Obagi

[trazille]

some say it's a lifesaver system for the skin. im considering using it for my problem skin. has anyone used this?

 

[trazille]

anyone?

 

[tsims]

i used the clear. for hyperpigmentation. wonderful results while i used it. i had to go off it while on renova (similar to retina A) but would use it again.

ts

 

[Aniger86]

I haven used Obagi but from wat I know its a strong product. I have used a similar product though- Dr Secret's. I was 'bout 15 or 16 when I used it. It was a bad mistake as it was too tough on my young skin. U seemed young(from your avater) & have fairly good skin so I don't think Obagi's a good choice. Maybe u want to try something milder?

 

[trazille]

Originally Posted by Aniger86 I haven used Obagi but from wat I know its a strong product. I have used a similar product though- Dr Secret's. I was 'bout 15 or 16 when I used it. It was a bad mistake as it was too tough on my young skin. U seemed young(from your avater) & have fairly good skin so I don't think Obagi's a good choice. Maybe u want to try something milder? i'm actually gonna try accutane for the meantime.. will start next week. btw, im 19 and my skin looks clear coz i'm wearing makeup /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Aniger86]

I'm also 19. A while ago(a couple months back), one dermatologist had suggested accutane but I had to get my parents approval as I'm below 21. What I have is not actually real acne but rather a lot of small bumps & blemishes(surface acne) & the doc had said that accutane was the only thing thst was gonna work coz tropical medication usually work best for bigger & more obvious acne. My parents didn't want to sign the form so I couldn't be on accutane. I don't think its nessasary to use something strong on your face since u r going on accutane as accutance is pretty strong stuff. Its the medicine that is usually tried by people when all other stuff that they had tried had failed. But recently, its also use to treat mild acne...

 

[MACGoddess]

I used Accutane for 9 mos, and quite honestly it is a wonder drug! I was very impressed with my results because I had fairly bad acne and nothing Rx was working for it...

I went off the Accutane in January ad only use Differin gel every other night and wash my face with a glycolic acid cleanser and my skin is doing perfectly! I always watch what I put on my face to make sure it won't clog my pores though, if it does I either return it or throw it away!

One thing to watch while you are on Accutane is your skin will probably get VERY dry!! All your skin, your arms, face, legs, back, everything... make sure to really moisturize very well. And always keep a lip balm with you as your lips will get very dry and chapped too!

If you have any questions or need any help with this, please feel free to PM me! Having been through it once before, I might be able to help answer some of your questions...

 

[trazille]

Originally Posted by Charmaine Hi Trace, welcome to MuT! I don't believe I've introduced myself to you before...but anyway, I'm Charmaine from Massachusetts. Kumusta? Mabuti.

Great, a fellow filipina! Im from Manila.
THanks for the advice everyone. Im getting accutane because im one of those people whose skin easily gets used to medicine, hence, I need the strong stuff. I might be on it next week, after the papers have been signed and they get my blood analysis. Hope it works!

 

[MACGoddess]

Just relax Trace!! I am sure it will work, I don't think there is a single person it has NOT worked for...

 

[trazille]

Originally Posted by MACGoddess Just relax Trace!! I am sure it will work, I don't think there is a single person it has NOT worked for... Thanks for the support. I'll message you if I need some help, that okay?

I really hope this will make a difference. Actually, I'm sure it will help prevent me from getting breakouts, but im scared of what will happen if i get off it.
what about contact lenses? will my eyes be dry too, making contacts unusable?

 

[jujubee]

Obagi is known as a really top quality skin care line, and for the price I would certainly hope so! My mom uses the http://obagi.moneybackguarantee.us/obagi_skincare/] Obagi eye cream and sunscreen and her skin is very dry and sensitve. She likes it, so far. Before she was using Aveeno products so this is a big step into a different class of products. I think of obagi as a spa line.

 

[trazille]

Originally Posted by MACGoddess Just relax Trace!! I am sure it will work, I don't think there is a single person it has NOT worked for... hi! just wanted you to know that I'm on accutane already.

been 3 days. hope i get lcky with this one!