ZO® Skin Health Retinol + Blemish Complex – retinol serum for acne

ZO® Skin Health Retinol + Blemish Complex is an intensive creamy retinol serum for acne. It targets moderate to severe breakouts, helps prevent new ones from forming and improves the appearance of post-inflammatory marks and acne scars.

Key benefits

• reduces active breakouts and clogged pores
• prevents new blemishes from forming
• improves texture and acne marks
• controls oiliness

Skin type

For oily, combination and acne-prone skin, as well as normal skin with occasional blemishes.

Key ingredients

• Retinol 0.25% in a microemulsion with bakuchiol – absorbs quickly, fights pore congestion, supports exfoliation and collagen and improves the appearance of acne scars
• Encapsulated salicylic acid 2% – slow, controlled release for long-lasting pore clearing and oil control
• Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate and rosehip – an azelaic acid derivative that helps reduce excess oil, calm inflammation and even out skin tone
• Cetyl Tranexamate Mesylate – stabilized tranexamic acid reduces visible red and brown marks left by blemishes
• ZO-RRS2 – a plant stem cell complex that helps reduce inflammation and redness and protect the skin from further damage

How to use

Due to its strength, introduce it gradually. In the evening after cleansing (Getting Skin Ready), apply a thin layer to clean, dry skin 2–3 times a week (weeks 1–2), then every other evening, and increase to every evening as tolerated. Avoid the eye area. To relieve a feeling of tightness, you can combine it with ZO Hydrating Crème. Use a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily. Do not use during pregnancy, while breastfeeding or when planning a pregnancy.

Ingredients (INCI)

Water, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glycerin, Sclerotium Gum, Dimethicone, Silica, Cetyl Glyceryl Ether, Retinol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Tranexamate Mesylate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture, Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture, Lecithin, Propanediol, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, BHT, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Bisulfite, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Sulfate, Polysorbate 20, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Bakuchiol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

FAQ

How much retinol does it contain?
0.25% retinol in a microemulsion boosted with bakuchiol, plus 2% encapsulated salicylic acid.

Does it help with acne marks?
Cetyl tranexamate mesylate and an azelaic acid derivative help reduce red and brown marks left by blemishes, while retinol supports collagen and improves the appearance of acne scars.

Can I use it during pregnancy?
No. It must not be used during pregnancy, while breastfeeding or when planning a pregnancy.

Do I need sunscreen?
Yes, use a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily and start gradually so your skin can adjust to retinol.