ZO Hydroquinone Program Kit

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, ageing 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 discolouration 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 discolourations

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 colour tone.

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

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 + 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

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

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

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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).

Directions - AM

Step 1: Gentle Cleanser

Massage a small amount on damp face and neck. Rinse thoroughly. (60 seconds)

Step 2: Pigment Control Crème 2% HQ

Apply a small amount (1-2 pumps) as a thin layer on small affected skin areas twice a day, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Test skin sensitivity before use.

Step 3: Exfoliation Accelerator

Apply 2-4 pumps as directed by a physician. (Start at 3x per week and build to daily use)

Apply to clean, dry skin.

Step 4: Moisturizer (Optional - not included)

Step 5: Sunscreen (not included)

Directions - PM

Step 1: Gentle Cleanser

Massage a small amount on damp face and neck. Rinse thoroughly. (60 seconds)

Step 2: Pigment Control Crème 2% HQ

Apply a small amount (1-2 pumps) as a thin layer on small affected skin areas twice a day, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Test skin sensitivity before use.

Step 3: Pigment Control + Blending Crème 2% HQ & Wrinkle + Texture Repair

1 pump each and mix together, start 3x per week and build to nightly use.

Step 4: Moisturizer (Optional - not included)

Warning:

Please refer to the program kit box or product container for cautions and warnings.

Notes:

• 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 & sensitivity) - these are good signs of repair and will dissipate as skin becomes stronger and more tolerant of the product.
• Hydroquinone products (such as Pigment Control Creme & Pigment Control & Blending Creme) should not be used for more than 4 months. Take 4-6 month break then you can resume using the Hydroquinone products again.
• 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.

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 products.
• Month 6: you should now be only using Non-Hydroquinone products.