As part of our West Dermatology Family of Practices, we often steer our patients toward medical-grade skincare brands that get results and can penetrate into the skin’s deeper layers. When we recommend specific products from these brands, it helps to have a wide variety at hand, so we can tailor our suggestions to each patient’s needs. As an added bonus, the brands’ education programs can make purchasing decisions easier for patients and clinics alike. Any type of product that is designated as “medical-grade” must pass the scrutiny of the FDA through double-blind and controlled trials. These products can’t be marketed without first being proven safe and effective.