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Do You Need SPF In Your 50s?

As soon as the sun comes out after the colder months, your first thought might be to go to the shop, grab some food for a barbeque and sit outside basking in the brilliant sun. As the summer starts to roll around, you want to spend as much time outdoors as you possibly can, regardless of your age. Even if you are under a parasol, just being outside and breathing in the fresh air can feel rejuvenating and relaxing. But be wary, because it’s not all roses and moonshine – or should we say… sunshine.

Enjoying the sun and looking after your skin, is made easy with our broad spectrum SPF that will protect your skin from the sun’s UVA ageing rays and still allow your skin to get a lovely colour.

However, as you age and enjoy the sun, do you need SPF in your 50s?

In this article, we will discuss how you should use sunscreen as you age, and the benefits and risks of the sun’s UV rays.

Is Your Only Concern About Ageing?

When it comes to the warmer weather, you have to be careful. The sun can be extremely damaging to your skin and your health if you are not careful. Exposure to the sun’s UVA and UVB rays without a good sunscreen to protect your skincan on the surface level lead to premature ageing, fine lines, and wrinkles as well as hyperpigmentation and dark spots. Of course, this is something we’ll gladly avoid from happening but what is even worse is the underlying consequences UV rays can have… 

Overexposure to UV rays without protection, can have disastrous effects on your health. Unprotected exposure to the sun in the long term can lead to melanoma, which is skin cancer. Without the correct protection, the sun’s rays can penetrate through your skin’s surface levels, and this is where the sun can start to change your skin and the development of cancer can begin. And that is definitely not worth getting a good tan for two weeks, so it’s time to start bathing in sunscreen!

What Are The Benefits Of The Sun?

Don’t let the downsides of being in the sun scare you too much, as the sun is a wonderful thing that can have a positive effect on our health too. It gets you out of the house and enjoying nature. Everything is so much brighter and lighter when the weather is better.

As much as the sun has its risk, if you are protected then it comes with a whole host of amazing benefits.

Uplifts Your Mood

Getting outside and soaking in the sun’s rays has been proven to have a positive impact on your mood.  If you are feeling low, it feels great to be outside in nature and feel the warmth on your skin.

Vitamin D

The sun is a great source of vitamin D, which helps to nourish and strengthen your bones and your body. It is hard to get a good, healthy dose from food alone so getting outside is amazing for your wellbeing. Have you ever noticed that everybody’s mood seems to be a lot better during the summer? This is probably because you’re lacking Vitamin D during the colder winter months – which is why it’s important to get supplements with enough vitamins!

Should You Always Use SPF?

Ultimately the answer is always going to be a resounding yes when it comes to, ‘do you need SPF with mature skin?’.  Using SPF on mature skin is not just essential but vital. The sun can do a lot more damage than just cause wrinkles.

Being outside and exposed to the sun’s UVA and UVB without any protection will damage your skin and can cause short-term issues such as burning your skin. Also, the long-term effects are ageing, with fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots. The main concern is that exposure to these UV rays is a contributing factor to the development of skin cancer.

The Obagi Sun Shield Matte™ Broad Spectrum SPF 50 is a great sunscreen for all skin types that offers broad-spectrum protection from the sun’s UVA and UVB rays. As it is in a sheer, matte formula that helps to reduce shine, it’s great for people with oily skin. As well as being non-comedogenic, so it won’t block your pores and is suitable for all skin types with sun protection factor 50. Don’t forget to reapply the sunscreen every two hours while being in the sun, and reapply instantly after going for a refreshing dip in the sea. 

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THE PURE OBAGI CHRISTMAS CRACKER 2022 IS HERE

Obagi Christmas Cracker Gift Set

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…

Because the Pure Obagi Deluxe Mini Christmas Cracker is back!

Set to top the Christmas wishlists of Obagi fans worldwide, the Obagi Christmas cracker is the perfect way to gift skincare this Christmas. 

Full of Obagi’s best-selling products in deluxe mini sizes, our Christmas Cracker is a great way to introduce effective, medical-grade skincare to your friends and family. Whether they’re skincare fanatics or total newbies, the Obagi Christmas Cracker is guaranteed to put a smile (and a glow!) on their faces this festive season.

What’s Inside The Obagi Deluxe Mini Cracker 2022?

Featuring three of Obagi’s best-selling products, the Obagi Deluxe Mini Cracker brightens, hydrates and improves the appearance of the skin.

1. ELASTIderm® Facial Serum 5ml

With their long nights in Santa’s Workshop, the Obagi elves know what it’s like for skin to lose its plumpness. That’s why they’ve included the ELASTIderm® Facial Serum in this year’s Obagi Cracker.

The ELASTIderm® Facial Serum is a firming facial treatment with a patented  Bi-Mineral Contour ComplexTM formula that supports skin elasticity so it can bounce back from the signs of skin ageing, resulting in firmer-looking, more resilient skin. 

Rumour has it, it’s Santa’s secret to avoiding wrinkles – even after all these years!

100% of participants reported their face looked firmer

Obagi ELASTIderm® Facial Serum

2. Obagi Daily Hydro-Drops®  5ml

The cold winter climate and long nights of partying can take their toll on our complexions, with the most common concern emerging as a result being the dreaded winter dry skin.

When your skin is in need of a pick-me-up, reach for Obagi Daily Hydro-Drops® Facial Serum – a luxury antioxidant serum that will transform dull, lacklustre skin into a healthy, instantly hydrated glow. 

