Using the Obagi System
This is the standard protocol for the Obagi Nu-Derm Skin Renewal System.
Your skin care specialist can propose a specific protocol for your skin characteristics.
In the instructions below - the number in ( ) corresponds the number on the Obagi product.
This makes the system easy to follow.
Phase 1 below...
Phase 1 - Prepare skin by cleansing and toning.
(1) Wash face morning and night with either Obagi Gentle Cleanser for normal / dry skin or with Obagi Foaming Gel Cleanser for normal / oily skin.
(2) Apply toner morning and night with cotton pad or with a spray bottle.
Phase 2 - Improve skin by repairing surface damage, evening out skin tone and improving brown spots.
(3) Apply Obagi Clear to entire face - feathering to the edges of your face, neck and ears. Apply twice a day - morning and night. Use about a 1/4" ribbon when squeezed from the bottle.
(4) Apply Obagi Exfoderm for normal / dry skin or Obagi Exfoderm Forte for normal / oily skin. Apply morning only, after Clear. Apply evenly to entire face but avoid eye area. Use about a 1/4" ribbon when squeezed from the bottle. Wait until cream is absorbed before applying sun protection.
Phase 3 Morning - Protect skin to prevent pre-mature aging of skin from sunrays.
(6) Apply either Obagi Healthy Skin Protection SPF 35 or Step 6 - Obagi Nu-Derm Physical UV Block SPF 32. Apply to entire face and neck. Avoid prolonged sun exposure during first 4 weeks of program.
If you do not want to use the Obagi sunscreens, you can use the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer, Dry-Touch Sunblocks or Neutrogena Age Shield Sunblocks as an alternative. Make sure to use at least SPF 30.
Phase 3 Evening - Stimulate skin layers, elasticity and collagen to renew and transform.
(5) Apply Obagi Blender and Tretinoin. Squeeze a 1/4" ribbon of Blender onto the palm of your hand and then mix in the same amount of Tretinoin. Apply to entire face - feathering to the edges of your face, neck and ears. Apply once a day at night.
The Obagi Eye Cream, Action or Tolereen can be used morning and night as needed.
Obagi Renewal System for Normal & Dry Skin - Check out Obagi Products Here
Obagi Renewal System for Normal & Oily Skin - Check out Obagi Products Here
Do all this and you will see major results in 4 to 6 weeks.
The first 6 week exfoliation period is the worst with Obagi.
Your face will peel quite a lot with redness and some irritation, but it will be worth if to reveal a fresh, brighter, clearer skin.
The next 6 week exfoliation period will finish a second round of cellular renewal.
You will not peel as much and your skin should be getting used to the Obagi process.
After the first 6 weeks, we suggest that you add Obagi Professional C Serums to the routine for added anti-aging punch.
Apply morning and night after your toner. Then continue with the rest of your renewal system.
That's it. You are 6 weeks away from renewed skin.
Check out Obagi Products Here for Normal & Dry Skin
Check out Obagi Products Here for Normal & Oily Skin
Obagi also has 2 other wonderful skin care systems for acne and mild sun damage.
A penetrating acne system - Obagi Clenziderm M.D.
A vitamin C skin care system intended for mild to moderate sun damaged skin - Obagi Professional C-System
