From Every day To Extraordinary - ZO Skin Health Takes Skincare to The Next Level
There are some things in life that take time to tweak and perfect and routines are chief among them. Workout routines, morning routines, Olympic figure skating routines, and even that bad dance routine you swore you mastered before debuting it at your cousin’s wedding reception. For many a daily skincare routine is one of the most important parts of self-care and is key to feeling renewed both inside and out. Luckily ZO Skin Health has taken much of the guesswork out of the skincare regimen process and enables each patient to build a process utilizing products their skin benefits from uniquely.
The starting point for any ZO Skin regimen is based on a simple but highly effective concept of “Getting Skin Ready” or GSR which is a key principle of the entire ZO System. This process provides a basis for both daily skin maintenance as well as preparing the skin for therapeutic medical treatments ranging from esthetics to injectables. The GSR method keeps skin functioning properly, allows for daily exposure to sun and other activities, and prevents skin conditions. This process has proven to aid in preventing and controlling common skin concerns such as acne, ingrown hairs and bumps, rosacea, pigmentation issues, enlarged pores, and even skin roughness and texture. The primary steps during this routine to first wash the skin followed by a scrub and finally controlling either dry or oily skin (or for some the combination of the two).
Washing or cleansing the skin has been customized even further for each skin concern thanks to ZO. For those with sensitive skin the Gentle Cleanser is a great option to clean away daily debris while also nourishing the skin and providing defense against irritants. The Gentle Cleanser is also effective on any skin type so it can be a wonderful place to start when deciding on which cleanser is best. The Hydrating Cleanser offers slightly more targeted cleaning to provide both a clean slate for the remainder of your skincare routine while nourishing dry skin and protecting the essential moisture barrier good skin depends on. The Hydrating Cleanser is also a great option for sensitive skin types as well. Oily and acne prone skin can benefit the most from the Exfoliating Cleanser which features small beads formulated from jojoba to gently exfoliate skin clogging dead skin cells.
Scrubbing the skin of dead skin cells following one of these cleansers allows for better product penetration, smooths the skin, and stimulates circulation which can help with production of new skin cells. Ideally any skin routine incorporates exfoliating products at least 2 to 3 times a week or more depending on skin type. Two products that aim to scrub and exfoliate the skin in the Getting Skin Ready line are the Exfoliating Polish and Dual Action Scrub. The Exfoliating Polish instantly smooths skin using ultra fine magnesium oxide crystals in addition to tea tree oil which provides a natural defense against breakout causing bacteria. The Exfoliating Polish is a wonderful option for any skin type and can be used on its own in your skin care routine or even mixed with any ZO cleanser to add a bit of extra exfoliation when needed. Particularly oily and acne prone skin can take their exfoliation game to new heights with the Dual Action Scrub that features both lactic acid and salicylic acid to aid in clearing pores. This scrub utilizes tea tree oil like the Exfoliating Polish but adds a proprietary plant stem cell complex called ZO-RRS2® that reduces redness while providing antioxidant benefits.
Once skin has been cleansed and exfoliated the final step in the Getting Skin Ready process with ZO Skin is to tone and control oil. Ridding the skin of excess oil also allows additional products in any skincare regimen to absorb more effectively in the skin. This final step in the GSR process sets your skin up in the fight against breakouts, aging, clogged pores, and leaves you feeling refreshed. ZO offers two types of moistened facial pads with the Complexion Renewal Pads and the Oil Control Pads as well as a liquid Calming Toner. The Complexion Renewal Pads can be used by any skin type to minimize surface dirt and oils with a botanical blend of salicylic and glycolic acids and are a favorite for many. The Oil Control Pads provide another specialized option for anyone with oily and breakout prone skin as well as larger pores. This targeted formula offers glycolic, mandelic, and maximum strength salicylic acid for acne prevention and witch hazel extract for tightening pores. The Calming Toner is a witch hazel-based option for anyone with dry or sensitive skin while still providing pH balancing and calming removal of impurities.
Once the steps of Getting Skin Ready have been completed every skin type is set up for success with any supplemental product in the ZO Skin Health line. A wide array of prevention and correction products designed to tackle anything from redness to anti-aging are available and have proven to be a great way to protect any skincare treatment investment at home. Stay tuned to learn more about all the wonderful things ZO Skin Health can do in building a routine for your best skin yet!
