ZO Skin Health

ZO Skin Health Retinol + Blemish Complex

Retinol with encapsulated salicylic acid — clears, prevents, refines.

Selected by Dr Chris
Hero actives
Retinol, Encapsulated Salicylic Acid, Tranexamic Acid
When & how much
PM · build slowly · 50 ml
£130.97/ 50 ml

This is a doctor-prescribed product — purchase requires a brief consultation form, or take the Skincare Quiz for a tailored routine.

How to use

Where it fits in your routine

Apply a pea-sized amount to clean, dry skin in the evening, after cleansing and toning, avoiding the eye area and lips.

Start twice a week, move to alternate evenings after two weeks, then nightly as tolerated. Some dryness or flaking in the first weeks is expected; reduce frequency if irritation persists.

Wear a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every morning. Pause for 5–7 days before peels, microneedling or waxing, and do not use if pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding.
What's inside

Ingredients and mechanism

Retinol (microemulsion) — vitamin A derivative that accelerates cell turnover, keeps pores clear and supports collagen for smoother texture.
Encapsulated Salicylic Acid — oil-soluble BHA released gradually into the pore to help clear congestion with less irritation.
Tranexamic Acid (Cetyl Tranexamate Mesylate) — helps reduce the appearance of post-blemish discolouration.

The full ingredient list is printed on the carton. ZO Skin Health reformulates periodically — please refer to your packaging for the current list, particularly if you have known sensitivities.
For a routine matched to your specific skin — your goals, tolerance and existing products — take the two-minute Skincare Quiz.
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