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The world of skin care is a lot to take in. There are so many options and so much to be educated on to make sure you are choosing the right one for you. The amount of research that goes into creating a skin-care product and testing its efficacy takes years. Most of the progress and discovery in skin-care science, such as ingredient discovery, is due to medical-grade skin-care companies. The formulations are potent, usually a step below, if not, comparable to prescription products and backed by testing and clinical trials. They are at the forefront of research and innovation and that's often reflected in the price. However, your whole routine does not have to be all medical-grade to reap the benefits.
We highly-suggest having one-to-three medical-grade products maximum in your routine — the rest can be affordable finds from drug stores or department stores. Medical grade skin-care are usually sold exclusively in dermatologist offices, medical spas and clinics, and Dermstore. We curated the best-of-the-best skin-care products from Dermstore that are worth the splurge.