This luxury, gold serum delivers antioxidant-rich Abyssinian and hibiscus oils to support skin barrier health and to protect against free radical damage – a known cause of premature ageing.

Infused with Niacinamide: the multi-tasking skincare ingredient raved about by dermatologists for its long list of benefits, from regulating oil production, improved barrier function, anti-ageing, hyperpigmentation and skin brightening.

91% of users said their skin felt smoother after the first use of Obagi Hydro-Drops® Facial Serum.

Obagi Daily Hydro-Drops™

3. Obagi Professional-C®  Polish + Mask 5g

The Obagi Professional-C Polish and Mask is definitely on our nice list.

The combination of antioxidant protection and microdermabrasion makes the Professional-C Polish and Mask a must-have in any winter routine.

Free radicals are just about everywhere in our daily lives, but the damage they can do to our skin without us realising it is enormous! The Vitamin C within the polish neutralises free radicals, protecting the skin from resulting issues such as pigmentation, inflammation, fine lines and wrinkles. 

The exfoliating microdermabrasion beads work to renew overall skin tone and texture, encouraging cell turnover to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, soothe inflammation and reduce pigmentation. Skin is instantly left smoother, fresher and illuminated.

Obagi Professional-C® Microdermabrasion Polish + Mask

Shop the brand new Obagi Christmas Cracker here!

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7 victorias para piel madura para 2022

mature skin

2021 ha visto muchos de nosotros dar un enfoque a nuestro cuidado de piel en la pandemia de Covid-19. Presos en casa, hemos tenido finalmente tiempo para notar lo que está pasando con nuestra piel y dar más atención a nuestras rutinas, ingredientes, y tendencias.

Universalmente, ha existido una tendencia para el ‘skinimalism’, ¡ya que no teníamos que aplicar maquillaje para estar en el sofá! Pero no aplicar maquillaje significa que queremos tener el rostro limpio, sano, radiante y adema de todo, con apariencia joven. Y con más conocimientos, también nos es más fácil y comprensible gastar más dinero en menos productos de calidad, en vez de entupir nuestros armarios con productos que nunca vamos a utilizar.

Entonces, 2022 nos promete ser un año igualmente interesante, ya que los consumidores piden más de sus productos de piel. Ingredientes que trabajen a un nivel más profundo es una de las tendencias, ¿pero para lo que tienen piel madura, que más puede ayudarte a alcanzar tus objetivos de piel ese año?

Adoptar un abordaje de dentro a fuera

Adoptar un abordaje de dentro a fuera es lo ideal para alcanzar resultados visibles y de largo plazo de productos de cuidado de piel.

Todo está en entender tu tipo de piel, lo que necesita y utilizar ingredientes que puedan penetrar más profundamente en las camadas de la piel para corregir danos que ya estén sostenidos en la piel y prevenir que ocurran otra vez. Solo de eta forma ocurren transformaciones.

SUZANOBAGIMD™ ha formulado una gama de productos con esto en miente, utilizando ingredientes probados clínicamente que van a la raíz del problema y abordan preocupaciones de piel comunes como líneas de expresión y arrugas, textura áspera o desigual, piel apagada, delicada o sensible.

2. Retinaldehyde es tu mejor amigo

Industry insiders are all over this alternative to Retinol and skincare websites and blogs are going into orbit over its properties. If you’ve not heard about it before, Retinaldehyde is another form of Vitamin A that’s directly converted into Retinoic Acid by the skin. Its benefits include improved skin firmness and elasticity and as you’d expect, diminished fine lines, and wrinkles. SUZANOBAGIMD Retivance® Skin Rejuvenating Complex, incorporates Retinaldehyde within a soothing formulation, that’s perfect for sensitive skin.

SUZANOBAGIMD Retivance® Skin Rejuvenating Complex

3. Un hidratante diario que te da más

Uno de los problemas de tener piel madura es que muchas veces se siente seca y deshidratada. Esto puede causar irritación, sensibilidad, escamas o piel agrietada. Y probablemente has notado que cuando hidratas tu piel, se absorbe toda la humedad casi instantáneamente.

Por eso es vital dar a tu piel hidratación que sea duradera y extra fuerte así como darles atención a las señales de envejecimiento. No solo la renovación celular retarda con la edad llevando a un exceso de células muertas, pero también vuelve la piel apagada. Una crema hidratante que ayuda con la claridad de la piel es esencial, ¿pero es realmente posible encontrar una crema hidratante diaria que haga todas estas cosas? ¡Si, lo es! SUZANOBAGIMD™ Intensive Daily Repair es una loción hidratante formulada para mejorar la claridad de la piel y su textura, así como minimizar líneas de expresión y arrugas. Su superpoder secreto es la inclusión de PHAs (Ácido Polyhydroxy) que exfolian suavemente todas las células muertas para certificarse que otros ingredientes activos, péptidos protectores y antioxidantes, puedan penetrar más profundamente para trabajaren mejor. La piel es reparada diariamente, y la tan importante barrera natural de la piel es protegida. Un producto ganador sin duda.

