The Obagi Nu Derm Health Restoration Program – Complete Steps and Products

Obagi is one of the leading physician prescribed skin care brands that has been scientifically proven to fight numerous skin conditions such as acne and wrinkles.

There are countless over the counter products that promise significant anti aging results, often times however, these so called remarkable products leave less than desired results.  The same applies for people who are trying to cure their acne problem. 

With all the various types of skin people have, it only makes sense that some products will work better on some types of skin versus others.  Obagi products have shown miraculous results on virtually every type of skin making it among the greatest skin care brands prescribed today. 

The following will go over all the Obagi products and describe how they work and what they fight against. All Obagi products have been scientifically formulated to be used in a system, each product complimenting the other. 

There are five general steps in the Obagi NU Derm Health Restoration program.  There is the Prepare Step, the Correct Step, the Stimulate Step, the Protect Step, and the Control Step. Each step in this process has a number of products that help one overcome their skin issues. 

The first products that will be covered are the Prepare step products.

1. Prepare:

A. The Obagi Gentle Cleanser is a great product designed to be gentle on any type of skin from normal to dry and sensitive skin.  This cleanser removes impurities, make up, dead skin cells, and excess oil without irritating your skin.  It is recommended that one use this product in the morning when they get up and once they go to bed. 

B. The next Prepare step product is the Obagi Foaming Gel.   This foaming gel is designed to help against normal to oily skin.  This product differs from the gentle cleanser becaue it works deeper into the skin.   This product removes excess oil without over drying your skin.  It is also recommended that one use this product right when they get up and right before they go to bed. 

C. The third different type of Obagi product in the Prepare step list is the Obagi Toner.  This product is made to restore one´s natural pH level.  This toner is formulated to compliment the cleanser by removing any excess oils and dirt that may have been left behind.  It also helps prepare the skin for the Correct and Stimulate Steps.  Unlike most toner products, the Obagi Toner won´t excessively dry your skin.  It will however, tighten your pores and your skin.  Avoid the lower lids of your eyes as well as the corners of your mouth. 

2. Correct:

The next list of products deals with the Correct Step.  These products are designed to be applied after the Prepare Step products previously mentioned. 

A. The first Correct Step product is the Obagi Clear solution.  This product is considered the major bleaching and correcting preparation in the Nu Derm Skin Health Restoration program.  The Obagi Clear contains four percent hydroquinone as the main active ingredient.  This powerful prescription strength ingredient suppresses the overproduction of melanin.  The Obagi Clear is made to be used twice daily until you see the desired results and then it is to be used to maintain the results. People with naturally dark skin should only use this product once a day. 

B. The next Obagi product in the Correct Stage is the Obagi Exfoderm Forte.  This product is an exfoliant which is designed to help enhance hydroquinone and tretinoin activity.  This product contains AHSs, or for those who don´t know, lactic acid and glycolic acid.  Obagi Exfoderm Forte is made to be effective against thick, oily, large pores, and rough skin.    The Exfoderm Forte is recommended to be applied during the evening time over the entire face.  One should be be advised that you might feel a slight burning sensation upon application. 

C. The last Correct Step Obagi product is the Obagi Exfoderm.  This product is similar to the Exfoderm Forte except that this product contains phytic acid which is gentler than the AHAs named above.  This Exfoderm helps with keratoltic and exfoliating activity.  Just like the Forte, it also helps enhance the activity of hydroquinone and tretinoin.  This product is formulated to be applied in the morning hours and is designated for dry, thin, and sensitive skin. 

3. Stimulate:

The next step of products in the Nu Derm Skin Health Restoration program are designated for the Stimulate Step. 

A. The first Stimulate Step Obagi product is the Tretinoin.  The highly effective and powerful product is normally chosen and prescribed by your dermatologist.  This product comes in either a  concentration of 0.05% or 0.1%.  This Tretinoin is made to have significant strength against your acne and the Correct Step products should be used to help your skin get accustomed to this product.

B. The other Obagi Stimulate Step product is the Obagi Blender solution.  This remarkable product contains a specific formulation of 4% hydroquinone along with an activating base that is suitable to mix with tretinoin.  This basically means that this product will complement the tretinoin activity while providing blending along with stimulation.  In order to be able to blend, Obagi Blender must be used with tretinoin in specified proportions and used following the application of Obagi Clear, which is apart of the Correct Step already mentioned. 

4. Protect: 

The fourth preparation is the Protect Step.  This lineup of Obagi products is formulated to help fight the effects that cause different skin irritations and damage. 

A. The first Obagi Protect Step product is the Obagi Sunfader.  This product contains padimate-0 for the protection from both UVA and UVB light rays.  It also contains 4% hydroquinone.  It has an SPF of 15 and is PABA free.  The sun is responsible for eighty percent of the reason why people begin to age prematurely.  It is well recommended that one use some type of product to fight against sun exposure.  The Obagi Sunfader should be applied every four hours during the hours one spends in the sun.  This product is great for those with pigmentation problems because it contains hydroquinone.  This product should be applied after the use of either Exfoderm or Exfoderm Forte. 

B. The next Obagi Protect Step product is the Obagi Sunblock.  This sunblock works like any other sunblock by providing protection against both UVA and UVB light rays.  This product is identical to the Obagi Sunfader except for that it does not contain hydroquinone.

C. The last Obagi Protect Step product is the Obagi Eye Cream.  This solution is to be used for the soothing the delicate, thin skin in the eye area.  It also helps reduce skin irritation.  This product should be applied in the morning hours and also before you go to bed following the use of Exfoderm or Exfoderm Forte.

5. Control:

The fifth and last step of the Nu Derm Skin Health Restoration program is the Control Step. 

A. The first of two Control Step products is the Obagi Tolereen.  This product contains 0.5% hydrocortisone in a special moisturizing base.  It is scientifically formulated to help suppress irritation, sensitivity, and itching.  When first switching to Obagi products, one may experience a little irritation as your skin takes time to get used to the new solution.  Obagi Tolereen will help ease your skin into the new Obagi product regimen.  Tolereen can be used as needed, alone or with a moisturizer to increase comfort for any patient experiencing severe anticipated reactions.

B. The other Control Step product is the Obagi Action.  Obagi Action is a mild, well tolerated moisturizer that can be used for comfort.  This product can be used after such procedures as the Obagi Blue Peel, or it can be used to help sooth against Obagi products like the Exfoderm and Exfoderm Forte.  The great thing about it is that it is gentle enough o use on any type of skin, and it will not leave your skin feeling oily and it will not clog your pores. 

All these Obagi products are formulated to be used as part of a five step system and designed to be used in a daily regimen.  When used as recommended, one will notice desired results.  

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