Obagi Nu-Derm Week 12 PICTURES!!

So I just took some pictures of my face with NOTHING on it so you can see the difference from 12 weeks ago. Just click on the pictures to make them larger.

This picture down here was the hyper-pigmentation on the side of my lip. It is a lot lighter and my complexion it more even. Although it has only lightened a little bit, I am positive that after a few more months it will be gone completely. If I have these results after only 12 weeks I can't imagine what my skin is going to look like a year or 2 down the road.

Obagi Nu-Derm Week 12 YAY!

Obagi Nu-Derm Week 11

I am almost done with the 12 week trial and I started peeling again this week :/ Random. But I am feeling good. I purchased some C serum from Obagi and it is on it's way to me. I will update my routine and let you know what I notice while using the serum. I am almost out of #3 and #2 so I had to buy some more of that. It will probably last another 2-3 weeks so that is pretty good. The #3 was expensive :( $80, but I think it is worth it.

Obagi Nu-Derm Week 10!!!!

YAY week 10. I know I will be using this product for the rest of my life and I am excited that I found something I can't live without. But everything is going great. I purchased a vitamin C serum that I am going to start using once it arrives. I am also going to get some more Retin-A soon which will be stronger than the current one I am using.

Here is a pic with NO MAKEUP ON!

Obagi Nu-Derm Week 9

Week 9 has arrived! I was mistaken with what I thought before. The 12 weeks is a trial and your first turn over of the cells. It take 12 weeks for a full cell turn over so I am still not done. After your first 12 weeks you can adjust dosage of things like the Retin-a. You can also mix products between the two Obagi Nu-derm systems: Normal to Oily and Normal to Dry. I am using the normal to dry products but I will be upping my dosage of Retin-a after I am done using the one I have. I know a lot of people have their suspicions about the Hydroquinone but from the research I have done I cannot find any people who have had any hyper-pigmentation through Obagi (using it correctly). It is a very safe and solid line. I will go ahead and trust the experts on this one, especially since my skin has never felt better.

Obagi Nu-Derm Week 8

I have some makeup on in this picture

*singing* O-B-A-G-I I have only 4 more weeks left of you!!!! *
I am actually a little sad to be so close to the 12 week mark. I am going in next week to talk about my results with the doctor. I just wanted to make sure I got the full potential of the system. This week I have been peeling every evening around my chin and mouth. It's weird because I will just randomly start peeling on certain days. Maybe it is because the air is changing here with Fall coming.

Obagi Nu-Derm Week 7

Everything is going good here with the Obagi. Loving my skin and feeling great in general. I didn't take any pictures and I probably won't do another video until week 9 or 10. I am almost done though YAY! Once I get to week 11 I am going to schedule an appointment with my doc. to get info on how to do maintenance. I hope they keep me on Obagi products because they have a really solid line and I am a life long fan now. Any time some one asks me about products I recommend you can bet that Obagi will be top of the list.

Life has been pretty boring though lol. Its getting to be that time where a girl just can't stop eating and gets really moody (you all know what I am talking about). Today I ate TWO cones with Rocky Road ice cream and I finished a can of whip cream. I also crave red meat A LOT this time of the month so we have been going out to eat a ton. We are kind of tight on money right now because these last few months expenses kept coming out of nowhere (cars, home repairs.....). I have to admit that I probably spent too much money on my winter wardrobe as well. I grew up in AZ so I decided this year that I would be ready for the Colorado winter. Last year I was miserable. My jackets were pretty worthless and I really didn't know how to stay warm. This year I purchased a nice down jacket and some boots to wear outside. I am really excited for the winter this time actually, because I feel like I will enjoy it since I know what to expect.

Collagen Supplements After 1 Month

http://kawaiicrush.blogspot.com/2010/08/collagen-supplements.html

I purchased these Collagen supplements at Wal-Mart a month ago and I will be posting an update every month for 3 months. So far I have seen a difference in my hair. My hair seems a lot softer but that could be the other vitamins as well. My nails are great though. My toe nails are very weak most of the time but they are so strong right now. My skin is soft and radiant but I don't know if it is because of this stuff or my other routines. After one month I think it is making small changes, but I am not really sure if it is due to this or a pre-natal vitamin I started taking (I'm not preggers).

