Why Choose Pharmacy Skincare Products ?

The face is like our business card, and when caring for it, we should always use the highest quality skincare products possible. The term “pharmacy skincare” inherently carries a stamp of quality and a sense of security – knowing that the products we apply to our skin – the largest organ of our body – are scientifically formulated with health in mind. Let’s allow Apotheka pharmacists to introduce pharmacy skincare.  

The development of pharmacy skincare involves numerous studies, the inclusion of medical professionals and scientists, and the consideration of various potential health conditions. All of this is done with the aim of providing relief for common skin problems and preventing the emergence of new issues, such as allergies and other hypersensitivity reactions, which are quite frequent when using regular cosmetics. It is often said that if something is suitable for everyone, it is actually not very suitable for anyone.  

The face is the first thing others notice about us – it serves as our business card, and if we are dissatisfied with it for any reason, it can impact our self-confidence, affecting both our professional and personal relationships. 

People are most disturbed by uneven or irregular skin texture, as well as acne scars, pimples, clogged pores, overly dry or oily skin, hypersensitivity or allergies, redness, blotchiness, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, dark circles, or puffiness under the eyes, as well as various skin diseases like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. These are also the issues that pharmacy skincare can most effectively address.  

Almost all of the aforementioned concerns can be resolved or alleviated with pharmacy skincare, whereas regular cosmetics might exacerbate some of these problems.  To know which products to choose and how to perform care procedures, it is best to go to the pharmacy for initial consultation. In the pharmacy, it is also possible to undergo skin diagnostics to determine your skin type, as well as to assess skin oiliness, hydration, elasticity, and pigmentation.

What Are the Differences Between Pharmacy Skincare and Regular Cosmetics?

The development of pharmacy skincare considers common skin concerns and creates specialized lines for specific needs, such as sensitive skin, allergic skin, or atopic skin. 

Regular cosmetics are produced for the so-called average person without taking individual skin conditions and needs into account. If something is suitable for everyone, it usually isn’t very suitable for anyone.  

Pharmacy skincare is suitable for both those with skin issues and those without – its gentle formulations, when products are selected according to skin type, can also help prevent many skin concerns. In contrast, regular cosmetics are generally unsuitable for users with problematic skin and can significantly worsen the condition of the skin.  

How to Identify a Quality Cosmetic Product?

Start with the Packaging!

In fact, it can be extremely difficult for the average person to distinguish and choose products based on their ingredients, although that is where one should actually begin. The information leaflet on the packaging or the text on the product itself indicates what you are really applying to your skin. It is worth getting familiar with substances that may be irritating for specific skin problems or that are generally considered questionable or insufficiently researched in cosmetics. Often, products also contain ingredients that are not truly necessary – various artificial fragrances are one such example. A skin-friendly product usually contains fewer ingredients, with its main value lying in carefully selected raw materials, the manufacturing process, and numerous controlled studies.  

Composition and Production of Pharmacy Skincare

The raw materials for pharmacy skincare must be of high quality, with a high degree of purity, and thoroughly tested. Additives are used as sparingly as possible. They definitely do not contain cheap synthetic additives that are often used in regular cosmetics to increase product volume or extend shelf life. Such substances can dry out the skin and destroy its natural protective barrier and microbiota. Allergic reactions are also more common when using products with such compositions.  

Unlike regular cosmetics, pharmacy skincare is produced in the pharmaceutical industry, where production takes place under highly controlled, aseptic, and regulated conditions. Environmental friendliness and natural resources are also considered very important – active, fragrance, and coloring agents are selected with these aspects in mind.

Preservatives in Pharmacy Skincare

Every cosmetic product, including pharmacy skincare, contains some amount of preservatives. These preservatives can be either natural or synthetic and are very important for preventing product spoilage. Without preservatives, products lack protection against contamination by bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms – such contamination is a natural and quite unavoidable occurrence during product use, as the products come into contact with both hands and air. Since cosmetic products, such as face creams, contain water, exposure to oxygen and temperature fluctuations can create a suitable environment for bacterial growth and fungal development. Therefore, the use of preservatives in creams, body lotions, and other liquid products (including mascaras and eyeliners) is extremely important to ensure safety for users.  

Testing and Research

Pharmacy skincare is produced within the pharmaceutical industry and undergoes many tests and studies compared to regular cosmetics. Scientists, doctors, and other specialists are involved in the manufacturing and development process. Products are tested repeatedly, and compositions are adjusted and improved based on the results of clinical studies. Although clinical studies can be expensive, they increase the value of pharmacy skincare, not just their price. 

A Special Bonus for Users of Pharmacy Skincare

When purchasing pharmacy skincare, there is an additional bonus – the opportunity to seek advice from an expert in the field, a pharmacist. The skin is the largest organ of the body, and more than half of what we apply to the body is absorbed and affects the body to varying degrees.  

If desired, feel free to ask for advice, and in collaboration with your pharmacist, you will surely find the pharmacy skincare product that suits you best. Consultations with pharmacists are available both in pharmacies and online pharmacies.