Charles Runels, MD  

"Every man [woman] is a builder of a temple, called his body, to the god he worships,...
We are all sculptors and painters, and our material is our own flesh and blood and bones."---Walden, Henry David Thoreau  

 I first started using the Obagi system in 1999.  Many new Obagi products have come out over the past 9 years but I still think the Obagi Nu-Derm System is the best (for aging skin).  The following (from the Obagi sales literature) explains the system well.

One of the delights of the Obagi System is that it is so well thought out. With this system, you can do a complicated and very effective routine simply by counting from 1 to 6.

I keep the bottles lined up on the bathroom counter and in just a minute run through the routine morning and night.
If you want to purchase Obagi from my office,  I guarantee prompt delivery and complete satisfaction or you get a full refund at anytime. 

To order, call the office toll free at 866-625-2612 or

go here to order on-line (and there is never a shipping charge within the US).  You get a FREE CD with your first order

The CD discusses hormone replacement in women, "Fine Tune Your Female Body."

Below you can read more about how the Obagi System makes your face younger.   Also, you can print out a one-page guide to use until you get the hang of it  (eventually you'll just be going through the numbers in a couple of minutes).

As you age and your skin incurs the abuse of daily living (such as sun, stress, pollution), the cell turnover rate slows down. This means that the new cells take longer to form and reach the top. The old cells accumulate and stay on the surface longer. You begin to notice those unwelcome signs of aging, including fine lines and wrinkles, freckles and age spots, uneven skin tone, loss of elasticity and loss of natural skin hydration.     The Obagi Nu-Derm System, a physician-prescribed skin care system, accelerates the cellular turnover. This System penetrates deep to improve damage in layers of the skin. It boosts functions of the skin at the cellular level to improve skin's cellular function to help it look and act younger and healthier. The System triggers our Therapeutic Cascade™ of actions that:   Pushes fresher cells to the surface faster, for smoother skin, reduced wrinkles and increased tolerance Reduces mottled pigmentation (freckles and age spots) and helps prevent the appearance of new pigmentation Promotes more uniform cells at the deepest layer for better skin structure and balanced, more even skin tone Helps increase collagen and elastin for firmer, more resilient looking skin Increases nutrients natural hydration and circulation for supple, healthy-looking skin

 Here are basic instructions about how to use the products:

The Obagi Nu-Derm System offers a complete, convenient protocol for treatment at home. Below is a standard protocol for how the products in the system are used. Ask me for specific advice about how to use each product (call 251-342-6466 for appointment). Print this out for a nice handy way to keep up with how to use the products.. Click here for a printable version.   Cleansing and toning your skin makes it more receptive to the process.   Apply to wet face, rinse with lukewarm water and gently pat dry. Avoid rubbing the skin with a towel.   Apply to entire face with a cotton ball or cotton square, avoiding the eye area.           Repairs damage to the skin's surface, improving hyperpigmentation (sun and age spots) and uneven skin tone while smoothing skin roughness.     If recommended, apply to crows feet area (5% Serum) or face, neck and chest area (10%, 15% or 20% Serum).   Apply Clear evenly on the entire face, extending to the hairline, over the ears and ending with a feathering motion. (Rx only)   Apply evenly over entire face, avoiding the eye area. Wait until the cream is absorbed.           Damage to the deeper skin layers is improved. Skin elasticity and collagen are enhanced.   Apply Blender followed by the prescribed amount of tretinoin. Apply evenly on the entire face, extending to the hairline, over the ears and ending with a feathering motion. (Rx only)           Prevent further damage from harmful UVA and UVB rays.   Apply products as instructed by me or your physician or skin care specialist. Note: Prolonged sun exposure should be avoided for the first month. Sunfader (Rx only)           In the event your skin becomes sensitive, dry or has a reaction, especially at the beginning of the treatment, you may add Control products to your protocol.     Recommended for daily use to add moisture and soothe the eye area. As needed.   Use sparingly only when your skin is uncomfortably dry from peeling or flaking. As needed.   Apply this low dose hydrocortisone lotion when you experience itching, burning or redness. As needed.