claims to turn back the clock and remove loss of the skin’s elasticity, wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots commonly attributed to photo damage. Asking skin care experts for advice about this product line is a good choice since they can customize a regimen that will be specific to your needs.

To cleanse the skin, the Obagi Nu-Derm Systems offer the Foaming Gel, Gentle Cleanser,and the Toner. To improve skin appearance, this skin care line offers the Obagi Nu-Derm Clear, a topical treatment with 4% hydroquinone for correcting skin discoloration, the Exfoderm®, a plant acid (3% phytic acid) for eliminating old skin cells and brightening the complexion and the Exfoderm® Forte, an alpha-hydroxy acid(4% lactic acid, 6% glycolic acid) also for eliminating old skin cells and lightening the skin, used for people who need more intense exfoliation. To stimulate cell renewal, Obagi Nu-Derm Systems offer Clear and Blender®, both with 4% hydroquinone. Blender® however contains ingredients that stimulate penetration of the skin care line’s active ingredients.

This skin careline also feature a range of Obagi products the Healthy Skin Protection SPF 35, Physical UV Block SPF 32, Sun Shield SPF 50 and the Sunfader® which contains 5.5% oxybenzone and 7.5% octinoxate for protecting the skin from UV damage and 4% hydroquinone for evening out the skin tone. The line also includes the ObagiEye Cream, Obagi Tolereen, with 5% hydrocortisone for itchy skin, Obagi Action®, a moisturizing cream for flaky skin and a Tretinoin cream which is prescribed by physicians.

The most popular Obagi skin care products in this line include the Obagi Nu-Derm Clear and the Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm®. Prices for Obagi products range from $60 to $80 for Clear and $24 to $60 for the Exfoderm®. On the other hand, when purchasing the Obagi starter set combinations, prices for Obagi products like this range from $230 to $398.

Obagi CLENZIderm MD Systems

The Obagi CLENZIderm M.D. Systems are the sole prescription-strength acne treatments utilizing the patented SoluZyl technology, a soludized form of 5% benzoyl peroxide to penetrate deep into the skin’s follicles and take care of acne directly from the root. It is also capable of eliminating acnequickly and preventing future breakouts. The Obagi CLENZIderm M.D. kit contains the Serum Gel, Pore Therapy and the Daily Care Foaming Cleanser. Additional products include the Daily Care Cream Cleanser and the Therapeutic Moisturizer.

The most widely-used products in the ObagiCLENZIderm M.D. systems are included in the kit. Separately, prices for Obagi products will set you back $53 to $68 for the Serum Gel,$26 to $32 for the Pore Therapy and $12 to $32 for the Daily Care Foaming Cleanser. When buying the whole kit, prices for Obagi products like this range from $58 to $120.

Obagi-C Rx Systems

The ObagiC Rx was created to specifically address minor discoloration of the skin surface that typically arises from exposure to the sun and from hormonal changes. When using this system, you can expect a noticeable reduction in surface pigmentation and a brighter skin tone. The complete ObagiC Rx system includes the C-Cleansing Gel,the C-Clarifying Serum, the C-Exfoliating Day Lotion, the C-SunGuard SPF 30 and the C-Therapy Night Cream. The C-Clarifying Serum is the line’s signature product that contains the first and only Vitamin C + 4% hydroquinone serum with L-ascorbic acid Vitamin C that is capable of penetrating the dermal years to decrease melanosome activity, provide powerful antioxidant therapy and promote even skin tone.

When buying the whole ObagiC Rx System, prices for Obagi products like this range from $220 to $335, while prices for Obagi products like the signature C-Clarifying Serum are $38 to $93.

Obagi Professional-C Serum

Much like the ObagiC Rx C-Clarifying Serum, the Obagi Professional-C Serum is a combination serum that features Vitamin C and 4% hydroquinone. Leading Vitamin C experts formulated the product and included stabilized L-ascorbic acid which is the only form of Vitamin C capable of being absorbed by the skin. Four concentrations for this serum are available: 5% for the eye area and sensitive skin, 10% for dry, thin skin, 15% for all skin types, and 20% for the highest level of L-ascorbic Vitamin C.

Depending on the concentration, prices for Obagi products like this range from $20 to $45 for the 5% serum, $26 to $80 for the 10% serum, $30 to $95 for the 15% serum and $37 to $103 for the 20% serum.