Week 6 Obagi

Everything is going great guys! I LOVE Obagi!!!! I

Obagi Nu-Derm Week 5

Sorry I have no pictures for you this time. My week has been SUPER BUSY. But I will take lots of pics for the 6 week update. My skin is great. No peeling anymore and today I went out of the house without any foundation and I felt fantastic. Every time I go makeup shopping now the sales specialists always comment on how beautiful and fair my skin is (YAY!). We are going camping this weekend so I have all my Obagi products packed and ready to go. See you all next week! Have a great Labor Day everyone.

Obagi Nu-Derm Week 4

WEEK 4 YAY! I am so excited. I keep seeing results. They may look small in the picture, but it is definitely a noticeable change. Obagi has become a routine now; like second nature. I wake up and apply it then before I go to bed I apply it again. The morning takes the longest because there are 2 more steps. My hyper pigmentation is a lot lighter so I am happy with that. My face has stopped being red and it only peals in small spots once a day. I am feeling great about this system. It has only been 4 weeks and my skin is noticeably lighter so I am excited to see my skin after 12 weeks!

Obagi Nu-Derm Week 3

Week 3 has been good. My face stopped burning and now it is just a little red sometimes and it starts to peel in the afternoon. I am starting to see the Obagi working and I am THRILLED! I am getting tired of this 'no makeup' thing. But I don't see the point in getting dolled up at this time because I am focusing on my skin.

Obagi Nu-Derm Day 15

I just wanted to show you this peeling skin. I feel like a freak lol. I went out to eat tonight with MBH and I was trying to hide my face the whole time. I think I will stay in for the next few days. It's nice to see it working so well!

DAY 14 Obagi

So far so good! 10 more weeks to go until my skin is flawless.

Obagi Nu-Derm Week 1

I cannot really tell a big difference after one week. My skin is certainly starting to get really dry and flaky. I have been doing the steps morning and night. It takes a long time to do everything, but I guess you have to do what you have to do. Obagi has given people beautiful flawless results. As much as I would like to think that I was born with all my freckles, I know that is not true. Freckles are caused from sun damage and I have A LOT of them. I can't wait until week two!

Obagi Nu-Derm Before Pictures

Tons of them for you! Lots of pictures and lots of flaws.

Obagi Nu-Derm

I just went to an Esthetician today to talk about my skin care regime. I really have not stuck to anything and I don't really have a daily routine. She took pictures of my face and the computer showed that I had a lot of UV damage. I found out that the darker the skin, the more sensitive it tends to be. And my skin is unique because I am half Asian and my Dad is a Ginger, which means my skin is very sensitive and will hyper-pigment and burn easily. I learned a lot about my skin from my appointment and I am SO glad I went. I thought I had really healthy skin since I stay out of the sun and I wear sunblock most days, little did I know that my skin is so sensitive that a few hours in the sun unprotected can do a lot of damage.

I started the Obagi Nu-Derm system tonight and I am so excited to see results. I will be posting updates weekly. Tomorrow when the sun is out I will post my Obagi before picture. I want to use natural light so you can see all my flaws!

Olay Regenerist Microdermabrasion & Peel System

I saw this at Wal-Mart for $24. I wanted to try it because your skin can never be too healthy. It comes with two steps.

Step One:

Apply the derma-crystals onto your face. Message it in around your face for about a minute. Avoid your eyes.

Step Two:

Apply activator serum thickly onto your face. Thickly cover the derma-crystal mask. You will see it start to foam which means it is releasing conditioners into your skin. Message it for up to 1 minute.


Step Three:

Use a wash cloth and warm water to wash everything off your face.

DONE!

Conclusion, I really like it. My skin was a little dry after, but the whole process felt really nice.