Keeping your skin looking healthy and youthful requires following a daily skincare regimen and periodic visits to a medical spa for treatments. Shopping for skincare products, however, can be confusing because there are so many options. One of the most common questions we hear is whether medical-grade skincare products are truly superior to over-the-counter (OTC) options.
What is medical-grade skincare?
The term medical-grade skincare doesn’t have an official definition but typically refers to products that are:
- Sold through medical practices such as facial plastic surgeons and dermatologists
- Formulated with higher concentrations of active ingredients
- Backed by clinical research studies
- Designed to penetrate deeper than drugstore products
You should avoid purchasing the products through unauthorized third-party sellers, such as Amazon or eBay, because they might be counterfeit. Even though you most often acquire medical-grade skincare products from your facial plastic surgeon’s practice or dermatologist’s office, you don’t need a prescription to buy them.
Are medical-grade skincare products better?
The benefits of medical-grade skincare products compared to OTC products are well-documented. In addition to being backed by scientific research, medical-grade skin care contains potent and highly concentrated ingredients scientifically formulated to address specific skin concerns. The formulations of medical-grade skincare products reach deeper skin layers, where the benefits include increased collagen production and more dramatic results.
What are some of the top medical-grade skincare brands?
While there are many brands in this space, some of the most well-regarded include:
ZO® Skin Health: These products are an excellent choice for maintaining the results of therapeutic treatments and providing effective daily skin care and protection from the environment. ZO Medical products are optimized to treat a range of skin disorders and chronic conditions. You can read more about ZO Skin Health products in our previous blog post.
skinbetter science®: With innovative formulations and a novel approach to skin care, skinbetter science offers a wide range of effective products, including the popular, award-winning AlphaRet™ Overnight Cream.
SkinCeuticals®: SkinCeuticals designs all its products to correct existing skin concerns, protect against environmental damage, and promote healthy skin cell turnover.
What should you consider when buying medical-grade skincare?
Before investing in medical-grade skincare products, you should consult a specialist such as a facial plastic surgeon or dermatologist to ensure you buy the right products for your skin type and concerns. They can also recommend personalized regimens to optimize your results and minimize potential side effects.
Good skincare starts with learning what works for you. With the right routine and products tailored to your skin, you can achieve healthy, glowing skin. Medical-grade skincare products often have a higher price tag, but you should consider their value in terms of quality ingredients, clinical efficacy, and long-term benefits.
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Investing in medical-grade skincare products can help you protect your skin for years. If you’d like to speak with us about your skincare needs, call our Brentwood, TN, office today at (615) 942-8016 or use the online form to request a consultation.
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