Dr Zein Obagi MD created two ZO Peels for Acne and Oil Control
The ZO Skin Health Stimulator Peel stimulates the growth of collagen and elastin and reduces wrinkles, and the ZO Restorative Peel improves more sensitive skin, restoring luminosity and texture.
Combining these with the ZO Acne and Oil Control Treatment is also an extremely effective way to minimise oil production, large pores and inflammation in congested skin.
What is in a Restorative Peel?
This peel contains 3.5% Mandelic Acid, 3.5% Lactic Acid 3% Citric Acid to provide a gentle surface exfoliation while instantly improving skin’s luminosity, texture and tone for a restored complexion. It is appropriate for all skin types, especially dull, dry and redness-prone skin.
What is in a Stimulator Peel?
This peel contains a 27% blend of lactic, citric and salicylic acid plus potent concentrations of other active ingredients to exfoliate the skin, stimulate the growth of collagen and elastin to reduce lines, wrinkles and other blemishes.
The Zo Acne and Oil Control Peels include:
A deep cleanse to remove impurities.
A scrub (Exfoliating Polish) to prepare the skin for easy extraction by removing remaining debris from the skin’s surface and then the Polish Activator.
ZO Peel Prep Solution to prepare the skin for the Peel.
A Stimulator or Restorative Peel according to your skin type and sensitivity. To minimise excess oil production and tighten pores.
An oil-free cream with a special blend of moisture factors, fatty acids and amino acids to perform a calming massage.
A bio-sulfur masque containing eucalyptus and kaolin for antiseptic and detoxifying benefits.
To finish the treatment, antioxidants, DNA-repairing enzymes and powerful sun protection using natural melanin, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are applied to minimise acne scarring.
The active Peel solution can cause the superficial layer of the skin to peel off and may cause slight initial reddening. The treatment exposes a new layer of healthy, undamaged skin, resulting in a smoother texture and a more even skin tone.
What are the benefits of the ZO Restorative and Stimulator Peels?
- Stimulate the growth of healthy cells while you shed damaged skin.
- Treats mild acne and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
- Reduces pore size.
- Improves the efficacy of skincare products.
- No downtime.
- Immediate results.
- Soften and rejuvenate sun-damaged skin.
- Improves skin texture and tone.
- Reduce or eliminate age spots, freckles and hyperpigmentation.
- Soften fine lines and wrinkles.
- Stimulate the production of collagen for firmer, more youthful skin.
Who should (and should not) have a ZO Peel?
We recommend this peel if you have mild to moderate acne, are prone to breakouts, or have congested or oily skin. It also helps reduce skin ageing, sun damage, and hyperpigmentation.
We do not recommend the peel for those who are:
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Using Roaccutane or prescription retinoids
- Having radiation or chemotherapy
- An allergy to the acids in the individual peels.
Do I need to prepare my skin before the peel?
You do not need to perform any preparation or use any specific skin care before the ZO Peels. However, you will get better results if you use some of the ZO products before having the treatment.
How long does the treatment take?
The treatment will take about 50 minutes.
You will notice results straight away and skin will be fresher, glowing and with an improvement in texture and tone. We recommend a course of treatments for optimum results.
Is the peel painful?
Unlike some stronger chemical peels during which you may feel discomfort, the ZO Restorative and Stimulator Peels are not painful and do not involve any downtime. You may experience a mild warming sensation briefly whilst the peel is applied. There may be slight initial reddening of the skin, followed by limited peeling a day or two later. For special events, the Peel is ideal to have three days before.
How long before I see results?
Most people will see a dramatic improvement in their skin after just one peel. However, for maximum benefit, we recommend a course of four Peels, 4-6 weeks apart.
Enhance the results of your ZO Restorative and Stimulator Peels.
Additional ZO products can be added to your Stimulator Peel to enhance the results for your skin.
We also recommend the Dermalux Light after this treatment for an additional cost to enhance the results.
Sultana and Anns perform the ZO Acne / Oil Control Stimulator Peel at Cheshire Lasers.