Does Obagi make a skin care acne line that I can buy over-the-counter? My friend uses Obagi products and really loves them and her skin does look nice, but she doesn’t have any problems with pimples, breakouts, or acne.
I don't know, maybe it's because she does use that line of products?
Either way, I need to use products for acne prone skin or I'll be constantly breaking out. Any information you have would be helpful. Thanks, Melissa
Hi Melissa,
Thanks for your email about Obagi Acne products.
Yes, they make several products for acne prone skin,that you can buy online without a prescription.
The most popular is their salicylic acid and benzoyl period toner called Obagi Clenziderm.
From what I understand this Obagi clear skin toner helps to not only clean the pores, but reduce bacteria which is in part responsible for breakouts. Some people have claimed that it can help with cystic acne too.
The nice thing is it's not over-drying, so women and men with normal to dry skin can use it too.
Once in a awhile I hear a complaint that it actually caused a breakout, which is rare.
However, from what I've read this is sometimes due to the fact that it's uncovering dirt and oil and bringing everything to the surface.
Most people say try it for at least two weeks before deciding if it's not right for you.
There is also the Obagi cleanser that you could use first – which contains willow bark extract and Bergamot Leaf Extract which help reduce inflammation and bacteria too.
If you have dry skin I would first use either the cleanser or the toner and see how your skin reacts.
