Most individuals buy skin care products at a local pharmacy or drugstore. They will use some of the most popular brands on the market. They will buy products that claim to help improve oily skin, hydrate dry skin, get rid of acne, minimize fine lines and wrinkles and do a whole host of other things.

In some ways, these products can be effective. However, there are many reasons why it is more beneficial to use medical-grade skin care products.

One of the main benefits that an individual is going to receive from using medical-grade skin care products is the fact that they are simply of higher quality. They usually contain more of the active ingredient than what a person would get if they were to purchase an over-the-counter product.

So, for example, if an individual is purchasing a medical-grade skin care product that is designed to minimize fine lines and wrinkles, the active ingredient it contains is going to be one of the main ingredients in the entire product. It is not going to be listed somewhere at the bottom of the ingredients. This means that when a person purchases medical-grade skin care products, they are going to get something that is really going to work.

Another reason why they are of higher quality is that they are not watered-down. Just think about the fact that most skin care products that you can buy over-the-counter need to be safe for almost anyone who would use them. That means that they cannot contain too much of something that could potentially be harmful for one individual, but beneficial for another.

Another benefit of using medical-grade products is the fact that you are working with a medical professional. This medical professional is going to be the one who thoroughly examines your skin, gets a good understanding of what your skin care goals are and then prescribes a product that will help you to reach those goals. If you are looking to minimize wrinkles, they are going to choose a powerful product that can help you get the best results using a cream or other product that is applied to the skin. They are also going to be able to give you suggestions on other things that you can do to achieve your goals. When you use over-the-counter products, you are just self-diagnosing, which can be dangerous.

Medical-grade skin care products are designed to help an individual to remedy their specific skin issue or help them reach their specific skin care goal. They can be used to treat acne, minimize acne scarring, help an individual achieve a more even skin tone, deal with rosacea or try to slow down some of the natural signs of aging.

No matter the goal, using the medical-grade skin care products at the office of Dr. Beth Collins, MD is going to provide many more benefits than using over-the-counter ones. They are simply more superior and help a person get better results. Dr. Collins’ office is located in Guilford, CT. Contact us today to schedule your appointment to learn more.