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

Kim Gallo Esthetics

Also known as pharmaceutical-grade , medical-grade skincare is exactly what it sounds like - products that are both developed and tested by medical professionals. These products are stronger than over-the-counter (OTC) options, which means they can penetrate deeper into the skin to deliver results faster.

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The Choice Women Shouldn’t Have to Make: Acne or Aging

Lipgloss and Aftershave

I had tried everything: pharmaceutical products, professional protocols, clean beauty lines. Estheticians are uniquely positioned to intervene with targeted, corrective strategies that not only reduce breakouts but improve the skins overall resilience. At 34, I was still struggling with acne. Some dried me out.

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Bakuchiol – Vegan Retinol – What is all the hype about?

First Derm

Over the years, retinol has been touted as the holy grail anti-aging treatment by almost every dermatologist and skin care expert…it is often recommended as the “must-have” active ingredient in your skin care routine. Bakuchiol is a new, vegan product on the market and has been talked about a lot over the past few years.

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Can I use a facial cleanser as a shampoo? Episode 212

The Beauty Brains

Beauty Questions covered We have a lot of beauty questions to answer today, including: What are the best facial moisturizers for sensitive skin? Beauty Questions Helene on Instagram asks, what are the best facial moisturizers for sensitive skin? Is there a big difference between facial cleansers and shampoo?

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And The Eyes Have It! Why An Eye Product Is the Pro-aging Skincare You Need

New Age Spa Institute

Lubricating eye drops, or artificial tears, provide relief from dry, irritated eyes by adding moisture to the eye’s surface. BONUS : Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated from within. New Age Spa Institute recommends: Phytoboost – from the Coterie Fresh ‘N Clear line of pharmaceutical grade skincare prdocuts.

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Let’s Get Picky About Professional Skin Care Lines

California Skincare Supply

For Sensitive Skin, Barrier-Challenged, Oncology Skincare and Allergies About the brand: With roots as an oncology skincare line, Hale & Hush has become the go-to for all things sensitive skin. Why you’ll love it: For even the most ultra-sensitive skin, Hale & Hush delivers serious soothing and calming.

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Is fabric softener a good hair conditioner? Episode 140

The Beauty Brains

Apparently this is well studied because I found a paper titled “ Effect of Film Irregularities on Sunscreen Efficacy ” in the Journal of Pharmaceutical Science. The bottom line is why would you risk messing up your hair and damaging your skin with a product that’s not designed or tested for personal care use?