Pros & Cons of ZO Skin Health

About a year back you did a piece on skincare for minimalists. For ZO, you mentioned the Daily Power Defense. What exactly does the Daily Power Defense do? I trust your opinion so much that I've made it my daily go-to along with my prescription Tret. What exactly are the skin benefits of using the Daily Power Defense? (I also use the ZO complexion pads every few days which has visibly and quickly improved my skin texture.)

You are absolutely correct. I worked as coordinator at a Med Spa. After being trained on the line and implementing it into my routine I have transformed my skin with consistent use. It is truly worth the money

Please share which sunscreen you have used in this video?

Is it possible to use too many ZO products? My regimen seems a little over the top and don't want to waste money if they cancel each other out and dilute the formulas. In order of application - AM: GSR, instant pore refiner, firming serum, exfoliation accelerator, Brightalive, AOX Illumination, hydrating cream, vitamin C, growth factor eye serum, sunscreen. PM: GSR, instant pore refiner, Daily Power, firming serum, Brightalive, Obaji tretinoin (I had to ask for this to be added and a retinol wasn't prescribed in my original consult despite being 41 and concerned about aging), hydrating cream, growthfactor serum, growthfactor eye serum

I feel like a lot of people trying ZO.. are being guided incorrectly. It’s a brand that is results driven so therefor it has very active ingredients. You have to start of slow and let you skin acclimate. My only downfall for this line is the fragrance and essential oils in some of the products. I do know that after a prolonged use your skin can become sensitive and reactive to these. Wish they can make it fragrance free.

I love ZO Skin Care, it gave my skin the youthful appearance after 60. However, after three years of faithfully using it, I had to stop 😢
In the last year using it, I started experiencing eye soreness and dryness. At first, I thought it was just me getting older and it was a part of the aging process...I tried everything to help with what I was experiencing. Warm compress, staying far away from the eyes when applying, eye drops, etc .
Stopping the use of ZO was my last solution..let's see if this is it and it was😢😢.
I so miss my skincare because I haven't found anything like it.

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how does radical night repair compare to the wrinkle texture?

I have been using OZ Complex A 1 month. Is it normal to see more severe lines & prune like skins during this early process? I can’t seem to find any answers

How is it compared to skinceiticals and iS clinical?

Is it possible to buy Zo from New Zealand

I happened upon you reading up on ZO . I used it many years ago before it was named ZO. Now back to using it under the care of Dr office esthetician.
I want to question you on some products and what your opinion is for me in particular. How do I go about this? I am 66 and it's all about, guess what? Yes ageing. Thx!

Very helpful! Thank you!

My skin was great before using ZO, I purchased this product because I was told it could boost my skin and help with fine lines! I’m now struggling to get rid of all these pimples and rash all over my face and jawline! I can’t believe I wasted my money on this crap

Unless Dr Obagi has changed his formulation, the fragrance in his products are unsafe for skin of color . Even essential oils can be irritants for skin of color . That’s a problem because people of color often use his products for hyperpigmentation. I can’t recommend his line for skin of color.

I did a micro needling and that same day bought ZO and I can say my skin looks like it’s glowing- the dark spots are pretty much gone and my wrinkles are fading- I love that ppl notice the difference.. even more, I notice the difference, from natural to wearing make up- my skin looks beautiful and I used to avoid the mirror now I almost can’t get out of the mirror.. I can’t wait for my second micro needling apt! The two have helped me so much

Hi please can you say how long I should stick with radical night repair for best results before trying wrinkle and texture repair? Thanks for all your help x

Hello! I just realized after watching this my wrinkle repair and brighter are about 9 months expired😢I had no idea. Can I still use them up or is it pointless? Will they be somewhat effective still!!? Thanks so much, glad I found you!

oh my god you have said nothing about the products

i have used zo skin health a lot in the past. brightalive, power defense, vitamin c, wrinkle and texture repair. i did get good results for sure but lately i have been using all drugstore and my skin is ok. I was wanting to go back i just dont like essential oils and fragrance in my skin care. would skin medica be a better option? or should i not worry about it.

Can I use a combination of zo and skin better, here is the skin care regimen, do you approve? Would you change anything? or add anything. I have acne prone skin, dry on t-zone, oily on cheeks and jaw. Thank you so much I love your videos

AM
cleanser balm
zo cleanser scrub
zo scrub polish
zo exfoliator accelerator
zo acne control (only on active)
SB even tone serum
SB mystero active serum
ZO brightalive
ZO renew moisturizer



PM
cleanser balm
zo cleanser scrub
SB even tone serum
SB mystero active serum
SB alpharet serum
ZO renew moisturizer

I starred using Obaji New Derm 29 years ago recommended tgriug a plastic surgeon along with Obaji Tretinonin. When he sold Obaji, i transitioned to Skincutials and moved to ZO when he launched this new company. I'm 59 and I use anti-aging to include malisma control. My ZO regiment includes 1% prescription tretinoin. I am as close to fountain of youth you can grasp onto. You are so correct, vigilance is required at 1st, you must push through the skin getting used to the product and its totally worth the wait and the cost! Thank you for this review.

The kit I use is $290. I am wondering if I will have to purchase this every month or is it something you wean off of.

The ZO skin polish has baking soda and isn’t that bad for your skin

I have started using ZO but feel like I have not been able to find the right products. Can you help me?

My biggest regret with ZO is that I didn’t find it years ago!!!
I absolutely love it and my skin has never felt better ❤

My experience with zo skin health has been terrible, almost six months on it and my skin is worse than before, acne is still there and started to expand even on the forhead where I never had a pimple in my life, complete waste of money for me and psychologically drained
I did not take it by myself but I followed the instructions of my dermatologist, but nothing, if I told someone I spent almost 300 400€ to have the result I have now they wouldn’t believe

Fantastic video! Thank you

Hi! I am using Zo products and accidentally got some Wrinkle Repair Retinol on my eyelids. They’ve been red and scaly for weeks now. Have you any advice on how to remedy this or, indeed, whether it is possible to remedy this? Many thanks.