SUZANOBAGIMD™ Intensive Daily Repair (IDR)

4. Antioxidantes para protección

Probablemente has oído hablar de antioxidantes, por eso no te vamos a aburrir diciendo cuan de buenos son al defender la piel de los radicales libres, esos átomos inestables que causan daño en la piel. O talvez solo un poco. El punto es que son un ingrediente esencial no importa tu edad, especialmente si quieres mantener tu rostro en condiciones primordiales y prevenir las señales de envejecimiento.

Los productos SUZANOBAGIMD™ aprovechan las propiedades de antioxidantes para proporcionar este efecto crucialmente protector. Por ejemplo, el SUZANOBAGIMD™ Foaming Cleanser utiliza un poderoso trio de antioxidantes, Aloe Polyphenols, Brassica Sulforaphane y Citrus Bioflavonoids. Y esto es solo en el limpiador. ¡Imagínate cuanta protección antioxidante recibirías al utilizar toda la gama de productos SUZANOBAGIMD™!

SUZANOBAGIMD™ Foaming Cleanser

5. Protector solar es esencial

Sunscreen is hitting the skin care radar big style for most women. It’s for good cause because some might argue it’s the number one way to prevent premature ageing. After all, sun damage is often the worst culprit and, in all honesty, most of us probably haven’t used a daily sunscreen until recently.For broad spectrum daily protection against UVA and UVB rays and a product that leaves a sheer, matte finish, it could only be Obagi Sun Shield TM Matte Broad Spectrum SPF50.

Obagi Sun Shield Matte™ Broad Spectrum SPF 50

6. Cuidado de piel anti inflamatorio

Inflamación es la causa de una multitud de problemas de piel. Desafortunadamente, a la medida que nos tornamos mayores, inflamación en el cuerpo aumenta y todos lo que podamos hacer para contrarrestar eso solo puede ser algo bueno. Claro, podemos cambiar la dieta, ejercicio y gestión de stress para ayudar, ¿pero sabias que también lo puedes incorporar en tu rutina de piel?

Ha habido un cambio definitivo en alejarse de ingredientes agresivos y adoptar los que son más suaves, y que refuerzan la barrera natural de la piel, soportando el microbioma. Los productos de SUZANOBAGIMD™ tienen esto en consideración y son creados cuidadosamente sin parabenos, fragancias sintéticas o tintes. Todos los productos son también testados dermatológicamente, hipoalergénicos, no causan sensibilidad y son adecuados para todos los tipos de piel, incluyendo sensible.

7. Cuidado de la piel en movimiento

Life is busy these days, but you don’t want to compromise your skin’s health because you didn’t have time. SUZANOBAGIMD™ Cleansing Wipes are nifty pre-moistened cleansing and protecting wipes consisting of BioDTox, Suzan’s signature trio of soothing Aloe and protective Broccoli and Citrus Extracts.

Lleva un paquete de estas toallitas contigo para remover maquillaje, suciedad, sudor, exceso de grasas e impuridades cuando no puedes hacer toda tu rutina, como en el gimnasio, spa, hotel o cuando te quedas en casa de amigos.

SUZANOBAGIMD™ Cleansing Wipes

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Los productos de Obagi que les encanta a los famosos

Celebrity skincare

Para los paparazzi. Algunas famosas han sido vistas en su día a día sin maquillaje, con sus rostros luciendo piel magnifica para las cameras. Hoy en día cada vez más famosas están saliendo a la calle sin maquillaje, con su rutina de cuidado de piel siendo su nuevo maquillaje, y lo podemos ver en todos los lados. Probablemente has adoptado este movimiento sin maquillaje, al principio puede parecer asustador, pero cuando te des cuenta de la belleza verdadera en tu piel, no volverás a otras.

Entonces, ¿qué pasa? ¿Y porque seguimos en quedarnos chocados cada vez que vemos alguien que se siente cómodo en su propia piel? Es asegurador ver celebridades femeninas fuertes, talentosas y empoderadas. Seguramente que son estas figuras modelo que queremos para nuestras hijas, ¿no?

El mantra del Movimiento Sin Maquillaje, ‘piel desnuda, piel bonita’ está ganando ímpetu cada día. En vez que utilizar un montón de maquillaje, muchos han optado por darle más importancia a sus rutinas de cuidado de piel para lograr un look sin fallas y luminoso.

Suena a una gran filosofía, ¿pero ¿cómo podemos lograr una piel natural increíble de que todos hablan? La respuesta es simple. Prueba el más vendido kit de Obagi, el Obagi Nu-Derm Fx® System, adorado y seguido por muchas celebridades tanto femeninas como masculinas.

¿El Obagi Nu-Derm Fx® System es adecuado para mi tipo de piel?

Este sistema altamente eficaz está disponible en 2 kits diferentes, uno para pieles normales a secas, y otro para pieles normales a grasas. Ambos kits Obagi Nu-Derm Fx® System han sido desarrollados con ingredientes eficaces para reducir el acné, hiperpigmentación y minimizar las señales de envejecimiento como líneas de expresión y arrugas.

¿Qué hay en el Obagi Nu-Derm Fx® System?

El Obagi Nu-Derm Fx® System ustiliza in ingrediente increíble, arbutina, en una concentración poderosa de un 7%. Este agente abrillantador natural y eficaz está incluido en ambos Obagi Nu-Derm Fx® Systems. Rellenos de antioxidantes y exfoliantes, este sistema de piel completo tiene todo lo que necesitas para revelar el potencial completo de tu piel, y lo días sin maquillaje están adelante.

