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Should I Use Obagi when I Already Have Decent Skin - but Worried As I Get Older?

I recently purchased Obagi normal to oily. I have pretty good skin already, but I know at my age of 34 I need to start being more proactive about my face skin health. What I am worried about is Obagi seems to work very well for most, but if I already have fairly nice skin will Obagi change this and maybe change my entire skin physiology. I would hate to take this risk and be co-dependent on Obagi forever when I am really only looking for enhancing my skin health.

1 Doctor Answer | Asked by tulsa2007 in Tulsa, OK
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What topical treatments can maintain and enhance skin that is in good shape

It would be great if we had topical medications or cosmeceuticals that would change skin physiology forever, but that is not the case.  The changes to the skin in the great majority of cases are temporary and last while the medication is being used and shortly after that.  There are some exceptions, like topical medications that treat skin cancer (like imiquimod) for example.  You can get complete resolution of certain types of skin cancer with that.  Another is... more
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