A few months ago I was introduced to ZO Skin Health skin care at Belo Medical Center. It took me a while to do this review since, I won’t deny, I’ve had love-hate relationship with it. Finally, I’ve come to gather my thoughts.

Who is Zein Obagi?

Let me give a short background on ZO Skin Health as a lot of people are confused if it’s the same as Obagi Medical Products. ZO Skin Health is founded by Dr. Zein Obagi, who is also responsible for the creation of the original Obagi Nu-Derm and Obagi Blue Peel way back in 1988. In 2006, he resigned from Obagi Medical Products. He then founded ZO Skin Health, Inc in 2007. Dr. Obagi redefined the concept of skin health to include comprehensive solutions that bridge the gap between therapeutics and maintaining truly healthy skin. With Dr. Obagi’s goal to continue to advance skincare- to include the concept of creating and maintaining healthy skin as opposed to just treating disease and damaged skin, he created the comprehensive skin heatlh solutions.

ZO Skin Health

ZO Skin Health has two lines under them- ZO Medical and ZO Skin Health. ZO Medical products target and treat current skin problems, while ZO Skin Health line is more for maintenance. To know which products to use, you MUST ask the dermatologist. What works for one may or may not work for others as we do not have the same skin conditions and needs.

My ZO Skin Health Regimen

My dermatologist from Belo Medical Center prescribed me these products since I have oily skin and hyperpigmentation from previous pimples.

ZO Medical Oilacleanse

Oilacleanse is a facial cleanser for normal to oily skin which has micro beads to promote exfoliation. I like how the beads do not feel harsh on my skin at all. It also leaves my skin clean without the dry feel. I was asked to use this day and night.

ZO Medical Melamin

This formulation has 4% hydroquinone which targets hyperpigmentation. It inhibits melanin production to even skin color and tone. I used this day and night.

ZO Medical Glycogent

Glycogent helps reduce inflammation and prevent future damage. It also has potent glycolic and lactic acid complex provides skin surface renewal. I was asked to used this during the day only.

ZO Medical Melamix

This solution is a skin lightener and blending creme. It has 4% hydroquinone bleaching cream, which also helps in reducing the appearance of chloasma, melasma, and freckles. I was asked to mix Melamix with Tretinoin to be applied every night.

ZO Skin Health Oclipse Sunscreen + Primer

This is my ultimate favorite in this regimen. This sunscreen doubles as a makeup base too. It has that very smooth texture once applied.

ZO Skin Health Skin Care Results

The first two weeks of using the entire skin care, I experienced breakouts. It wasn’t so bad, but I rarely get pimples. After the second week, my skin started to clear.

During my first week, I experienced redness, which is an expected reaction of ZO Medical products. Peeling is also expected and I experienced it throughout my use.

If there’s one thing I liked about this regimen, my oiliness really lessened. But I also noticed my skin looked dull and lost its natural glow. I could probably add a product to bring back the glow on my skin, but I didn’t had the chance to ask the dermatologist about it. Take note that every time you stop or add something to your regimen, it’s best to ask your dermatologist. There might be ingredients that could react badly when used together.

As for the pimple scars I’ve had, it lightened a bit after 2 months of use.

ZO Skin Health Skin Care Verdict and Recommendations

As mentioned previously, ZO Skin Health has a lot of products under them. Different product combinations can also have different effects. For my regimen, I felt it was quite harsh for my skin as it made my skin dull and dry. My skin was still flaking even after three weeks of use. It would have probably worked for really oily skin or I could have asked my dermatologist to do some adjustments. It is really recommended to have continuous consultation with the dermatologist throughout the process to monitor progress and to adjust the treatment wherever necessary. Therefore, if you’re going into the ZO Skin Health skin care regimen, make sure you have the time to visit your dermatologist regularly.

ZO is available in top derma clinics nationwide. For more information, contact the ZO hotlines: (+632)8876385 and (+63999)8857290. Also, you can follow them on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/ZO-Skin-Health-Philippines/230073240371319) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/ZOSkinHealthPH).

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