The most important ingredients

Ceramides

Skin-identical lipids that form the "mortar" between skin cells - essential for an intact skin barrier.

Function: Can repair and strengthen the skin barrier, reduce moisture loss and protect sensitive skin.

Hyaluronic acid

A molecule produced by the body that can bind up to 1,000 times its weight in water.

Function: Can intensively supply the skin with moisture, plump up fine lines and strengthen the skin barrier.

Ubiquinone (Q10)

A coenzyme produced by the body that occurs in every cell - production declines from around the age of 30.

Function: As an antioxidant, can protect skin cells from free radicals and support cellular energy production.

Vitamin E

Fat-soluble antioxidant - protects the cell membranes and works synergistically with vitamin C.

Function: Can neutralise free radicals, strengthen the skin barrier and boost the effect of vitamin C.

Application

Apply a thin layer to dry, cracked or irritated skin areas. Can be used on face, lips and body.

Apply several times daily as needed. Especially suitable after treatments and in cases of extreme dryness.

Frequently asked questions

When do I need the Soothing Ointment?

After professional treatments (peels, microneedling, laser) or when your skin barrier is acutely disrupted — severe dryness, redness, a feeling of tightness, or sensitivity after retinol reaction. Soothing Ointment is intensive recovery care, not an everyday product.

Can I use Soothing Ointment daily as a night cream?

No, it is not an everyday product. It is intended for phases in which the skin is particularly stressed or recovering from a procedure. For daily evening care, Renewal Crème or Recovery Crème is the right choice.

What do glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) do and why are they important?

GAGs (hyaluronic acid is the most well-known) are natural moisture-binding molecules in the skin. They hold water in the skin's intercellular space, keeping the skin supple and firm. When the skin barrier is damaged, GAGs are lost — Soothing Ointment replenishes them directly.

How does it differ from regular moisturisers?

Regular creams supply the skin surface with moisture and build a barrier. Soothing Ointment works deeper: GAGs and peptides actively support the regeneration of the skin barrier from within, while ceramides and fatty acids seal it on the outside. This is a structural repair, not just surface hydration.

How long do I use the ointment before I can return to my normal routine?

Approximately two to three weeks, depending on the intensity of the treatment or irritation. After a professional procedure, use the ointment until the skin no longer feels sensitive and redness has subsided — then gradually transition back to your normal routine.

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, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Glycerin, Tribehenin, Triethylhexanoin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, PEG-15/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PVP, PEG-12 Glyceryl Laurate, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, PEG-35 Castor Oil, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Hexyl Laurate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Panthenyl Triacetate, Ethyl Linoleate, Erythritol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Oleyl Acetate, Acetyl Tyrosine, Ubiquinone, Proline, Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate, Adenosine Triphosphate, Homarine HCl, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Limonene

Instructions for use

Contains small amounts of vitamin A compounds (retinyl palmitate). Consult a doctor before use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Daytime sunscreen with at least SPF 30 recommended. For external use only.

Product Safety & Contact

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Am Lohmühlbach 17
85356 Freising
Deutschland
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