Obagi ELASTIderm

The Obagi ELASTIderm skin care line includes the Obagi ELASTIderm Eye Treatment and the Obagi ELASTIderm Decolletage for the neck and chest areas. This revolutionary treatmentmakes use a Bi-mineral complex including copper and zinc to build collagen and bring back elasticity, malonic acid which is a patent-pending Obagi formulation than can promote skin cell production and Blueberry extracts for eliminating free radicals. Penetrating Therapeutics™, also an Obagi technology that helps drive active ingredients into the skin, is likewise included in the ELASTIderm formulation. The Eye Treatment comes in both gel and cream forms; gel for humid climates and normal to oily skin and cream for cooler climates and normal to dry skin.

Prices for Obagi products like the Obagi ELASTIderm Eye Treatment range from $35 to $100, while the Obagi ELASTIderm Decollegate range from $60 to $175.

Obagi Rosaclear System

The Obagi Rosaclear System is an effective rosacea treatment that aids in preventing the disease’s progression, decreasing redness, and preventing or reducing pimplesand pustules. The Rosaclear system does not have skin rejuvenation benefits since it only targets rosacea. The system includes Obagi Metronidazole Topical Gel, the Obagi Rosaclear Skin Balancing Sun Protection SPF 30 and the Obagi Complexion Corrector.

Prices for Obagi products like the Obagi Metronidazole Topical Gel range from $42 to $60, while the kit will set you back $90 to $145.

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Obagi has made headlines when it launched its formula for many of its skin care products particularly its Nu Derm line.  This is because, while definitely effective, Obagi products are very potent that most users tend to shy away from them because of their rather uncomfortable side effects during the treatment stage.  But they definitely do not last long.  Users reportedly experience swelling, redness and burning in the areas where the Obagi product is applied.  The peeling that follows after this, however, makes the journey worthwhile because what results is noticeably finer skin, diminished wrinkles and spots (hyperpigmentation) and it truly reduces acne breakouts.  It’s the perfect remedy for acne prone skin as users have definitely not experienced major breakouts save for a pimple or too.  It has a lasting effect.

It is worth mentioning that there are other Obagi products that are not as invasive as the Nu Derm line and are mild enough for the use of those with normal skin who want to reduce photodamage and other aging concerns like fine lines and wrinkles.  They are also excellent to keep as a form of maintenance for the skin because these Obagi products both serve to reverse and protect the skin from the effects of aging and environmental damage.

I am not just talking about small changes here but really significant ones like firmer, younger skin that you would never thought was possible until Obagi.  These Obagi products contain really good ingredients in potent dosage that makes them work extra hard at keeping your skin flawless.  These ingredients include Vitamin C, Vitamin E, hydroquinone, phytic acid, Retin-A, tretinoin, among others.  Now if you use an entire system of a particular Obagi product, you should be able to protect your skin further from sun damage through the use of the sunscreen that goes with it.

In a nutshell, I recommend the use of Obagi products but it is better to buy them with a little help from a physician especially for products that are intensive and made especially for the acne-prone skin.  You may also want consultation for products with Retin-A and hydroquinone since people react differently to these ingredients.  If you only need to maintain a pretty well-balanced skin, you can find a gem in the Obagi-C Rx Systems.

Even QVC Sometimes Sells Obagi on TV

Yep, there was a partnership with QVC that happend a couple years ago and you can sometimes spot the products even on TV for mail order.

I haven’t caught wind of what kind of prices these are at but I imagine they aren’t better than anything you can find online. Considering the costs of running TV programs plus the profit that QVC would obviously want to take from the cut there probably isn’t a lot of room to save there.

Let’s Look Into Some of the Best Selling Products from Obagi

Obagi is a popular skin care brand with a great range of skin care systems and products available. There are a variety of products to choose from and there are ranges for almost every skin type.

Below you will find my personal favorite Obagi products that I can’t live without.

Obagi Nu-Derm Clear

Obagi Skin Care products are used to treat skin disorders such as damaged skin, spots, discoloration, acne, wrinkles, ageing, and more. Obagi Clear is part of the Nu-Derm Starter Set, and plays its role well in clearing away bad skin.

When you use Obagi Nu-Derm Clear, your skin will be hydrated, evened-out, and well balanced. Obagi Clear is a light weight formula that will go deep down in your skins surface in order to clear away flaws, correct uneven skin, and resurface a healthier, more youthful balance. It also doubles as a moisturizer.

Obagi Nu-Derm Clear is intended for those suffering from skin discoloration and hyperpigmentation, and is one of the best products on the market for these two problems.

