As you age and your skin incurs the abuse of daily living (such as sun, stress, pollution), the cell turnover rate slows down. This means that the new cells take longer to form and reach the top. The old cells accumulate and stay on the surface longer. As the stratum corneum thickens and the area of new cells shrink, skin becomes less healthy. You begin to notice those unwelcome signs of aging including: fine lines and wrinkles, freckles and age spots, uneven skin tone, loss of elasticity and loss of natural skin hydration.

• Increases cellular turnover of abundant, healthy keratinocytes, pushing fresh cells to the surface more quickly and promoting old cells to exfoliate faster

• Pushes fresher cells to the surface faster, for smoother skin, reduced wrinkles
and increased tolerance

• Corrects current pigmentation (freckles and age spots) and prevents
the appearance of new pigmentation

• Promotes more uniform cells at the deepest layer for better skin structure and balanced, even skin tone

• Increases collagen and elastin for firmer, more resilient skin

• Increases nutrient's natural hydration and circulation for supple,
healthy-looking skin

What to expect during each phase of transformation
During treatment, you can expect to experience four phases as your skin undergoes its Transformation to a more healthy and younger-looking appearance. The length of time between the phases will vary based upon multiple factors including patient age, skin type, amount of damage and daily compliance.

Out with the old
In this initial phase, the damaged top layer of skin is replaced by a new layer of fresh, healthy skin cells. This process takes approximately 6 weeks. During this phase, you can expect to experience one or more of these symptoms:

• Your freckles, age spots and dark patches begin fading

• Exfoliation and flaking

• Redness and dryness

• Wrinkles and acne may look worse temporarily

These reactions are indications that the treatment is working. It is absolutely necessary to stay with the program to see these results.

Healthy Glow
In this phase, your friends will begin to notice your skin. It has been Transformed to function properly, making skin look and act younger and healthier. Your skin is:

• Firmer and more resilient

• Even color tone

• Smooth and naturally hydrated

The new you
In order to keep your skin looking and acting younger and healthier, you will want to continue to use the Obagi Nu-Derm System to maintain the improved results you have achieved. By continuing with a maintenance protocol, you can expect to:

• Maintain healthier, younger-looking skin for a lifetime

• Prevent future damage

• Improve anti-aging effects