Starting skincare routine

The best way to achieve skin health is through the power of science. ZO Skin Health offers cutting-edge products plus therapeutic treatments to provide the best results-oriented solutions. ZO provides a comprehensive approach to creating and maintaining healthy skin for anyone, regardless of age, ethnicity, unique skin condition or skin type. No matter the skin ZO has a solution for you.

Step 1: GSR (getting skin ready)

Healthy skin starts with the basics. Bring skin back to its most healthy, balanced state for a clear complexion, regardless of skin type. GRS is the foundation of your skincare routine, it preps your skin for more intense products and treatments. The steps of GSR include; cleansing, exfoliation, and toning.

Cleansing is the begging of any skincare routine. Cleansing removes surface oils, dirt, debris and makeup. All ZO cleansers have a lovely lathering quality to them, making it easy to provide a deep cleanse. Cleansing should be done twice a day, morning and night.

ZO offers a cleanser for all skin types. Hydrating Cleanser for dry skin. Exfoliating Cleanser for Oily skin. Gentle Cleanser for sensitive skin.

Exfoliating is the key to a smooth complexion. Buffing away dead skin cells allows for deeper product penetration. Exfoliating regularly increases cell turnover and blood flow to the area. We recommend exfoliating 1-3 times a week for a smooth, radiant glow! (be sure not to over-exfoliate).

Toning is often overlooked or dismissed by skincare newbies. Toning is essential to restoring skin barrier function. When we cleanse our surface pH is lowered, and healthy skin is slightly acidic to kill bacteria. This step prevents breakouts and leaves you with a fresh clean feeling. Toning should be done twice a day, morning and night.

ZO offers Acne Treatment Pads for extreme acne clients. Complexion Renewal Pads for normal to oily skin types. As well as a Calming Toner for dry, sensitive skin types.

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Step 2: Prevent + Correct

This is where the real fun begins! ZO offers a wide range of products that help correct skin issues from acne and rosacea to hyperpigmentation and aging while preventing future damage. There are too many products to go through, so we will just discuss the top sellers!

Anti-Aging

Daily Power Defence is the holy grail product at ZO! This advanced serum is clinically proven to strengthen the skin’s protective barrier while defending against environmental stressors and premature signs of aging. Potent antioxidants defend skin against oxidative damage from free radicals. Meanwhile, an exclusive plant-derived polysaccharide complex minimizes signs of premature aging while infusing extended hydration. If you want lasting youthful skin use Daily Power Defence twice a day, this should be your first step after GSR before any other products.

Growth Factor Serum is ZO’s Botox in a bottle. Formulated with a combination of plant and enzymatically derived growth factors, clinically proven to: reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, Improve the overall appearance of the skin, restore hydration and reinforce the skin's protective barrier. Growth Factor Serum should be applied at night as the last step in your regime.

10% Vitamin C Self-Activating is formulated to brighten skin, promoting a more even skin tone and minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Vitamin C is clinically proven to stimulate the production of collagen. Unlike other Vitamin C serums, this product will never oxidize. If you want to include Vitamin C in your routine we recommend using this in the morning as the last step before sunscreen.

Brightening

Brightalive is a technologically advanced skin brightener clinically proven to increase luminosity, visibly improve skin clarity and fade the appearance of dark spots for a brighter, more even complexion. Made without the use of hydroquinone and retinol. If you want to reduce the appearance of dark spots and dull skin we recommend using Brightalive morning and night.

Retinol Skin Brightener is a retinol-based solution that rapidly improves the appearance of uneven skin tone for a brighter, clearer and smoother complexion.

Reasons to use ZO Retinol:

Promotes exfoliation to eliminate uneven skin tone and improve skin smoothness
Supports skin’s resiliency against future discoloration aggressors
Specially encapsulated to deliver a targeted, controlled release of retinol for maximized brightening
Contains calming + soothing properties for an improved product experience

Redness

Rozatrol is a serum for red, sensitized skin that works to reduce excess surface oil. Exfoliating properties provide ultra-mild exfoliation to encourage cellular turnover and reduce the signs of premature aging. Contains an advanced amino acid complex that helps to restore skin to a more radiant appearance. Recommended to be used once daily in your morning routine. A favourite of Stranger Things star Natalia Dyer.

Acne

Complexion Clearing Masque is a natural, clay-based masque that cleanses pores and absorbs excess oil that can lead to future breakouts while hydrating the skin to combat dryness. Recommended to be used after your GSR program at night. Rinse then continue with your routine.

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Step 3: Protect

Protect with the power of Triple-Spectrum Protection! The ZO sun protection portfolio offers scientifically superior sunscreens with the broadest, most comprehensive range of sun protection available. Their advanced, Triple-Spectrum Protection shields against UVA/UVB, high-energy visible (HEV) light and IR-A (infrared) rays. Sunscreen should be applied as the last step in your morning routine and reapplied as needed.

Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 is safe for sensitive and post-procedure skin, this lightweight, non-irritating mineral sunscreen is ideal for the face and body.

Sunscreen + Primer hydrates and doubles as a makeup primer for a smooth matte finish, diminishing skin imperfections.

Smart-Tone is a lightweight sunscreen with a self-adjusting tint that complements most skin tones while providing a healthy, hydrated glow.

Sunscreen + Powder maintains hydration and absorbs surface oil to minimize shine. Provides buildable coverage with colour-enhancing pigments plus light-reflecting minerals for a luminous glow.

Supplementary

Although not a necessary part of the ZO Skin Health Regiemin, this step is for those of us who require a little extra something.

Eyes

Growth Factor Eye Serum is designed to help improve the appearance of expression lines, creasing + hollowness while plumping + encouraging healthy skin for a visibly revived look. The cooling applicator soothes the skin + re-invigorates the look of tired eyes.

Intense Eye Crème is a targeted retinol eye créme to reduce visible wrinkles and fine lines while improving overall complexion and skin texture. Optical diffusers reduce the look of dark circles and puffiness.

Eye Brightening Crème is specially designed for the delicate eye area. Helps minimize the multiple signs of aging, including puffiness, dark circles and fine lines.

Hydrators

Using the wrong product, especially a moisturizer, can do more harm to your skin than good. ZO hydrators are developed to soothe irritation and refresh appearance while ensuring that the skin’s natural moisture balance is restored.

Renewal Crème is a lightweight, fast-absorbing hydrator for mild dryness + redness, clinically proven to revitalize the appearance of stressed skin.

Recovery Crème is a luxuriously rich hydrator for moderate dryness and redness, clinically proven to rejuvenate the appearance of fragile skin, including neck aging.

Hydrating Crème temporarily relieves symptoms of severely dry skin while calming the skin to soothe visible irritation and replenishing the skin's natural moisture to aid in skin recovery.

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Additional tips

For best results commit to a daily program for 3 months. Typically this is how long it takes for your skin to adjust to new products. In addition to this try to commit to a single brand and not introduce new products until your skin has adjusted.

Take before and after photos. Think of it like a workout for your skin! There isn’t a scale to measure skin health, but you can track your progress in photos.

Get regular facials. This is an opportunity to get a deeper cleanse and stimulate collagen. Also, take this time to talk to your aesthetician about any changes or concerns you may have. Dermaplanning or chemical peels help address the most common skin concerns.

Try injectables. Injectables like Botox/Dysport do more than smooth lines. Botox has been linked to a reduction in oil. Many experts use botox to treat acne.