Benefits of Medical Grade Skincare Vs Retail Skincare

There are an overwhelming amount of options at hand when it comes to skincare, with all of them asserting that they're the best in the market. At some point, you've probably begun to wonder which would reign supreme in the debate of medical-grade skincare vs retail skincare. Medical-grade skincare really IS a worthwhile investment, and it offers several benefits over its retail skincare. Here's why:

Benefits of Medical Grade Skincare

1.   Always administered By Licensed Professionals

Uzuri Aesthetics is an authorised stockist of a wide-range of medical grade skincare brands including, Obagi Medical, ZO Skin Health, Skinbetter Science, Environ and PCA skin, to name a few. Medical-grade skincare targets specific medical conditions and needs. These include acne, fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation, eczema and premature skin ageing. This type of skincare offers both cosmetic and medicinal benefits. As opposed to retail skincare, medical-grade skincare targets the root cause of the problem and, therefore, offers better results that last.

My background as a pharmacist and my level 7 diploma in aesthetic medicine, the highest formal level of qualification available, means that I am well equipped to start your skin journey to healthy, glowing skin. Book a skincare consultation today so that I can prescribe the best products and skincare routine for you that will give you excellent outcomes. 

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2.   Higher Percentage of Active Ingredients

One of the most significant benefits of medical-grade skincare is that the concentration of active ingredients is typically higher than retail or OTC products. Since medical-grade products are vigorously tested and specially curated to be effective on the skin, they offer better results.

In addition, most medical-grade skincare companies use highly stabilised ingredients, which prolongs their durability. Medical-grade skincare products are also formulated according to skin type and unique conditions, using high-quality ingredients. Hence, they offer value for money.

3.   Backed By Clinical Studies

Medical-grade skincare treatments and products are subject to thorough research and clinical studies to prove their benefits. This guarantees the purity and safety of products and techniques used.

On the other hand, most retail skincare products are not held to the same standards or put through the same amount of research to back up their claims. Since the ingredients in medical-grade skincare products have been tested to work, they tend to yield better results.  

4.   Deeper Penetration

Retails products only treat the skin's surface and, therefore, do not penetrate deeper to address skincare problems. Most medical-grade skincare products use more involved mechanisms of absorption to enhance deeper penetration into the skin.

They seep into the dermis where elastin and collagen are actually produced and into the base level where new cells are produced. Medical-grade skincare products can therefore help treat skin issues that have caused damage. They also add a layer of protection and with a good routine, are most effective in repairing the skin barrier, to prevent future problems.

Final Words

If you're planning to take your skincare routine up a notch, it's worth considering the benefits of medical-grade skincare vs retail skincare. While there are several options out there, medical-grade skincare will undoubtedly offer better results by treating the root cause of the problem.

Are you planning to switch to medical-grade skincare for better results through proven clinical treatments and products? If yes, then book a skincare consultation today, and let my expertise and medical-grade treatments enhance the health of your skin for a youthful, radiant, make-up free glow!