Why Choose Medical-Grade Skin Care?
From treating skin conditions to preventing sun damage, caring for the health and quality of skin is a common desire that spans women and men of almost any age. However, oversaturation in the $200 billion (AUD) global skincare market can make it difficult to decide which skin care products may be best for you. Additionally, it is also important to emphasize that a hefty price tag doesn’t always mean a product is better, but it may be worth investing in if the high-quality ingredients are backed by proven results. Below, our specialist plastic surgeon, Dr Craig Layt, shares his expertise about why choosing medical-grade skin care may be more effective for healthy, vibrant skin.
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To begin, it’s important to recognise that medical-grade skin care, sometimes referred to as pharmaceutical-grade skin care, is typically formulated with different levels of ingredients than what might be available in over-the-counter products. This is because over-the-counter products have certain limitations with active ingredients, which are not allowed to surpass a certain level, and may be supplemented with synthetic additives. Therefore, over-the-counter products may not achieve the results one would hope for. By contrast, medical-grade products may be allotted higher ingredient levels as they are formulated or distributed by medical professionals, such as a qualified doctor, nurse, or aesthetician. This leads us further into the top reasons why medical-grade skin care products may be a more effective choice for some individuals when it comes to treating skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, sun damage, discolouration, dark spots, and/or other concerns.
Powerful Active Ingredients
As mentioned above, the less suppressive standards of medical-grade skin care allow for the capacity to use higher concentrations of superior active ingredients. When applied to the skin, the higher concentrations of these powerful ingredients are often capable of nourishing essential skin proteins, stimulating cellular regeneration, and invigorating healthy skin cells from the inside out.
Deeper Skin Absorption
The higher concentrations of active ingredients in medical-grade formulas may be significantly more beneficial, as the potency can make it easier for many of these solutions to reach deeper layers of the skin. By penetrating into the hypodermis (the deepest layer of the skin), the enhanced absorption can potentially lead to increased effectiveness and better results.
Formulated to Last Longer
Active ingredients in medical-grade skin care products are often highly stabilized, meaning they will usually take longer to degrade (or lose potency) and therefore, may last longer. The increased stability and higher concentration of ingredients can make it possible to use less product at a time and prolong use without having to buy it more frequently.
Supported By Clinical Research
In addition to regulations overseen by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), medical-grade skin care products typically have safety and efficacy standards supported by numerous years of scientific and clinical research and studies.
The Layt Clinic offers many options for medical-grade skin care with complex formulas at our Online Skin Care Shop, ranging from serums and moisturisers to sunscreens and exfoliants. All of our products are carefully procured and selected based on the quality of ingredients, including peptides, antioxidants, and retinols, to encourage long-term, healthy skin and prevent future skin damage.
Dr. Layt and our knowledgeable team are happy to discuss which medical-grade skin care products may be the most beneficial for your skin type and goals for treatment. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.