ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum
Works for
Anti-agingSh-polypeptide-9, Dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate + 6 moreMay help
“Skin looks 6 years younger in 8 weeks.”
This product contains dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, sh-oligopeptide-1, sh-oligopeptide-2, sh-polypeptide-1, sh-polypeptide-11, sh-polypeptide-9. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Sh-oligopeptide-2, Sh-polypeptide-1 + 18 moreWorks well
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, lactobacillus ferment.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, sh-oligopeptide-1, sh-oligopeptide-2, sh-polypeptide-1, sh-polypeptide-11, sh-polypeptide-9
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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1 of 1 community members would buy it again.
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dimethicone~5.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeButylene glycol~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolGlycerin~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCaprylyl methicone~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeDimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~1.9–2.3%
Peg-12 dimethicone/ppg-20 crosspolymer~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-12 dimethicone/ppg-20 crosspolymerDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer1,2-hexanediol~0.75–1.1%
Caprylyl glycol~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium hyaluronate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium chloride~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideDimethicone crosspolymer~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerLactobacillus ferment~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentScutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractSodium citrate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateHydrolyzed sericin~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phospholipids~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsAcetyl glutamine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinBuddleja davidii meristem cell culture~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cordyceps militaris mycelium extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractDipropylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolPentylene glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolXanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBeta-glucan~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanDipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetateLactobacillus/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexylene glycol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Tocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolDisodium acetyl glucosamine phosphate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sh-oligopeptide-1~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Sh-oligopeptide-1Sh-oligopeptide-2~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Sh-oligopeptide-2Sh-polypeptide-1~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Sh-polypeptide-1Sh-polypeptide-11~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Sh-polypeptide-11Sh-polypeptide-9~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Sh-polypeptide-9Bacillus/folic acid ferment filtrate extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexamethylindanopyran~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Terpineol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Caprylyl methicone, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Peg-12 dimethicone/ppg-20 crosspolymer, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium chloride, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Lactobacillus ferment, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Sodium citrate, Hydrolyzed sericin, Phospholipids, Acetyl glutamine, Lecithin, Buddleja davidii meristem cell culture, Cordyceps militaris mycelium extract, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Dipropylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Beta-glucan, Dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, Lactobacillus/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate, Hexylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol, Disodium acetyl glucosamine phosphate, Sh-oligopeptide-1, Sh-oligopeptide-2, Sh-polypeptide-1, Sh-polypeptide-11, Sh-polypeptide-9, Bacillus/folic acid ferment filtrate extract, Hexamethylindanopyran, Terpineol, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Parfum
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| ZO Skin HealthGrowth Factor SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Be MinimalistMulti Peptides 10% Anti Aging Face Serum, Reduces Fine Lines & Wrinkles | Dr. Diamond's MetacineINSTAFACIAL PLASMA BIOACTIVE GROWTH FACTOR SERUM | FormulystUltimate Youth Concentrate | |
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| Match | — | 60% | 58% | 58% |
| Price | $200.00 | $12.99−$187.01 | $110.00−$90.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 12 | 7 of 12 | 7 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Acetyl Hexapeptide-30 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"ZO Skin Health - Growth Factor Serum" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory and Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Anti-blemish, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate 0.30% - 0.55%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Humectants (glycerin 2.10% - 2.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
What our users say
Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product- When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
- When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.
Price
The product retails for 109.99£ in the United Kingdom and for 180.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 23 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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