Obagi Nu Derm Review

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Overview

The official website for the Obagi Nu Derm anti-aging system tells us that the Obagi skin care system was created in 1988 by a Dr. Zeim E Obagi and a number of other skin care experts. There are a number of products in the Obagi Nu Derm system, and we are told that they have all been specially formulated to diminish the signs of aging on the skin. The official Obagi website tells us that the products in the Obagi Nu Derm skin care system can only be prescribed by a qualified Physician. We are also informed that the Obagi Nu Derm system has been designed to be used in conjunction with the Obagi Blue Peel. The Obagi Blue Peel is a chemical peel that can only be applied by a qualified Physician. The official website for the Obagi product line includes a search engine tool that allows you to locate a Physician who uses the Obagi range of skin care products.

Product Details

The anti-aging products in the Obagi Nu Derm system include a range of products from cleansers to toners, as well as sun faders and anti-aging creams for the eyes. We are told that the products in the Obagi Nu Derm system have been formulated to push fresh cells to the surface to enable the skin to regenerate. We are further told that the Obagi Nu Derm range of products will also reduce the pigmentation and discoloration of the skin as a result of age. According to the official website the products will also help to stimulate the production of collagen in the skin. Unfortunately the official website does not give a list of the ingredients in the various products in the Obagi Nu Derm range. This makes it rather difficult to assess the potential anti-aging properties of these products. Also, we are given no price details making it difficult to asses product value.

The Good

  • There is an official website for the Obagi Nu Derm range of anti-aging products.
  • The official website contains a search engine which allows you to locate a Physician.
  • There are contact details given which allow you to contact a representative of the company.

The Bad

  • There are no ingredient details given for the products in the Obagi Nu Derm range.
  • There are no price details given.
  • The products in the Obagi Nu Derm range can only be prescribed by a Physician.
  • We have no clinical evidence that the products in the Obagi Nu Derm range are superior to other anti-aging products available.

The Bottom Line

At the end of the day we would not choose the Obagi Nu Derm range over and above other skin care products, since we simply have not seen enough evidence that they are more effective than other anti-aging products available. We’re looking for a wrinkle treatment that really rises above the competition, and no clinical research data or manufacturer policies indicate that Obagi Nu Derm is that product.

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