ZO Skin Health Exfoliation Accelerator

Name: ZO Skin Health Exfoliation Accelerator
Brand: ZO Skin Health
Price: 71.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£71.00

Tax included.

Size: 50ml

50ml

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✓ 10% Glycolic + Lactic Acid Complex | ✓ Soothing Aloe, Green Tea and Chamomile | ✓ Leave-On Daily Exfoliant

ZO Skin Health Exfoliation Accelerator (previously Glycogent) is a leave-on exfoliating lotion built on a 10% glycolic and lactic acid complex that aids the removal of dead skin cells while an aloe, green tea and chamomile blend calms and soothes. Suitable for all skin types, it is the daily glycolic acid exfoliant for smoother, brighter, more even-looking skin that restores the surface renewal a slower, duller complexion has lost.

ZO Skin Health Exfoliation Accelerator combines two alpha hydroxy acids: glycolic acid, the smallest AHA, loosens the bonds between dull surface cells, while lactic acid exfoliates more gently and helps skin hold on to moisture. ZO balances the 10% complex with a soothing blend of chamomile, aloe vera and green tea to calm and support skin as it works, plus vitamins A and E (retinyl palmitate and tocopheryl acetate), which ZO describes as proven antioxidants. Squalane and allantoin in the lightweight lotion base help keep the barrier comfortable. It is designed for morning use on clean, dry skin, left on rather than rinsed, and ZO reminds users that AHAs can increase sun sensitivity, so daily sunscreen is essential.

Visible Results Users Love

Noticeably smoother, more refined texture within weeks
Brighter, more radiant skin as dull cells are swept away
A more even-looking tone over time
A softened appearance of fine lines
Serums and moisturisers that absorb better afterwards

Why This Beats a Standard Glycolic Acid Serum

Two AHAs, buffered - ZO Skin Health Exfoliation Accelerator pairs glycolic with gentler lactic acid, then soothes with aloe, green tea and chamomile
Leave-on, so the acids keep working rather than rinsing away
Antioxidant vitamins A and E are built in
Lightweight lotion texture that layers neatly under serum and sunscreen
Suitable for all skin types, with a frequency you can build up at your own pace

Best For

Dull, rough or uneven-textured skin
Early signs of ageing and loss of radiance
Congested or uneven-toned skin
All skin types, including those new to acids who start every other day
Anyone who wants their serums and moisturiser to work harder

Choose ZO Skin Health Exfoliation Accelerator if you want a daily leave-on AHA with soothing built in; if you prefer exfoliation as a quick wipe, ZO Complexion Renewal Pads are the alternative.

Becci is an aesthetics nurse with more than two decades in specialist skincare and medical aesthetics, and clients ask her for honest guidance on acids more than almost anything else - usually after something has stung. ZO Skin Health Exfoliation Accelerator is her recommendation for a leave-on glycolic because the 10% complex is cushioned with lactic acid and botanicals, so it delivers the smoothing and brightening without the fallout.

Size: 50ml

FAQS

Is ZO Skin Health Exfoliation Accelerator the same as ZO Medical Glycogent? +

Yes. Glycogent Exfoliation Accelerator was the ZO Medical name for this product before ZO unified its ranges in 2017; stockists still list it as formerly Glycogent. ZO Skin Health Exfoliation Accelerator is the current name to look for.

Is ZO Skin Health Exfoliation Accelerator good for someone new to glycolic acid? +

Yes, with a sensible start. The 10% complex is split between glycolic and gentler lactic acid and cushioned with aloe, green tea and chamomile, so it is more forgiving than a straight glycolic serum. Begin every other morning and build to daily once any tingle has settled.

Do I rinse off Exfoliation Accelerator? +

No. It is a leave-on lotion: apply 1-2 pumps to clean, dry skin, let it absorb and follow with your serum, moisturiser and sunscreen.

Should I use it in the morning or evening? +

ZO directs it for morning use, always followed by a broad-spectrum sunscreen because AHAs can increase sun sensitivity. Keeping it in the morning also leaves your evening routine free for retinol.

Can I use Exfoliation Accelerator with retinol? +

Yes - Exfoliation Accelerator in the morning and retinol at night is a classic ZO pairing. Introduce one at a time, and if skin feels tight or flaky, drop the accelerator back to every other day until it settles.

What is the difference between Exfoliation Accelerator and Complexion Renewal Pads? +

Both exfoliate chemically. Exfoliation Accelerator is a leave-on 10% glycolic and lactic acid lotion with soothing botanicals, used in the morning. Complexion Renewal Pads are pre-soaked glycolic and salicylic acid toner pads used morning and evening as the toning step. Many people use the pads daily and the accelerator as a stronger morning boost.

Will Exfoliation Accelerator make my skin sun-sensitive? +

AHAs can. ZO's own warning says to use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing and limit sun exposure while using the product and for a week afterwards. Applied in the morning under a broad-spectrum SPF, this is easy to manage.

How long does a bottle last? +

At 1-2 pumps each morning a 50ml bottle typically lasts two to three months with daily use, longer if you use it every other day.

Can I use ZO Skin Health Exfoliation Accelerator during pregnancy or while breastfeeding? +

ZO advises checking with your physician before use while pregnant or breastfeeding. The 10% glycolic and lactic acid complex is generally considered suitable, but the formula also contains retinyl palmitate, a vitamin A derivative that most clinicians advise avoiding at this time, so check with your midwife or GP before use. If they are happy for you to use an acid-based exfoliant, ZO Complexion Renewal Pads contain no vitamin A.