Skin Care Treatments & Products

The Obagi Nu-Derm® System

Transforms Skin so that it Looks and Acts Younger and Healthier

As we grow older, external factors and the natural breakdown in skin cause the following unwanted signs of aging:

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Sun and age spots
• Uneven skin tone
• Loss of elasticity and firmness
• Loss of natural skin hydration

The Obagi Nu-Derm System has been proven to improve skin functions so that your skin looks and acts younger and healthier.

How It Works: Transformation at the Cellular Level

The Obagi Nu-Derm System uses a unique combination of active and prescription ingredients - including Tretinoin and Hydroquinone 4% - to maximize penetration to all skin layers. The specific dosage and frequency are determined and monitored according to your skin condition, needs, and lifestyle.

The System triggers Obagi's Therapeutic Cascade^TM which:

• Increases cellular turnover of abundant, healthy keratinocytes, pushing fresh cells to the surface more quickly and promoting old cells to exfoliate faster
• Suppresses melanocyte production, reversing and preventing hyperpigmentation
• Promotes the even distribution of melanin, eliminating unwanted dark patches and age spots
• Improves intracellular transcription of keratinocytes, producing healthy, uniform cells for better skin structure
• Stimulates fibroblasts to increase collagen and elastin formation, resulting in stronger, more resilient skin
• Increases GAG synthesis, providing natural hydration and necessary nutrients to the epidermis
• Increases angiogenesis, improving blood flow

The Obagi Blue Peel System

Accelerate the Transformation

Begin your remarkable skin transformation in less than an hour with the Obagi Blue Peel. Unlike common alpha-hydroxy peels or other superficial procedures, the Obagi Blue Peel puts control in the right hands - yours. Based on your particular skin needs, we determine the strength and depth of Tricloracetic Acid (TCA) peels and number of coats applied.

What to Expect

The Obagi Blue Peel is a quick and simple procedure for you to administer that does not typically require sedation. Application typically to the face and neck takes about 20 minutes, depending on the number of coats applied. You can expect a burning sensation that lasts only a few minutes and a bluish tint to your skin that usually washes off in 12 to 24 hours.

Following the procedure, you may experience light swelling. Within two to three days, your skin will begin to peel. This peeling continues over the next several days. By the seventh to tenth day, your skin should be healed and start looking younger and healthier.

Once your skin has completely recovered and is finished peeling, you will notice a visible improvement in your complexion. Your skin's appearance will continue to improve for the next four to six weeks, becoming firmer, clearer, smoother, healthier, and more youthful looking.

The Obagi Blue Peel is used in conjunction with the Obagi Nu-Derm System to enhance the effects of the peel and to sustain healthier, younger-looking skin.