As the body ages, collagen begins to break down, causing the skin to lose elasticity. Repeated exposure to the sun causes photodamage, which not only leads to sunburn, but premature aging. By damaging the elastin fibers deep within the cellular level of the skin, sun exposure will cause the skin to sag, wrinkle and become leathery; effects which will worsen with additional exposure to the sun.
Obagi Nu-Derm restores skin health on the surface by stimulating cells called keritinocytes. Improved turnover leaves the skin smooth, with more even skin color, improved tightening of the skin, and well-hydrated skin. Obagi Nu-Derm is a comprehensive step-by-step regimen that is customized to the needs of your skin. In addition, after conditioning your skin with the Obagi Nu-Derm regimen, your skin may benefit from a Blue Peel, a unique chemical peel that tightens skin, diminishes fine lines and wrinkles, and produces a more even skin tone.
The goal of the Obagi Nu-Derm system is to create soft, radiant-looking skin and to restore normal skin functions. The Nu-Derm system penetrates deep into the skin to stimulate skin cell renewal, improve circulation and help rebuild
collagen.
The Nu-Derm system works with your skin as a living organ with many interacting functions. Unlike other skin care products that treat a single skin symptom, the Obagi System combines specially developed products with medical supervision and counseling to restore and maintain overall skin health.
NU-DERM is the only proven treatment designed to provide tighter, smoother, healthier, younger-looking skin, regardless of age, color or skin type. Your physician will prescribe a NU-DERM home treatment program to ensure proper healing. The Obagi Nu-Derm system uses powerful tretinoin with exfoliating acids and skin bleaching agents.
The Obagi Nu-Derm System is a prescription-strength treatment regimen with four
easy steps.
1. Prepare: Cleanse and tone to make your skin more receptive to the correction
step.
Wash skin daily with gentle, soap-free cleanser. Restore skin pH with toner in
preparation for accepting prescription ingredients.
2. Correct: Repairs the damage to the surface of the skin, correcting hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone and smoothing skin roughness.
Bleach hyperpigmented skin with 4% hydroquinone cream. Exfoliate with phytic acid or 6% alpha-hydroxy acid creams.
3. Stimulate: Repairs damage to the deeper layers of the skin. Restores skin elasticity by enhancing the production of collagen and elastin. Regulates keratinocytes to resume a normal cycle of renewal.
Apply prescribed tretinoin and and regulate melanocytes for even distribution of melanin with 4% hydroquinone cream.
4. Protect: Prevents further damage from harmful UVA and UVB rays as well as
protects the sensitive eye area.
Avoid sun exposure, apply SPF 24 physical sunblock.
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