Obagi-C Rx Starter Kit for Normal to Dry Skin

The Obagi-C Rx Complete System for Normal to Dry Skin is the first and only prescription strength skin care system that combines 4% hydroquinone and professional strength Vitamin C. Vitamin C has been shown to improve elasticity and firmness, protect the skin from the environment, and prevent the appearance of skin aging. Hydroquinone decreases the formation of melanin in the skin. Melanin is the pigment in the skin that gives it a brown color. Therefore, hydroquinone applied topically is used to gradually lighten areas of darkened skin such as freckles, age spots, chloasma, and melasma. As a result of using the Obagi-C Rx Complete System of products, your skin will have a more even-toned, radiant appearance. Obagi-C Rx Starter Kit contains:
C-Cleansing Gel 6.0 fl oz
C-Exfoliating Day Lotion 2.0 fl oz
C-Clarifying Serum 1.0 fl oz Normal to Dry
C-Therapy Night Cream 2.0 fl oz
Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 30 3 oz
1 travel bag
1 Patient Instructions for Use

Directions:
C-Cleansing Gel
Conditions and prepares the skin for better penetration of the Obagi-C Rx System. Formulated with Vitamin C, this cleanser removes makeup, excess oil and residues. Rinse face with warm water. Squeeze small amount of cleanser onto the palm of hand and gentle rub over entire face, taking care to avoid eyes. Rinse with warm water and pat dry with towel.
Follow with C-Clarifying Serum in the morning or C-Therapy Night Cream in the evening.
C-Clarifying Serum
A patented serum formulation combining 10% Vitamin C with 4% hydroquinone. Gradually brightens and evens tone resulting in more radiant, luminescent skin. Apply in the morning after C-Cleansing Gel. Squeeze dropper into palm of your hand Apply evenly to your face and massage gently into skin taking care to avoid eyes. A slight tingling sensation may be felt initially as the Vitamin C is absorbed into the skin.
Follow with C-Exfoliating Day Lotion.
C-Exfoliating Day Lotion
This unique formula gently exfoliates and accelerates skin cell turnover, while hydrating and protecting the skin. Apply in the morning after C-Clarifying Serum. Apply gently and evenly to face, taking care to avoid eyes. Follow with C-SunGuard with SPF 30.
C-SunGuard SPF 30
The ultra sheer Z-Cote formula provides a superior measure of sun protection from UVA/UVB damage and against long UVA rays linked to premature aging of the skin. Apply in the morning after C-Exfoliating Day Lotion. Apply liberally and evenly to face and neck at least 20 minutes before sun exposure. Repeat after 2 hours if in sun.
C-Therapy Night Cream
A rich non-greasy cream for evening use. This 4% Hydroquinone formula is enriched with Vitamins C and E. Working throughout the night, it therapeutically restores skin's healthy glow for a more radiant appearance. Apply in the evening after C-Cleansing Gel.
Apply gently and evenly to face, taking care to avoid eyes.

Ingredients:
Obagi-C Cleansing Gel: Purified Water, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract, Borago Officinalis (Borage) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Sodium Chloride, Saponins, Xanthan Gum,Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Glycerin, Fragrance, Yellow 5, Red 33.
Obagi-C Sunguard: Active ingredients, Octinoxate 7.5%, Zinc Oxide 9.0%, Inactive ingredients, Butylparaben, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Diethanolamine Cetyl Phosphate, Disodium Edetate, Ethylparaben Isobutlparaben, Isopropyl Palmitate, Laureth-7, Methylparaben, Octyl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol,Polyacrylamide, Polyether-1, Polysorbate 60, Propylparaben, Purified Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Treithoxycaprylyisilane.

Comments:
Products containing hydroquinone should not be used when contemplating pregnancy or when pregnant or nursing.
This product also contains sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause serious allergic type reactions (e.g., hives, itching, wheezing, anaphylaxis severe asthma attacks) in certain susceptible persons.