Acne and Oily Skin
What this is for
Blackheads, breakouts and shine start with oil and dead skin blocking the pore. Salicylic acid works inside the pore, which is why it is the core ingredient in this group.
Which product to choose
Cleanser for breakouts: Obagi CLENZIDERM M.D. Foaming Cleanser 1 118ml. For oily skin without breakouts: Obagi Nu-Derm 1 Foaming Gel 200ml.
Toner for congestion: Obagi CLENZIDERM M.D. Pore Therapy 2 148ml. For shine: Obagi-C Rx Balancing Toner 198ml Normal to Oily.
Weekly boost: OBAGI CLENZIDERM M.D. Resurfacing Multi-Acid Peel Pads (30 pads).
Moisturiser that will not clog: Obagi Hydrate Light Weightless Gel Cream 50ml.
How to use
Morning: Clenziderm cleanser, Pore Therapy on a cotton pad, Hydrate Light, then SPF.
Evening: cleanse, Pore Therapy, moisturiser.
Start Pore Therapy once a day and only move to twice if your skin is comfortable.
Peel pads 2 to 3 evenings a week, never on the same night as Pore Therapy. Wear SPF daily while using them.
Do not scrub or pick. It spreads inflammation and leaves marks.
What to expect
Fewer blackheads and new spots over 4 to 8 weeks. Skin can feel drier at first, so cut back if it flakes. For dark marks left behind by spots, see Pigmentation and Dark Marks.
Prescription options
Painful, deep, cystic or scarring acne needs more than skincare. We have prescription treatments, creams and tablets, that work far better for these, and scarring is easier to prevent than to fix. Book a consultation rather than buying more products.
In clinic
Clinical peels help clear congestion, and microneedling improves post-acne texture once breakouts are under control.