Cosmeceutical
(Pharmaceutical) Grade skincare vs Over the Counter skincare products
Do you ever wonder why the skin care products that you buy over the counter (OTC) are just not as effective and seem to stop working after a short while?
Cosmeceutical :
The term "cosmeceutical" was created in the 1990's from cosm(etic) + (pharma)ceutic. It's a cosmetic product claimed to have medicinal or dug like benefits. Cosmeceutical products are marketed as cosmetics, but reputedly contain biologically active ingredients and contains ingredients that have activity in the skin.
Most people think the reason
this happens is due to the difference between active and non-active
ingredients, but this is not the entire story.
The OTC products that you purchase at the local drug store generally do
not have a low enough pH or a high enough percentage of active ingredients to
adequately penetrate the epidermal layer (upper layer) of the skin.
This is not to say that general OTC skincare products don’t work, they are simply not as efficient as pharmaceutical grade products. These cosmeceutical grade products are formulated to penetrate deep down into the dermal layer (lower layer) of the skin where the living cells are. This layer is also where your collagen and elastin are produced.
Products
that penetrate to the dermal layer, should be used wisely. Cosmeceutical grade products do not mean “chemical and
paraben free”, it means formulated to penetrate deeply. If you are using cosmeceutical grade products that are not free from these
harmful substances, you are really just more effectively delivering these
toxins into your body. For long lasting, safe & effective results- always use cosmeceutical grade skin care products which you can purchase from a licensed skincare technician; and remember to keep it pure… the more pure the product, the more benefits you will reap.
Body by Shae uses and organic and natural cosmeceutical skincare line that has helped many clients to reach and maintain their skincare goals. For more information on cosmeceuticals, skincare goals and skincare nutrition, contact Body by Shae.