If you suffer from these bad skin problems, you’ll find this product to be nothing short of a miracle. Not only can Obagi Clear improve overall skin appearance, but it makes the users feel much more beautiful and gives them back the self confidence they once had.

How to Use Obagi Clear

Obagi Nu-Derm Clear needs to be gently applied over the entire face both in the AM and PM. After the first coat, wait two minutes and then apply a second coat over the dark spots. Patients with darker skin should only use Obagi Clear on the entire face once in the morning, and then reapply a second coat over the darkest areas later at night. It works best when used with other Obagi Nu-Derm Starter products, such as the Gel Cleanser and Toner. Obagi Nu-Derm Clear needs to be used until the desired results are achieved.

If you want to compare more prices on Obagi Nu-Derm products then just follow this link.

Obagi Professional-C Serum 20%

This Obagi product is designed to provide antioxidant protection and a deep penetration to the dermal layer which can really help with preventing damage from UVA and UVB rays.

For a 1oz bottle you are looking at spending about $87 and the ingredients include Water, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Fragrance, Sorbitol, Zinc Chloride, Calcium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol and Sodium Bisulfite.

How to Use Professional-C Serums

To use this serum you will need to add 5 to 7 drops onto your face and neck before you apply your make up or sun cream.

You will need to cleanse your face before you use this serum and it has been reported that some people experience a slight tingling sensation when they use it but this stops are continued use of the product.

Avoid contact with your eyes on this product.

Professional-C serums vary in strength. If you’re interested in reading more about them or you want to compare prices on the stronger or lesser strength serums then check out this link:

Compare prices on other strengths of Obagi Professional-C Serums: 15%, 10%, and 5%.

You will learn a lot more about the Professional-C serums through the link above.

Obagi ELASTIderm Night Eye Cream

This night cream for your eyes is the one of the first night creams which actually boosts elastin in your skin which helps keep your skin firm and looking young.

It’s an anti wrinkle cream effectively but it works better than most because not only does it boost collagen but it boosts elastin as well which means your skin will stay firm and younger looking for longer and the results will be visible more quickly.

The product also contains blueberry extract which is an antioxidant which helps your skin even more.

How to Use the Night Cream

To use this cream you will need to apply a few small dots of the cream around your eyes and then rub it in until it is completely absorbed.

You will want to apply the cream after you have cleansed or washed your face at night before you go to bed. Again, you should avoid direct contact with your eyes.

Among all the ELASTIderm products the night eye cream is by far the most popular. It can really make a difference in curing aging problems and preventing even more in the future.

There are also a couple of other ELASTIderm products from Obagi that you might want to check out.

Obagi Nu-Derm System

The Obagi Nu-Derm system is a set of products in a multi-step system which is designed to treat and prevent moderate to severe photo damage.

Read my review and see other reviews on this system here. We’ve got a big discussion going on there with over 50+ comments from users of this system.

This is a very strong system and can lead to some severe side effects during the first few weeks of treatment. These can include, itching, peeling, sores and redness of the skin. Having said all that, you can see some rather spectacular results from the Obagi Nu-Derm system and it is a system you can use at home.

If you want to learn more on this system then I suggest you check out my Obagi Nu-Derm review. I have personal experience with this product which I have detailed on this page. I weigh the pros along with the cons of using this product.

If you really only have minor skin problems then this system really isn’t for you. If you want to correct some major skin problems then this line of products will probably be your holy grail of skin care – but use wisely please!

How to Use the System

To use this system you will have to follow the instructions given to you by your doctor or healthcare professional. It usually involves a multi-step system of applying products to your morning and evening routine.

Depending on the kind of skin you have you should either go with the kit for oily or normal skin. There are a couple of products in the kit that can either contain SPF if you have normal skin, or without SPF if you have oily skin. If you are in doubt then I recommend going with the kit for oily skin – its better safe than sorry. You don’t want to end up breaking out because of the SPF ingredients.

You can compare prices on individual Obagi Nu-Derm products by following this link.

Obagi Tretinoin Cream

This product is designed to help with skin renewal and the growth of healthy skin and can really help with problems such as acne, and skin ageing. With use of this product your skin will become smoother, softer and calmer as well as appearing more radiant and young. It can also help with symptoms of hyperpigmentation and acne scarring and can help your skin renew itself.

To use this product you will need to wash your face with a mild, non-medicated cleanser. Do not scrub. Allow skin to dry to 20-30 minutes before applying Tretinoin.

How to Use Tretinoin

It is important for skin to be completely dry to minimize irritation. Apply Tretinoin every other night with Obagi NuDerm Blender as directed by a physician. Use only half an inch of cream to spread over the face. Do not oversaturate the skin.

