Obagi Medical is a clinically proven, prescription-strength skincare range available only through trained healthcare professionals. At Clare Hird Aesthetics, Obagi is assessed, prescribed and personally overseen by Clare Hird, an independent nurse prescriber, with mobile consultations available across Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds.
Skin assessment included · Product pricing on consultation
Obagi Medical is a professional-grade skincare range developed using decades of clinical research. Unlike high-street or even premium skincare brands, Obagi formulations contain active ingredients at clinically proven concentrations — including prescription-strength retinoids — that can produce genuine, visible changes to the skin at a cellular level.
The flagship system — Obagi Nu-Derm — addresses hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone and texture by working in the deeper layers of the skin to normalise cell turnover. Other systems target acne, rosacea and ageing. Many of the products require a prescription, which Clare provides following a full skin assessment.
Obagi is suited to those wanting a structured, evidence-based approach to their skin — particularly those with pigmentation, acne, uneven tone or ageing concerns who haven't achieved results with regular skincare.
Clare conducts a thorough skin assessment before recommending any Obagi system. She considers your skin type, concerns, medical history and any contraindications before prescribing. She also provides a detailed protocol — the correct order of application, timings and what to expect during skin adjustment (which can include an initial 'purging' phase). Clare supports you throughout the process, adjusting your programme as the skin changes and responds.
Prescription skincare carries specific considerations that must be discussed with a prescriber.
SPF must be worn every day without exception when using Obagi. Follow Clare's prescribed protocol exactly — using products in the wrong order or too frequently can cause unnecessary irritation. Check in with Clare if you experience unexpected reactions.
Some Obagi products are available without prescription, but the most effective — including those containing tretinoin — are prescription-only. As an independent prescriber, Clare can prescribe these for suitable patients following assessment.
The Obagi Nu-Derm system typically requires 18–24 weeks of consistent use before the full benefit is apparent. This is not a quick fix — it is a cellular-level intervention that takes time.
In the first 4–6 weeks of Obagi Nu-Derm, some people experience redness, flaking and purging as the skin turns over more rapidly. This is expected and a sign the product is working — Clare will guide you through it.
Yes — Obagi works synergistically with injectable skin quality treatments. Clare will advise on timing to ensure injectable treatments and skincare complement each other effectively.
Clare operates primarily as a mobile clinic in Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds. For skincare consultations, contact Clare to discuss whether remote consultation is possible.
Pricing depends on which Obagi products are prescribed. Clare will advise the appropriate regime at consultation. Full product pricing is on the pricing page.
Clare provides Obagi skincare consultations and prescriptions for patients across Oxfordshire, including Oxford, Witney, Woodstock, Bicester, Chipping Norton and surrounding areas. Selected appointments are also available across the Cotswolds. All treatments are provided on a mobile basis — Clare comes to you.
As an independent nurse prescriber with Level 7 training in aesthetic medicine, Clare brings clinical rigour and a genuinely individualised approach to every treatment plan.
All consultations are relaxed, informative and completely no-obligation. Clare will assess your suitability and answer any questions you have before any decision is made.
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