Obagi help, my dermatologist has left
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free skin care · Mon Jul 26, 2004 5:57 am

Hey all,

I have been using the Obagi line since January and it along with Vivier Vitamin C has made a dramatic improvement in my skin Very Happy

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The doctor I was seeing has moved and I can't find another in my area who sells this line, I even did a search for one on their website. Purchasing their product hasn't been a problem and is how I found this forum which I am now completely addicted to lol.

My question is I guess you are supposed to go on maintenance after a certain amount of time and I have no idea what that consists of. Can anyone help me or at least point me in the right direction?

Thanks
Sherri

Tue Jul 27, 2004 4:05 pm

You haven't specified whether you have been using the Obagi line for pigmentation or acne. Question

I am presuming that this was due to pigmentation, therefore, I submit the following recommendations.

Hydraquinone should not be used for more than three months, as this will thin the skin, and cause irritation. I suggest that you continue using your Vivier vitamin-C serum, follow it with Skinceuticals Hydra B-5 Gel,Skinceuticals Phyto + (excellent product!! Very Happy

) your moisturizer (dependant on your skintype), and your sunblock. Use your c-serum only once per day, and it is best to use this during the day, to benefit from it's antioxidant protection. You may use the Hydra B-5 and Phyto + in the evening as well, prior to moisturizing. Phyto + contains plant-based ingredients such as Kojic Acid, which will help prevent and break-down melanin deposits ... without thinning the skin.

Tue Jul 27, 2004 4:39 pm

Hey I am toatllly addicted to the stuff too. This site has Obagi and a whole lot of other stuff with Vitamin C in it. I don't know if this the exact page but the link will get you pointed in the right direction. They have great gurantees on all their stuff too.

http://www.skinstore.com/store/category.asp?catID=1408

free skin care · Wed Jul 28, 2004 3:05 am

Thanks to both of you for your response. I finally found a doctor in a different province who was thankfully happy to answer all my questions. I have been using obagi for acne as well as sun damage to my skin.

I am bit confused now as he told me to continue using the obagi indefinitely just not daily like I had been.

Thanks again
sherri

Tue Apr 15, 2008 3:50 pm

I found a 15% off obagi sale at Skin Care Rx

free skin care · Tue Apr 15, 2008 5:19 pm

Sherri, my nurse told me this for maintenance:
Alternate the Exfoderm and Clear during the day, meaning 1 day exfoderm, next clear, etc. For the Blender/RA, she said to use that 3-4 times a week, though some may need to use up to 5 times a week depending on their hyperpigmentation and how you are responding on maintenance. HTH.

Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:08 am

stick with Obagi! It works!

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