Description
A highly potent bleaching solution that gradually lightens and inhibits hyperpigmentation by altering the natural processes that cause cell damage.
Specifically created to help even skin tone by slowing melanin production, it dramatically reduces the appearance of chloasma, melasma, freckles and sun damage.
Please view the How to Use section for instructions and warnings. Only use this kit after consulting a health care practitioner.
Key Benefits of the ZO Hydroquinone Program kit
Gradual skin bleaching of hyperpigmented skin conditions – melasma, freckles, and other hyperpigmentation
Exfoliates dead skin cells that dull or clog skin, helping to increase cell regeneration
Hastens improvement of texture, acne, sun damage, aging skin
Enhances the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid
Gentle Cleanser
Effective glycerin and botanical blend that gently cleanses away oil and impurities, leaving skin refreshed and hydrated.
Pigment Control Crème 2% HQ
2% hydroquinone creme that lessens the appearance of discoloration for a more even skin tone.
Pigment Control + Blending Crème 2% HQ
Appropriate for the gradual lightening of hyperpigmented skin associated with various skin conditions such as chloasma, melasma, freckles, senile lentigines, and other skin discolorations
Exfoliation Accelerator
Brighten skin and unclog pores with this glycolic and lactic acid complex that exfoliates cells while also calming skin with a soothing blend of aloe, green tea, and chamomile.
Wrinkle + Texture Repair
Diminishes fine lines and wrinkles, wrinkle + texture repair creme with retinol and antioxidants supports visible improvements of texture, firmness, and color tone.
Directions
AM
Step 1: Gentle Cleanser
Massage a small amount on damp face and neck. Rinse thoroughly.
Step 2: Pigment Control Crème 2% HQ
Apply a small amount (1-2 pumps) as a thin layer on face twice a day, or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Step 3: Exfoliation Accelerator
Apply 2-4 pumps as directed by a physician. (Start at 2-3 times per week and build to daily use)
Step 4: Moisturizer/Hydrator (Optional – not included)
Step 5: Sunscreen (not included)
PM
Step 1: Gentle Cleanser
Massage a small amount on damp face and neck. Rinse thoroughly.
Step 2: Pigment Control Crème 2% HQ
Apply a small amount (1-2 pumps) as a thin layer on face twice a day, or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Step 3: Pigment Control + Blending Crème 2% HQ & Wrinkle + Texture Repair
Use 1 pump of each product above and mix together and apply to face. Start with only 2 times per week and build to nightly use.
Step 4: Moisturizer/Hydrator (Optional – not included)
The protocols selected must be used regularly to achieve maximum results. It takes 2-6 weeks for transformation to begin and 5 months of daily use for maximum results.
Warning:
Please refer to the program kit box or product container for cautions and warnings.
Caution:
Those products will make you more sun-sensitive so be sure to use a sunscreen during the day.
These products will also cause some anticipated reactions (flaking, redness, itching, dryness, burning & irritation) – These are good signs of repair and will dissipate as skin becomes stronger and more tolerant of the product. These reactions can easily be controlled by adjusting the program strength.
Hydroquinone bleaching products such as Pigment Control Creme should not be used for more than 5 months. Hydroquinone blending products like Pigment Control and Blending Creme should not be used longer than 7 months. Take a 2-3 month break then you can resume using the Hydroquinone treatment cycle again if needed.
Please do not spot treat with the hydroquinone products but rather apply these products all over the skin evenly and not just to the affected pigmented areas.
You should never stop using Hydroquinone products abruptly but rather wean off them slowly to prevent rebound pigmentation over 4-8 weeks.
Weaning off Hydroquinone products protocol:
Use Hydroquinone products daily for 3 months and wean off over the next 1-2 months as you transition to Non-Hydroquinone protocol.
Month 6: you should now be only using Non-Hydroquinone products.
