Medical grade skincare: Is it superior?
Medical grade skin care is a mysterious term. A term that can make people feel a certain way. “Medical grade” often being touted as more superior than other brands. But is it true? Is it really different? Let’s delve into it.
Just walking into my bathroom could possibly give you an idea of what kind of gal I am. I have an array of products in many different areas, organized by use and curated to look aesthetically pleasing. You may think I am alone in this, but I am definitely not. According to Statista, “The global skincare market is projected to grow from $181.2 billion in 2023 to over $210 billion by 2028.” That is a lot of money in skin products alone, and that is just scratching the Beauty Industry's surface.
There are a few key differences to products that are termed “medical grade” or “cosmeceutical grade.” Accessibility is the first difference that comes to mind, as it can oftentimes be harder finding medical grade products. Medical grade products are mostly found in dermatology, plastics or medical spa-type offices, versus larger stores like Amazon or Target for example. It takes more effort to find these products, and oftentimes an individualized treatment plan is recommended prior to just purchasing for the fun of it. These products are potent, so knowing what you are using and exactly how you are using it is important. Which then leads me to my next point… quality.
Quality is the cornerstone of medical grade skincare. According to Byrdie, this type of skincare is “targeted to specific medical conditions and needs, such as acne or wrinkles.” It is also “"The concentration of active ingredients is generally greater than what you can find over the counter, and they have been tested to be effective on the skin, hence there are greater results with such skincare." Because of the high quality and concentration of certain ingredients, such as the active ones that give your skin most of the change it sees, medical-grade products tend to be more expensive than what you can buy at convenience and big-box retailers.
Finally, these products are backed by many clinical research studies, which is then regulated by the FDA. When they make claims about their products and their benefits, they stand by them. You might not know that over-the-counter skin care products are not required to have clinical studies completed on them to support their claims and usage. You might also not know that over-the-counter products can only penetrate into the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. You might not know that the active ingredients in medical grade products are often stronger, giving your skin quicker results. Well, now you know.
At the end of the day, the best skin care product that works for you depends on formulation and effectiveness. At Trouvé, we cannot emphasize enough the impact that medical grade skincare can and will have on your skin. These products can boost collagen, make your skin stronger, brighten your skin quickly and effectively, heal your barrier from the inside out, and even allow your injectable and skin treatments to last longer. If you are loving and have used over the counter products for years, that’s great, but we will recommend you try, even slowly at first, switching a product here or there to see what you think. And we don’t do this because of the money. We do it because we deeply believe in them. Buy it wherever you want, just let us introduce you to the best products out there.
-Samantha
References:
https://www.statista.com/topics/3137/cosmetics-industry/#topicOverview
