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Obagi Skin Products
This article shows how Obagi skin products fit into the complete Obagi skin care system and highlights some important considerations. The Obagi skin care system is physician-prescribed and partly physician administered, the products are regulated by the FDA and can only be sold by authorised physicians.
Obagi skin care products can be grouped into 3 categories: Nu-Derm products, Vitamin C products and Blue Peel. These products work together on the cellular level, accessing all layers of the skin, rejuvenating it and balancing its pH.
The Nu-Derm products increase production of new skin cells and lead to more rapid replacement of the outer layers of older and dead skin cells. They also work to strengthen the collagen layer of the skin making the skin smoother and firmer. Lightening creams provide more uniform skin pigmentation. The Nu-Derm Obagi skin care products also lead to improved hydration and blood circulation within the skin.
The Obagi system also uses a prescription drug call Retin-A (tretinoin). The vitamin C products help reduce the redness and inflammation caused by Retin-A whilst also ameliorating sun damage and diminishing fine lines and wrinkles. These products also provide potent anti-oxidant protection against skin aging.
The Blue Peel is used in conjunction with the Nu-Derm products and is applied by a clinician. Nu-Derm Obagi skin products contain alpha hydroxy acids and phytic acids as exfoliants to clear dead skin cells, hydroquinones which provide a bleaching effect for more even skin tone and tretinoin to strengthen the collagen layer of the skin. All of the Obagi skin products, apart from tretinoin, are available at www.skincare-md.com
The complete Obagi skin care program takes about 18 weeks to complete and then a maintenance regimen must be embarked upon for life to preserve the skin improvements: more youthful looking, skin healthier skin that is protected from anti-aging effects.
You may experience skin peeling, redness and irritation during the first 6 weeks of the process. This is a normal reaction that should diminish as the skin adjusts. Apart from the Nu-Derm eye cream and Cffectives 5%, Obagi skin products should not be used near the eyes where the skin is at it’s thinnest. On a general cautionary note you should be aware that because the Obagi skin care program is NOT a natural skin care program there is a always a possiblity that your skin may become damaged and unduly sensitive to sunlight. Whist using Obagi skin products it is important to minimise your exposure to the Sun.
In conclusion, Obagi skin care products are a large collection that comprises a comprehensive system that addresses all aspects of natural skin damage and degeneration. It uses proven products under the guidance of a physician and is apparently one of the more effective, although not one of the more affordable, skin care options available.
By John Kirkham
Obagi skin care products can be grouped into 3 categories: Nu-Derm products, Vitamin C products and Blue Peel. These products work together on the cellular level, accessing all layers of the skin, rejuvenating it and balancing its pH.
The Nu-Derm products increase production of new skin cells and lead to more rapid replacement of the outer layers of older and dead skin cells. They also work to strengthen the collagen layer of the skin making the skin smoother and firmer. Lightening creams provide more uniform skin pigmentation. The Nu-Derm Obagi skin care products also lead to improved hydration and blood circulation within the skin.
The Obagi system also uses a prescription drug call Retin-A (tretinoin). The vitamin C products help reduce the redness and inflammation caused by Retin-A whilst also ameliorating sun damage and diminishing fine lines and wrinkles. These products also provide potent anti-oxidant protection against skin aging.
The Blue Peel is used in conjunction with the Nu-Derm products and is applied by a clinician. Nu-Derm Obagi skin products contain alpha hydroxy acids and phytic acids as exfoliants to clear dead skin cells, hydroquinones which provide a bleaching effect for more even skin tone and tretinoin to strengthen the collagen layer of the skin. All of the Obagi skin products, apart from tretinoin, are available at www.skincare-md.com
The complete Obagi skin care program takes about 18 weeks to complete and then a maintenance regimen must be embarked upon for life to preserve the skin improvements: more youthful looking, skin healthier skin that is protected from anti-aging effects.
You may experience skin peeling, redness and irritation during the first 6 weeks of the process. This is a normal reaction that should diminish as the skin adjusts. Apart from the Nu-Derm eye cream and Cffectives 5%, Obagi skin products should not be used near the eyes where the skin is at it’s thinnest. On a general cautionary note you should be aware that because the Obagi skin care program is NOT a natural skin care program there is a always a possiblity that your skin may become damaged and unduly sensitive to sunlight. Whist using Obagi skin products it is important to minimise your exposure to the Sun.
In conclusion, Obagi skin care products are a large collection that comprises a comprehensive system that addresses all aspects of natural skin damage and degeneration. It uses proven products under the guidance of a physician and is apparently one of the more effective, although not one of the more affordable, skin care options available.
By John Kirkham
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