Spa Review Series: Obagi Skin Care Products for Medical Aestheticians

Obagi Skin Care products, for use by medical aestheticians, were created by Dr. Zein E. Obagi, an expert in skin care and an internationally known dermatologist, educator and many say innovator.  Board Certified of the American Board of Dermatology and a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, Dr. Obagi is one of the most famous skin care and health experts in the world.

Many Skin Conditions Corrected by Dr. Obagi

He has corrected many skin conditions including facial melasma, precancerous lesions, age spots, acne scars, sun damaged skin and deep wrinkles.  His practice is at the Obagi Dermatology, Plastic Surgery and Laser Center in Beverly Hills, California and the Obagi Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Centers in many counties.  As a speaker he has discussed skin health and the transformation of the skin extensively, speaking to the medical societies of more than 20 nations, and he has trained hundreds of plastic surgeons and dermatologists privately.

Providing Education On How Skin Ages

Dr. Obagi educates people on how skin ages.  Damage is accumulated in the skin from many sources over time, including exposure to the sun, hormonal changes, pollution and trauma.  As skin ages it becomes discolored, wrinkled, dry, lax and rough.  Cell turnover slows down and essential nutrients are less available.  Instead of producing healthy new cells, the skin products abnormal cells.  Collagen and elastin production slows down, and the skin wrinkles and sags.  Dull, lifeless skin is the result.

Obagi Skin Care Products Treat the Problems

The Obagi Nu Derm System utilizes a combination of both active and prescription ingredients.  These include Tretinoin and Hydroquinone 4%, designed to maximize penetration to skin layers.  Dosages are varied according to the client’s skin condition and needs.  It works through increasing the cellular turnover of abundant, healthy keratinocytes.  This pushes fresh cells to the surface faster and promotes the exfoliation of old cells.  It also suppresses emlanocyte production and reverses as well as prevents hyper-pigmentiaon.  It also promotes and even distribution of melanin and eliminates unwanted dark patches on the skin and age spots.

Other Products Include…

Products also include Obagi Professional-C Serum, a new formulations in Vitamin C created to neutralize free radicals at all layers of the skin before they can damage skin cells and accelerate the  aging process.  In addition Obagi products include the Obagi Blue Peel, which is different from alpha hydroxyl peels and others in common use.  It uses Tricloraceetic Acid and a blue mixing base with built in safeguards to ensure that results are consistent and allowing the client to control the procedure.  Dr. Obagi’s reputation is behind all of his products and they are worth checking out by the medical aesthetician.