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Medical Grade Skincare vs. Over-the-Counter Products: What’s the Difference?

Kim Gallo Esthetics

Are you wondering what the difference is between medical-grade skincare products and over-the-counter products? In this blog post, we will discuss the key differences between medical-grade skincare and over-the-counter products - so you can decide which route is best for you. What is medical-grade skincare?

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Tech Neck: Expert-Approved Ways to Get Rid of Pesky Neck Lines

Renee Rouleau

I wanted to hear her thoughts on this topic as a medical skincare expert. Use the Right Active Ingredients Using skincare products with the right active ingredients can keep premature signs of aging—including tech neck–at bay. It’s a true multi-tasking skincare ingredient. What Is Tech Neck, and What Causes It?

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When Do Skincare Products Expire & Are They Still Safe to Use?

Renee Rouleau

However, there are a couple of exceptions to that rule, and one is sunscreen, which is considered a drug since it serves a medical purpose. Are the ingredients separating? Natural” or “organic” products that contain natural ingredients and don’t use preservatives are the exception. Regardless, move on to step two.

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Mixing Skin Care Ingredients: Best And Worst Combinations

Eminence Organics

Mixing Skin Care Ingredients: Best And Worst Combinations Written By (old): Marle Tyrrell It’s no secret that you can supercharge your skin care by combining various high-impact ingredients for maximum results. What Skin Care Ingredients Work Best Together? This can lead to dryness, irritation and even peeling.

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Is Your Skin Getting Burned From Your Vitamin C Serum?

Renee Rouleau

Vitamin C, when used topically in a serum, is widely acclaimed as one of the best ingredients for brightening skin, boosting collagen production, and protecting skin against environmental damage. It’s so popular that even at the 2024 Medical Spa Show that I attended, vitamin C was a huge topic of conversation. So, what is this?

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The All-New Lira Clinical BODY Line: Because Your Skin Deserves More Than Just a Face Routine!

Lipgloss and Aftershave

Read our exclusive interview with the Lira Clinical Team about how to use the all-new BODY Line in advanced medical aesthetic treatments such as: Laser, Tummy Tucks, and Chemical Peels. Their ingredient technology? Some of the most knowledgeable and passionate professionals in the medical and spa skincare industry. Their team?

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My Favorite Conductivity Gels + DIY Conductivity Gel Recipe

The Organic Esthetician

That means all the ingredients in the product you pair with microcurrent will dive deep into the skin. Unfortunately, the majority of gels on the market include some not so great ingredients, in their formulas, that would also get pushed deep into your skin. Without slip, the probes catch the skin pulling and irritating the surface.