Simple Skincare Protocols
FOR SKIN HEALTH
Acneic / Oily Skin
Acne is often an inherited condition strongly determined by your genes and influenced by fluctuating hormone levels and stress. Try our basic acne-fighting protocol to remove excess oil and bacteria; increase cell turnover to prevent clogged pores; protect skin from UV damage and premature aging; and tame redness and flareups.
BASIC PROTOCOL FOR OILY SKIN
ZO Exfoliating Cleanser AM/PM
ZO Exfoliating Polish 2-3x per week
ZO Acne Treatment Pads AM/PM
ZO Hydrating Creme AM/PM
Book a Skincare Consult to design your customized protocol.
WHAT MAKES THIS PROTOCOL EFFECTIVE
Acne and clogged pores are often caused by excess oil and bacteria. Acne-fighting ingredients like alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs), benzoyl peroxide, and salicylic acids are powerful exfoliants that help keep pores clear, while non-oily hydrators and protectors prevent skin from drying and aging prematurely. If you’re considering laser skin treatments, managing acne is a prerequisite to minimize downtime and post-treatment risks.
Feeling too dry? Swap the acne pads for ZO Complexion Renewal Pads containing less salicylic acid.
Anti-Aging
As we age, our skin loses its ability to produce collagen, elastin, and hyaluronate. This leads to thinning, dryness, and decreased elasticity. Try our basic anti-aging protocol to help stimulate your skins natural production of collagen and elastin; replenish hydration; firm skin and fill fine lines and wrinkles.
BASIC ANTI-AGING PROTOCOL
ZO Hydrating Cleanser AM/PM
ZO Exfoliating Polish 2-3x per week
ZO Firming Serum AM/PM
Book a Skincare Consult to design your customized protocol.
WHAT MAKES THIS PROTOCOL EFFECTIVE
We can delay and avoid premature signs of aging through simple things like staying hydrated, protecting our skin from sun exposure, and replenishing skin’s protective barriers with medical-grade skincare. Growth factors and ingredients like hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C help restore skin’s natural hydration and production of collagen and elastin, while exfoliants and retinols help increase cell turnover to reveal a fresher, tighter complexion.
Do your eyes need extra attention? Add Skinmedica TNS Eye Repair to help diminish fine lines with its growth factor.
Sensitized Skin / Rosacea
Skin sensitivity, dryness, and rosacea are common skin conditions that cause flushing and visible blood vessels. Try our basic sensitized/rosacea protocol to restore the health of your skin barrier, reduce redness + inflammation, and hydrate sensitive skin.
BASIC ANTI-REDNESS PROTOCOL
ZO Hydrating Cleanser AM/PM
ZO Exfoliating Polish 2-3x per week
ZO Calming Toner AM/PM
ZO Rozatrol AM/PM
ZO Hydrating Creme AM/PM
Book a Skincare Consult to design your customized protocol.
WHAT MAKES THIS PROTOCOL EFFECTIVE
Keeping skin hydrated and protected from the elements, combined with a corrective medical-grade skincare routine, will calm sensitive, blushing skin. Skincare with ingredients like Brimonidine, oxymetazoline and soothing agents reduce flushing by constricting blood vessels and hydrating the skin, returning skin to a calmer state.
Pigmentation / Melasma with Hydroquinone
Dark spots, splotchy patches, and melasma signify the overproduction of melanin in the skin. This might be caused by sun damage, hormonal imbalance, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, or pre-existing conditions. Try our hydroquinone pigmentation protocol to lighten surface pigment and inhibit the production of new melanin,
BASIC HYDROQUINONE PROTOCOL
ZO Gentle Cleanser AM/PM
ZO Exfoliating Polish 2-3x per week
ZO Hydrating Creme AM/PM
Book a Skincare Consult to design your customized protocol.
WHAT MAKES THIS PROTOCOL EFFECTIVE
Hydroquinone, or HQ for short, is a skin-lightening agent used to target epidermal pigment and inhibit the production of new melanin. Patients who use HQ must transition to a non-HQ skincare routine after 3-4 months in order to minimize the risks of overbleaching or burn. A consultation is highly recommended before starting any HQ skincare. If you’re considering laser skin treatments, managing melasma is a prerequisite to minimize post-treatment hyperpigmentation risks.
Pigmentation / Melasma without Hydroquinone
Dark spots, splotchy patches, and melasma signify the overproduction of melanin in the skin. This might be caused by sun damage, hormonal imbalance, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, or pre-existing conditions. Try our non-hydroquinone pigmentation protocol to minimize surface pigmentation and inhibit the production of new melanin.
BASIC NON-HYDROQUINONE PROTOCOL
ZO Gentle Cleanser AM/PM
ZO Exfoliating Polish 2-3x per week
Skinmedica Lytera AM/PM
ZO Hydrating Creme AM/PM
Book a Skincare Consult to design your customized protocol.
WHAT MAKES THIS PROTOCOL EFFECTIVE
Non-hydroquinone skin correctors like Vitamin C and Tranexamic Acid help inhibit melanin production to fade dark spots and minimize hyperpigmentation. While these ingredients may not lighten skin as quickly as hydroquinone, they are safe to use long-term and while pregnant. If you’re considering laser skin treatments, managing melasma is a prerequisite to minimize post-treatment hyperpigmentation risks.
Prefer ZO products? Swap Skinmedica Lytera for ZO Brightalive for a scented alternative.
