Obagi

I purchased both the Obagi-C and the Obagi Nuderm kits. I started with the Nuderm kit only. WOW, NOOOOOOOOOO way!! My whole face turned red and swelled up. I waited 2 weeks and tried the Obagi-C set, that was even WORSE! I do NOT recommend Obagi!!!! I've never reacted to anything like this, ever! And both sets?!?!?!?

Like previous reviews I had a problem using this cream. Using it twice a week, I had pealing skin for weeks. A skin specialist advised me to use it nightly for a week and get the pealing done as your skin will only peal if there are dead cells. I followed this advice and it worked wonders. Yes I had pealing skin but it was worth it. I only do this every couple of months. I have now been using this product for 2 years.

I've been struggling for years to deal with patches of melasma. Due to my Asian ethnicity, I am limited to using certain products Downside is, the cost and also the peeling. I was prepared for both if Nu derm but in truth it didn't for me. It lightened some parts of the melasma, but after 4.5 months the melasma is still visible. I took trouble to visit two Skn clinics (beyond useless staff) but the instructions were contradictory and basic. I learned more information online and the most important criteria is if you are a person of a colour, be careful of hypopigmentation (threading/waxing facial hair is to be avoided) with this product, it can happen. Also with any hydroquinone based product you should not use it on an ongoing basis, you use for 3-4 months, then take a break for 3-4 months and repeat, this stops ochronosis (where the skin suddenly starts darkening)