As part of our West Dermatology Family of Practices, we often steer our patients toward clinical-grade skincare brands that get results and can penetrate into the skin’s deeper layers. When we recommend specific products from those 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-bind and controlled trials. These products can’t be marketed without first proven safe and effective.