Obagi Nu-Derm System | Obagi Nu-Derm Foaming Gel

Obagi is one of the most recognized names globally in skin health care and the preferred coice fo Physicians around the world for its prescription-strength product lines the Transform skin at the cellualar level.

Over the years, obagi Medical Products has developed skin health systems foncused on preventing and improving skin condition such as photodamamge, hyperpigmentation, (chloasma, melasma, and freckles, and acne).

Over the years, the Obagi Medical has developed prescription-strength skin health products and systems. Using its Penetrating TherapeuticsT technologies, the products are designed to increase penetration of prescription and cosmetic agents across the skin barrier for common and visible skin conditions in adult skin including photodamage, hyperpigmentation (chloasma, melasma and freckles), senile lentigines, acne vulgaris, sun damage and rosacea. The Obagi Nu-Derm System consists of topical products, which when used as a system results in substantial improvement to many of these skin related conditions. The company continues to maintain its position a leader in skin health by having launched several successful new systems of products, including the Obagi-C Rx TM System which is the first and only prescription-strength Vitamin C and hydroquinone System; the Condition & Enhance TM System, developed to enhance the results of physician delivered surgical and non-surgical procedures; the ELASTIderm TM family of products, a one of a kind treatment developed to restore skin elasticity and collagen production, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes and Décolletage; the CLENZIderm M.D. Acne Therapeutic Systems TM to treat and prevent acne at it's root; and most recently the Rosaclear System developed specifically for the treatment and prevention of the signs and symptoms of rosacea.

1. Who is Obagi Nu-Derm for?

Correct the skin damage that took years to show itself, and takes years off your skin. The Obagi Nu-Derm System is clinically proven to be the best prescription-based skin care System for the treatment of sun damaged, pigmented and aging skin. Unlike most treatments, the Obagi Nu-Derm System penetrates skin to work at the cellular level. Using a specific dosage and frequency that's right for your skin, the Obagi Nu-Derm System accelerates cellular turnover, repairs damage to all skin layers, and protects newer, healthier skin.

This system is for you if:

Have clear skin with no acne
Firmer skin with fewer lines and wrinkles
Skin that looks and acts younger and healthier
Even skin tone
Want tighter firmer with more elasticity

Healthy Dermis

The second layer of skin is up to 40 sheets of paper thick
If the epidermis is a smooth, fresh top sheet, then the dermis is the mattress that supports it
Provides collagen and elastin for suppleness, firmness, and elasticity

Sagging, dull skin
(Unhealthy Dermis)

Aging, stress, trauma and hormonal changes damage collagen and elastin fibers
This weakens the dermis, turning it into a flat, worn-out mattress. It can no longer support the sheets of skin on top
What you see: dull, lifeless skin, and fine lines and wrinkles

2. How does the Obagi Nu-Derm System work?

3. What are the results?

Before	After

4. What are the steps for using Obagi Nu-Derm System?

There are 5 simple steps to achieve the skin transformation using the Obagi Nu-Derm System. The Obagi Nu-Derm System uses a specific Sequence of Dosage and frequency to transform skin. Based on your skin's characteristics, your doctor may prescribe different protocols for you to follow.

Prepare	• Foaming Gel (normal to oily skin) • Gentle Cleanser (normal to dry skin or sensitive skin) • Toner
Correct	• Professional-C Serum • Clear • Exfoderm (normal to dry skin) • Exfoderm Forte (normal to oily skin)
Stimulate	• Blender • Tretinoin Cream ( 0.05% or 0.1%)
Protect	• Sunfader SPF 15 (for hyper pigmentation) • Healthy Skin Protection SPF 35 • Sunblock SPF 24
Control	• Action • Eyecream • Tolereen

5. Protocol for the use of Obagi Nu-Derm?

	Gradual		Standard		Moderately Aggressive		Very Aggressive
	am	pm	am	pm	am	pm	am	pm
Gentle Cleanser or Foaming Gel	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Toner	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Obagi Vitamin C			•		•		•
Clear (½ gm -1 gm)	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Exfoderm	•		•		•		•
Exfoderm Forte (½ gm -1 gm)	every other day or less		daily use		daily use		daily use
Blender		½ gm		½ gm		½ gm		½ gm
Tretinoin		½ gm		½ gm		½ gm	½ gm	1 gm
	every other day or less		daily use		daily use		daily use
Sunfader with SPF 15 (for hyper pigmentation)	•		•		•		•
Healthy Skin Protection SPF 35	•		•			•	•
Physical UV Block SPF 32	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Eye Cream	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Tolereen	- spot treat as needed to reduce redness and itching
Action	- spot treat as needed to relieve dry, peeling skin
Specific Characteristics	• for very sens- itive skin • requires gradu- al introduction of products		• good correcti- on with moder- ate stimulation • less potential for reaction		• very good stimulation and correction • moderate potential for reaction		• maximum stimulation and correction • highest potential for reaction

6. What will I experience during the skin transformation?

Skin transformation phases describe the process the skin will undergo on its path to looking and acting younger and healthier. Results can be maintained by following a simple maintenance protocol.

The amount of time required for each phase depends upon the skin's condition and the Obagi Nu-Derm System Protocol recommended. Each phase can last between one to three skin cycles (the average skin cycle is 40 days). However, each patient will experience each phase, regardless of the protocol followed.

New healthier cells push up to replace damaged top layer of skin
Cell turnover rate accelerates
Skin begins to look smoother and more translucent
The most common signs that skin is beginning to be transformed are:
- Exfoliation and flaking
- Redness
- Itching and burning

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Let the Transformation Begin…..