The skincare market is saturated with all kinds of products—but as the discerning know, not all skincare is created alike. Even high-end products that are readily available in stores can only be infused with a small amount of active ingredient, to ensure as much universal compatibility as possible. In your teens and early twenties, a low-maintenance setup is manageable, but once you hit your 30s, it’s time to take your routine to the next level.
Enter ZO® Skin Health, the Los Angeles-born legacy skincare brand developed by the world-renowned Dr. Zein Obagi. ZO® products cater to a variety of skin types and issues, each packed with potent and powerful ingredients that guarantee visible results. Belo Medical Group has been the exclusive distributor of ZO® Skin Health products in the Philippines for over a decade now, but its popularity and cult status remains among the skincare discerning due to its undeniable effectiveness.
Our newest Belo ambassador and the face of our ZO® campaign, Mond Gutierrez, happened to be in LA for the time being—perfect timing for him to visit the ZO Skin Centre in Beverly Hills. “Now that I’m in my 30s, I’ve been more proactive about my anti-aging regimen,” Mond shares. “I believe that skincare shouldn’t be complicated, especially for someone like me who has a busy lifestyle.”
Indeed, the area ZO® shines the most is in the anti-aging department. Several of its bestselling products feature retinol, Dr. Vicki Belo’s favorite active ingredient. “Apply retinol every day,” she advises. “You should do this from the age of acne, all the way to your seventies, because it dries up oiliness, gets rid of bacteria and normalizes skin turnover in your teens. As you get to your thirties, it increases collagen and elastin production.”
Some of ZO®’s most notable skin saviors include:
A powerful antioxidant serum designed to improve the appearance of lines + wrinkles and promote overall skin health by supporting DNA repair processes
A skin brightener which contains 0.5% retinol that helps even skin tone and support natural cellular turnover
Formulated with 1% retinol to radically improve skin texture, uneven pigmentation, and minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
A high-potency retinol that reactivates the process of skin renewal to restore natural hydration, visibly improving the appearance of wrinkles and refining skin texture
Mond was prescribed a specific routine to target oiliness, skin texture, and fine lines. His skincare routine consists of the ZO® Gentle Cleanser, Complexion Renewal Pads (Oil Control Pads are its locally-available counterpart), Retinol Skin Brightener, and Broad Spectrum Sunscreen. However, what works for someone else may not quite work for you, so Dr. Belo advises a consultation with a Belo MD prior to starting your new ZO® routine.
“One of the biggest forms of self-care is your skincare routine. I grew up in front of the camera, so it’s always been important to me to take care of my skin and put my best face forward,” Mond muses. “What’s great about the ZO® Skin Health line is that it’s really for everybody, no matter what type of skin you have or skin issues you have, there’s something that addresses your skin concerns.
“I’m very grateful that I’m back with the Belo family and I’m grateful to Dra. Vicki Belo for introducing me to ZO®. Because I really feel the change in my skin.”
Book your consultation with a Belo MD for your ZO® routine here.
Browse and shop for ZO® products here.