I agree. He's opinions are somewhat controversial. He doesn't belive in moisturizers yet he still produse them but call them "hydrators"
The key ingridients such as ZO-RRS2®, ZCORE™ complex are difficult to correlate to the main ingridient list which makes it more confusing for customurs to understand what we are really paying for.

Thank you for this info! I have tried a few products and really enjoy them. One thing I am curious about is I believe you mentioned ZO was cruelty free but it does not say that on any of their packages or website. Can you let me know if this is true? BTW your channel is great, really enjoy the content!

Hi, started using the normalising skin bundle but I find it makes my eyes puff and wrinkles look worse. I’m thinking of stop using it unless this is the down time for my skin to get used to it. (I have dry skin/hyperpigmentation/wrinkles
and some rosacea)
And feel like I look worse.
Could I just use it for AM routine instead of twice a day.
Thanks 😊

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I started using Zo brightening system and the smells is so strong, the scrub smells like my bathroom when I clean it! The daily defense or brightalive were giving me tiny little pimples all over my mouth, I would quit for a week come back (bc I’m not going to waste my money) and the same would happen. I got microneedling with PRP and started mixing the brightalive with a bit of Tretinoin and my skin has been looking fabulous, no more tiny little white heads, very strange but at least I will finish the kit! 🤷🏽‍♀️

New to your channel, so informative - thank you! Do you do virtual consultations?

What makes a skin care product medical grade .

Great video. In your experience, is extremely dry skin and flaking normal on the ZO acne control 10% okay? If so do you know how long it lasts- I’ve only seen 5% before so was wondering if 10% is too strong for me. Thanks 😊

I had a peel 8 weeks ago, it was okay, not great. Been using the products since, my skin is still flaking, and I have better results with strivectin. And my prescription tretinoin works better than the retinol from the zo line.

I read Obagi’s boook, he has some interesting unusual opinions. I use many different medical-grade skin care brands and I must stay that Zo Skin line is the worst. He should have just stuck to his medical practice. Highly comedogenic brand - 80% of each product are silicones. These are not powerful, but cheap, poorly formulated formulas. With such skin care you would have to constantly treat acne with a dermatologist for sure. Maybe this is the whole point? The pads for all skin types are full of alcohol and are highly irritating and extremely drying. Scrub for all skin types is overly aggressive even for my thick oily skin (the scrub for oily skin would probably remove my entire head). Cleansers include SLS, so again, comedogenic, irritating. The firming serum is the only half-decent product in the entire line, silicone-free and with decent actives, but also nothing spectacular. Everything else - go for it if you want to ruin your skin. Btw, the original Obagi skin care is even worse - just pure junk for those who doesn't know better.

Thank you for this! I started ZO in November for brightening/anti aging. Went through the dreaded "purge" period and can see a different. Still have dry days, particularly around my nose and mouth.

Question--I tried the Vitamin C and didn't like it. Do you have a great alternative?
Also, I'm trying the renewal cream for dryness. Understand it has a "whisper" of retinol. Can I use this in the AM with Vit C? Always read you shouldn't combine in same routine.

AM: Cleanserx2, Polish, Complexion Pads, Daily Power, Renewal Cream, SPF
PM: Cleanserx2, Gentle Toner, Daily Power Defense, prescription Tret, and Growth Factor (sometimes I'll skip my tret and use renewal instead if skin extra dry)

Like others, I'm excited to watch your minimalist video. I love ZO but my pocketbook does not. Ha!

I can not use anything with essential oils. They flare up my rosacea. I have extremely sensitive skin. I tend to avoid some brands' products because of this.

I love Obagi products. My favorite line is the Nu-Derm. I've seen great results using those products. Do you favor the ZO line? I'm curious about the products and have considered trying them. Great video btw. I enjoy your content.

Hii dr ania! I love zo skin health the daily power defence and the scrub are made in heaven i wonder if you have tried the gentle cleanser i saw that it contains colorants and SLS so i wonder if it is worth it and the best choice out there or if do you perfer another cleanser i'd like to know? I remember you mentioned the exfoliating accelerator a long time ago if you can tell me about your experience was it worth it if i'm using daily tretinoin btw your skin is literally perfect!

Thank you so much for this video. This was extremely helpful. Please keep them coming!

Great video. Thanks for all the informations

Hello and thank you. Can you speak to the recommended length to use his topical hydroquinone and what else to cycle it with?

Great topic ! I was under the impression that Radical night repair was his most potent retinol ???
Thanks for the education.

Hello Dr, happy new year.. pls talk more about more of each/some helpful products from Zo.. I’m not able to select any particular product.. Thanks..

Love this series❤❤

I’m using ZO but I have to say the price is really high. The results are very good but I can’t justify continuing to spending this much money so I’m currently trying to find quality products that are not so cost prohibitive.

Dr Obagi is a little bit of a controversial personality, isn't he? Years ago, i remember watching a video where he was talking about anti-aging and he said "my wife is 50 and she looks like she's 25". Well, i looked at the pictures of his wife and she certainly wasn't looking 25 lol. She had great skin, but didn't look younger at all. I thought that he was a little bit delusional. And Obagi himself doesn't look young at all, he looks like a man in his 70s who had a lot of work done. Same with his daughters. He may be good at treating skin conditions, but in terms of anti-aging, i don't know if it is worth investing in his products. People who had consistently used tretinoin and sunscreen for years and years are the ones who look much younger than their age, as far as i can tell.