AM Protocol

Protect, hydrate, and prep your skin for the day ahead. Your morning routine builds a defence against UV, pollution, and oxidative stress — while keeping skin bright and balanced.

1

Cleanse

Start with a gentle, pH-balanced cleanser to remove overnight build-up without stripping the barrier. Try: Obagi Nu-Derm Gentle Cleanser or Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse.

2

Antioxidant Serum

Vitamin C neutralises free radicals, brightens, and supports collagen. Apply to clean, dry skin. Try: Obagi Professional-C Serum 15% or Medik8 C-Tetra Luxe.

3

Moisturise

Lock in hydration and reinforce the skin barrier. Choose lightweight for oily skin, richer for dry. Try: Obagi Hydrate Facial Moisturiser or Medik8 Advanced Day Total Protect.

4

SPF Protection

Non-negotiable. Broad-spectrum SPF 30+ every day, rain or shine. Reapply every 2 hours in direct sun. Try: Obagi Sun Shield Matte SPF 50 or Medik8 Physical Sunscreen SPF 50+.

PM Protocol

Repair, renew, and treat while your skin recovers overnight. Your evening routine is where the real transformation happens — retinoids, targeted serums, and richer hydration work while you sleep.

1

Double Cleanse

First pass with an oil or balm to dissolve SPF and makeup. Second pass with your morning cleanser to clear the skin. Try: Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil followed by your AM cleanser.

2

Treatment

This is where the results happen. Retinoids, acids, or targeted serums depending on your concern. Build up slowly. Try: Medik8 Crystal Retinal or Obagi Retinol 0.5/1.0.

3

Eye Cream

The periorbital skin is thinner and needs dedicated care. Pat gently around the orbital bone. Try: Medik8 r-Retinoate Eye or Obagi ELASTIderm Eye Cream.

4

Night Moisturiser

Seal everything in with a richer moisturiser. Supports overnight repair and minimises transepidermal water loss. Try: Medik8 Advanced Night Restore or Obagi Hydrate Luxe.

A Note from Your Clinician

These protocols are a starting point. Every skin is different — what works for one person may not suit another. advanced protocols like Advanced-Protocol Retinoid require a consultation and are tailored to your individual skin type, concerns, and tolerance. If you're unsure where to begin, book a free written skin assessment and I'll build a routine specifically for you.

— Mark Taylor, MSurg, INP, RMN

Concern-Specific Protocols

The AM & PM routine above is your foundation. Below are targeted Obagi Medical protocols tailored to specific skin concerns — use these to customise your routine based on what your skin needs most.

Acne & Breakouts

Obagi CLENZIderm M.D. Protocol

AM

  • CLENZIderm Daily Care Foaming Cleanser
  • CLENZIderm Pore Therapy BHA Toner
  • Lightweight hydrator (Obagi Hydrate Light)
  • Sunscreen (SPF 30+)

PM

  • CLENZIderm Daily Care Foaming Cleanser
  • CLENZIderm Pore Therapy BHA Toner
  • CLENZIderm Therapeutic Lotion (5% BPO)
  • Advanced-Protocol Retinoid (build from 2–3 nights/week)
  • Barrier repair moisturiser
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Anti-Ageing

Obagi ELASTIderm + Nu-Derm Protocol

AM

  • Obagi Nu-Derm Gentle Cleanser
  • Obagi Nu-Derm Toner
  • ELASTIderm Eye Serum
  • ELASTIderm Facial Serum
  • ELASTIderm Lift Up & Sculpt Moisturiser
  • Sunscreen (SPF 30+)

PM

  • Obagi Nu-Derm Gentle Cleanser
  • Obagi Nu-Derm Toner
  • ELASTIderm Firming Eye Cream
  • ELASTIderm Facial Serum
  • Retinol + PHA Refining Night Cream
  • ELASTIderm Advanced Filler Concentrate
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Pigmentation

Obagi Nu-Derm Fx + Professional-C Protocol

AM

  • Nu-Derm Gentle Cleanser
  • Nu-Derm Toner
  • Nu-Derm Clear Fx (7% arbutin)
  • Professional-C Serum 15–20%
  • Obagi Hydrate Moisturiser
  • Sun Shield Mineral SPF 50

PM

  • Nu-Derm Gentle Cleanser
  • Nu-Derm Toner
  • Exfoderm (cell turnover)
  • Nu-Derm Blend Fx (7% arbutin)
  • Advanced-Protocol Retinoid (clinician-prescribed)
  • Obagi Hydrate Moisturiser
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Clinician's Staples

Not Sure Which Products Are Right for You?

Book a free written skin assessment. Tell us about your skin, your concerns, and your goals — and our clinician will prescribe a personalised AM & PM routine built around clinical evidence and your individual needs.

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