Consise View Of The Obagi Medical Skin Management Strategy
September 22, 2008
The Obagi skin care system is a prescription-strength line of skin care products that can only be prescribed by a physician, like a dermatologist. The product is designed to rejuvenate and expedite skin cell growth.
But does it really work? Is it worth the cost and the hassle? Keep reading for a helpful review of Obagi and their skin care system.
Price
Obagi is expensive. The full system can cost upwards of $300 and isn’t covered by many drug plans. With those costs, many patients opt instead for laser peels or chemical peels which can have similar results, last longer and don’t involve the hassle of a daily, multi-step skin care system.
Quality of the Product
The Obagi skin care system is FDA-approved and created by dermatologists. Overall, the product is high quality. However, some users will find the high levels of acids and peels in this product will not only burn the skin, but severely irritate it.
Before trying Obagi, you should do a complete consultation with your dermatologist to be sure the skin care system is right for you. Remember, Obagi is significantly stronger than most over the counter skin care products.
Ease of Use
There are six steps to the Obagi system of skin care. That means, every night you have to remember which step comes when and how much cream or wash to use in each step. The worst part? If you want to keep the results, you have to maintain the nightly effort. Though it’s a good product, Obagi may not be worth all the work.
Results
Most patients using the Obagi systems are pleased with the end results, especially those using the six-week rejuvenation system. However, most customers will find that once they stop using Obagi, their skin problems return within one or two months.
The second significant disadvantage to the product is the process of getting to the end result. Essentially, Obagi is a chemical peel that works by removing the old, outer layer of skin and all the dead skin cells associated with it. Through that process, the patient will experience red, flaking skin.
The Final Verdict
The Obagi skin care system is, for the most part, an effective product while it’s being used. However, the results aren’t permanent unless the patient continues to use the product or other cosmetics long-term. For many patients, they may see better results with in-office laser or chemical treatments.