Avoid the corners of the nose, mouth, eyes, and open wounds. If excessive peeling or irritation occurs, then reduce use to two nights a week. If redness, swelling, or irritation continues, discontinue use.

Tretinoin Cream can be hard to find on the internet sometimes for some reason. Different skincare merchants carry different strengths of the cream, so you will have to do some searching if you’re interested in anything other than the .1%.

Obagi-C Rx Clarifying Serum

This product is the first and only prescription strength 4% Hydroquinone and Vitamin C Serum. It is designed to penetrate deep into the skin to build up collagen and eliminate the sign of fine lines and wrinkles. It is also designed to decrease melanin in your skin so can help with freckles and other pigmented areas of your skin. This is a great product for people who want to even their skin tone and get rid of age spots, freckles or other blemishes that are due to a difference in skin color. It is said to work really well for all sorts of people and is a very strong serum.

To use this serum you will need to purchase the Obagi C-Cleansing Gel and apply the serum after you cleanse your face in the morning. You may feel a slight tingling sensation as the product soaks into your skin. After you have applied this serum you should use the Obagi-C Rx C-Exfoliating Day Lotion followed by an SPF cream.

All in all, Obagi have some great products and when used correctly you will really be able to notice a huge difference in your skins appearance. Following a regime or an Obagi skin care system is the best way to achieve the results you want.

The above products are all available to purchase with a prescription and are great for people with skin problems. Because the majority of Obagi products are prescription items it is always advisable to seek the advice and assistance of a doctor or healthcare professional while you are using the products to ensure any reactions and irritations are normal. You will be able to show your doctor the results and this can help you stay on the regime. Sometimes the side effects of these products can deter people from using them but if you have a doctor on your side then you will be able to have support while you go through each of the side effects and reassurance that they are normal. Also, having a doctor can help you stick to the regime properly and therefore the results you see will be greater.

Obagi Skin Care Products

Headquartered out of Long Beach California, Obagi Medical Products Inc. features a full line of skin care products you can buy that primarily focus on preventing and improving on common visible skin disorders in adults. It all began in 1988 with the development and debut of the Obagi NU-Derm system by Dr. Zane Obagi and his team of associates. Since those early days of operation, Obagi Medical Products has continued to grow at almost exponential proportions to where it stands today, as one of the worlds leading providers of topical anti-aging skin treatment products.

A Complte Line of Products for the Treatment of Skin Disorders

As it stands at the present time, Obagi Medical Products now features a complete line of products for the treatment of common skin maladies such hyper pigmentation (age spots), photo damage (sun exposure), freckles, fine to moderate skin wrinkles, rosacea and acne, just to name a few. In fact, the Obagi CLENZIderm system has set the new standard in the industry for (multi-stage) acne treatments. This truly effective three part system incorporates a new chemically engineered, patented form of (soluble) benzoil peroxide that is capable of penetrated much deeper into the skins pores than other competing products.

Light Non Oily Products That Can Be Worn Under Makeup

Obagi developmental research engineers have designed and formulated all of the products in the Obagi lineup to compliment each other and function together. This means that people with more then one type of skin disorder won’t find themselves having to decidehich of their skin problems takes priority. Also, because Obagi products are non oily and go on light with no perfumes they can, for the most part, be easily worn under makeup. Obagi research engineers take complete advantage of each and every new discovery into the actual intrinsic functions of the skin in their quest to develop products that work to bolster and accelerate the skins natural innate restorative processes.

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If you are among those people who have heard about the wonders of Obagi skin care products but do not know where to buy it online, a few tips are found in this article. Obagi skin care products come in various forms, each of which deliver only the best results for all women. Among these Obagi products include Nu-Derm, Obagi-C, and Elastiderm.

First things first, some of the Obagi skin care products are in fact prescription strength and the only way you can get them is through a doctor or a dermatologist. The most popular product in this category is the Obagi Blue Peel RADIANCE™. This Obagi skin care product is proven to improve your skin’s texture, feel, and look, providing you with a tighter, smoother, and brighter-looking skin even just after the first use. After continued use of up to 4 to 6 times, your skin gets the best overall results. You can only get the Obagi Blue Peel RADIANCE™ from a dermatologist or doctor, and it should only be applied by a professional.

