Can I wear it under makeup and SPF?+
Yes — that is how it is meant to be used in the morning. Smooth on a pea-sized amount, give it a minute to absorb, then apply sunscreen and makeup as usual. It is a breathable cream, not a balm, so there is no slick layer for foundation to slide on.
Can I use it with retinol?+
Yes. Retinol dries the surface; a barrier-supporting moisturizer is what makes it comfortable to keep using. Apply retinol to dry skin, wait a few minutes, then the cream over it — or, for sensitive skin, cream first and retinol over it, the classic buffer. On nights off, use the elixir oil, then the cream.
How long until a stressed barrier feels calm?+
It depends on how far it was pushed. Moisture is immediate, so the tight feeling usually eases the same evening. The look of redness and flaking takes longer: plan on a few days to a couple of weeks of no actives, gentle cleansing, and moisturizer twice a day. Still stinging after two weeks of rest? See a dermatologist.
Is it good for sensitive skin?+
It was formulated for it: fragrance free, no essential oils, no dyes, non-comedogenic, with panthenol, allantoin and bisabolol chosen for a calm-looking finish. Patch test on the inner forearm for a day or two first; sensitive skin is individual and no formula is right for everyone.
Will it clog pores?+
It is non-comedogenic. The richness comes from an olive-derived emulsion and squalane rather than heavy waxes or mineral oil, so it cushions without sitting in pores. If your skin is oily, use a smaller amount in the morning and the full amount at night.
How do I use it with the oil?+
At night: cleanse, press two or three drops of OzoMD Ozonated Elixir Oil into tight or dry areas, then smooth the cream over the whole face to seal it in. In the morning, cream alone, then SPF. Bought together as The Reset Duo, the pair covers both steps for $102.00.
Why does it smell faintly metallic at first?+
That is the ozonated olive oil. The ozonides formed when ozone bonds into olive oil have a clean, metallic note some people compare to the air after a storm. In the cream it is faint and gone within a couple of minutes, and there is no added fragrance to mask it, by design.
How should I store it, and how long does it last?+
Capped, cool, and out of direct sun; a bedroom drawer beats a steamy bathroom shelf. No fridge needed. Use within 6 months of opening, and scoop with clean, dry fingers or a spatula.
