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360° Acne Correction

A comprehensive solution for moderate + severe acne, post-acne marks and textural scarring.

Benefits

 

- Clears all grades of acne and helps to prevent future blemishes

- Minimizes the appearance of post-breakout red + brown marks

- Improves the look of textural acne scarring + visibly smoother skin

- Creamy treatment serum absorbs quickly

- Fragrance-free

Clinically Proven Results

In a 12-week independent clinical evaluation, Acne Complex profoundly improved multiple parameters of acneic skin.

*Based on the modified Cook's scale. Subjects averaged a 3.3 acne grading at baseline. After 12 weeks of use, their average acne score declined to 2.0 (mild).

PROTOCOL: A 12-week independent, third-party clinical evaluation of 40 subjects with moderate to severe acne vulgaris. Subjects represented females ages 21-33 with Fitzpatrick skin types I-VI . Supported with the use of Gentle Cleanser and Sheer Fluid Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 during the study.

Anticipated Retinol Reactions

Redness, flakiness, dryness or stinging are all normal, anticiapted reactions when starting Acne Complex. With regular use, skin will acclimate after a few weeks - revealing a visibly transformed complexion.

PROTOCOL: A 12-week independent, third-party clinical evaluation of 40 subjects with moderate to severe acne vulgaris. Subjects represented females ages 21-33 with Fitzpatrick skin types I-VI . Supported with the use of Gentle Cleanser and Sheer Fluid Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 during the study.

Expert Usage Tips

Acne Complex combines maximum 1% microemulsion retinol and 2% encapsulated salicylic acid to profoundly improve moderate and severe acne. Due to its potency, begin use gradually.

- Gradually increase to daily use as tolerated

- Pair with ZO's Hydrating Crème to soothe + comfort skin

- Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen SPF 30 or higher daily

- Provider monitoring is recommended

Principle of Skin Health Restoration:

Stimulation

ZO's principle of Stimulation is the use of retinol and tretinoin to initiate skin rejuvenation and profoundly improve a number of skin conditions. Retinol delivers unparalleled preventative and corrective benefits for acne-prone skin.

Retinol's unparalled benefits for acne:

Improves exfoliation within pores to help clear existing impactions + ensure ongoing blemish-free skin

Inhibits the appearance of post-acne marks  + promotes even skin tone

Supports skin's healthy collagen; improves the look of textural scarring

Comprehensive Acne-Clearing Technologies

Acne Complex's cutting-edge technologies target every step of acne formation as well as post-breakout marks and textural scarring to restore clear, healthy + beautiful skin.

FAQs

Acne Complex is clinically proven to clear moderate + severe breakouts, help prevent future blemishes and improve the look of post-acne marks and textural scarring.

Acne Complex offers a comprehensive formula with ingredient technologies that target acne formation, post-acne marks + textural scarring. To learn if this is suitable for your skin type + skin concerns, we suggest referring to a local ZO® Provider.

Microemulsion retinol absorbs rapidly + deeply into skin to powerfully improve exfoliation in pores while aiding healthy collagen and improving the look of textural scarring.

Acne Complex is a clinically proven topical that combines maximum 1% retinol and 2% encapsulated salicylic acid as well as ingredients that reduce visible redness and post-acne marks.

Because Acne Complex combines maximum 1% retinol + 2% encapsulated salicylic acid, start use slowly: a light layer 2-3 nights/week.  Then, gradually increase to every night as tolerated. Make sure to check in with your provider.

The foundation to clear, healthy skin is always GSR®.  Starting your protocol with Exfoliating Cleanser, Dual Action Scrub and Acne Treatment Pads will help to ensure a blemish-free, smooth + radiant complexion.  In addition, Complexion Clearing Masque is an excellent bi-weekly treatment to absorb excess surface oil + other pore impurities and to immediately mattify shininess.

Yes, Acne Complex is clinically proven to reduce the look of textural scarring for visibly smoother skin.

Complexion Clarifying Serum contains an exclusive, plant-derived polysaccaride complex that supports skin's protective barrier + minimizes signs of premature skin aging.  However, to best treat signs of aging, we recommend ZO's advanced Anti-Aging solutions such as:  
- Growth Factor Serum: fine lines + wrinkles
- Firming Serum: laxity + sagging
- Wrinkle + Texture Repair: deeper wrinkles + rough, sun-damaged texture

To minimize reactions to fit your lifestyle,we suggest to pair Acne Complex with Hydrating Crème to soothe, comfort + hydrate skin.

Though Acne Complex delivers prescription-like results -- and more -- you do not need a prescription.  However, due to its unique potency, we recommend provider monitoring throughout use.

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