Dr. Zein Obaji, MD is the quintessential skincare expert. His concepts and philosophies have created a new paradigm in the way Dermatologists and Plastic Surgeons think about skin health.
Available at The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic, Dr. Obagi’s new line of skincare products, ZO Skin Health, bridges the gap between therapeutic medical products and daily skincare.
Unlike traditional anti-aging topical skincare, ZO Skin Health works at the cellular level so that skin nourishes, repairs and maintains itself. ZO programs help you achieve optimum skin health by ‘layering’ retinol, anti-oxidants and vitamins to increase and enhance repair. Dr. Obagi recommends a 5-step approach with 3 steps (Activate, Stimulate, Calm/Nourish) that are truly unique.
THE CONCEPT
The ZO Skin Health Program is Dr. Zein Obagi’s step-by-step approach to help you achieve optimum skin health and vitality. The ZO Skin Health Program is defined by the ‘layering’ of retinol, anti-oxidants and vitamins to increase cellular stimulation and repair, thereby improving overall results. Healthy skin begins with the ZO Skin Health Programs.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Based on your concerns and skin condition, one of our Skin Care Specialists will recommend a ZO Skin Health Program for you. Every program offers you products that are designed to help:
- Prevent skin damage and protect skin from future degeneration (Level 1)
- Stimulate and repair existing damage (Level 11)
- Aggressively rejuvenate skin with distinct chronological and environmental damage (Level 111)
Use your ZO Skin Health Program daily in order to see the best results.
WHAT RESULTS CAN I EXPECT?
Immediately and over time, you will see a noticeable improvement in your lines and wrinkles, dark spots, tone, texture, firmness and elasticity. Underneath the surface, your skin will be healthier, so you can enjoy instant gratification and long-term benefits. With regular and continued use, ZO Skin Health Programs help you fight the signs of aging and achieve healthy and younger looking skin.
ZO Product Line
Step 1: CLEANSE
To improve texture, eliminate dullness and enhance the penetration of following steps, these ZO products remove impurities, neutralize free radicals and nourish with powerful anti-oxidants.
Products for Step 1
Offects Exfoliating Cleanser – Gently removes impurities and repairs surface damage with:
Vitamin E encapsulated beads
– Neutralize free radicals and exfoliate dead skin cells
– Targets excess oil
Advanced Lipopeptide
– Boosts skin’s natural production of collagen
Offects Hydrating Cleanser – Gently removes impurities and repairs surface damage with:
ZO Aggressive Anti-Aging Kit
Panthenol and Allantoin
– Lock in necessary moisture for a healthy complexion
– Stimulate the growth of healthy tissue
Advanced Lipopeptide
– Boosts skin’s natural production of collagen
Step 2: ACTIVATE
To increase the penetration of active ingredients, these ZO products polish off the top layer of dead skin cells and sebum from your skin so active ingredients can work harder.
Products for Step 2
Offects TE-Pads – Enhance the penetration of active ingredients, control oiliness, breakouts and remove dead cells with:
2% Salicylic Acid
– Exfoliates pore-clogging skin cells
– Reduces oiliness to help prevent breakouts
Botanical Extracts
– Calm and smooth skin
Offects Exfoliating Polish – Enhance the penetration of active ingredients, remove dead skin cells and sebum with:
Round Magnesium Crystals
– Slough off dry skin
– Improve skin texture (smoothness)
– Restore glow
– At-home benefits of microdermabrasion to activate and repair skin cells
Four Vitamins (A, C, C-esters and E)
– Provide a powerful anti-oxidant protection
Step 3: STIMULATE
To improve uneven pigmentation, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, reduce collagen degradation and improve the elasticity of the skin, these ZO products work to improve cellular function and are at the heart and soul of Dr. Obagi’s skin rejuvenation philosophy.
All of these products contain retinol; it is the most active ingredient for stimulating and renewing cells. To restore skin’s vitality, basal cells need to be stimulation. When cell turnover (mitosis) is increased:
– Keratinocytes production is enhanced, (major cell type of the epidermis, making up about 90% of the epidermal cells)
– Dermis gets thicker
– Blood circulation is increased
– All skin functions are improved
– Collagen degradation (by enzymes called collagenases) is reduced
– Fibroblasts (which produce collagen and elastin) are stimulated
– Basal membrane is strengthened
– Epidermis becomes firmer, more elastic and with fewer wrinkles
ZO GroupDermal stimulation must be a continuous process. The benefits are needed all life long, but especially after age 30, when skin functions start to deteriorate. When the skin cells are stimulated, damaged and dead cells are “pushed” to the surface letting the new, healthy ones emerge. The result; skin is restored and rejuvenated.
