The most important ingredients

Sulphur

A traditional active for blemished skin - works to clarify and regulate sebum.

Function: Can absorb excess sebum and clear blemishes.

Kaolin

White clay - a gentle natural mineral that absorbs excess sebum without drying out the skin.

Function: Can refine pores and mattify the skin.

Application

Apply a thin layer 1-2x per week to the cleansed skin. Avoid the eye area.

Leave on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I use the mask?

Once or twice a week. The natural clay absorbs excess sebum and draws impurities out of the pores without drying the skin out completely. Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes, wash off and continue with your normal routine.

Does the mask make the skin dry?

Clay dries by absorbing oil, not by removing water. Right after the mask, the skin can feel tight, but the glycerin content draws moisture into the skin, so that dryness is balanced out again after 30 minutes.

Always apply a light moisturiser after the mask - so that your skin barrier stays strong and the skin doesn't over-produce oil afterwards.

Does the mask help against blackheads and spots?

Yes, against blackheads (comedones) in particular. Clay and sulphur absorb sebum deep in the pores and clarify at the same time, so that bacteria find less to feed on. On active spots it works as an additional treatment - not as a replacement for an acne serum.

Optimal: apply the mask once a week, treat specifically with acne serum for the next 2 days, then a 3-4 day break. This way the pore-cleansing cycle is optimal.

Can I use the mask on the problem area within my normal routine?

Yes, spot application is possible. Apply the mask only to the forehead, nose and chin (T-zone) - where it is oily and congested. Leave out the rest of the skin and avoid unnecessary drying-out risks.

Some people use the mask this targeted way 2-3 times a week instead of all over. Depending on how oily your skin is, you adjust the frequency.

How long does the mask work after I wash it off?

The intensive oil absorption lasts 2-3 days. Sebum is regulated for some time, pores look refined. Then the skin becomes oily again - which is why you reapply 1-2 times a week.

Cumulative effect: after 4-6 weeks of regular use, sebum production stabilises on its own. Many users then need the mask less often. The pores look refined in the long term.

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, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Kaolin, Sulfur, Glycerin, Bentonite, Propylene Glycol, Ethylene Brassylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Ultramarines (CI 77007)

Instructions for use

Contains sulphur. Test on a small area before wide application on sensitive skin. Avoid eye contact.

Product Safety & Contact

NOVVIA GmbH ,

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