{"product_id":"zo-skin-health-pigment-control-hydroquinone-program","title":"ZO SKIN HEALTH | Pigment Control + Hydroquinone Program","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn all-encompassing system formulated to help treat hyperpigmentation, severe texture damage, sun damage and general skin health restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAchieve 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly use this kit after consulting a healthcare practitioner. Please refer to the \"How to Use\" section for detailed instructions and precautions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAM Routine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1️⃣ \u003cstrong\u003eGentle Cleanser\u003c\/strong\u003e – Massage onto damp skin, then rinse (60 sec)\u003cbr\u003e2️⃣ \u003cstrong\u003eDaily Power Defense - \u003c\/strong\u003e1-2 pumps – This contains antioxidants to fight with UV rays, blue\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003elights and pollutions\u003cbr\u003e3️⃣ \u003cstrong\u003ePigment Control Crème 2% HQ\u003c\/strong\u003e – Apply 2 pumps to the whole face evenly\u003cbr\u003e4️⃣ \u003cstrong\u003eExfoliation Accelerator\u003c\/strong\u003e – Apply 2 pumps (start 3x\/week, build to daily). For oily skin, used every other day or daily.\u003cbr\u003e5️⃣ \u003cstrong\u003eSunscreen\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003enot included\u003c\/strong\u003e) – Essential for UV protection. Applying sunscreen is a MUST!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePM Routine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1️⃣ \u003cstrong\u003eGentle Cleanser\u003c\/strong\u003e – Massage onto damp skin, then rinse (60 sec)\u003cbr\u003e2️⃣ \u003cstrong\u003eDaily Power Defense\u003c\/strong\u003e (optional at night if skin feels dry)\u003cbr\u003e3️⃣ \u003cstrong\u003ePigment Control Crème 2% HQ\u003c\/strong\u003e – Apply \u003cstrong\u003e2 pumps\u003c\/strong\u003e evenly\u003cbr\u003e4️⃣ \u003cstrong\u003ePigment Control + Blending Crème 2% HQ\u003c\/strong\u003e + \u003cstrong\u003eWrinkle + Texture Repair\u003c\/strong\u003e – Starting from the 2nd week, introduce Pigment Control + Blending Creme 2% and Wrinkle and Texture Repair\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pump Pigment Control + Blending Creme 2% + 1 pump Wrinkle and Texture\nRepair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 nights a week. Blend these two products evenly, then apply evenly to the whole\nface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery 2-3 weeks increase an extra night of these two products until using them\nnightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n** If extra moisturizing is needed, use Growth Factor Serum, or Hydrating Crème, or\u003cbr\u003e\nRenewal Crème or Recovery Creme after the hydroquinone as the last step AM and\/or PM.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e using these richer hydrators will slow down results so use only as needed on areas\u003cbr\u003e\nwhich may experience irritation - flaking, redness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Hydroquinone products should not be used for more than 5 months.\u003cbr\u003e\nTake a 2–3-month break, then resume using the Hydroquinone treatment cycle again if\u003cbr\u003e\nneeded. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease do not spot treat only the pigmented areas but rather apply these products all over.\u003cbr\u003e\nYou should never stop using Hydroquinone products abruptly but rather wean off them\u003cbr\u003e\nslowly to prevent rebound pigmentation over 4-8 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease do not use any physical scrubs (beads type of scrub products) during the time you’reusing hydroquinone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Important Usage Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e These products increase \u003cstrong\u003esun sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e, so \u003cstrong\u003edaily sunscreen use is essential\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent further pigmentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected Reactions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlaking, redness, and sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e are signs of skin renewal and will improve as the skin adapts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydroquinone Usage Limit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eUse hydroquinone daily for 3 months, then gradually wean off over the next 3 months.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eDo not stop abruptly\u003c\/strong\u003e—this may cause \u003cstrong\u003erebound pigmentation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eTake a 2-month break\u003c\/strong\u003e before resuming hydroquinone if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo Not Spot Treat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydroquinone should be applied \u003cstrong\u003eevenly over the entire face\u003c\/strong\u003e, not just on dark spots, to prevent uneven skin tone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZO Skin Health","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45560547770503,"sku":null,"price":238.8,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/3336\/7943\/files\/ZO-Pigment-Control-Program-Hydroquinone-Kit_1024x1024_ff0c7419-a26e-4f66-b0f6-cccdcfbee077.webp?v=1787124482","url":"https:\/\/sf-wellness.ca\/products\/zo-skin-health-pigment-control-hydroquinone-program","provider":"SF Wellness","version":"1.0","type":"link"}