Perhaps you have already read about ZO Skin Health and are wondering what exactly the 5-step plan is all about. ZO Skin Health offers a wide range of products for various skin problems such as aging, pigmentation and acne. The products are designed to complement each other.
ZO Skin Health's "Fundamental Five" are the core products that Dr. recommends Zein Obagi as an essential part of your skin care routine. The Fundamental Five program consists of five core products that deliver:
1. Cleanse
2. Exfoliate
3. Tonify
4. Barrier Repair
5. Sun Protection Factor (SPF)
By starting with these five product types, you can begin your journey to younger-looking, healthier skin. At Botti Beauty & Relax, we usually recommend our customers to start with these core products first. It is important to use these products before using the ZO line add-on products or performing a 3-step peel. Because starting with the core elements is the best start to ultimate skin health.
In the following, the 5 steps are described in more detail and the individual products are listed.
The five essential steps to ultimate skin health with ZO Skin Health
STEP 1: Cleanse
Cleansing your skin twice a day is a very important step in your skin care routine. It removes all surface deposits that can build up on your skin due to free radicals and pollutants from everyday life.
ZO Skin Health offers 3 cleansing products in its line. Each cleanser is recommended depending on your skin type or skin concerns. All cleansing products can also be used as makeup removers, making them a versatile choice.
We recommend that you cleanse your skin every day, both in the morning and in the evening. If you wear makeup, we recommend a double cleanse to effectively remove makeup and properly cleanse your skin.
Take a look at the three cleansing products that ZO Skin Health offers as part of its Fundamental Five:
Hydrating Cleanser
This cleanser is designed for the 15% of people who suffer from clinically dry skin such as eczema or psoriasis. It minimizes dryness and irritation and soothes sensitive skin.
Exfoliating Cleanser
This cleanser was developed for the 15% of people who suffer from clinically dry skin such as eczema or psoriasis. It minimizes dryness and irritation and soothes sensitive skin.
Exfoliating Cleanser
Can be used on all skin types. It provides effective make-up removal and can be used as a shaving gel or body cleanser. It contains a botanical blend of ingredients that moisturize the skin and have antioxidant and anti-irritant properties.
STEP 2: Exfoliate
Exfoliating the skin is an important part of skin care. Unfortunately, this is a step that many skip. The scrub helps to remove dead skin cells that are on the skin and helps improve skin texture. It also improves blood circulation and promotes epidermal renewal.
The result is a lightening of the skin tone. Exfoliating regularly can also help other products penetrate the skin better as these surface cells are removed. This step depends on your personal skin, but we recommend most of our clients to exfoliate at least twice a week.
Take a look at some of the peels that ZO Skin Health offers:
Peeling Polish
The peeling polish (scrub) is suitable for all skin types. It contains ultra-fine magnesium crystals that are environmentally friendly and provide gentle exfoliation. We describe this product to our customers as "micro dermabrasion in a bottle" as it instantly smoothes the skin. It gently dissolves oil and removes dirt cells, leaving skin more radiant and less dull.
Dual Action Scrub
This product is suitable for oily or acne-prone skin. This scrub contains tea tree oil, lactic acid and salicylic acid, which help fight acne-causing bacteria on the skin and reduce existing inflammation. It dissolves and removes excess oil and restores moisture to the skin.
STEP 3: Tonify
Skin toning is important for all skin types. It helps control sebum (oil), restore skin pH and improve product penetration. ZO offers 3 different toning products suitable for everyone.
Complexion Renewal Pads
These pads are ideal for a normal, oily skin type and are very popular with our customers. They contain salicylic acid and glycolic acid to minimize oil build-up on the skin's surface and prevent breakouts. These pads contain a herbal blend of ingredients that moisturize the skin and act as antioxidants and anti-irritants.
Oil Control Pads
Similar to the Complexion Renewal Pads, these pads contain both Salicylic Acid and Glycolic Acid, but in larger amounts. They are designed for oily/acne-prone skin and offer a maximum effective acne prevention solution. They help shrink pores and minimize oil while providing exfoliation that prevents clogged pores.
Soothing Facial Toner
This product is suitable for dry / sensitized skin. Soothing Toner is an ideal product to soothe calm and irritated skin. It balances skin's pH to restore skin's health and gently exfoliates dry, dull skin.
Step 4: Barrier Repair
If you use your ZO Fundamental 5, you will find that it does not contain a moisturizer. That's because dr. Zein Obagi believes that moisturizers upset your skin's natural moisture and oil balance, causing dryness, dullness and sensitivity.
Moisturizers act like a barrier that coats dry skin, clogging pores and damaging skin texture. Therefore, we recommend skipping this step and using a skin barrier restoration product such as B. ZO Daily Power Defense.
Daily Power Defense
This product contains ceramides to support the skin's water balance. It helps maintain the skin's natural moisture system and restores the skin's barrier function, making it an ideal replacement for your moisturizer.
The product is suitable for all skin types and is designed to bring ultimate health to the skin. It contains powerful antioxidants in the form of vitamin E to protect the skin from free radicals and fight the damage they cause. Daily Power Defense helps tighten and firm the skin by containing a small amount of retinol which stimulates the skin's collagen and elastin production.
Step 5: Sun Protection Factor (SPF)
Many people wonder why we in Switzerland recommend applying a sun protection factor every day and not on sunny holidays abroad.
In fact, objects like smartphones, computers, LED lighting and other everyday pollutants contribute to skin damage and aging every day. UVA rays can affect the skin through windows, for example when sitting by the window in the office or even driving a car. It's very important to always apply SPF to your face as part of your morning skincare routine, and ZO offers a wide range of choices.
Sunscreen + Primer SPF 30
This sunscreen for all skin types with dual action and ZOX12® complex protects against the harmful effects of UVA/UVB and IR-A rays as well as HEV light.
Daily Sheer Sunscreen SPF 50
This non-greasy, water- and sweat-resistant sunscreen with ZOX12® complex is suitable for all skin types, dries quickly and offers transparent protection against UVA/UVB and IR-A rays as well as HEV light. Protects and moisturizes at the same time.
Smart Tone Sunscreen SPF 50
A lightweight sunscreen suitable for all skin types, with a self-adjusting tint that suits most skin tones for a healthy, hydrated glow. It contains an exclusive antioxidant complex and protects against the aging effects of UVA/UVB, IR-A rays and HEV light.
Sunscreen + Powder SPF30
A lightweight sunscreen suitable for all skin types, with a self-adjusting tint that suits most skin tones for a healthy, hydrated glow. It contains an exclusive antioxidant complex and protects against the aging effects of UVA/UVB, IR-A rays and HEV light.
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