The Importance of Medical Grade Skincare
As we get older and our skin loses the elasticity it once had, the sheen it once carried, we gradually mourn the loss of that youthful glow we once possessed. We think it’s because of the wrinkles, we think it’s because of a blemish or two that wasn’t always there, or maybe it’s the onset of sagging. All of these things do independently contribute to our visage looking older and older. However, ultimately it is our complexion as a whole that decides all of these factors—not just one singular factor.
Just like eating a nutritious diet and exercising can prevent issues down the road, having a stellar skincare routine can also work wonders as you age, leaving your friends and family confused and jealous at your seemingly vampiric powers of staying the same while everyone else changes.
Many people wonder if it’s worth going to a med spa for medical grade skincare or if over the counter products will work just as well.
What is Medical Grade Skincare?
Medical grade skincare is an umbrella term for skincare procedures and products that were created and intended to be applied by a licensed skincare/aesthetic professional. Typically, the administration of these products requires skilled hands and someone with experience or training on the best way to do so.
A great example is a wrinkle relaxer such as Botox, it would be irresponsible if Botox were sold over the counter at a drugstore. Not only would it result in tragically awful results, but it would also ruin the reputation of the product itself as many people would claim that it is dangerous or will mess your face up.
We know this to be untrue, Botox is phenomenally effective and safe, but it requires expertise to properly apply it. That is just one example.
Medical Grade Skincare vs Over the Counter
A great example of the differences between a medical grade product and over the counter is chemical peels. Chemical peels come over the counter and are also available in professional settings—but it would be a mistake to assume these are the same product.
The FDA does not allow products that can penetrate beyond the superficial layers of the skin to be sold OTC for safety reasons. This is reasonable and likely for the best. Chemical peels that are sold over the counter aren’t weak, per se, but rather are effective at achieving basic results that are suitable for a maintenance routine. The problem with this is that there is no one size fits all solution for everyone.
If you’re looking for more dramatic results, visiting us at RaDia Beauty Lab for a chemical peel would yield much better results as the strength and diversity of the peels available to us would likely match your skin type and needs much more closely.
Medical Spa in Davie FL
RaDia Beauty Lab is your premiere medical spa in Davie, FL. We offer a full suite of aesthetic services and anti-aging procedures. Contact us today to book a free consultation so that we can discuss your needs and appearance-related goals. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
