Enthaltene Produkte

Exfoliating Cleanser, 200 ml

Cleanser with salicylic acid and niacinamide

Function: Cleanses, gently exfoliates and clears the pores

Exfoliating Polish, 65 g

Microdermabrasion exfoliant with magnesium oxide

Function: Removes dead skin cells and improves the absorption of actives

Complexion Renewal Pads, 60 pads

Exfoliating pads with salicylic acid + glycolic acid

Function: Exfoliate and clarify the skin in one step

Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50, 118 g

Mineral sunscreen with SPF 50

Function: Protects against UVA and UVB, without chemical filters

Complexion Clarifying Serum, 50 ml

Clarifying serum with salicylic acid

Function: Clarifies pores and supports a more even complexion

Daily Power Defense, 50 ml

Antioxidant serum with ZO-RRS2

Function: Strengthens the skin barrier and prepares it for retinol

Rozatrol, 50 ml

Serum for redness-prone skin

Function: Can soothe visible redness

Enzymatic Peel, 50 ml

Enzymatic exfoliation at home

Function: Gently loosens dead skin cells and smooths the surface

Based on an original ZO Skin Health protocol for redness

This set follows an original ZO Skin Health protocol, meaning a combination and order put together by the manufacturer itself. There are several of them; we chose the variant that suits most people and adopted it unchanged. The reason for eight products instead of one: visible redness results from several processes interacting, so the protocol works on several points at once, in three stages. Preparation, active ingredients, protection. If one of them is missing, the result falls short of what the protocol intends.

This set is the variant without retinol. The same set is also available in a stronger version with retinol, the Retinol Couperose Set.

  1. Getting Skin Ready (GSR)

    GSR is the foundation of every ZO Skin Health routine: cleanse, exfoliate, tone. GSR normalizes skin functions and prepares the skin so that the following active ingredients are absorbed optimally. Without this preparation, much of the effect is lost.

  2. Activation

    This is where the best comes together. Complexion Clarifying Serum clarifies and softens visible redness, Daily Power Defense strengthens the skin barrier, Rozatrol soothes redness-prone skin and reduces excess sebum. None of these products contains just one active ingredient; each contains a whole blend.

  3. Protection

    The last step of every ZO Skin Health protocol is protection. The mineral Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 protects redness-prone skin especially gently against UV radiation, one of the most common triggers of visible redness.

Frequently asked questions

Why a set and not the individual products?

Because it lets you get more out of every product and saves you doing your own research. The six components are matched in pH, strength and order, just as a balanced diet does more than a single vitamin. You get the complete routine and pay less than when buying the items individually.

What makes this set better than a single redness cream?

Most people don't know this: ZO Skin Health generally doesn't work with individual creams but with protocols, meaning fixed sequences in which each product has a task and is matched to the next. A single cream soothes briefly, while a coordinated system clarifies, soothes and strengthens the skin over weeks. This set is exactly the original protocol for redness-prone skin.

What is the difference from the manufacturer's small sets?

The kits ZO Skin Health packages itself are officially intended as a travel and trial format, meaning smaller sizes for on the go. This set contains the same protocol logic in full size, for daily use over weeks. For trying things out, the manufacturer's kits are the way in; for the long-term routine, this set.

How does the application work day to day?

Clear and in three steps: gently prepare, care, protect. The exact order for morning and evening is right on the page, so you don't have to look anything up. Everything is deliberately kept mild.

How quickly can you see results?

First calming often shows after a few weeks of consistent use. Skin renews itself in cycles of about six weeks, and a more even complexion takes three to four cycles. Redness takes patience.

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.

How to use

How to use the set

The list below is also the order of application. Stick to it, it is part of how the set works.

It follows the texture, from the lightest to the richest. Light formulas with smaller molecules absorb first; rich textures go on top and would otherwise shield them.

Behind it is always the same pattern. First the preparation: cleansing, exfoliating, toning. Then the active ingredients in the order given. In the morning, sun protection comes last; in the evening, it is left out.

Morning

  1. Exfoliating Cleanser: apply a small amount to damp skin, gently massage in for about one minute, rinse off.
  2. Exfoliating Polish (two to three times a week, gently): a small amount, massage in, rinse thoroughly. Exfoliation belongs in the morning.
  3. Complexion Renewal Pads: one whole pad over face and neck, the last step of Getting Skin Ready.
  4. Complexion Clarifying Serum: a small amount, spread evenly.
  5. Daily Power Defense: one to two pumps, avoiding the eye area.
  6. Rozatrol: a small amount on the areas prone to redness.
  7. Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50: apply generously as the last step, reapply every one to two hours in the sun.

Evening

  1. Exfoliating Cleanser: as in the morning, a small amount, massage in, rinse off.
  2. Complexion Renewal Pads: one whole pad over face and neck.
  3. Complexion Clarifying Serum: spread a small amount evenly.
  4. Daily Power Defense: one to two pumps.
  5. Rozatrol: a small amount.

Once or twice a week in the evening as an additional enzyme peel: after cleansing, apply a thin layer of Enzymatic Peel and leave on for one to three hours or overnight. Exfoliating with the Exfoliating Polish stays reserved for the morning.

Transparency & mandatory information

Ingredients (INCI)

Set of 8 components. The full INCI list for each component is shown on its own product page.

Notes on application

Contains salicylic acid (BHA). May increase photosensitivity - use daily sunscreen. Do not apply to open wounds or inflamed skin. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Do not use if known hypersensitivity to salicylates.
Contains glycolic acid (AHA). Increases skin photosensitivity - use daily sunscreen (SPF 30+). Do not apply to damaged skin. Reduce or discontinue use if severe irritation occurs.
Contains alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) which may increase skin photosensitivity. Use sunscreen, limit sun exposure and wear protective clothing - during use and for one week afterwards.
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.
Contains papain enzyme with exfoliating effect; apply with caution on very sensitive skin. Use sunscreen.

Product safety & contact

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