- Apr 25
- 2 min read

Medical Grade Skincare vs OTC

What makes medical grade skincare so special?

Medical Grade Skincare or "Pharmaceutical Skincare" is held to a much higher standard than the products you would find in Target, Ulta, Sephora, or even Nordstrom. Medical Grade products are required to be 99% pure. Also, Medical Grade Skincare can only be sold through a licensed professional.

Medical Grade Skincare also contains higher concentrations of beneficial ingredients, therefore you're more likely to visibly see positive changes in your skin. Because of the higher concentrations (and less fillers) Medical Grade Skincare products can reach deeper into the skin and repair on a cellular level vs. store bought that will only sit on the top layers of your skin.

"Luxury Skincare"

Don't be fooled by pretty packages and clever marketing! Luxury skincare (Kiehl’s, Drunk Elephant, R&F, etc.) contains the same concentration of ingredients as drugstore skincare, but at a much higher price point.

Science Backed

Medical grade products are backed by clinical research studies and safety that is regulated by the FDA. Did you know that over-the-counter skin care products aren't required to have clinical studies or research to make a claim about how the product will work on your skin?

Yes, medical grade skincare can get a little pricey. But instead of just paying for a "brand", you're actually paying for real results! The price you pay is because of the percentage of actives, time spent studying the product’s ingredients, and evidence-based products yield results.

Connect with your local Esthetician

And figure out which Medical Grade Products will benefit your skin type best! I have been using Glymed Plus products and i'll admit i'm pretty much obsessed!

A few of my favorites from Glymed Plus:

Rejuvenating Peptide Masque, 10% - Super indulgent, packed with anti-aging peptides and smells like roses

Glycolic Face Cleanser - great everyday cleanser for anti-aging and hyperpigmentation

Oxygen Deep Pore Masque - Revives skin and amazing for congested skin to clear out pores

Protective Skin Serum with Ceramides - Ultra healing and nourishing

Age-Delay Cream - Wonderful anti-aging and prevention moisturizer with peptides

Skin Recovery Mist - Super refreshing, vitamin-rich mist with Hyaluronic Acid to use anytime during the day

At Bisous Esthetics in Bastrop TX, I offer facial treatments using only the best products backed by science! Shop Glymed+ Medical Grade Skincare or book an appointment online to learn about and experience all the wonderful benefits of Medical Grade Skincare!