Healthy Skin Starts With the Basics
Getting Skin Ready® (GSR®) is the essential first step to bring skin back to its healthiest state. This simple ZO® Skin Health protocol of cleansing, exfoliating and toning works synergistically to promote skin health restoration and to optimize the effectiveness of our more advanced prevent and correct products, programs and protocols. The GSR® protocol is designed to:
- Remove surface oil, makeup + pollutants that can cause breakouts and contribute to premature skin aging
- Initiate renewal of skin’s upper layers to improve texture
- Enhance penetration of corrective products to optimize overall results
- Improve microcirculation for a healthier-appearing complexion
GSR® For All Skin Types
The GSR® protocol for all skin types consists of Gentle Cleanser, Exfoliating Polish and Complexion Renewal Pads. This regimen is designed to address the most common skin concerns with the exception of concerns specific to sensitized, very dry, very oily and/or blemish prone skin types.
Gentle Cleanser
- Silky gel formulation gentle enough for all skin types
- Deeply cleans to remove oil, makeup + other impurities
Exfoliating Polish
- Physically exfoliates dead surface skin cells and other debris to improve radiance
- Stabilized Vitamin C helps brighten the look of dull skin
- Magnesium oxide crystals leave skin instantly soft and smooth
Complexion Renewal Pads
- Single-use pads remove excess surface oil + pore clogging debris
- Helps to brighten skin and clarify pores
- Non-drying formulation
Recommended Usage
AM + PM: Gentle Cleanser
AM or PM 2-3x/week: Exfoliating Polish
AM + PM: Complexion Renewal Pads
GSR® For Oily + Blemish-Prone Skin
The GSR® protocol for oily + blemish prone skin consists of Exfoliating Cleanser, Dual Action Scrub + Oil Control Pads Acne Treatment. This regimen is designed to help decongest pores, minimize excess surface oil and reduce the occurrence of breakouts.
Exfoliating Cleanser
- Purifying gel with the benefit of both physical and chemical exfoliation
- Helps keep pores clear to minimize the frequency of breakouts
Dual Action Scrub
- Purifying gel with the benefit of both physical and chemical exfoliation
- Helps keep pores clear to minimize the frequency of breakouts
Oil Control Pads Acne Treatment
- Single-use pads with 2% Salicylic Acid decongest pores, reduce breakouts and brighten post-blemish marks
- Targets excess oil to mattify skin
- Minimizes the look of pores
Recommended Usage
AM + PM: Exfoliating Cleanser
AM or PM 2-3x/week: Dual Action Scrub
AM + PM: Oil Control Pads Acne Treatment
GSR® For Normal To Dry Skin
Hydrating Cleanser
- Rich, creamy, sulfate-free formula cleans, hydrates + soothes skin
- Clears away impurities without leaving any residue
Exfoliating Polish
- Physically exfoliates dead surface skin cells and other debris to improve radiance
- Stabilized Vitamin C helps brighten the look of dull skin
- Magnesium oxide crystals leave skin instantly soft and smooth
Calming Toner
- Helps refresh, soothe and calm skin
- Delivers lightweight hydration post-cleansing to support skin barrier function
Recommended Usage
AM + PM: Hydrating Cleanser
AM or PM 2-3x/week: Exfoliating Polish
AM + PM: Calming Toner
GSR® For Normal to Sensitized + Post-Treatment Skin
The GSR® protocol for normal to sensitized + post-treatment skin consists of Balancing Cleansing Emulsion, Exfoliating Polish and Calming Toner. This regimen is designed to help soothe dry skin, as well as skin that is sensitized after in-office treatments.
Balancing Cleansing Emulsion
- Provides calming benefits for all skin types, including sensitized + post-treatment skin
- Creamy gel melts on contact with skin to lift oil + impurities while protecting skin’s barrier
- Upon activation with water, gel transforms into a milky fluid, rinsing clean with no residue
- Fragrance-, dye- and sulfate-free
Exfoliating Polish
- Physically exfoliates dead surface skin cells and other debris to improve radiance
- Stabilized Vitamin C helps brighten the look of dull skin
- Magnesium oxide crystals leave skin instantly soft and smooth
Calming Toner
- Helps refresh, soothe and calm skin
- Delivers lightweight hydration post-cleansing to support skin barrier function
Recommended Usage
AM + PM: Balancing Cleansing Emulsion
AM or PM 2-3x/week: Exfoliating Polish
AM + PM: Calming Toner
Clinically Proven Results
At the 8-week interval of a clinical study, patients self-assessed the efficacy of GSR®, reporting statistical improvements across all benefits measured.
62% improvement in DULLNESS
69% improvement in OILINESS
60% improvement in REDNESS
73% improvement in ROUGHNESS
PROTOCOL: An 8-week clinical study on 35 subjects. Subjects cleansed AM + PM with Gentle Cleanser, exfoliated in the AM with Exfoliating Polish and toned skin AM + PM with Oil Control Pads. Subjects used their own self-selected SPF 30+ sunscreen during the study.
What To Add to Your GSR® Regimen
Consider adding Daily Power Defense and Illuminating AOX Serum to your regimen. Recommended for any skin type, these advanced serums are elevated with ZO’s exclusive technologies to defend against premature signs of aging + enable a long-lasting, youthful and healthy skin complexion.
Rich in antioxidants, specialized enzymes, plant stem cells + weightless barrier-builders, they strengthen skin barrier to withstand aging impact and result in skin that is healthfully hydrated, luminous, calm and recharged.
Daily Power Defense
- Defends skin against oxidative damage from free radicals
- Visibly reduces signs of premature aging
- Accelerates barrier restoration + extended skin hydration
- Supports continuously healthy skin
Illuminating AOX Serum
- Delivers advanced, all-day environmental protection, including proven pollution defense
- Visibly reduces premature signs of aging
- Supports continuously healthy skin
- Restores youthful luminosity to dry + dull skin
- Blurs imperfections for a smooth finish
