Last December, my dermatologist was seeking to speed up my oily skin – open pore – horrible microcomedone problem, as she suggested if I wanted to try Clenziderm
I was able to find a great deal in Amazon
Some technical beauty info about Clenziderm,
Obagi CLENZIderm M.D.â„¢ includes a new, liquified form of benzoyl peroxide that is 1/10,000 the size of any other benzoyl peroxide available.
< -This fact, I love. Hahahaha
CLENZIderm M.D.™ systems are clinically proven to penetrate more effectively than leading prescription benzoyl peroxide products.* As a result, this Rx-strength treatment instantly penetrates the pores and begins reducing acne below the skin’s surface, providing a clearer complexion in as early as 2 weeks.
Product Information :
Daily Care Foaming Cleanser
Removes dirt and excess oil with 2% salicylic acid, leaving skin clean and refreshed.* Salicylic Acid gently washes away dead skin cells to reveal healthier skin
* Menthol cools and calms irritated skin
Pore Therapy
Unclogs pores and clears dead skin cells while preparing skin to deeply absorb a liquified serum that targets acne at its source.* 2% Salicylic Acid eliminates residue on the skin and minimizes blemishes
Serum Gel
Potent gel turns to liquid serum on contact. Delivers liquified benzoyl peroxide deep within your pores where acne starts. Quickly clears acne and prevents new breakouts from occurring.
I was seriously impressed when I googled for reviews about Clenziderm, as I was very very excited to try it. My shipment from Los Angeles arrived yesterday as I got really excited to go home, and try it firsthand. I carefully read the instructions, and well, as dinner time was done, I immediately went to the bathroom to wash my face! Haha!
My initial review on this ( and expect followup reviews, if I get to continue using this ), is that for the facial wash, it left a really minty feeling in my face as I really felt my skin squeaky clean. And knowing me, I love, love mint so it is a winner in my book. I’m a little bit dismayed by the 10-15 minute allowance before applying Pore Therapy because I don’t really have the time in the world, but I managed to wait as I feel my skin still minty. Pore Therapy smells sweet and heavenly, and still tingly, and it dries out in my cotton ball pretty fast – I hope I don’t run out of this soon. The Serum Gel on the other hand doesn’t feel like anything minty, and is my least favorite step since it doesnt feel minty ( so biased ), but they say it is the most effective one in the bunch ( because of the liquefied benzoyl peroxide that gets in the skin ) . Maybe deal with it. Haha!
Today is day two, and I don’t feel any irritation in my skin. Perhaps my skin is just like an oil mine and non-sensitive that I just don’t feel anything bad at all ( the pamphlet says minor tingling and irritation MAY occur ). Although, I feel, in the next few days, I would be whipping up my moisturizers to compensate for the dryness brought about by me using the Clenziderm
You shall hear from me then regarding this!
Tata!
P.S. I don’t really suggest this to be used by people who have very sensitive skin and mild acne. This is for people who have severe acne, or microcomedone problems. 
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hi, i’ve been wanting to ask you about OBAGI products… my skin does not have acne but its a little oily. But I do have a problem in the pores of my face… its visible now…
can you recommend any other product that I can try to reduce it? I recently tried neutrogena alcohol free toner… you think that would do it?
thanks… btw the obagi really cost expensive especially the one that you mentioned hehe I think lucy torress uses it…
i’ve read a few articles about it… even bryanboy.com uses that..
thanks for the post!
Good luck with the Clenziderm! I bought a set for myself via eBay (hope I get it without problems…) after hours of agonizing whether or not I should try it. We’ll see what happens
I have this line as well and i find that it smells soo much of chemicals, it feels and smells as if i am using lyson on my face!! it has worked all right for me but nothing great has come from pay 120 for this set
[...] also on my second month of adapting an anti-acne regimen, using the Obagi Clenziderm system. I’ve decided to squeeze some REVALÉSKIN on my routine as I know that anti-acne [...]
