Your at-home skincare routine is the key to maintaining the results you receive from professional treatments and keeping your skin healthy and glowing throughout your lifetime.

Patients often hear of a product, such as Vitamin C, and assume that any item that contains some form of C is equal. That is a misconception promoted by advertising from OTC skincare lines and drug and cosmetic stores that do not have access to pharmaceutical-grade skin care products. The formulation of products affects the efficacy of a product. As clinicians, we know that only L-ascorbic acid in an acidic solution (such as ferulic acid) is topically effective. The percentages of the ingredients also affect the results you will experience. Medical grade skincare products go through extensive testing and research before they are offered for sale. Having a professional clinician analyze your skin and recommend the best products is the only way to truly know if the products you purchase are the most effective and safe for you.

Where you purchase your skincare products is also an important consideration. Buying online, even from a manufacturer’s site, can cause you to choose incorrect products or spend additional money on items you do not need. Telephone customer service reps, although helpful, are not equipped to determine what products are best for you without seeing your skin. Our physicians, nurses, and aestheticians often will recommend products from different product lines to provide you with the most effective skincare routine. Seasonal evaluation of your skincare products is vital to keep your skin healthy year-round. The advice of a skin professional is essential to taking the best care of your skin at every age. Purchasing online is also a concern because many sites sell counterfeit products that are not the formulation of the product, some of which can damage your skin.

Our practice thoroughly researches all product lines we recommend for our patients. We only purchase directly from the manufacturers; in some cases, our products are only available from physicians’ offices. Having access to your clinical provider if you have questions about the use or issues with your products is something you do not have at the drug store or online. Our clinical providers are experts in their field and have advanced training and licensing to ensure that you receive the most effective, safe, and highest quality products to keep your skin healthy and glowing for a lifetime. Remember, the better your skin condition, the less makeup you need!

Call our office to schedule a consultation with one of our clinicians to learn how to care for your skin.

-Lisa, Licensed Medical Aesthetician