El Obagi Nu-Derm Fx® System Normal to Dry incluye:

  • Obagi Nu-Derm® Gentle Cleanser 
  • Obagi Nu-Derm® Toner
  • Obagi Nu-Derm® Clear Fx
  • Obagi Nu-Derm® Exfoderm®
  • Obagi Nu-Derm® Blend Fx
  • Obagi Hydrate®
  • Sun Shield Matte™ Broad Spectrum SPF50
Obagi Nu-Derm Fx® System - Normal To Dry
Obagi Nu-Derm Fx® System – Normal To Dry

El Obagi Nu-Derm Fx® System Normal to Oily incluye:

  • Obagi Nu-Derm® Foaming Gel
  • Obagi Nu-Derm® Toner
  • Obagi Nu-Derm® Clear Fx
  • Obagi Nu-Derm® Exfoderm® Forte
  •  Obagi Nu-Derm® Blend Fx
  •  Obagi Hydrate®
  • Sun Shield Matte TM Broad Spectrum SPF50
Obagi Nu-Derm Fx® System - Normal to Oily
Obagi Nu-Derm Fx® System Normal to Oily Skin

¿Las celebridades utilizan Obagi?

¡Si! Una actriz atrevida y adorada en Hollywood utiliza el Obagi Nu-Derm® Clear Fx.

Este abrillantador de piel único es una crema correctora que aclara manchas y pigmentación, dejando la piel más brillante, suave y el tono de piel más nivelado. Es adecuado para la mayor parte de tipos de piel y puede ser fácilmente introducido en una rutina diaria.

Obagi Nu-Derm® Clear Fx ha sido formulado con un 7% de arbutina, un ingrediente poderoso que es extraído de las plantas de gayuba, y previene la producción de tirosinasa – la enzima en la piel responsable por la producción de melanina, que lleva a manchas, una de las señales del proceso de envejecimiento. Antioxidantes adicionales, incluyendo el ácido láctico, ayudan a mejorar la apariencia de una piel uniforme mientras la protegen de los radicales libres. Es una adición fantástica a cualquier rutina de cuidado de piel, dejando la piel radiante y uniforme.

¡También te mereces piel digna de alfombra roja!

¿Qué crema hidratante utilizan las celebridades?

Cualquier celebridad digna de su fama completa su rutina de cuidado de piel con una crema hidratante y nutritiva. Todos los hidratantes de Obagi han sido clínicamente probados y proporcionan hasta ocho horas de retención de humedad gracias a la innovadora tecnología 2-en-1 de Hydromanil™ Technology (Hydrate® y Hydrate Luxe®) y de Isoplentix™ Technology (Daily Hydro-Drops™).

Entonces, ¿qué es exactamente Hydromanil™? Puede sonar a una descubierta científica interesante, ¿pero hace algo de útil? ¡La respuesta es un enorme SI! De hecho, esta tecnología innovadora es la llave para una hidratación duradera. Derivada de la semilla de Tara, que retiene agua, las moléculas de Hydromanil™ forman una matriz en la superficie de la piel. Una barrera fuerte es absolutamente crucial porque permite al agua permanecer en las células durante más tiempo, nutriendo la piel instantáneamente, previniendo la perdida de agua e, igualmente importante, entregando nutrición gradualmente de componentes activos al largo del día.

Mejor aún, es la tecnología patentada microfuidica de Isoplentix™, que significa que cada gota de cada ingrediente principal es hecha individualmente y sostenida para preservar su forma más pura hasta al momento de su aplicación. Isoplentix™ technology también elimina la necesidad de emulsificantes desnecesarios que pueden irritar a pieles sensibles.

Obagi Hydrate® utiliza estos avanzos tecnológicos innovadores y también ingredientes naturalmente ricos como la Mantequilla de Karité, de Mango y el Aceite de Aguacate. Es hipoalergénico, no irritante y adecuado para todos los tipos de pieles.

Si quieres alejar la piel seca para siempre, haz como las celebridades y añade esta crema hidratante a tu rutina diaria. Puede también ser utilizada como un tratamiento para líneas de expresión y arrugas. Utilizado regularmente como parte de tu rutina de cuidado diaria, tu piel se volverá increíblemente suave y flexible, y con apariencia radiante, gloriosa y más joven.

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Summer Skincare Trends You Need To Get Started On Now

Summer Skin

If you’re new to the wonderful world of skincare, you might get lost between all the brands, ingredients and skincare products that are on the market. And honestly, we don’t blame you. The amount of available products out there can be overwhelming and truthfully, when you’re not a skincare expert it might be even more difficult to make the right decision. As summer is approaching rapidly, now more than ever is the time to fully prepare your skin for the warmer months ahead. To help you out on this, we have gathered the top five summer skincare trends that you definitely cannot miss out on this summer 2022. 

1. Tech & beauty

To start our top five off, let’s talk about the rise of technology within the beauty industry. As we are all aware of, technology is increasing in arguably most areas in life. But in the past few years, many technological beauty products were introduced into the market. Have you seen the facial cleanser devices that every influencer seems to be using these days? They are small, oval-shaped devices with silicone brush nubs that are designed to thoroughly cleanse your face. You simply apply a bit of facial cleanser onto the device, switch it on and it will massage the cleansing gel or foam into your skin. Not only a great feeling, but also a great way to get all of the build-up dirt off your skin!

