The biggest skin-care lesson worth learning this year? Is medical grade skincare worth the hype (and the cost)? Choosing the right skin care is difficult to navigate, we’re constantly given different advice from the corners of the internet, use this, don’t use that for about every product out there and honestly it's tiring us out babes. Add in the choice of medical grade skin care and it's a wild landscape to navigate. Where should you be spending your hustled for cash?

So we’ve done the hard work for you, is this a product to invest in and what do you really need in your skincare line up. 

What is medical grade skin care?

Firstly, let's take a minute to understand what makes this skin care different from the brands you can buy over the counter. Medical grade products have higher concentrations of active ingredients, they have also been clinically proven to do what they say they will, important when you are spending top dollar on your products. Compared to over the counter products, there may not be enough of an active ingredient to take effect or it may take much longer, these products also have not had to have studies or research to back up what they are claiming. 

Medical-grade skin care is also typically subject to FDA regulation. Skin care companies like iSclinical, SkinCeuticals, and ZO Skin Health are proven to be backed by science and have gone through clinical trials.

So, is medical grade skincare worth it?

Well, if the first paragraph wasn’t enough to convince you of the reasons why we believe in medical grade products, let us try a little more. Not only are over the counter products almost always putting their focus on how their products are marketed and packages, they usually are skimping on the quality of their ingredients. These products are not held to the same standards as their medical-grade counterparts and this leads to many of the over the counter brands containing low-quality filler ingredients. These can include harmful parabens, sulfates, and silicones which may cause irritation to your skin or allergic reactions, definitely not the result we are looking for. 

Here are our top reasons to choose medical grade skincare

  1. Yes, medical grade skincare products have higher price points but they are more cost effective in the long run as they contain a higher percentage of active ingredients. This means only a small amount of the product is needed for each use as opposed to over the counter products which need much more for results. 
  2. Medical grade skincare products are required to contain 99% pure ingredients and have been clinically proven to meet the claim on the bottle. 
  3. Medical grade skincare products do not contain low quality or harmful fillers.
  4. Our skin is made of layers and medical grade skincare is designed to deliver deeper into our skin layers than over the counter brands. This means that the collagen boosting claims from medical grade skincare will deliver because of the ability to penetrate into the deeper layers where the collagen production takes place. 

The core regime 

Ok, so we have you convinced, this really is a product to invest in, but this isn’t a spend without thought plan. Most of us are guilty of product fatigue, layering on a multitude of activates that actually end up damaging our skin barrier LINK so we’re going to help streamline the approach (and maybe save on the skin care budget) with what we really need in our core regimes. The approach differs slightly depending on skin type so it is always recommended that you speak to a dermatologist to get the best routine for you, but here is the step by step process recommended by experts. 

  1. Cleanser 
  2. Vitamin C
  3. Retinol 
  4. Exfoliant 
  5. Moisturizer 
  6. SPF 

The Brands and Products We Love 

KaramMD Skin - The Trifecta 

Why we love this

For any of us who don’t love a multiple skin care routine or find that it's too time consuming, the Trifecta is a 3 step anti aging routine consisting of cleanser, vitamin C serum and an all in one anti aging cream and best of all is designed for every age and skin type. 

ZO Skin - Wrinkle and Texture Repair Retinol 

Why we love this 

Retinol is sensitive to air and light exposure, which means these products become ineffective if they're packaged in jars, bottles or clear containers. This retinol is delivered in an opaque, airless pump action bottle to keep its potency. 

SkinCeuticals - Ha Intensifier Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Why we love this 

This serum gives you all the benefits of a hyaluronic acid serum with a patented Proxylane™ that helps reduce the signs of ageing. It has a unique formula that combines hyaluronic acid with Proxylane™ to hydrate skin and leave it plump and glowing. We all know the benefits of hyaluronic acid so think of this products as hyaluronic acid 2.0

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