Do ZO products contain hydroquinone?
Specifically created to help even skin tone by slowing melanin production, it dramatically reduces the appearance of chloasma, melasma, freckles, and sun damage. Formulated specifically to be used with tretinoin. Contains 4% hydroquinone, which is used for the treatment of pigmentation.
Can hydroquinone make pigmentation worse?
Hydroquinone may be helpful in epidermal-type melasma. Concentrations vary from 2% to 10% and hydroquinone may be used twice daily for 12 weeks. Hydroquinone may cause local skin irritation, however, and thereby leading to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, making the skin pigmentation worse.
Does hydroquinone cause rebound pigmentation?
Excessive hydroquinone concentrations may induce toxic or shocking effects on melanocytes, forcing them to regroup and increase their melanin production (resulting in rebound hyperpigmentation). Additionally, high concentrations of hydroquinone may provoke skin inflammation.
How do you use Zo hyperpigmentation kit?
Dosage and Administration Apply 2 pumps (1g) to affected areas twice a day or as directed by a physician. Always use sunscreen protection.
How long does Zo take to work?
When you’ll see results: It will take about three weeks for your skin to start to clear after starting to use benzoyl peroxide, with the full benefits after 12 weeks. You can find this ingredient in our ZO Medical Aknetrol.
What does Zo pigment control do?
Specifically created to help even skin tone by slowing melanin production, it dramatically reduces the appearance of chloasma, melasma, freckles and sun damage. Pigment Control Crème 4% HQ contains 4% hydroquinone, which is a highly effective treatment for moderate to severe hyperpigmentation, especially melasma.
How long does it take hyperpigmentation to fade?
For post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), without any treatment at all it can take anywhere from three months to two years for the discoloration to fade, depending on how dark the patches are, and even then it may not disappear completely.
Who should not use hydroquinone?
Do not use hydroquinone topical on open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 2 months, or if your condition gets worse. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Will my hyperpigmentation ever go away?
Hyperpigmentation can go away on its own, dependent on the cause, but it may take a long time to fade. Some cases of hyperpigmentation may never go away completely.
How long does it take for Zo skin to work?
6 weeks
How long does it take to see results from using ZO Skin Health products? Generally it takes 6 weeks for adjustment and tolerance, but you can begin to see cellular turnover within 2 weeks.
Is Zo skincare medical grade?
ZO Skin Health has proven to be an efficient medical-grade skincare product on the market. ZO skincare is developed to be employed only as a prescribed skincare routine and only available at authorized physicians. These comprise ingredients in more concentrations that are not permitted in regular OTC products.
What is the difference between Zo and Obagi?
Another big difference between the ZO Skin Health Anti-Aging Program and the Obagi Nu-Derm System is the ingredients. Unlike Obagi, the ZO system is not fragrance- or oil-free. This can be especially problematic for sensitive or oily skin types.
Why won’t my hyperpigmentation go away?
Some cases of hyperpigmentation may never go away completely. If hyperpigmentation is caused by injury, then as the skin heals the discoloration will lessen as melanin is absorbed into the tissue surrounding the injury.
What serums help with hyperpigmentation?
Some of them follow below:
- The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA. Best alcohol-free.
- SkinMedica Lytera 2.0 Pigment Correcting Serum.
- First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Serum.
- MELE Even Dark Spot Control Serum.
- SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense.
- BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner.
- Dr.
- Murad City Skin Overnight Detox Moisturizer.
How can I lighten my skin without using hydroquinone?
Alternatives to hydroquinone
- Acids: Kojic acid, tranexamic acid, and azelaic acid.
- Retinoids: Tretinoin, tazarotene, adapalene.
- Chemical peels: glycolic acid, mandelic acid, trichloroacetic acid.
- Vitamins: Niacinamide, Vitamin C.
- Combinations.
- Combining with hydroquinone.
Why is hydroquinone harmful?
Daily use of hydroquinone causes it to accumulate in the body as absorption into the skin is faster than excretion in the urine. The use of hydroquinone as a skin-bleaching agent is accordingly unsafe and should be completely banned.