2. Full skincare systems

Whereas before, you might have whipped on a moisturiser and be done for the day, we are now upping our skincare game. A seven-step skincare routine is no exceptionality these days as people are starting to use full skincare systems. If you’re keen on targeting a specific skincare concern, such as hyperpigmentation or acne, you will find that the most results are achieved when using a full Obagi skincare kit. The products in these kits are formulated to work synergistically, meaning each product is carefully created to work with the products used before and after it.

Pure Obagi Vitamin C Starter Kit

3. Retinol

If you don’t have a retinol product in your bathroom cabinet yet, it’s time to get this silver bullet. Retinol is a form of Vitamin A that is widely used in skincare products. Retinol belongs to a group of Vitamin A derivatives, known as retinoids. The benefits of retinol products are outstanding, as they have proven to improve your complexion, diminish fine lines and wrinkles and fade acne spots on your skin. As we said, a miracle worker. SUZANOBAGIMD Retivance® Skin Rejuvenating Complex is a retinol cream that has been formulated to minimise the signs of ageing whilst also improving your skin’s overall texture and tone. A must-have for summer 2022, if you ask us. 

SUZANOBAGIMD Retivance® Skin Rejuvenating Complex

4. Superfoods for your skin

Wait, this isn’t skincare, it’s about food… Well, technically yes, but a couple of superfoods have actually proven to be effective in treating skincare problems. Our favourite superfood for the skin has to be Vitamin C. Whereas we often see Vitamin C in skincare products, it can also be consumed as food or drinks to improve your skin. Skinade offers collagen drinks that contain Vitamin C to boost your skin’s natural collagen production to diminish fine lines and wrinkles. As you get older, your skin’s collagen production will slow down, which will in time result in signs of ageing. To prevent this from happening or slow down the process, collagen drinks can be consumed. How cool is that?

5. Maskne treatments

Maskne, a word that was born last year, when the pandemic first started to flare up. We have been wearing face masks for over a year now and that has clearly impacted some people’s skin. If you’re struggling with acne breakouts and irritations around your chin from wearing a face mask, we call this Maskne. In 2022, a lot more skincare products are focused on treating Maskne and this will continue to be a trend in summer 2022. Hopefully, Maskne will soon be a skin concern of the past!

Maskne

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What Is Rosacea And How To Treat It

Rosacea Skin

Rosacea is more common than you’d think. It’s thanks to advances in make-up, that we often remain unaware when someone is suffering from this skin condition. It’s only when we see their bare skin that we notice. Even then, it can often be mistaken for other skin problems, including acne. 

What is Rosacea?

Rosacea is typically characterised by redness (blushing) or red patches across the nose, cheeks, forehead and chin. The redness can be caused by tiny, visible, broken or swollen blood vessels on the skin, or it can take the form of smallish, red or pink pus-filled bumps. There can also be a stinging or burning sensation when using water or skincare products. Skin might also feel hot to the touch or tender and symptoms can flare up periodically or remain on a permanent basis.

Rosacea can sometimes affect the eye area too, leading to Ocular Rosacea. This can be quite uncomfortable as it can make the eyes dry, irritated and swollen. Over time, rosacea can also thicken the skin on the nose, with the result that it can look quite bulbous. This symptom tends to occur more in men than women.

Oxidative Stress
What does the skin barrier do

What Causes Rosacea?

Rosacea can affect anyone, but strangely in this day and age, the exact root cause isn’t known. It’s likely to be a combination of hereditary and environmental factors though. Another interesting observation is that it’s more prevalent in middle-aged women with light skin. It’s thought that there are some risk factors like smoking and sun damaged skin that increase the likelihood of suffering from rosacea too.

There are also certain triggers that can make rosacea worse, which include:

  • Alcohol
  • Spicy Foods
  • Cheese
  • Caffeine
  • Hot Drinks
  • Aerobic exercise
Compromised skin barrier
Save our skin barrier

How to Treat Rosacea

The Obagi Repair Foundation Kit is a good and affordable option to tackle redness and inflammation as a result of Rosacea. The Obagi Nu-Derm® Gentle Cleanser is suitable for sensitive skin, and helps clear impurities; it is gentle on skin and its formula includes components derived from natural ingredients. The Obagi Hydrate® is the perfect moisturising product for those who suffer from Rosacea flare-ups, as it provides instant hydration that lasts up to 8h, thanks to Hydromanil™ technology. Those who experience Rosacea-related symptoms will appreciate the UVA and UVB protection that the Obagi Sun Shield Matte™ Broad Spectrum SPF 50 provides.

Pure Obagi Repair Foundation Kit

Obagi Nu-Derm Fx® System is a highly effective, comprehensive skincare system, available in Normal-Dry and Normal-Oily that helps with acne-prone skin, hyperpigmentation, rosacea and minimise tell-tale signs of ageing like fine lines and wrinkles. Hero ingredient, 7% Arbutin, is a natural and effective skin-brightening agent included in both Obagi Nu-Derm Fx® Systems. Packed with antioxidants and exfoliants, this comprehensive skin system has everything you need to target your skin concerns and unleash your skin’s full potential.  For optimal results, try the Obagi Nu-Derm Fx® Kit – Normal-Dry. 

Obagi Nu Derm Kit Normal Dry

Alternatively, here are our top recommendations for Obagi® rosacea-targeted products.

