Specifically created to help even skin tone by slowing melanin production, it dramatically reduces the appearance of chloasma, melasma, freckles and sun damage. Pigment Control Crème 4% HQ contains 4% hydroquinone, which is a highly effective treatment for moderate to severe hyperpigmentation, especially melasma.
How do you use the pigment control blend in ZO?
Apply 2 pumps to affected areas twice a day or as directed by a physician. Always follow with sunscreen protection. See enclosed package insert for full prescribing information.
How long does it take ZO skin to work?
How long does it take to see results from using ZO Skin Health products? Generally it takes 6 weeks for adjustment and tolerance, but you can begin to see cellular turnover within 2 weeks.
Does ZO skincare have hydroquinone?
4% Hydroquinone, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Methicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethoxydiglycol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Oleyl Alcohol, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed
What does ZO pigment control cream do? – Related Questions
Can hydroquinone make pigmentation worse?
Hydroquinone may cause local skin irritation, however, and thereby leading to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, making the skin pigmentation worse.
Can you use ZO retinol under eyes?
I have been using this product under my eyes both morning and night for about a month and I couldn’t be happier. This is the first product that actually reduces my under eye puffiness and redness, minimizes wrinkles, and does it without any eye irritation or blurriness to my vision.
What is difference between Obagi and ZO?
Is ZO and Obagi the same? Simply put – no, they are two different brands. However, they do have one thing in common – the man who created them both: Dr Zein Obagi. The Obagi products came about back in the 1980s while ZO skin health is a more recent creation which started in 2007.
Is hydroquinone a retinol?
Is retinol and hydroquinone the same? Not really, but they do provide similar skin benefits by targeting dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
What order should I apply ZO skin?
ZO Skin Health Representative Answers Your FAQ’s about Skin Care Products!
- What is the right process for applying your skin care products?
- Step 1: Cleanse.
- Step 2: Scrub (2-3 times a week)
- Step 3: Oil Control or Tone.
- Step 4: Correct.
- Step 5: Stabilize/Strengthen.
- Step 6: Stimulate.
- Step 7: Protect.
Is ZO Obagi medical Grade?
ZO Skin Health is a line of medical-grade skincare products founded by Doctor Zein Obagi.
What happens if you put retinol on your eyelids?
Yes, you can, retinol is able to work on the upper and lower eyelids and areas of skin. This is because it can penetrate the lower layers of the skin and boost collagen production. This will result in the skin around the eye will become tightened with signs of sagginess, fine lines, and wrinkles visibly reduced.
What is the best retinol for under eye wrinkles?
So which retinol eye cream should you use?
- The Inkey List Retinol Eye Cream.
- RoC Retinol Correxion Anti-Aging Eye Cream Treatment.
- Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream.
- Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Night Eye Cream.
- First Aid Beauty FAB Skin Lab Retinol Eye Cream.
- Kate Somerville Retinol Firming Eye Cream.
Where should you not use retinol?
Board certified dermatologist Zenovia Gabriel, MD, notes that “people with sensitive skin conditions like rosacea cannot tolerate really strong topicals like retinols.” Also avoid retinol if you’re going to be spending a lot of time in direct sunlight without proper sun protection.
Which Obagi product has hydroquinone in it?
For an effective, cosmetic skin-brightening option, learn about the Obagi Nu-Derm Fx System. A unique formula containing prescription 4% hydroquinone for the gradual lightening of hyperpigmentation, such as dark spots, sun spots, age spots, melasma, and other types of discoloration.
How long can I use ZO hydroquinone?
Hydroquinone products (Pigment control Crème & Pigment Control + Blending Crème) should not be used for more than 5 months. After 5 months, a mandatory 2-3 month break is required prior to resuming the use of any HQ products.
What percentage of hydroquinone is in Obagi?
Effective prescription 4% hydroquinone that helps correct hyperpigmentation, such as dark spots, sun spots, age spots, melasma, and other types of discoloration, for a healthier-looking, more even skin tone.
What’s the difference between ZO and Obagi?
Is ZO and Obagi the same? Simply put – no, they are two different brands. However, they do have one thing in common – the man who created them both: Dr Zein Obagi. The Obagi products came about back in the 1980s while ZO skin health is a more recent creation which started in 2007.
Is ZO worth the money?
We don’t believe that Zo Skin Health products are worth the price, because while both of the products we reviewed contained effective ingredients, both also contained questionable additive ingredients like fragrance and artificial dye that we recommend avoiding.