Products for Step 3
Ossential Daily Power Defense – Daily DNA repair and anti-oxidant protection with:
Enzymes (Ultrasomes and Roxisomes)
– Encourage the skin’s DNA repair mechanism to self-correct
Powerful Anti-Oxidents
– Speed recovery from past UV damage
– Help prevent future photo damage
Retinol and Matrixyl 3000
– Reduce appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
– Even skin tone and improve hyper pigmentation
– Increase dermal thickness and firmness
Omega-6 Ceramide
– Lock in moisture
– Reduce inflammation
Ossential Growth Factor Serum – Collagen booster helps firm and tone with:
Proprietary Lipopeptides, Amino-Acids and Vitamins A, B & C Derivative
– Boost collagen production
– Increase dermal thickness and elasticity
Epidermal Growth Factor
– Stimulates cellular function
– Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
– Well tolerated by sensitive skin types
Retinol
– Reduces appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
– Evens skin tone and improves hyper pigmentation
– Increases dermal thickness and firmnessOssential Radical Night Repair
Ossential Radical Night Repair Plus – Restore functionality, skin elasticity and improve uneven pigmentation with:
Ultra-high concentration of Retinol: 1%
– 10 times the industry average
– Encapsulated time-release formula to increase penetration and reduce irritation
– Reduces appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
– Evens skin tone and improves hyper-pigmentation
– Increases dermal thickness and firmness
Vitamin C
– Boosts skin’s brightness, improves skin tone and clarity
– Provides anti-oxidant protection
– Continuously stimulates cells for optimal collagen production and elasticity improvement
Anti-oxidents (Vitamins C & E, Co-Q10)
– Neutralize free radicals to help reverse the signs of aging
– A Crithmum Maritinum Marine Extract
– Regulates sebum to help control acne and oiliness
Step 4: CALM & NOURISH
To soothe and calm skin after the surface has been exfoliated and potent concentrations have been applied, these ZO products are packed with anti-inflammatory agents to reduce any irritation and redness that can occur after using retinol and Vitamin C at high concentrations. They also provide advanced hydration with key nourishing ingredients.
Products for Step 4
Ommerse Daily Renewal Crème – Sooth, calm and nourish skin with:
Hyaluronic Acid, Jojoba Esters and natural emollients
– Nourish Skin
Advanced anti-irritant complex with Oat and Canadian Willow herb extracts
– Soothes and reduces inflammation
Retinol
– Reduces appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
– Evens skin tone and improves hyper pigmentation
– Increases dermal thickness and firmness
Advanced Oxysome Liposome System
– Delivers Vitamins C & E deeper beneath the surface
– Boots skin’s natural production of collagen
– Evens skin tone
Ectoin
– Protects skin’s immune system
– Protects against photo aging and the formation of sunburn cells
ZO Gentle Kit Ommerse Overnight Recovery Crème – Deeply soothe, calm and nourish skin with:
Ceramide 2, Soline, Squalane and Shea Butter
– Nourish skin
– Protect against Trans Epidermal Water Loss
Advanced anti-irritant complex with Oat and Canadian Willow herb extracts
– Soothes and reduces inflammation
Ultrasomes (enzymes)
– Repairs DNA damage to increase cell survival
Retinol
– Reduces appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
– Evens skin tone and improves hyper pigmentation
– Increases dermal thickness and firmness
Step 5: PROTECT
To protect skin against future sun damage Dr. Obaji recommends UVA/UVB sun screen protection.
Products for Step 5
Oclipse Sunscreen & Primer SPF 30 – Protect, smooth and prime skin for even makeup application with:
Natural Melanin, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide
– Protect against UVA/UVB sun damage to reduce the visible signs of aging
Lipopeptides
– Stimulate collagen production
Humectants and Emollients
– hydrate and moisturize skin
Ommerse Overnight Recovery Crème – Repair, brighten and decrease puffiness with:
A blend of encapsulated Retinol, Advanced Peptides and Optical Diffusers
– Instantly and continuously help to repair fine lines and wrinkles
– Increases epidermal thickness, firmness, elasticity and hydration
MDI Complex, Mica and Titanium Dioxide
– Significantly reduce puffiness, dark circles and the appearance of yellow skin tone
Glycosminoglycans
– Boost skin’s natural collagen production
Vitamin E
– Protects against free radical damage
– Smoothes and primes for even makeup application
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