Obagi Professional-C®Serum 10%

This is the perfect serum for rosacea sufferers as it has been formulated for sensitive, dry or irritated skin. It’s a gentle yet rich concentration containing 10% L-ascorbic Acid. This formula immediately penetrates the skin, providing antioxidant protection and instant radiance.

Obagi Professional-C® Serum 10%

Obagi Hydrate®

Rosacea can make skin dry in some instances so it’s vital to keep skin well-nourished and hydrated.

Hydromanil™, an advanced ingredient used within Obagi Hydrate® is the key to this hydrator’s longer-lasting hydration. Derived from the Tara Seed, which retains water, Hydromanil™, molecules form a matrix on the skin’s surface. The benefit of this is that they remain on the cells for longer than normal. So not only do they instantly nourish skin, but they also prevent further water loss and gradually deliver even more nourishment from active compounds over the course of the day.

Other enriching natural ingredients within this formulation include Shea Butter, Mango Butter and Avocado Oil. It’s hypoallergenic, non-irritating, and suitable for all skin types making it the ideal moisturiser for anyone suffering the effects of rosacea. 

obagi hydrate

For more tailored products for rosacea, check out our skin goals page dedicated to rosacea. 

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7 Ways To Avoid Sun Damaged Skin

It’s concerning how often we’ve heard people say “but my burn will turn into a tan tomorrow” when they get sunburnt. Going into the sun unprotected can be extremely harmful to your skin. Not only can you get sunburnt, but in the long run it can cause hyperpigmentation, dark spots, sunspots or in the worst case even skin cancer. For this reason, we cannot emphasise often enough what the importance of sunscreen is and why you should wear it every single day. A common misconception is that sunscreen should only be used during the summer months, when you’re constantly exposed to direct sunlight. You might be surprised to learn that sunscreen should actually be used all year round, even in the winter months when the sun won’t even appear. We will tell you more about the seven ways you can avoid sun damaged skin.

1. SPF is your best friend

Let’s start off with the most important one: always wear SPF. Whether you’re using sunscreen or a moisturiser that contains SPF, as long as you make sure your skin is protected from the sun. We recommend using a product that contains at least SPF 30 to be fully protected. OBAGI360 HydraFactor® Broad Spectrum SPF 30 is a 2-in-1 moisturiser and sunscreen that both hydrates and protects your skin all day long. That makes incorporating SPF into your skincare routine very easy! If you’re in need of even more protection, the Obagi Sun Shield Matte™ Broad Spectrum SPF 50 is your go to sunscreen. 

Obagi360 Hydrafactor SPF 30

2. Find a spot in the shade

During the hottest days in summer, it’s best to find a spot in the shade, especially when the UV-rays are the strongest between 11AM and 2PM. No matter how loyal you are applying sunscreen every two hours, exposing your skin to a high UV index can still be harmful. 

3. Wear protective clothing

If you know you’re going to be exposed to sunlight for a long period of time, it’s best to wear protective clothing in areas you might get sunburnt easily. The shoulders, cleavage and forehead are spots that often get sunburnt, so it’s key to protect those most. Wear a short sleeved t-shirt to protect your shoulders and wear a sun hat or cap to avoid sun exposure on your forehead. 

4. Don’t forget about your lips

Do you own a lip balm or chapstick with SPF? It’s not only important to apply sunscreen on your face, but your lips as well. Not applying protective lip balm can cause your lips to age quicker and develop more fine lines and wrinkles. 

5. Check the UV index

Before going out into the sun for a lovely tanning session, make sure to check the UV index first. To paint a picture: with a UV index of zero to two, it takes one hour to get sunburnt without protection. With a UV index above 5, it takes only 10 minutes to sunburn your skin. We recommend not going into direct sunlight when the UV index is that high, but if you must, you should apply SPF30 at least once every two hours and seek as much shade as you can. 

6. Minimise hyperpigmentation

Once you get older, hyperpigmentation on your skin starts to occur more and more. Protecting your skin from the sun can help to lower the chance of getting hyperpigmentation, but some people might still have dark spots or sunspots on their face. Thankfully, there are skin-brightening products on the market, such as Obagi Nu-Derm® Blend Fx, that help to minimise the appearance of hyperpigmentation. 

Obagi Nu-Derm Blend Fx

7. Avoid reflective surfaces

As you might have experienced before, your skin burns more easily when you’re at the beach or on a boat. The reason for this is that water and sand are reflective surfaces and can reflect up to 85% of the sun’s rays. This means you’re exposed to the sun even more which increases your risk of sunburn.

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Luxury Skincare Gift Guide Mother’s Day 2022

Mother's Day 2021

For most European countries, Mother’s Day 2022 is only days or weeks away. If you haven’t found your lovely mother a present yet, now is the time to start shopping. If you really want to pamper your mother, Mother’s Day is the absolute best day to do this. Whether you’re pampering your mother by taking her out for the day, cooking her dinner or giving her luxury skincare products, she will love it for sure. You might be overwhelmed by the enormous selection of skincare products and brands to choose from. We understand that you won’t be satisfied with anything less than the absolute best for your mum so therefore, we have composed a luxury skincare gift guide for Mother’s Day 2022. 

How do you know what skincare products are best for your mum?

