As the sun makes more of an appearance, the need for a summer switch-up in our skincare routine is definitely on the cards! Whilst the sun can brighten your complexion from a heightened sense of Vitamin D when wearing sunscreen, it can also bring out redness, hyperpigmentation and blemishes the more it’s exposed to harmful rays of the sun.
Naturally our skin starts to defend itself and the top layer of the skin starts to thicken and dry out in order to protect itself. As our skin does this it results in our body producing even more oil to compensate, which can result in more clogged pores, breakouts and hyperpigmentation to occur. But fear not, there are some amazing products on the market and at Pure Obagi we provide the very best of Obagi Medical® products, scientifically formulated to transform the skin from within. Resulting in a younger and healthier complexion for all skin types using the very best ingredients, designed to tackle a countless amount of skin concerns so your skin can look and feel its very best this summer!
The Use of Serums
There are numerous serums on the market today that are a perfect go-to when it comes to skin hyperpigmentation. A product like Obagi-C® FX C-Clarifying Serum, a clinically proven formula to brighten the skin including Arbutin (4%) and 10% L-ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) both working in harmony to give your skin that much needed brightening. When it comes to hyperpigmentation, Arbutin is your saviour, with key properties directly responsible for fading the appearance of hyperpigmentation leading to a smoother complexion. It’s a go-to this summer.
For a daily boost of high antioxidants, the Obagi Daily Hydro-Drops™ Facial Serum is crucial in keeping your skin’s complexion looking and feeling smooth and more refreshed on a daily basis. This serum is enriched with Omega-9 and Omega-6 fatty acids that support the skin’s natural barrier to retain moisture. Appropriate for all skin types, even oily skin, debunking the myth of oily skin not needing but exaggerating the importance of oily skin to have their intake of good essential oils to keep out the bad oils. With additional antioxidant protection, plus Vitamin B3 to help diminish fine lines and wrinkles, this serum is an ideal essential in achieving that smoother summer complexion.
Another magical serum is Obagi Professional® Serum 20%, one the highest percentage of Vitamin C in the Obagi Professional-C® Serums. Meaning it provides an ultimate level of antioxidant protection, stimulating collagen production like never before, proving it’s efficient in protecting your skin from new radicals and UV Exposure. A great serum to use each morning after cleansing, followed by Obagi Hydrate®, which uses the advanced Hydromanil™ technology. It’s crucial for continuously releasing moisture to the skin and hydrating from within, clinically proven to leave your skin moisturised for up to 8 hours! Followed by a high SPF, and you’re ready for the outdoors!
Cleansing Skin With Obagi Nu-Derm® Collection
Like any good skincare routine, a summer routine starts with cleansing. Therefore products like Obagi Nu-Derm® FX Foaming Gel are key in cleaning the skin and effectively removing everyday impurities from your environment alongside makeup oil residue. It’s our first step in the Obagi Nu-Derm® Collection setting up your skin for products that follow. Formulated from natural products like that of Aloe Vera and Camomile Extract to reduce irritation and provide anti-inflammatory properties, it’s an essential step in your morning routine.
Followed by the Obagi Nu-Derm® Fx Toner helping you on your way to clearer skin, this non-drying toner corrects the pH level of your skin, providing your skin with effective preparation specifically formulated to work alongside its neighbors in the Obagi Nu-Derm® FX System. Followed with Obagi Nu-Derm® Clear Fx, this Arbutin-based, skin-brightening cream works to fade dark spots and hyperpigmentation by preventing the production of tyrosinase, the enzyme responsible for melanin production that leads to dark spots. Lastly, finished off with Obagi Nu-Derm® Fx Exfoderm® Forte to encourage exfoliation and Obagi Nu-Derm® Blend Fx, designed to mix with and aid the absorption of Retinoids. All working as a collective system to enhance each other and effectively working in unison to provide maximum results, a great way to avoid hyperpigmentation.
The Importance of SPF’S
With hyperpigmentation being a cause of overproduction of melanin as a result of UV and photodamage, as well as other factors like hormonal changes, and genetics, it’s key to block harmful UV rays from the sun all year round but especially in summer, when the sun is at its highest and strongest. Doing so with a strong SPF, like this Obagi Sun Shield Matte™ Broad Spectrum SPF50, a non-sticky matte sunscreen with a strong protecting factor of 50, it’s an important element to remember at the end of your morning skincare routine.
