Why Should I have a Facial?

For those of you that have never had a facial at the Obagi Skin Health Institute, I am sure a lot of you wonder about the benefits of having one… All it will take is 1-2 facials to completely change your mind and have you hooked.

Aside from the deep cleansing……….

Here at Obagi Skin Health Institute, we always start of with a crystal-free microdermabrasion to gently remove the top most layer of damaged and dead skin cells. This process alone will smooth pores, tighten skin, and stimulate the formation of healthy skin cells. Also by removing the outmost layer of dead skin cells, extractions that are performed in the later part of the facial are far more effective and tolerable.

A custom mask compounded by Dr. Obagi is applied prior to your crystal-free microdermabrasion. Dr. Obagi conceived and brought to market these custom masks, which are far more potent and effective than any mask you can purchase for home-use. For acne skin types, Dr. Obagi conceived and brought to market a benzoyl peroxide based mask with other unique ingredients designed to reduce and prevent breakouts. He did the same thing for patients with brown spots and other forms of discoloration, and aging skin types.

Our facials include acne extractions, to remove whiteheads and blackheads without breaking capillaries or causing a flare-up. Aggressive acne conditions and or cysts are treated with a special compound to successfully treat acne breakouts and prevent new ones from occurring. The Vascutouch® is a special device used for serangomas (the whitehead looking clogged oil glands that form around the eye area) and certain abnormal growths in skin. We effectively remove these and include a reasonable amount with your facial.

Treatment creams are applied according to your skin type and condition – prior to utilizing LED lights for your specific condition. Blue Light is utilized to treat and prevent acne breakouts. Red Light is used to stimulate collagen, tighten skin, shrink pores, and reduce inflammation.

All and all, the components that makeup an Obagi® facial cannot be replicated or duplicated at home, nor at your conventional spa or salon.

The end result is great looking skin. Just like exercise and nutrition are important for a healthy body, a facial is necessary for to keep skin in top shape. Even if you have perfect skin and take good care of it with your homecare regimen (Obagi Nu-Derm® and the likes), you should have a facial at least once every six weeks to keep your skin in optimal shape, health, and appearance.

More to come in the next newsletter with respect to having peels, such as the Vitamin-Enhanced peel, also know as a Stimulation Facial.
In honor of “You should definitely try an Obagi® Facial” the clinic is offering $20.00 credit towards your purchase of any of our products with all facials scheduled at the regular price of $165.00. Valid until June 30, 2010

Call our office today for more information and schedule a free consultation with one of our skin health consultants to re-evaluate your program and protocol.