All About The ZO® 3-Step Peel
No matter where you stand in your unrelenting journey to healthier, better-looking skin, you’ve probably experienced a plateau. Plateauing can happen with so many things, but in skincare, it’s a telltale sign that it’s time to switch up your routine.
The best place to talk shop about your regimen? In your aesthetician’s chair. If you haven’t heard about the ZO 3 Step Peel, then be ready for a results-oriented, fantastic peel with glowing results.
What is the ZO 3-Step Peel?
The ZO 3-Step Peel is an epidermal and dermal peel that creates long-term benefits for the health of your skin, both inside and out.
This three-step peel treatment uses a healthy blend of retinol, exfoliants, and a multi-action ability to improve early aging signs and hyperpigmentation. Applied as an in-house treatment with an accompanying at-home program, this peel delivers antioxidant protection and keeps irritation from constantly recurring.
What skin concerns does the 3-Step Peel treat?
While there is no one size fits all type of treatment, the ZO 3-Step Peel gets very close. It's accessible to so many people from different walks of life, with different skincare needs.
The ZO 3-Step Peel is as calculated as it is dynamic. It treats skin conditions of all types, from melasma to acne and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It can alleviate the symptoms of sun damage, like brown spots and uneven skin tone, and even reduce the appearance of enlarged pores. Its focus on cellular renewal, supported by salicylic and lactic acid creates an even skin tone and skin texture that you’d never want to stop appreciating.
What sets the ZO 3-Step Peel apart from other chemical peels?
If you’ve tried on other chemical peels and felt ambivalent about their results, this is a great opportunity to see what a high-quality peel can offer your skin. ZO aligns with the Obagi philosophy that approaches skin health as a whole; a continuation that offers benefits beyond the end of the peel session.
How often should you receive the treatment?
So how often do you need to show up? Depending on your skin concerns and the reason for your treatment, the suggested frequency is at least three treatments that are spaced out around four to six weeks apart.
The in-office 3-step peel treatment
When you’re in the hands of a licensed aesthetician, you’re being treated by a licensed professional who has spent countless hours studying skin health on a cellular level. Knowing the ZO program and working with your aesthetician to set yourself up for success will only positively reinforce your first session.
How to prepare for the peel
We recommend starting your ZO program about four to six weeks prior to your treatment (depending on your skin type). You can work with your aesthetician to establish the proper regimen and protocol for the ZO program as it helps to fortify your skin's resilience.
What to expect from the appointment
You can expect to begin your ZO treatment with your aesthetician applying a peel solution and a retinol cream, followed by a calming cream that helps soothe the skin and alleviate redness or irritation.
During your ZO session, you may experience little to no discomfort. It is completely normal to experience a mild to moderate tingling sensation for anywhere from five to ten minutes.
Maximum results with the 6-8 week at-home treatment
It’s one thing to go to a workshop or training season and pick up a bunch of new skills, but to come home without applying and practicing those techniques you learned, you put yourself in a tough spot to retain that information (or treatment). Eventually, the lack of care and attention chips away at the foundation you built, taking you right back to square one.
The same is true for the ZO peel. Bringing your 6 to 8 week at-home treatment to your humble abode will only solidify those long-term effects you’ve been looking forward to.
Caring for your skin after your treatment
The day after your peel session, be sure to wash your face with a gentle cleanser for a little under a minute. You can pat your skin dry, but be sure not to rub it. You'll apply your retinol cream and other complementary products that your aesthetician will discuss with you.
Peeling, itching or mild swelling are all normal signs post-procedure and vary depending on your skin type. Make sure to skip pouring water directly on your face during your showers, and be sure to reschedule any sauna or gym appointments.
Follow your aesthetician’s guidelines
Your aesthetician plays a lot of roles. They’re dedicated to hearing and supporting your needs and are so happy to connect with you about a goal of great importance; the health and wellness of your skin.
When your aesthetician gives you guidelines to follow after a treatment, completing every single step is in your best interest. It will help you get the most out of your investment in your hopes to better the state of your skin.
How long does it take to see results?
After about two weeks, you will start to notice your skin evolving. Your reddish spots or blotches, age spots, and fine lines may look more diminished. And by week six, you'll be able to get an idea of just how amazing your skin will look and feel as you continue to follow the ZO program.
Transform your skin with Champagne Aesthetics
Our skin is just one extension of us. And perhaps we’ve struggled to collectively pay more attention to what it’s trying to tell us. If we listen closely, and offer a little replenishment and restoration, our skin will give us exactly what we’ve been seeking.
Taking care of your skin health is an investment that never expires. And if you’re ready to take the leap into changing the look and feel of your skin for the better, connect with Champagne Aesthetics. We’re looking forward to walking you through every step of the way!