Obagi® Introduces the Blue Peel® Program, Taking the Guesswork Out of Chemical Peels with Four Levels of Resurfacing

From gentle at-home exfoliation to advanced professional resurfacing, the expanded Blue Peel® portfolio brings Obagi's 35+ years of skincare expertise to every skin goal, tolerance level, and desired downtime

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Obagi Medical ("Obagi"), a leader in advanced skincare innovation and the originator of medical-grade skincare, today announced the launch of the Blue Peel® Program, a comprehensive four-level chemical peel range for every skin type, concern, and tolerance level.

Chemical peels are no longer one-size-fits-all. Skin needs can change with age, lifestyle, season, and treatment goals—and the level of resurfacing someone wants today may look very different six months from now. Obagi's Blue Peel® Program was designed around that reality, creating a range of tailored solutions that spans gentle at-home exfoliation through advanced professional treatments.

The program brings together a new peel innovation, two proven Obagi favorites, and the highly anticipated return of a professional staple. Together, these offerings create a complete resurfacing range for different skin concerns, goals, and tolerance levels.

Obagi Level 1: Blue Resurface™ Dual-Acid Peel:
The newest addition to the Obagi peel portfolio, Blue Resurface™ Dual-Acid Peel is a gentle 31% dual-acid peel formulated with Mandelic and Salicylic Acids to visibly refine skin texture, reduce the appearance of fine lines, unclog pores, and brighten the complexion—all with little to no downtime. Designed for at-home use, Blue Resurface™ Dual-Acid Peel combines efficacy with approachability: after the second peel, 87% of users agreed the peel was gentle, 84% reported minimal downtime, and 93% agreed it was easy to perform on themselves¹.

Obagi Level 2: Blue Brilliance® Triple Acid Peel:
For those ready to take resurfacing a step further, Blue Brilliance® Triple Acid Peel is a superficial 9.5% triple-acid peel formulated with Salicylic, Lactic, and Glycolic Acids to smooth texture, minimize the appearance of pores, and promote a brighter, more even-looking complexion. After just one peel, 90% of users agreed their skin contour felt immediately retexturized or smoother. Following the full four-peel series, 86% noticed their complexion looked brighter overall and that their skin looked refreshed².

Obagi Level 3: Blue Peel Radiance® Advanced Multi-Acid Peel:
Moving into the professional treatment room, Blue Peel Radiance® Advanced Multi-Acid Peel is a medium-depth peel featuring a 23% triple-acid blend of Salicylic, Lactic, and Glycolic Acids. Designed to enhance exfoliation, visibly brighten and smooth the skin, improve texture, and help reduce the appearance of photoaging, the treatment delivers more intensive resurfacing with just a few days of downtime. After one peel, 100% of patients had tighter, smoother, and brighter-looking skin, and 93% had firmer-looking skin. After three peels, 100% had minimal or no tactile roughness, and 93% were satisfied with their skin's smoothness and brightness³.

Obagi Level 4: Blue Peel® Essential Kit:
At the most intensive end of the program is the return of an Obagi professional staple: a medium-to-deep, professional-strength chemical resurfacing treatment that combines physician-sourced TCA with the proprietary Obagi Blue Peel® Protective Base. Designed for significant resurfacing, TCA within this peel helps visibly refine texture, even skin tone, and reduce the appearance of signs of aging, sun damage, and discoloration. With approximately seven to fourteen days of downtime, the treatment leaves skin looking smoother, more even, and renewed.

"No two chemical peels are alike. Depth, acid type and pairing all shape the outcome," said Dorothée Dufour, SVP of Global Brand & Marketing at Obagi Medical. "That's why today's patients are looking for treatments that are more personalized, precise and aligned with their individual skin goals. With the Blue Peel® Program, we're offering a full range of resurfacing options tailored to each person. Whether someone is looking for gentle at-home maintenance or a more transformative professional treatment, providers can customize the approach based on the patient's skin, tolerance and desired results, and adjust that approach as their skin needs change."

With four distinct levels, Obagi is creating a more intuitive approach to chemical resurfacing—one that allows consumers and providers to choose not simply whether to peel, but which level of intensity is right for their skin.

The launch of Blue Resurface™ Dual-Acid Peel, alongside the return of the Blue Peel® Essential Kit, expands Obagi's resurfacing portfolio at both ends of the spectrum and reinforces the brand's longstanding commitment to clinically driven, personalized skincare. Together, the Blue Peel® Program offers a comprehensive approach to resurfacing across a broad range of skin types, tones, concerns, and treatment goals.

For more information about Obagi® Peels, please visit Obagi.com.

About Obagi Medical
Obagi Medical is an industry-leading, advanced skincare line rooted in research and skin biology, with a legacy of 35+ years of experience. Initially known for its leadership in the treatment of hyperpigmentation with the Obagi Nu-Derm® System, Obagi Medical products are designed to address a variety of skin concerns, including premature aging, photodamage, skin discoloration, acne, and sun damage. As the fastest-growing professional skincare brand in the U.S. in 2024⁴, Obagi Medical empowers individuals to achieve healthy, beautiful skin. More information about Obagi Medical is available on the brand's website, https://www.obagi.com

SOURCE Obagi Medical