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Skin Basics |
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Damaged Skin |
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Over time, normal aging and damage from the environment (sun, stress and
pollution) cause skin to lose its ability to 'renew' itself properly. Cell turnover
slows, causing the dead skin layer at the stratum corneum or surface to be
thicker and slowing the flow of moisture from within, resulting in dry uneven
skin texture. Skin cells are disorganized and misshapen. Daily exposure to
sunlight causes the amount of pigment in each cell to increase, producing
freckles or age spots and uneven skin tone. Collagen and elastin begin to
break down, causing the skin to lose its resilience, resulting in fine lines,
wrinkles and sagging.
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Healthy Skin |
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The skin's cellular functions are accelerated allowing continual renewal as
dead skin cells are replaced by fresh cells pushed to the skin's surface,
making the surface (stratum corneum) smoother and naturally hydrated.
Freckles and age spots seem to disappear. Pigment cells (melanin) are more
evenly distributed, helping prevent the appearance of new freckles and age
spots. The skin is rich in collagen and elastin that promote resilience and
firmness. All these functions work together to keep skin looking and acting
younger and healthier.
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Obagi Nu-Derm System® |
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| The Obagi Nu-Derm System is a prescription only skin care system, which
accelerates skin cell turnover. The system penetrates deep to improve
damage in all layers of the skin. It optimises functions of the skin at the
cellular level to help it look and act younger and healthier. The active
ingredients trigger a therapeutic cascade of actions that: |
- Drives new skin cells to the surface, resulting in smoother skin,
reduced lines and wrinkles and improved tolerance
- Reduces uneven pigmentation found in freckles and age spots and
prevents the formation of new pigmentation
- Promotes uniform cells at the deep layers for improved skin structure
and better balanced skin tone
- Boosts collagen and elastin production for firmer and resilient skin
with fewer lines and wrinkles
- Improves circulation and nutrient supply for natural hydration and
healthy glowing skin
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What to expect |
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‘Out with the old’ (first 6 weeks) |
| In this initial phase, the damaged top layer of skin is replaced by a new layer
of fresh, healthy skin cells. This process takes approximately 6 weeks. During
this phase, you can expect to experience one or more of these symptoms: |
- Freckles, age spots and dark patches begin to fade
- Exfoliation and flaking
- Redness and dryness
- Wrinkles and acne may worsen temporarily
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These reactions are indications that the treatment is working. It is absolutely
necessary to stay with the program to see these results.
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‘In with the new’ (6-12 weeks) |
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Ongoing significant improvements in your skin as stimulation continues. New
skin cells continue arriving at the surface and collagen and elastin production
increases. You will notice:
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- Wrinkles begin to reduce
- Tightening of pores
- Improved lightening of freckles, age spots and pigmentation
- Subsiding redness and flaking
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‘Healthy glow’ (12-18 weeks) |
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During this phase, people will start to notice and comment that your skin looks
younger and healthier. Your skin is behaving in a more organized way:
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- Firmer and more resilient
- Even tone and pigmentation
- Smooth, hydrated and glowing
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‘The New You’ (18 weeks onwards) |
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You have transformed your skin, which looks and functions healthier and
younger. It is important to continue with a maintenance protocol to:
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- Maintain healthy young looking skin
- Prevent future damage
- Optimise anti-ageing effects
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Obagi® Prices |
| Treatment package |
Price |
| Nu-Derm System |
£350 |
| C-Rx System |
£330 |
| Blue Peel (including Nu-Derm) |
£850 |
| Tretinoin 0.05% cream |
£48 |
| Elastiderm cream / gel |
£50 |
| Professional Vit C Serum 10% |
£45 |
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