The most important ingredients

Green tea

One of the most powerful plant-based antioxidants - contains polyphenols (EGCG) that neutralise free radicals.

Function: Can protect the skin from environmental damage, ease redness and slow skin ageing.

Glycerin

One of the best-researched humectants - draws water from the air and binds it in the skin.

Function: Can strengthen the skin barrier, bind moisture and relieve feelings of tightness.

Application

Dampen your face with lukewarm water. Add a pea-sized amount onto your fingertips and massage the cleanser for approximately 60 seconds in gentle circular motions over face and neck. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry carefully.

Morning and evening use - as the first step of your routine.

Tip: Especially suitable after treatments such as peels, IPL or microneedling, because the mild formula does not additionally irritate the skin.

Frequently asked questions

Which ZO Skin Health cleanser do I need?

It depends on your skin type. Gentle Cleanser: the mildest option with green tea and oat amino acids — suitable for dry, sensitive, and combination skin, and for those using retinol. Hydrating Cleanser: mild, with urea (5 %) — specifically designed to complement retinol routines and protect the skin barrier. Complexion Renewal Pads or Oil Control Pads: additional chemical exfoliation for oily, acne-prone skin. If you are unsure, Gentle Cleanser is the right starting point.

Why should I use a gentle cleanser instead of a foaming one?

A foaming cleanser with surfactants removes oil and dirt effectively, but can disrupt the skin's natural lipid barrier — especially with sensitive or dry skin, or when using retinol. Gentle Cleanser cleanses without stripping, which means less redness, less dryness, and better tolerance of your active ingredients.

Why cleanse for 60 seconds — isn't less enough?

60 seconds sounds long but makes a real difference. During this time, the green tea and oat amino acids can bind oil, dirt, and residues — rather than just running over the skin. Research shows that brief cleansing leaves up to 30 % more residue on the skin. For retinol users in particular, proper cleansing means fewer irritations.

Can this cleanser also remove make-up?

For full make-up removal (especially waterproof products and foundation), you need a dedicated make-up remover or micellar water first. Gentle Cleanser is the second step — it removes the final residues of the remover and cleanses the skin. If you wear light make-up only (tinted moisturiser, powder), it can also work as a standalone step.

How often should I use this cleanser?

Morning and evening — gently massage in for 60 seconds. That is optimal. Do not rub longer; even with a gentle formula, over-cleansing can dry the skin out.

About the brand

ZO Skin Health was developed by Dr. Zein Obagi - one of the world's most renowned dermatologists, with over 35 years of research in Beverly Hills. His principle: the skin is not “repaired” from the outside; instead, the cells themselves are activated. Because collagen, elastin and cell renewal decline with age, ZO products work in a targeted way across different skin layers - as system skincare following established treatment protocols, not as a single product.

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Ingredients (INCI)

Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Sodium Chloride, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Hordeum Distichon/Barley Extract/Extrait d'orge à deux rangs, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Pterocarpus Soyauxii Wood Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid, Parfum, Blue 1 (CI 42090), Red 33 (CI 17200), Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool.

Instructions for use

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Reduce or discontinue use if irritation occurs. Keep out of reach of children.

Product Safety & Contact

NOVVIA GmbH ,

Am Lohmühlbach 17
85356 Freising
Deutschland
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info@NOVVIA.de , +49 8161 96994-0