Dr. Zein Obagi is the ZO Skin Health, Inc. medical director and is responsible for the development of new skincare treatments, protocols and product to achieve healthy skin. Additionally, he is an author and educator who has presented more than 200 skin health lectures throughout the world. For more than 35 years Dr. Obagi has defined and continues to advance skincare to include the concept of creating and maintaining healthy skin as opposed to just treating disease and damaged skin.

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Dr. Obagi originally conceived and brought to market what would become the world’s most recognized brands of physician dispensed skincare products – the original Obagi Nu-Derm® and Obagi Blue Peel® kit. Now Dr. Obagi, as the ZO Skin Health medical director, has redefined the concept of skin health to include comprehensive solutions that bridge the gap between therapeutics and maintaining truly healthy skin.

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ZO Medical

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Therapeutic products and protocols are optimized to treat a wide range of skin disorders and chronic conditions including:

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• Pigmentation disorders

• Sebum (oily skin)

• Sun damage

• Pilosebaceous unit disorders

• Other inflammatory disorders
   

ZO Medical is ideal if you have:

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• Age Spots

• Fine Lines & Wrinkles

• Erythema (redness)

• Sallowness (yellowish complexion)

• Rough Skin

• Skin Laxity (loss of elasticity)

• Hyperpigmentation (discoloration)
   

How does ZO Medical Work?

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Each step of the ZO Medical Skin Restoration System has been designed to restore your damaged skin and to give it a rejuvenated appearance. Each step of the System works as follows:

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Step 1: Cleanse

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FOAMACLEANSE™ Gentle Foaming Cleanser for All Skin Types

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This gentle foaming cleanser is designed to remove impurities, deep clean pores and leave the skin feeling refreshed, clean and hydrated. Formulated for all skin types, it contains a potent blend of antioxidants to help protect skin from the harmful effects of daily exposure to the elements.

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Indication:  All skin types

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Benefits:

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Deep cleans skin to remove oil and impurities

Promotes natural hydration and leaves the skin feeling refreshed

Soothes and calms the skinProtects skin from the harmful effects of free radicals

Removes makeup

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Step 2: Activate

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VITASCRUB™ Invigorating Foaming Scrub

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Indication: All skin types, especially oily, acne-prone skin

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Benefits:

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Contains ultra-mild surfactants to lift dirt, oil and impurities

Unique alpha and beta hydroxy acid system chemically works to remove dead skin cells, whiteheads and blackheads

Micro-beads and microsphere crystals provide a dual mechanical exfoliation to gently remove dead skin cells, increase circulation and improve skin texture

Exclusive 12-hour, multi-oxidant, time-release complex helps provide continuous antioxidant benefitsSkin rehydrators ensure that skin remains soft and moist

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Step 3: Stimulate

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ZO® GSR™

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The ZO® GSR™: Getting Skin Ready system will optimize the effectiveness of your ZO® treatment program and is the first step in your protocol. This basic system includes three products; a cleanser, scrub and oil control pads.

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Step 4: Enhance

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LIPREBUILD™ Advanced Therapy Lip Treatment

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Liprebuild™ is bioengineered to reverse and restore severely dry, cracked and wrinkled lips using a clinically proven moisture recycling technology. It plumps lips to improve overall shape, size and contour while restoring them to their natural, rosy color.

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Indication:  Lip restoration, especially for wrinkled and severely dry, cracked lips. For use with or without lip color.

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Benefits:

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Plumps lips, improving overall shape, size and contour while helping to restore them to their natural, rosy color

Stimulates collagen production to provide long-lasting benefits

Replenishes the skin’s natural phospholipids and fatty acids to help lips retain newly stored moisture content

Provides powerful antioxidant properties to help defend lips from continued exposure to the environmentSoothes sore lips with added cooling complex

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Step 5: Correct

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ZO® Multi-Therapy Hydroquinone System

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Designed by Zein Obagi, MD to treat several skin conditions:

Hyperpigmentation. Treat moderate to severe hyperpigmentation, especially melasma. Recommended as a starting point for treating melasma.

Severe Texture Damage. Treat severely dry, dull, rough and leathery textured skin to help soften skin and restore a smooth, healthy glow.

Sun Damage.

Treat severely dry, dull, leathery textures with visible sun spots and damage.

Pre/Post Procedure Skin Conditioning. Start on this system 4-6 weeks before office procedures, and use for 12 weeks afterwards for improved patient outcomes and longer lasting results.

General Skin Health Restoration. Use this system to improve the overall quality, health and appearance of the skin.

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Step 6: Anti-Inflammatory

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BALATONE™ Calming Toner, pH Balancer

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This calming toner is designed to invigorate dry, weak skin. It also removes impurities and balances the skin’s pH to optimize the penetration of therapeutic treatments.

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Indication:  Dry, weak skin

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Benefits:

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Unique combination of solvents, astringents and exfoliants thoroughly clears and cleanses the skin

Exclusive blend of conditioners, moisturizers and hydrators that help soothe and heal treated skin

Gentle, cooling action adds a new level of comfort to toning technology

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Step 7: Prevent

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OCLIPSE-C™ Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50

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This innovative sunscreen formulation goes beyond conventional UVA and UVB protection with the addition of fractionated melanin that minimizes the damaging effects of HEV light.

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Indication:  All skin types, including sensitive skin. Post-procedure protection. For the face and body

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Benefits:

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Provides daily multi-defense protection from UVA, UVB and HEV light

Ultra-mild formula suitable for even the most sensitive skin types

Powerful antioxidants protect the skin from free radical damage

Effective anti-irritants help to minimize irritation and reduce rednessRestores hydration and enhances the skin barrier to prevent dehydration from daily environmental exposure.

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To learn even more about ZO Medical Products click here.