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Healthy Skin Starts with the Basics

Getting Skin Ready® (GSR®) is the essential first step to bring skin back to its healthiest state. This simple ZO® Skin Health protocol of cleansing, exfoliating and toning works synergistically to promote skin health restoration and to optimize the effectiveness of our more advanced prevent and correct products, programs and protocols. The GSR® protocol is designed to:

Remove surface oil, makeup + pollutants that can cause breakouts and contribute to premature skin aging

  • Initiate renewal of skin’s upper layers to improve texture
  • Enhance penetration of corrective products to optimize overall results
  • Improve microcirculation for a healthier-appearing complexion
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Gentle Cleanser, Exfoliating Polish and Complexion Renewal Pads

  

 

GSR® For All Skin Types


The GSR® protocol for all skin types consists of Gentle Cleanser, Exfoliating Polish and Complexion Renewal Pads. This regimen is designed to address the most common skin concerns with the exception of concerns specific to sensitized, very dry, very oily and/or acne prone skin types.

  • Silky gel formulation gentle enough for all skin types
  • Deeply cleans to remove oil, makeup + other impurities

  • Physically exfoliates dead surface skin cells and other debris to improve radiance
  • Stabilized Vitamin C helps brighten the look of dull skin
  • Magnesium oxide crystals leave skin instantly soft and smooth

  • Single-use pads remove excess surface oil + pore-clogging debris
  • Helps to brighten skin and clarify pores
  • Non-drying formulation

AM + PM: Gentle Cleanser 

AM or PM 2-3x/week: Exfoliating Polish

AM + PM: Complexion Renewal Pads

 

GSR® For Oily + Acne-Prone Skin

The GSR® protocol for oily + acne prone skin consists of Exfoliating Cleanser, Dual Action Scrub + Acne Treatment Pads. This regimen is designed to help decongest pores, minimize excess surface oil and reduce the occurrence of breakouts.

  • Purifying gel with the benefit of both physical and chemical exfoliation
  • Helps keep pores clear to minimize the frequency of breakouts

  • Purifying gel with the benefit of both physical and chemical exfoliation
  • Helps keep pores clear to minimize the frequency of breakouts

  • Single-use pads with 2% Salicylic Acid decongest pores, reduce breakouts and brighten post-acne marks
  • Targets excess oil to mattify skin
  • Minimizes the look of pores

AM + PM: Exfoliating Cleanser 

AM or PM 2-3x/week: Dual Action Scrub

AM + PM: Oil Control Pads Acne Treatment

Exfoliating Cleanser, Dual Action Scrub and Oil Control Pads

  

Hydrating Cleanser, Exfoliating Polish and Calming Toner

  

 

GSR® For Normal To Dry Skin

The GSR® protocol for dry + sensitized skin consists of Hydrating Cleanser, Exfoliating Polish and Calming Toner. This regimen is designed to help hydrate, soothe and replenish moisture in dry, itchy and irritated skins.

  • Rich, creamy, sulfate-free formula cleans, hydrates + soothes skin
  • Clears away impurities without leaving any residue

  • Physically exfoliates dead surface skin cells and other debris to improve radiance
  • Stabilized Vitamin C helps brighten the look of dull skin
  • Magnesium oxide crystals leave skin instantly soft and smooth

  • Helps refresh, soothe and calm skin
  • Delivers lightweight hydration post-cleansing to support skin barrier function

AM + PM: Hydrating Cleanser 

AM or PM 2-3x/week: Exfoliating Polish

AM + PM: Calming Toner

 

 

GSR® For Normal to Sensitized + Post-Treatment Skin

The GSR® protocol for normal to sensitized + post-treatment skin consists of Balancing Cleansing Emulsion, Exfoliating Polish and Calming Toner. This regimen is designed to help soothe dry skin, as well as skin that is sensitized after in-office treatments.

  • Provides calming benefits for all skin types, including sensitized + post-treatment skin

  • Creamy gel melts on contact with skin to lift oil + impurities while protecting skin’s barrier

  • Upon activation with water, gel transforms into a milky fluid, rinsing clean with no residue

  • Fragrance-, dye- and sulfate-free

  • Physically exfoliates dead surface skin cells and other debris to improve radiance

  • Stabilized Vitamin C helps brighten the look of dull skin

  • Magnesium oxide crystals leave skin instantly soft and smooth

  • Helps refresh, soothe and calm skin

  • Delivers lightweight hydration post-cleansing to support skin barrier function 

AM + PM: Balancing Cleansing Emulsion

AM or PM 2-3x/week: Exfoliating Polish

AM + PM: Calming Toner

Group image of Exfoliating Polish, Calming Toner, Balancing Cleansing Emulsion

 

Clinically Proven Results


At the 8-week interval of a clinical study, patients self-assessed the efficacy of GSR®, reporting statistical improvements across all benefits measured.

62% improvement in DULLNESS

69% improvement in OILINESS

60% improvement in REDNESS

73% improvement in ROUGHNESS

PROTOCOL: An 8-week clinical study on 35 subjects. Subjects cleansed AM + PM with Gentle Cleanser, exfoliated in the AM with Exfoliating Polish and toned skin AM + PM with Oil Control Pads. Subjects used their own self-selected SPF 30+ sunscreen during the study.

Exfoliating Polish Swatch

  

getting skin ready Illuminating AOX Serum and Daily Power Defense

  

 

What To Add to Your GSR® Regimen


Consider adding Daily Power Defense and Illuminating AOX Serum to your regimen. Recommended for any skin type, these advanced serums are elevated with ZO’s exclusive technologies to defend against premature signs of aging + enable a long-lasting, youthful and healthy skin complexion.

Rich in antioxidants, specialized enzymes, plant stem cells + weightless barrier-builders, they strengthen skin barrier to withstand aging impact and result in skin that is healthfully hydrated, luminous, calm and recharged.

  • Defends skin against oxidative damage from free radicals
  • Visibly reduces signs of premature aging
  • Accelerates barrier restoration + extended skin hydration
  • Supports continuously healthy skin

  • Delivers advanced, all-day environmental protection, including proven pollution defense
  • Visibly reduces premature signs of aging
  • Supports continuously healthy skin
  • Restores youthful luminosity to dry + dull skin
  • Blurs imperfections for a smooth finish
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