Written By: Karen Albright
We understand convenience breeds temptation. The ease of driving to the supermarket skincare aisle is hard to beat. But your skin is your essence; why not give it the absolute best care? When it comes to achieving a radiant, healthy complexion, quality makes a profound difference. Choosing medical-grade anti-aging products matters.
It may be subtle at first, but switching to medical-grade products can make a world of difference. It all comes down to simple science, and we’re here to give you the inside scoop. At BodyLase®, we want to give your skin the best care possible. For this reason, we’ve stocked our offices with some of the highest-quality anti-aging products available.
Medical-Grade Means High Concentrations of Active Ingredients
Over-the-counter (OTC) anti-aging products are formulated for the masses. No matter your individual needs or skin type, the cream you pick up in a retail beauty aisle is designed to be a universally safe choice. The catch is that “safe” doesn’t always mean effective. Over-the-counter products contain far fewer active ingredients than what you truly need to see a visible change in your skin.
Price also reflects the concentration of active ingredients in a product. While over-the-counter alternatives are cheaper upfront, they are actually less cost-effective over time. Would you rather invest in an effective, highly concentrated cream once, or buy a cheap, diluted cream 20 times? In the long run, it’s far better to invest in your skin with a customized, medical-grade regimen.
Don’t Settle for Superficial Solutions
Along with having fewer active ingredients, over-the-counter products are formulated to sit primarily on the surface of the skin. This is a missed opportunity, since the long-term health and quality of your complexion are entirely influenced by the cellular layers beneath it. Medical-grade anti-aging products are specifically molecularly engineered to penetrate deep below the surface to deliver real, structural results.
Best of all, the results that medical-grade anti-aging products promise aren’t just marketing claims. These products are rigorously regulated by the FDA and must be backed by concrete scientific evidence. Before a medical-grade anti-aging product can ever hit the market, its safety and efficacy must be proven through extensive clinical research studies. The same rules simply do not apply to over-the-counter cosmetics.
What Are the Best Anti-Aging Products?
Here at BodyLase®, we make it a point to curate the absolute best anti-aging solutions. All of our options are medical-grade to ensure you’re getting premium quality with every application. We proudly carry the following physician-validated brands:
- SkinMedica®: Features customized, advanced formulas that leverage growth factors and the natural healing properties of your skin.
- Neocutis: Targeted products utilizing bio-essential peptides to combat signs of aging, discoloration, oxidative stress, redness, and dryness.
- Revision Skincare®: Innovative anti-aging formulations developed, tested, and validated by physicians to optimize skin health.
- EltaMD®: Professional-grade sunscreens and skincare designed to protect your fresh skin cells from UV rays and daily environmental damage.
- Avène®: Formulated specifically for compromised or sensitive skin, featuring Thermal Spring Water to naturally soothe, soften, and calm inflammation.
- Obagi Medical™: A comprehensive system of targeted products engineered to address acne, minimize fine lines, and reverse deep-set sun damage.
Your skin is completely unique—don’t settle for anything less than gorgeous. If you are curious but unsure of which brand or product will work best for your specific goals, our expert team can help. During your one-on-one consultation, we will thoroughly assess your skin type and create a tailored product plan to help you reach your aesthetic milestones.
Schedule a Medical-Grade Skincare Consultation
Treat your skin to something better at BodyLase®. We are home to highly trained experts in the field of clinical aesthetics who can seamlessly guide you toward the perfect products for your skin. Schedule your personalized consultation at any of our convenient med spa locations today!