Buying skincare products for someone other than yourself can be extra difficult as with skincare, it’s important to know what someone’s skin type is. Skincare products are often made specifically for a certain skin type or skin concern and will be less effective when used for the wrong purpose. So, it’s time to pay a little more attention to your mother’s skin. You might be able to tell that she has oily skin when her face always has a glow over it, or if she has dry patches on her skin this will likely mean her skin type is dry skin. 

Then there’s the more difficult skin types: sensitive skin and combination skin. If your mum has an oily T-zone but dry cheeks, she likely has combination skin. If her skin is irritated quickly and she often struggles with redness, itching or breakouts, then it’s likely that she has sensitive skin. If you’re in doubt, take our skin quiz to find out more. 

Luxury skincare gift for Mother’s Day

You can never go wrong with gifting luxury skincare. A fitted, luxury skincare routine is essential to maintain healthy skin, minimise any blemishes or spots and to keep youthful-looking skin. Whether your mother spends a good hour in the bathroom getting ready for the day or she prefers a quick but effective skincare routine, you should always opt for high-quality skincare. We recommend avoiding cheap skincare products you can buy at your local supermarket as they probably contain bad ingredients or are less effective. We have listed our favourite, most effective skincare products to gift for Mother’s Day.

1. Obagi Professional-C® Serum

The absolute love of our life: Vitamin C. We swear by it! Whereas Vitamin C can be found in fruits such as oranges, it’s also a widely used and effective ingredient in skincare products. Obagi Professional-C® Serums contain Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic Acid, to help minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Besides its anti-ageing properties, these facial serums also brighten the skin whilst retaining moisture, which results in a healthy glow. Another plus is that the serum is available in three types; 10%, 15% and 20% for dry, combination or oily skin.

OBAGI PROFESSIONAL C SERUM

2. Obagi Daily Hydro-Drops™

One of our most luxurious-looking skincare products is Obagi Daily Hydro-Drops™, a lightweight facial serum which makes it look like you’re applying liquid gold onto your skin. Obagi Daily Hydro-Drops™ can be used as a moisturiser as it hydrates the skin thoroughly, leaving it feeling smooth and fresh. A wonderful, thoughtful and luxury gift for Mother’s Day 2022. 

obagi daily hydro drops

3. Obagi ELASTIderm® Eye Complete Complex Serum

Thirdly, our recommendation for a luxury skincare product would be the Obagi ELASTIderm® Eye Complete Complex Serum. As the name suggests, it’s an eye serum that can be used to minimise the appearance of under-eye wrinkles and fine lines. The serum also contains Caffeine which helps to reduce the puffiness under the eyes. The perfect gift for your mother to combat signs of ageing and look fresher!

Obagi Elastiderm Eye Serum

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Why You Need A Vitamin C Serum In Your Routine For Glowing Skin

Vitamin C Serum

With summer days approaching quickly, it’s time to give your skin some extra love and make it glow. We are all longing for warmer days, tanned skin and a dewy, radiant complexion, so let’s make this happen. During the winter, your skin will likely need different things than it will in summer and therefore, we recommend updating your skincare routine for the upcoming season. Add a Vitamin C serum to your routine to achieve that glowy look and prepare your skin for summer 2022.

WHAT DOES A VITAMIN C SERUM DO?

Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic acid, is a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage, a known cause of premature ageing.

As we get older, our collagen production slows down, which will cause our skin to start sagging, lose its elasticity and reveal fine lines and wrinkles. By using a Vitamin C Serum, your skin’s natural collagen production will be stimulated, resulting in glowing, youthful-looking skin. Besides having anti-ageing properties, a Vitamin C serum will also help to give your skin a brighter, more radiant complexion.

The benefits don’t stop there, Vitamin C is very effective at giving your sunscreen an extra boost, as it helps to protect your skin from damage caused by the sun. In short, if there’s one product that should definitely be included in your summer skincare regimen, it’s a Vitamin C serum.

vitamin-c

WHAT IS THE BEST VITAMIN C SERUM?

When you start your search for a Vitamin C Serum, you will likely come across a wide range of options. So wide, that it might start to stress you out. Thankfully, we have listed the best Vitamin C Serums for your skin so your decision is narrowed down to a small list. The Obagi Professional-C® Portfolio consists of products that contain Vitamin C to boost collagen production, give your skin a glowing complexion and protect your skin from damage caused by UV rays. Obagi Professional-C® Serum is a luxurious and intense Vitamin C serum that is available in three different strengths: 10%, 15% and 20%. Depending on your skin type and your previous experience with Vitamin C products, you can decide what strength works best for you. If you have sensitive skin, we recommend going for the 10% Vitamin C serum.

OBAGI PROFESSIONAL C SERUM

WHAT BENEFITS DOES THE OBAGI PROFESSIONAL-C® SERUM HAVE?

The Vitamin C serum by Pure Obagi is known for its effectiveness in fighting the signs of ageing. Over time, ageing skin develops fine lines, wrinkles and it will lose its elasticity and firmness, with saggy skin as a result. Obagi Professional-C® Serum contains between 10-20% L-ascorbic Acid, which helps to stimulate collagen production and makes your skin look more youthful. When the serum is used in combination with the entire Obagi Professional-C® Portfolio, your skin will rapidly show improvement.

