The most important ingredients

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.

Glycolic acid

The smallest fruit acid (AHA) - can penetrate especially deep into the skin and loosen dead cells.

Function: Can accelerate skin renewal, ease pigment spots and refine skin texture.

Panthenol

Provitamin B5 - converted to vitamin B5 in the skin and proven as a soothing active.

Function: Can soothe the skin, bind moisture and support regeneration after irritation.

Application

After cleansing apply toner to a cotton pad and gently stroke over face and neck. Avoid the eye area. Do not rinse.

Morning and evening use - directly after the cleanser and before serums or creams.

Tip: The toner prepares the skin for the subsequent actives and improves their absorption.

Frequently asked questions

Do I really need a toner in my routine?

If you have sensitive or dry skin: yes. After cleansing, the skin's pH value can be shifted. The Calming Toner balances it and soothes, so that subsequent serums are absorbed better and irritate less.

For normal to oily skin, the Complexion Renewal Pads are the better second step instead.

The difference between toner and essence - do I need both?

A toner balances the pH value and soothes. An essence additionally provides moisture. For dry, sensitive skin the Calming Toner is already valuable on its own, because it balances the pH shift after cleansing, so that serums and creams are absorbed better.

Essence is optional - you can skip it if budget is tight. The toner is a must for irritated skin.

Can I use the toner for damp application?

Yes, that is actually ideal. Spray the toner onto a cotton pad and hold it on the skin for 10 seconds. The moisture soaks the skin, and glycolic acid can gently exfoliate, so that the skin becomes smoother and redness recedes.

Alternatively: apply with your hands and put the cream straight on top, so that the moisture stays locked in. Don't let it dry out.

Is the toner also suitable for rosacea or couperose?

Yes, but with caution. Glycolic acid is mild and helps with redness when the skin is irritated. Start with 1-2 times a week, not daily. If the redness increases, reduce to once a week.

The most important thing: the toner balances the pH value, which helps skin prone to redness. The hyaluronic acid and panthenol soothe additionally. Ideally combined with a very mild serum (e.g. Daily Power Defense).

Can I overdo it with the toner and overload the skin?

No, the Calming Toner is more of a protective measure. Twice a day is normal and harmless. The glycolic acid in this product is low in concentration - much milder than the Complexion Renewal Pads.

Risk: only if you combine it with 3-4 other exfoliants daily. On its own or with a mild routine, it is an ideal pH balancer, not overloading.

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, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Polysorbate 80, Glycolic Acid, Allantoin, Sodium PCA, Menthoxypropanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Citronellol, Eugenol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

Instructions for use

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.

Product Safety & Contact

NOVVIA GmbH ,

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