Description
An all-encompassing system formulated to help treat hyperpigmentation, severe texture damage, sun damage and general skin health restoration.
Achieve a brighter, more even complexion with the ZO® Hydroquinone Program Kit, a comprehensive skin-brightening system designed to target stubborn hyperpigmentation, melasma, and sun damage. This medical-grade skincare regimen helps gradually lighten dark spots, exfoliate dead skin cells, and restore a more youthful, radiant appearance.
Only use this kit after consulting a healthcare practitioner. Please refer to the “How to Use” section for detailed instructions and precautions.
Product Regimen
- Gentle Cleanser (60ml)
- Pigment Control Creme 2% HQ (80ml)
- Pigment Control + Blending Creme (80ml)
- Exfoliation Accelerator (30ml)
- Daily Power Defense (30ml)
- Wrinkle + Texture Repair (30ml)
Benefits
- Gradually lightens melasma, freckles, and hyperpigmentation
- Exfoliates dead skin cells, enhancing skin clarity and cell renewal
- Boosts collagen & hyaluronic acid production for firmer, youthful-looking skin
- Improves texture, reduces acne scars, and smooths aging skin
- Enhances skin repair & hydration with powerful antioxidants and retinol
Direction
AM Routine
1️⃣ Gentle Cleanser – Massage onto damp skin, then rinse (60 sec)
2️⃣ Daily Power Defense – 1-2 pumps – This contains antioxidants to fight with UV rays, blue
lights and pollutions
3️⃣ Pigment Control Crème 2% HQ – Apply 2 pumps to the whole face evenly
4️⃣ Exfoliation Accelerator – Apply 2 pumps (start 3x/week, build to daily). For oily skin, used every other day or daily.
5️⃣ Sunscreen (not included) – Essential for UV protection. Applying sunscreen is a MUST!
PM Routine
1️⃣ Gentle Cleanser – Massage onto damp skin, then rinse (60 sec)
2️⃣ Daily Power Defense (optional at night if skin feels dry)
3️⃣ Pigment Control Crème 2% HQ – Apply 2 pumps evenly
4️⃣ Pigment Control + Blending Crème 2% HQ + Wrinkle + Texture Repair – Starting from the 2nd week, introduce Pigment Control + Blending Creme 2% and Wrinkle and Texture Repair
- 1 pump Pigment Control + Blending Creme 2% + 1 pump Wrinkle and Texture
Repair - 2 nights a week. Blend these two products evenly, then apply evenly to the whole
face. - Every 2-3 weeks increase an extra night of these two products until using them
nightly.
** If extra moisturizing is needed, use Growth Factor Serum, or Hydrating Crème, or
Renewal Crème or Recovery Creme after the hydroquinone as the last step AM and/or PM.
Note: using these richer hydrators will slow down results so use only as needed on areas
which may experience irritation – flaking, redness.
• Hydroquinone products should not be used for more than 5 months.
Take a 2–3-month break, then resume using the Hydroquinone treatment cycle again if
needed. On your time off hydroquinone products, please use non-hydroquinone skin brightening cream to maintain and/or improve the results, such as ZO Brightalive, SkinBetter Even Tone.
Please do not spot treat only the pigmented areas but rather apply these products all over.
You should never stop using Hydroquinone products abruptly but rather wean off them
slowly to prevent rebound pigmentation over 4-8 weeks.
Please do not use any physical scrubs (beads type of scrub products) during the time you’reusing hydroquinone.
⚠️ Important Usage Notes
Sun Sensitivity: These products increase sun sensitivity, so daily sunscreen use is essential to prevent further pigmentation.
Expected Reactions: Flaking, redness, and sensitivity are signs of skin renewal and will improve as the skin adapts.
Hydroquinone Usage Limit:
✔ Use hydroquinone daily for 3 months, then gradually wean off over the next 3 months.
✔ Do not stop abruptly—this may cause rebound pigmentation.
✔ Take a 2-month break before resuming hydroquinone if needed.
Do Not Spot Treat: Hydroquinone should be applied evenly over the entire face, not just on dark spots, to prevent uneven skin tone.
