About Obagi-C

The Obagi-C product line contains several products infused with vitamin C to protect, restore and rejuvenate the skin. The products are made with high concentrations of antioxidants, vitamins C and E, and active ingredients that help to brighten, tone, smooth and clear up skin while reducing the effects of aging. Obagi-C products can be purchased as a kit or individually through the Obagi.com website and other online retailers.

The Obagi-C collection of products is designed for men and women who are noticing the development of fine lines and wrinkles, and for those who want to restore a fresh and youthful look. The products are made with prescription-strength 4-percent hydroquinone that helps to correct mild to moderate skin discoloration and promotes a healthy glow. The high concentration of vitamin C also helps to protect the skin against free radical damage and may help slow down the aging process.

The complete Obagi-C Rx system features four products to be used in the morning and two products to be used at night. The morning products consist of the C-Cleansing Gel, C-Clarifying Serum, C-Exfoliating Day Lotion and C-Sunguard SPF 30. The evening products consist of a C-Cleansing Gel for makeup removal and the C-Therapy Night Cream. An Obagi Professional-C Serum is designed to deliver a high concentration of antioxidants to the skin and enhance the skin renewal process.

The C-Cleansing Gel used in the morning is designed to prepare and condition the skin for optimal penetration of the other products. This lightweight cleanser also helps enhance skin clarity and gets rid of excess oils and dead skin cells on the surface of the skin. The C-Clarifying Serum contains 4-percent hydroquinone and L-ascorbic acid to promote an even skin tone and slow down melanosome activity, the process that causes skin pigmentation. The C-Exfoliating Day Lotion also helps to prevent skin damage, and the active ingredients are designed to brighten up the skin. The C-Sunguard helps to keep skin radiant and reduces the risk of sun damage and premature aging. Individuals using the evening products of the Obagi-C system begin with the C-Cleansing Gel to remove makeup and excess oil, and prepare the skin for the C-Therapy Night Cream. The C-Therapy Night Cream is a rich cream infused with vitamins E and C that helps reduce melanosome activity and enhances the skin renewal cycle overnight.

In addition to purchasing the Obagi-C products online, interested candidates can pick up products from their local dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon. A number of medical spas, dermatology offices and cosmetic surgery clinics feature Obagi products, and the skincare specialists there can explain how the products work in more detail. Some clinics also offer complimentary consultations and a skin analysis to determine if the Obagi product line is the right match.

Vitamin-C infused products can be particularly effective for aging skin types, but may not be suitable for those with younger, sensitive skin. The Obagi-C system is designed specifically for those who are seeing signs of premature aging. Individuals who do not have any signs of hyperpigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles or sun spots may experience adverse side effects from the highly potent serums and products.