By: Yoko McCall LE, CLT
We’ve seen the commercials and walked by the advertisements – well known over-the-counter (OTC) brands marketing their latest anti-aging products containing vitamin c, retinols and peptides, all of the ingredients we know help our skin turnover and stimulate collagen production. They’re half the price of the products sold at your medical spa or dermatology office so why would you pay more for the same ingredients?
The difference between Over-the-Counter Products and Cosmeceuticals
Cosmeceuticals are products formulated with bioactive ingredients that can penetrate the skin into the epidermis and dermis to alter and improve the function and appearance of the skin. Most OTC products are not considered cosmeceuticals and have active ingredients that just sit on the surface of the skin and don’t create anti-aging changes. Remember, one of the most important jobs of the skin is to act as a barrier to the outside of environment and luckily, it’s pretty good at that! Cosmeceuticals use advanced delivery systems, such as encapsulated technology and nanotechnology to change the particle size to allow for better penetration into the skin. Cosmeceuticals often contain active ingredients with higher concentrations, intended to provide more targeted and noticeable improvements in skin issues such as wrinkles, pigmentation, and acne.
At Skin Appeal, we love seeing amazing results and know the importance of good skincare when it comes to seeing impressive improvements in the skin. Investing in good skincare alongside your treatment protects your investment and can enhance your results dramatically. This is why we offer 20% off our 90 day packages. 90 days to more beautiful, healthy skin includes your treatment, DiamondGlow Facial, Mikel Kristi Skincare Collection and sunblock of your choice. This offer is all year round! For this month only, receive 15% off any Mikel Kristi or SkinMedica products.
