Why Invest in Medical Grade Skincare?

Jul 19

Look, we get it! You’ve tried hundreds of different skincare products promising to smooth out your wrinkles, give you youthful skin and improve your skin texture only to be left disappointed. We have been there too. In fact, prior to investing in medical grade skincare myself, I too fell victim to spending thousands of dollars on celebrity skincare that just didn’t work. I’m here to tell you, this shouldn’t be the case. I’m going to break down the real differences between medical grade and drug store skincare and why you should make the switch today.

More Active Ingredients

Over-the-counter skincare products contain only a fraction of the active ingredients you will find in medical grade skincare. Why? Products sold without a supervising medical professional are simply not allowed by the FDA and Health Canada to exceed a certain level of active ingredient. This helps ensure the products being sold won’t harm someone who doesn’t use it as directed or is not well-suited to it. This also means that over-the-counter skincare products are often too weak to really make much difference in your skin. Sorry, someone had to say it!

2. Clinically Proven to Work

In order for a skincare product to be deemed “medical grade” they must have clinical research to back up their claims of the reported benefits before it can be sold by a health care professional. This means that years of time, research and trials have been done in order to deem these products safe and effective.

3. Your Cosmetic Treatments Will Last Longer

It’s true! Skincare and injectables go hand-in-hand. Medical grade skincare products contain clinically proven ingredients such as retinoids, peptides, and hyaluronic acid to help enhance the effects of neuromodulators and dermal fillers. In addition, a good medical grade, mineral based sunscreen is key in enhancing the longevity of your injectables as sun exposure can accelerate the metabolism of injectable treatments, so applying sunscreen will help to extend their lifespan.

4. They Save you Money in the Long Run

A common myth about medical grade skincare is that it is more expensive than drugstore skincare. While that CAN be true, its often not. I challenge you to compare them for yourself. In many cases, medical grade skincare is actually CHEAPER than drug store skincare. Not only is it often cheaper but you typically need to use less product with medical grade skincare (only 1-2 pumps for your whole face and neck) which means your money is stretched further.

The bottom line here is its never too late to invest in quality skincare. With the right products and preventative measures, you CAN experience youthful skin, less wrinkles and better skin texture for years to come. The best way to determine what medical grade skincare products are right for you is through a skincare consultation. This appointment will provide you with the opportunity to speak with a trained medical skincare professional where you can learn more about how to address your skin concerns and the options available to you.

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