In recent years, there's been a surge in patients asking their doctors about the latest and greatest skin care ingredients. Patients are increasingly curious about the ingredients in their products. It's becoming increasingly common for practitioners to field questions about trendy components like niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and peptides, as well as cutting-edge elements such as exosomes and time-tested favorites like ceramides and botanical extracts. Understandably, patients want to know if these ingredients are compatible with their skin type, how effective they truly are, and whether they're safe for long-term use. Many also worry about potential side effects. Have you noticed more of your patients asking about the ingredients contained in the skin care products you recommend?
5 Popular Skin Care Ingredient Spotlights
In our recent survey which asked, "Are you increasingly being asked about the ingredients in the products you use in your treatments?" 85% of readers said yes and 15% said no.
It's vital to have the information about the various skin care ingredients used in treatments in order to have the ability to adequately educate your patients and clients about what is being put into their skin. In addition, better educated practitioners are able to better treat their patients with the most appropriate products for their particular skin. Here are five informative MedEsthetics articles to help you do just that.
- Unlocking the Potential of Glutathione for Skin Health: Glutathione, a potent antioxidant naturally produced by the body, has shown remarkable potential in addressing various skin concerns.
- Ready To Put Fish Guts On Your Face?: In the American Chemical Society journal ACS Omega, researchers reported that molecules found in fish gut bacteria showed both skin-brightening and anti-wrinkle properties.
- The Rise of Recombinant Proteins in Beauty - and Making them Scalable: These proteins encompass growth factors, chemokines and structural and membrane proteins, and the demand for them is being driven by rising incidences in chronic diseases, growing demand for biologics and biosimilars (due to patent expirations), rising demand for customized medicine, and increased government initiatives for R&D in the life sciences.
- NAD’s Cellular Influence Makes for an Anti-Aging Powerhouse: Influencing the key cellular functions is what makes the biomolecule nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (abbreviated NAD or NAD+ and sometimes referred to as nadide) an intriguing ingredient in anti-aging skin care.
- Editor's Picks: Plant- vs. Mammalian-Derived Exosomes: The entrance of an ever-growing number of brands formulating topical exosome products has created a bit of a rivalry between those offering plant-derived vs. mammalian-derived exosomes.
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