Let’s be honest, your skin deserves more than a generic routine. Dry patches, oily zones, flare-ups that strike out of nowhere… sound familiar? Using the wrong skincare isn’t just ineffective, it can quietly sabotage your complexion. That’s why at KAST Medical Aesthetics, we’re championing a more intelligent, skin-type-specific approach, and yes, it includes Obagi’s most celebrated formulas.
In this guide, we decode the best Obagi skincare combinations for your skin type, so whether you’re battling shine, dryness, sensitivity, or a bit of everything, you’ll know exactly what your skin needs (and what to avoid) to help you glow well into summer.
What’s Your Skin Type? Start Here.
Before investing in high-performance products, it’s essential to understand your skin’s natural disposition. Here’s how to tell where you fall:
Oily Skin
Prone to excess shine and enlarged pores, oily skin is often a breeding ground for congestion and acne. You might find your makeup slipping off by midday, or notice blackheads forming around the T-zone.Dry Skin
Flaky, tight, and often dull in appearance, dry skin lacks oil and hydration. Fine lines may appear more pronounced, and your skin might feel uncomfortable after cleansing.Combination Skin
A blend of oily and dry zones, typically with a shiny forehead, nose, and chin (T-zone), but drier cheeks. This type needs balance, not overload.Sensitive Skin
Reactive to environmental triggers, skincare products, or stress. Often red, inflamed, or itchy, sensitive skin calls for a calm and cautious approach.
Obagi Essentials for Oily Skin
Oily skin may be common, but managing it correctly? That’s where the magic lies. At KAST, we often recommend the Obagi CLENZIderm M.D. System, a clinically formulated regimen designed to go deep into the pores where oil and acne-causing bacteria live.
Daily Foaming Cleanser: Clears excess oil without stripping essential moisture.
Pore Therapy: 2% salicylic acid to gently exfoliate and refine texture.
Therapeutic Lotion (
5% benzoyl peroxide): Kills acne bacteria at the source.
Pair this with Obagi Professional-C Serum 20% for an antioxidant boost. Vitamin C not only brightens the skin but also minimises the oxidative stress that can aggravate oil production and breakouts.
Obagi Essentials for Dry Skin
For those with dry or mature skin, your top priorities are hydration, barrier support, and gentle exfoliation. The Obagi Nu-Derm Fx System (Normal to Dry) does this beautifully. It smooths texture, reduces pigmentation, and delivers a visibly radiant finish.
Hero additions include:
Hydrate Luxe Moisturiser: An intensely nourishing night cream formulated with shea butter and peptides for all-night replenishment.
Obagi Gentle Cleanser: Non-stripping, creamy, and kind to delicate skin.
Pro tip: Apply products while your skin is still damp to lock in hydration.
Obagi Essentials for Combination Skin
Combination skin is notoriously hard to please, oil in one area, dryness in another. That’s why we love the versatility of the Obagi-C Fx System, especially when paired with the C-Cleansing Gel. This duo delivers vitamin C and arbutin to brighten and even out your complexion without overwhelming oilier zones.
Best of all, this system actively reduces dullness and early signs of ageing while keeping inflammation at bay. Pair with an oil-free SPF like Obagi Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50 for daytime perfection.
Obagi Essentials for Sensitive Skin
Less is more when your skin is prone to irritation. The Obagi Gentle Cleanser forms the cornerstone of a soothing routine, removing makeup and impurities without disturbing your skin’s pH.
Follow this with the Obagi Hydrate Facial Moisturiser, a featherlight formula clinically proven to provide 8-hour hydration without clogging pores or triggering flare-ups.
Avoid harsh actives. Instead, introduce serums slowly and opt for calming antioxidants like Vitamin C 10% to support skin repair with minimal risk.
How to Build Your Obagi Skincare Routine
A great skincare routine is like a well-rehearsed symphony, each step plays its part. Here’s your Obagi-inspired daily structure:
Cleanse – Morning and evening, based on your skin type.
Tone – Helps refine pores and balance pH levels.
Treat – This is where your targeted serums and actives come in (Vitamin C, arbutin, etc.).
Moisturise – Locks in hydration and reinforces the skin barrier.
Protect – Never skip broad-spectrum SPF, even on cloudy days.
If you’re unsure where to begin, our skin experts at KAST can assess your skin and build a bespoke Obagi protocol to help you reach your goals.
Ready to Transform Your Skin?
Your best skin starts with the right products and the right experts by your side.
Call us on 01270 762330 or email theteam@kastaesthetics.co.uk to:
Book your personalised skincare consultation, and let our specialists tailor the perfect Obagi routine for you
Don’t wait, radiant skin is just a phone call away.