This video shows how a professional applies the Obagi Blue Peel RADIANCE™:

Choosing Wisely When You Buy Obagi Online

There are many online shops that offer Obagi skin care products, but you must be cautious of the FAKE products that some of these online shops offer. Not only will you waste your money and time on these fake products but your skin might also be affected by them. Many fake vendors are found in eBay, which is why I suggest you avoid buying from this auction site. Instead of eBay, you can just go to Amazon, another popular online auction and shopping website. There are a lot of credible vendors from around the world in Amazon, and genuine Obagi skin care products are among the products sold here.

Selecting Only the Best Online Shops

Indeed, many online shops have emerged these past months due to the fact that more and more people have been browsing the internet each day. Many online shops offer various skin care products such as the Obagi skin care products. In selecting only the best online shop for your Obagi skin care products, you must first perform a research about each online shop you come across with. Make a list of the online shops that offer Obagi products. You can ask your friends if they have come across these online shops and how their experience has been with them. Get as much feedback as you can from these online shops to determine which online shop you are going to trust.

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First, About Exfoderm

There have always been skin treatment products on the market that function as exfoliants, in that they remove dead skin cells as part of their total function. All of them, without exception used some type of abrasive as the exfoliant that removed the skin surface cells. They functioned in the same way as sandpaper would if you dragged it across your face. While this may tend to make the skin feel softer initially, it is in fact not the best thing to do to your skin.

Don’t Sand Your Face

Built up excess dead skin cells on their face is a problem that many people face. They clog pores and prevent the skins normal surface functions. Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm is a new product from Obagi that takes an entirely new approach to skin exfoliation and treatment. Rather then attacking the skins surface with an abrasive, Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm uses a mild phytic acid solution to actually dissolve excess dead skin cells that have built up on the facial skins surface.

More Effective than a Common Abrasive

Why is this better? Its is far better for a number of reasons. To begin with, it ex foliates far more evenly and efficiently than a common abrasive. Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm is also able to penetrate deep into the skins pores and micro crevices in such a a way that an abrasive never could. Also, the low ph and high acidity of Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm functions as a perfect carrier for the active substances in the product that subsequently treat the skin.

Obagi Exfoderm Forte: Let’s Talk About It

Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm Forte is an exfoliating agent and is a part of the Obagi skin care system.

Large amounts of lactic and glycolic acids enhance the facial tissue activity due to alpha hydroxy present in this product. It is among the most popular skin care products, without any major side effects and is highly recommended by dermatologists. It is especially designed for rough or oily body types.

The keratolytic acid is a vital ingredient present within the Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm Forte that helps revitalize the dead cells in the facial tissue to provide a fresh rosy complexion. It is applied once a day throughout the treatment and is used with other Obagi products such as foaming gel and toner. The retail price is comparatively cheaper than other similar products in the market but physicians and dermatologists prefer it to the other brands due to its highly effective healing nature.

How Exfoderm Forte Works

Once applied, the lotion works to smooth and tone the damaged parts of the skin. Such natural ingredients as Kayala Oil, purified water and saponins formulate a unique combination to nourish the peeling or sun burned skin.

This product continually renews the dead cells and replaces it with fresh cells, which are pushed up the facial tissues for a more comprehensive smooth and hydrated skin. It also helps is building and evenly distributing the pigment cells that prevent freckles or aging spots to appear. This is a perfect remedy for a damaged skin and is much more economical and effective than the costly face uplifts.

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Treating skin that has been adversely effected by aging or a lifetime of sun exposure can present its own problems. The total effects of someones distressed or degraded skin did not occur over night. This means that by the time that a person begins to take the steps to restore their skins natural vitality, it can be in pretty bad shape. It will often be thin and lacking in many vital substances that it needs to function properly as the bodies protective surface layer.

New Highly Effective Substnces

Fortunately, many newer skin treatment products that have been developed as a result of a newer understanding of the skins actual intrinsic biological functions. These new skin care products contain active ingredients and substances that actually function below the skins surface in the substrate on a cellular level where skin problems are actually rooted.

Mild Side Effects

However; many of the new active ingredients in these newer skin treatment products do have some side effects, particularly on skin that is thin and sensitive due to aging or other extenuating factors, such as sun exposure and poor nutrition. This is precisely why Obagi developed Nu-Derm Action.

Obagi Nu-Derm Action Treats Side Effects

Obagi Nu-Derm Action is was specifically developed and formulated to treat skin that has become dry red and irritated as the result of exposure to the powerful synthesized substances that are contained in many of the newer skin care and treatment products. Substances such as hyaluronic acid, peptides and kinetin, while highly effective on a cellular level in the skins lower substrate can cause minor irritation on the surface.

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