Obagi Medical - Nu-Derm Blend Fx (57 g)

A richer night cream that helps fade pigment while making your skin more supple. Step 5 of the Nu-Derm Fx system.

Why it works

Just like the Clear Fx, this cream contains arbutin, which inhibits pigment production, supplemented by vitamins C and E. The difference lies in what it adds. It contains lactic acid, which gently exfoliates overnight, and the formula is designed to be mixed with a retinoid. This allows the two to work together on pigment and skin renewal, while the cream makes the retinoid gentler on your skin.

The texture is richer than the Clear Fx, truly an evening cream.

For whom

For those already using the Clear Fx who want to take it a step further in the evening, especially in combination with a retinol. For sun spots, age spots, dark spots after breakouts, and rough texture. Pregnant or breastfeeding: consult your doctor first.

How to use it

In the evening, as the final step. Mix a small amount, the length of your fingertip, in your palm with your retinoid and apply it over the entire face, avoiding the eyelids. Massage until absorbed. If you are not using a retinoid, you can also apply it on its own. It contains an AHA, so always use sun protection during the day.

What I would like to share

This is the step that makes the biggest difference, and at the same time, the step you should start most gradually. Begin every two to three evenings and build up. A little redness or flaking in the first few weeks is normal, but a burning sensation is not — if that happens, go back to using it less frequently.

And please view the system as a whole: individual steps work, but they work much better together.

Would you like to know if you are ready for this step? Feel free to send me a message, and we can look at it together.