What are Cosmeceuticals?

The word ‘cosmeceutical’ is a hybrid of the terms ‘cosmetic’ and ‘pharmaceutical’. In basic terms cosmeceuticals are non-prescription creams, serums and gels that take you a step beyond the beauty counter offering dramatic results by delivering high grade ingredients into your skin. These professional grade products have been scientifically researched and tested to ensure they actually have an effect on the skin.

Although there are now many high street brands claiming to be ‘cosmeceuticals’ and using buzzwords like ‘peptides’ ‘antioxidants’ and ‘retinoids’, most of what you can buy on the high street does not contain high enough dosages of these active ingredients to make any real noticeable difference to your skin. If you want to invest in a good skincare range that will really help improve and protect your skin then going to see a skin specialist or dermatologist at your local aesthetic clinic is the best way to ensure you are getting products that actually work and are right for your skin.

Cosmeceutical ranges used in aesthetic clinics have usually undergone extensive scientific testing and contain active ingredients such as vitamins A, C and E, anti-oxidants and peptides and Alpha Hydroxy Acids, combined with active botanical ingredients such as aloe vera at levels that are safe for you to buy off the shelf.