Cosmetics vs. Cosmeceuticals

The world of skincare is a confusing place at the best of times.

We’ve all been there, bewitched by pretty packaging, the bold claims, the celebrity endorsements. Then there’s the price tag. It’s got to work, right? Wrong!

At FrownDocs, we believe in helping you make informed decisions. So forget trial and error, it’s better to understand the differences between products before you spend your time and money.

What are Cosmetics?

Typically purchased ‘over-the-counter’, cosmetics are designed to enhance and improve the appearance of skin. They can maintain, protect and clean, leaving your skin looking and feeling great after application.

Results, however, can be short-lived as cosmetics can only penetrate the the outermost layer of the skin (the epidermis) but no further.

What are Cosmeceuticals?

On the other hand, Cosmeceuticals can, where appropriate, be prescribed by skincare specialists such as FrownDocs.

Cosmeceuticals are available only on prescription because they are rich in active ingredients (such as Hyaluronic Acid and Peptides) that penetrate not only the epidermis but deeper to the next layer, the dermis. And it’s here that cosmeceuticals really get to work, altering the physiology of skin.

TL;DR?

If you want to see real longer-lasting results from your skincare products, it’s really worth considering Cosmeceuticals.

We can help. Talk to FrownDocs.