Obagi Acne Treatment

Obagi Medical Products, a leader in the skin health industry has introduced a three-step, prescription strength acne treatment product, CLENZIderm, that uses a patented solubilized liquid form of benzoyl peroxide (BPO) which is said to work beneath the skin's surface and is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of acne in as little as two weeks by attacking the three main causes of acne: bacteria, buildup of skin cells and a buildup of excess oil. Does this Spark an idea?

History

Obagi Medical Products was founded in 1988 by Dr. Zein E. Obagi and other leading experts in skin care with the development of the Nu-Derm system. Headquartered in California, Obagi is a leading provider in the skin health industry of clinically proven, physician-dispensed, proprietary topical aesthetic and therapeutic skin care systems which work in harmony using their Penetrating Therapeutics technology to repair the skin at the cellular level in three simple steps: cleanse, prepare and treat.

Function

Quickly becoming a favorite of dermatologists and their patients the CLENZIderm M.D. System by Obagi is a 3-step acne treatment process available for normal to oily skin or normal to dry skin. CLENZIderm treats acne where it starts by penetrating deep into the follicle with a patented form of 5% benzoyl peroxide (BPO), hydroquinone, vitamin C and other acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid which are clinically proven to be effective in reducing P. acnes bacteria and the accompanying lesions.

Uses

For normal to oily skin, Obagi recommends their easy to use and gentle on your skin three step process to begin with the Daily Care Foaming Cleanser, which removes dirt and oil, followed by Pore Therapy which purifies and clears pores, and then Serum Gel which delivers benzoyl peroxide directly into pores. The normal to dry skin system begins with the Daily Care Foaming Cleanser as well, followed by the Therapeutic Lotion that delivers Benzoyl Peroxide to the skin, and then the Therapeutic Moisturizer that hydrates and protect skin.

Effects

By harnessing the power of vitamin C, hydroquinone and other acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid and prescription strength gel form of liquefied benzoyl peroxide, the reduction of visible signs of acne can be seen in as little as two weeks with daily use of Obagi's acne treatment system CLENZIderm. Daily use of the CLENZIderm acne treatment system will also promote healthy, clear skin by rapid and deeper product penetration into the follicle, thereby preventing new breakouts.

Considerations

Obagi products can be costly as they are by prescription only; therefore, they are available through physicians, such as, dermatologists, skin care specialists, plastic surgeons and medical spas. The CLENZIderm acne treatment system may cause redness, skin irritation and peeling; if these symptoms occur, reduce application to once per day or every other day. Gradually increase use to 2 times per day as the product instructs.