ANOTHER FAVOURITE: OBAGI-C® FX CLARIFYING SERUM

If you’re looking for a serum that will effectively brighten your skin, the Obagi-C® Fx Clarifying Serum will meet all your desires. This serum contains both 10% L-ascorbic Acid and 7% Arbutin, a clinically proven skin-brightening and pigmentation-busting agent. Arbutin is an ingredient that helps to improve your skin’s appearance of hyperpigmentation which will create a more even complexion. The perfect serum for summertime, if you ask us!

Obagi-C Fx Clarifying Serum
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Luxury Skincare For Beginners: Where To Start?

luxury skincare

Are you wavering on the purchase of a luxury skincare product? It’s a common dilemma. In fact, for most of us, the purchase of a high-value product can be simultaneously exciting and daunting. 

The fact is we’re constantly bombarded with media images about how we should look, what’s on trend and the latest must-have item. Not just that, but there’s a plethora of skincare products on the market. With so much choice and mixed messaging, it can be downright confusing and difficult knowing where to begin.

Is it too much money, you might wonder. How can I be certain that the results are worth it? It’s natural to feel this way when you’re trying something out for the first time. After all, there’s nothing worse than spending all that money only for a product not to live up to its hype. 

Thankfully, you can put all those worries to bed. With over 30 years of scientific expertise and clinically proven results, Obagi® are the masters in creating luxury skincare products that work.

So, whether you’re looking to make a purchase for yourself or treat someone special this Christmas, we’ve got all your skincare needs covered.

HOW TO CHOOSE A LUXURY SKINCARE PRODUCT

SKIN TYPE

To achieve optimum results, it’s vital to use products formulated for the needs of your skin. You can take our skin quiz now to identify your skin type.

Obagi Nu-Derm Fx® System, available for Normal to Dry and Normal to Oily skin, is a great basis for a daily skincare routine. It’s our bestselling, clinically proven skincare line, formulated to dramatically improve the appearance of hyperpigmentation, whilst balancing and brightening skin tone at the same time.

The products work synergistically, meaning they complement one another, and the key ingredients work at a deep cellular level, transforming skin from within, for an enhanced, radiant and youthful complexion. Many other Obagi® products can also be used alongside the Nu-Derm Fx® System too.

obagi nu derm system

CLINICALLY PROVEN INGREDIENTS

The efficacy of a skincare product rests on its ingredients and formulation. A luxury skincare product that’s worth its salt should contain dynamic ingredients that actually transform skin cells and don’t just sit on top of the skin’s surface. 

Clinical trial data should be freely available to provide proof that ingredients have a scientific basis and that results are proven. It’s also a great idea to take a look at before and after photos. 

The Obagi® Research and Development team repeatedly evaluate ingredients to find the most efficacious ones. Once ingredients have been selected, they are clinically tested on all Fitzpatrick skin types. 

Here are just some of the transformative, skin-enhancing ingredients used within Obagi® products:

  • Abyssinian Oil
  • Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs)
  • Amino Acids
  • Arbutin (7%)
  • Avocado Oil
  • Bi-Mineral Contour Complex™ 
  • Glycerin
  • Hyaluronic Acid
  • Hydromanil™ 
  • Lactic Acid
  • L-ascorbic Acid, 10-30%
  • Mango Butter
  • Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
  • Omega-9
  • Omega-6
  • Phytic Acid
  • Retinol
  • Retinaldehyde
  • Salicylic Acid
  • Shea Butter

TARGETED SKINCARE

Before you purchase a luxury skincare product, be clear on your skincare goals and what aspects you’d like to target. Once you’ve decided, look for products that will help you achieve them.

Obagi® have designed a product range to tackle a myriad of skin concerns. Read on for our top recommendations to target some of the more common frustrations. 

BLEMISHES

Retinol boosts skin cell turnover which keeps pores clear and reduces skin blemishes and spots. It’s a fantastic multi-purpose product because it also minimises the appearance of uneven skin texture, dark spots or hyperpigmentation, and fine lines and wrinkles for clearer, healthy-looking skin. 

Try our Obagi Retinol® 0.5. It’s minimally irritating and contains wonderfully enriching Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil and calming Chamomile.

Obagi Retinol

DEHYDRATION

Obagi Daily Hydro Drops™ Facial Serum is an innovative weightless serum that delivers an intensive boost of moisture. 

Key Ingredients including Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) and rich natural antioxidants, Abyssinian Oil and Hibiscus Oil are suspended using patented microfluidic Isoplentix™ technology. This ground-breaking technique means that each droplet is made individually and suspended to preserve its purest form until the time of application. also removes the need for unnecessary emulsifiers that can irritate sensitive skin.

This serum is the ultimate skin pick me up. Be amazed at the instant transformation from dull and lacklustre to a radiant, healthy, and hydrated complexion. 

obagi daily hydro drops

AGEING

The emergence of fine lines and wrinkles, particularly around the thin, delicate, sensitive skin of the eye area is a common annoyance. This happens as collagen and elastin naturally deplete the older we become. To counteract the ageing process, elastin must be created, converted, and organised in order to benefit the skin. Powerful, clinical-grade products are essential to transform skin in this way.

Obagi ELASTIderm® Collection, uses a revolutionary Bi-Mineral Contour Complex™ that combines Copper and Zinc with Malonate.

This potent mineral packed trio restores elasticity, tightens sagging skin, improves skin resilience and as you’d expect, visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles whilst promoting collagen production. These anti-ageing eye products, and Facial Serum ticks all the boxes, a must-have for anyone concerned about fine lines and wrinkles. 

Obagi Elastiderm