I just wanted to share my opinion, I know it’s late but I just read your review and wanted to comment. I’m a 20 year old female who works in a dermatology office. Last summer my parents and I spent about…300+ dollars on Asthera Laser Treatments and Silk Peels (which were nice, and somewhat effective), however, when I came home from school this summer my coworker suggested I try this new product we were about to stock instead (clenziderm). We talked with the drug rep and she agreed to give us a kit for free as long as my coworker took pictures of my face every two weeks to document the results for our office. Let me just tell you after two weeks my results we phenomenal! What’s more is that comparing the after photos of my 6 laser and peel treatments, with my after photos of the two weeks of Clenziderm… the Clenziderm won hands down. The main reason I wanted to post is because you suggest that this would not be good for sensitive skin, but I wanted to note that I have incredibly sensitive skin, as well as keratosis pilaris on my cheeks (makes them inflamed easily) but this system is not too harsh! I really suggest trying it!
[...] from the “heavy” stuff that I have been using, namely Obagi Clenziderm, Glytone, and Mama Lotion, I also have some “light” skin care with me that I use when I [...]
[...] Obagi Clenziderm This is one of the products that I’ve used that paved the way for my acne-prone skin to get better. Those who have acne-prone and oily skin must try this, not the NuDerm one, that is for anti-aging. [...]
[...] PCA Skin products as something that I could use using my “rest period” from using Obagi Clenziderm. Every morning, prior to makeup application, I apply my PCA Skin Protecting Hydrator SPF 25 on my [...]
I have been using steps 1 and 2 of the Obagi system for just about a year. I was too cheap at first to purchase the whole kit from my dermatologist and skeptical because I had tried what seemed to be EVERYTHING. After using the wash, which I immediately fell in love with, and the toner for a month, my acne immediately began looking better. I just purchased the whole kit for the first time about a week ago. I’ve been using all three products and my skin is currently dried, and beginning to peel. I’ve immediately noticed the difference in the oil production- for once, my skin isn’t (what I refer to as) glistening (with oil)! My skin, particularly around my chin, itches quite a bit right now from dryness after applying the third step but I have confidence this product is working and will get my skin to the condition I want and hope for. FINALLY!
I began using the Normal to Oily Clenziderm system on 10/21 following the included instructions. On 10/24 I woke up and my face felt like it had a sunburn so I went to look in the mirror and my entire face was bright red except for around my eyes. My whole face also has small flesh covered bumps that popped up at the same time as the burn. The redness and bumps are still here over 24 hrs later. I have used products with up to 10% benzoyl peroxide in the past, but there is obviously something about this particular system that just doesn’t work for me. Be careful if you are considering this program…it isn’t for everyone.
[...] proved more costly, as my acne worsened further, and now that I’m all healed and happy with Obagi Clenziderm, I’m now back on maintenance mode. I need mild, and gentle cleansers and water-based [...]
[...] For those who are still young, and have problems with acne, the Obagi Clenziderm System is really, really effective. It steps up with a really, really potent spot treatment, that really saved my face from my acne-fest roughly a year ago ( really, life changing! ) For more info about Clenziderm, you can read about it here. [...]
[...] For those who are still young, and have problems with acne, the Obagi Clenziderm System is really, really effective. It steps up with a really, really potent spot treatment, that really saved my face from my acne-fest roughly a year ago ( really, life changing! ) For more info about Clenziderm, you can read about it here. [...]
I was a bit scared going to the House Of Obagi in Trinoma at first bec. of its hefty price but I went anyway. I choose Clenziderm instead of the Nu Derm system. I have been using it for 1 week now,I notice my skin got dried though not that much probably bec. I have an oily skin. I love the foaming cleanser and the pore therapy too,my skin feels rejuvenated,the scent makes you think that you are really cleansing your skin. I am also using Clear and Blender mixed w/ 0.1% Tretinion for my acne marks so hopefully this all works for me.
Hi AJ! I’m glad that you took a brave step of going to House of Obagi to seek a consultation because their dermatologists are really good!
I really love the Clenziderm Cleanser ( so minty ) and Toner ( still so minty ) and skin feels tight. Hopefully that your acne and your marks go away with your continued use of Obagi products. Do keep me updated! 