Cosmetic Grade vs Medical Grade: 3 Reasons to Upgrade Your Skincare Products Now

The product graveyard that lives in your bathroom…
…is one reason why cosmetic grade products don’t compare with medical grade skin care products

We know…It’s so hard to resist.

You are bombarded by a wide array of skin care, makeup products every day as you…

…Cruise the cosmetics aisle at the grocery store or the pharmacy…

…Half listen to the ads during your favorite Bravo show…

…Flip through the magazine in the waiting room of the salon…

You might tell yourself…if it’s good enough for Jennifer Garner or Aniston, then it’s good enough for me, right?

Well…that is not always the case.

There are very clear differences between cosmetic grade skin care (aka what you find at the grocery store, pharmacy or other retail location) and medical grade skin care – what a licensed physician or skin care professional might recommend. 

The estheticians & skin care professionals at Revitalize Aesthetics, Ardmore, PA based med spa have a wide variety of medical grade skin care products from PCA Skin to keep your skin healthy and protect it from environmental factors that cause damage to our skin and premature aging. 

Not all cosmetics & skin care products are created equal. 

3 Reasons It’s Time for a Change.

You Want High Quality Products

Typically, cosmetic grade skin care products have no product oversight and do not go through any clinical studies or testing.  While they may include ingredients that you’d like to see in your products, think peptides, retinol, botanicals, vitamin C… you can be sure that these ingredients appear in much lower levels when compared to similar medical grade counterparts.  In general, cosmetic grade products only contain microscopic levels of active ingredients, plus fillers, which has an impact on the products effectiveness when it comes to treating skin conditions.

Alternatively, medical grade skin care products go through years of extensive research and clinical studies in order to receive the “medical-grade” designation.  Many of these products are formulated using the highest quality ingredients that deliver proven results.  PCA Skin prides itself using ingredients found naturally in the skin & body, promoting compatibility. All PCA Skin products are free of synthetic dyes and fragrances, mineral oil, petrolatum, lanolin and phthalates.

You Want Products That Actually Work

Cosmetic grade skin care products are tailored for mass market appeal.  Manufacturers want each product to appeal to any skin type, regardless of your specific skin concern.  Because cosmetic grade products contain such a trace amount of critical active ingredients, they cannot and do not penetrate the outer layer of your skin.  This means that the products cannot change your skin on a cellular level to fight the results of aging or protect your skin from environmental pollutants, etc.

Medical-grade products are specifically formulated and clinically tested to target specific skin types and specific skin conditions, such as acne or wrinkles and fine lines.  Medical grade products have greater concentration of active ingredients.  Active ingredients allow the products to penetrate deeper into the skin promoting cell turnover, production of collagen and elastin which improves skin health from the inside out.   

You Want To Stop Guessing Which Products Will Work For Your Skin

Think about all of the half used, never tried, got from a friend products that are packed into your vanity drawers, bathroom closet…there’s a reason you have this stockpile.  It’s a guessing game…well, maybe this will work to reduce these dark spots…then, nothing happens and you move on to the next…

Medical grade skin care lines, like PCA Skin, are only available through a medical professional.  Physicians, like dermatologists, or physician owned and operated med spas, like Revitalize Aesthetics, have the ability to prescribe or recommend products based on your specific skin condition or concern.  These products work fast and a little goes a long way.  Clinically proven to produce results, they last longer and are less likely to go to waste, especially since the price point is higher and can be more of an investment. 

It’s time to start investing in your skin. 

Invest in the advice of a qualified skin care professional…

Invest in fewer, higher quality products that actually work…

Invest in products that are designed for your skin type, not just any…

Invest in your skin’s health.

The skincare professionals at Revitalize Aesthetics are here to help, serving the Main Line & beyond!

Call our Ardmore, PA office at 484-413-2011 to schedule your appointment for a skin care consultation & product recommendation customized for your skin.