Skincare

What are Skin Care products?

Skin care products are professional-grade treatments for skin to help it look its best. These products contain carefully formulated compositions made with ingredients that effectively treat specific condition. For instance, an anti-aging product may contain ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, retinol, or ascorbic acid to help reduce the clinical effects of aging. Used in the clinic after an aesthetic procedure or by the client at home, skin care products can be of great benefit, as they help to maintain optimal skin health. As each skin care product can help to target various skin concerns, multiple skin care products are often layered to create a tailored routine for your client. Here at Medica Depot, find products from reputable brands such as ZO Skin Health and Calecim for high-quality products that meet every type of dermal need.

Why are Skin Care products used?

Generally speaking, skin care products are often used to do the following:

• Maintain healthy skin
• Improve hydration and restructure the skin for a better complexion
• Treat specific skin conditions, such as acne and rosacea

With that said, skin care products each have specific indications, so consult a product’s package insert to see its specific information.

Types of Skin Care Products

Creams

Cream-based skin care products have rich and thick formulations that help with hydrating and moisturizing the skin. They can also help to even the skin tone and increase elasticity. These products may be supplemented with other ingredients that provide further effects to help treat specific conditions, including aging, redness, or acne.

Serums and Toners

Toners are lightweight, easily absorbed solutions that help to hydrate and rebalance skin pH to prep the skin to better receive any ensuing skin care products. Serums are more concentrated and contain active ingredients that are targeted at specific skin conditions. Serums are particularly great for those needing deeper penetration, as serum solutions are often made up of small molecules at a higher concentration.

Cleansers

Cleansers are usually used in the first step of a skin care routine to remove impurities such as dirt, bacteria, and makeup.

Masks

These intensive treatments are usually used less frequently (typically one to two times a week) and consist of many different kinds, from hydrating to brightening masks, to help further improve skin quality.

Cost of Skin Care Product Brands

ZO: $33.00 ­– $279.00

Calecim: $60.00 – $206.00

Top Brands

• ZO: A line of professional skin care products developed by renowned dermatologist Dr. Zein Obagi, ZO Skin Health has a wide variety of cleansers, exfoliators, serums, creams, masques, and sun protection products to suit all types of skin for the treatment of most skin concerns, be it anti-aging, hydration, or brightening concerns.
• Calecim: Manufactured by CellResearch Corporation, Calecim products harnesses the anti-aging, restorative effects of its key ingredient, Rejuvenating Conditioned Media, to manage the effects of skin aging and dehydration.

How long do the effects of Skin Care products last?

The effects of skin care products are maintained by continuous and regular application of the product, as directed by a physician.