Ingredients
Gentle Cleanser – Key Ingredients
Sodium lauroyl oat amino acids: Revives the skin barrier and cleanses without drying
Glycerin: Replenishes hydration
Botanical extract blend: Provides antioxidant and anti-irritant properties to help protect skin from the harmful effects of daily exposure to the elements
Gentle Cleanser – Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Glycerin, Pterocarpus Soyauxii Wood Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Hordeum Distichon/Barley Extract/Extrait d’orge à deux rangs, Spiraea Ulmaria Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Linalool, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Blue 1 (CI 42090) , Red 33 (CI 17200)
Pigment Control Crème – Key Ingredients
2% hydroquinone: Suppresses pigment production
Glycolic acid and ascorbic acid: Purges appearance of surface pigmentation
Glycerin: Hydrates newly exposed skin
Saponins: Modulates the unwanted appearances from an inflammatory response
Pigment Control Crème – Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredient: Hydroquinone 2%
Aqua/Water/Eau, Cetyl Alcohol/Alcool cétylique, Glycerin/Glycérine, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate/Lauryl sulfate de sodium, Stearyl Alcohol/Alcool stéarylique, Glycolic Acid/Acide glycolique, Phenoxyethanol/Phénoxyéthanol, Sodium Metabisulfite/Métabisulfite de sodium, Caprylyl Glycol/Caprylyl glycol, Sodium Hydroxide/Hydroxyde de sodium, Chlorphenesin/Chlorphénésine, Disodium EDTA/EDTA de sodium, Ascorbic Acid/Acide ascorbique, Ascorbyl Palmitate/Palmitate d’ascorbyte, dl-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate/Acétate de dl-alha tocophéryle, Saponins/Saponines, Sodium Sulfite/Sulfite de sodium, Beta-Glucan/bêta-glucane.
Pigment Control + Blending Crème – Key Ingredients
4% hydroquinone: Suppresses pigment production
Glycolic acid and ascorbic acid: Purges appearance of surface pigmentation
Glycerin: Hydrates newly exposed skin
Saponins: Modulates the unwanted appearances from an inflammatory response
Ethylhexyl palmitate: Skin conditioner, barrier restoration
Phenyl trimethicone: Barrier film, penetration enhancement
Pigment Control + Blending Crème – Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredient: Hydroquinone 2%
Aqua/Water/Eau, Cetyl Alcohol/Alcool cétylique, Glycerin/Glycérine, Ethylhexyl Palmitate/Palmitate d’éthylhexyle, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate/Lauryl sulfate de sodium, Stearyl Alcohol/Alcool stéarylique, Glycolic Acid/Acide glycolique, Phenyl Trimethicone/Phényl triéthicone, Pheoxyethanol/Phénoxyéthanol, Sodium Metabisulfite/Métabisulfite de sodium, Caprylyl Glycol/Caprylyl glycol, Sodium Hydroxide/Hydroxyde de sodium, Chlorphenesin/Chlorphénésine, Disodium EDTA/EDTA de sodium, Ascorbic Acid/Acide ascorbique, Ascorbyl Palmitate/Palmitate d’ascorbyle, dl-alpha Tocopheryl acetate/Acétate de dl-alpha tocophéryle, Saponins/Saponines, Palmitic Acid/Acide palmitique, Sodium Sulfite/Sulfite de sodium, Beta-Glucan/bêta-glucane.
Exfoliation Accelerator – Key Ingredients
10% glycolic and lactic acid complex: Provides gentle exfoliation of dead skin cells and stimulates epidermal renewal
Vitamins A and E: Proven antioxidants added to help prevent future damage
Advanced anti-irritant and moisturizing properties: Helps soothe and heal damaged skin
Exfoliation Accelerator – Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycolic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Ammonium Hydroxide, Cetyl Alcohol, Squalane, Steapyrium Chloride, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol.
Wrinkle + Texture Repair – Key Ingredients
High potency vitamin A: Helps with epidermal and dermal stimulation and renewal
Buddleja stem cells: Potent antioxidant with anti-irritant benefits
Hydrolyzed sericin: Up-regulates hyaluronic acid and collagen production
Brassica oleracea italica (broccoli) extract and helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil: Provides anti-irritant properties
Beta-glucan: Provides DNA protection
Vitamins C and E: Offers antioxidant protection
Wrinkle + Texture Repair – Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Steareth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, Pentylene Gylcol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Polysorbate 20, Cetearyl Glucoside, Retinol, Acrylamide/Ammonium Acrylate Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Lecithin, Nylon-12, Polyisobutene, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Sericin, Phospholipids, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Ethyl Nicotinate, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Buddleja Davidii Meristem Cell Culture, Beta-Glucan, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Limonene, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Sulfite, Ext. Violet 2 (CI 60730).
