People often try new products every year hoping to improve their skin, but most at home routines only create small changes. Real transformation happens when science, ingredients, and professional technology work together. This is why medical grade skincare and in office treatments consistently deliver results that over the counter products cannot match.

At About Face Aesthetics, we believe in educating our clients so they understand not just what works, but why it works. When you know the science behind skin care, you can make better choices and build a routine that truly supports long term skin health.

Here is what makes professional treatments and medical grade products more effective, especially during the winter months in South Carolina.

Why Over The Counter Products Have Limits

Most store bought skincare is designed to be safe for everyone, which means it is usually made with lower concentrations of active ingredients. These formulas can help with basic maintenance, but they are not strong enough to correct deeper concerns such as stubborn acne, fine lines, pigmentation, redness, or texture changes.

Over the counter products also cannot penetrate the skin as deeply as medical grade skincare. Without deeper absorption, the skin cannot repair or rebuild itself in a meaningful way.

If you have ever felt like you are trying product after product without results, this is usually the reason.

The Power of Medical Grade Skincare

Medical grade skincare is backed by research, stronger ingredient percentages, and delivery systems that reach deeper layers of the skin. These products are formulated to correct, rebuild, and transform the skin rather than simply mask surface level issues.

Benefits include:

• Higher potency active ingredients
  
  
• Better absorption into the skin
  
  
• Consistent, measurable results
  
  
• Targets concerns such as aging, acne, and pigmentation
  
  
• Supports the skin barrier instead of stripping it
  
  

When paired with professional treatments, medical grade skincare creates long lasting improvement rather than temporary change.

How Professional Treatments Use Science To Transform Skin

In office treatments work differently than anything you can do at home. They reach deeper layers of the skin, stimulate collagen production, and repair damage that over the counter products cannot touch.

Here are some of the technologies that create true change.

HydraFacial, Technology Driven Deep Cleansing and Hydration

HydraFacial uses vortex technology to remove buildup while simultaneously infusing the skin with hydrating and corrective serums. This dual action process improves clarity, brightness, and smoothness in one treatment.

Because it increases product absorption, it also boosts the effectiveness of your home routine.

Aerolase, Laser Energy That Calms and Repairs

Aerolase works by delivering gentle laser energy into the skin without causing irritation. It helps reduce redness, acne, inflammation, and pigmentation. The laser stimulates cellular repair, which improves tone and texture over time.

Aerolase is especially helpful for people with sensitive skin who cannot tolerate aggressive treatments.

Microneedling, Collagen Stimulation for Long Term Results

Microneedling creates controlled micro channels in the skin that stimulate collagen and elastin. As the skin repairs itself, it becomes smoother, firmer, and more even. This treatment is ideal for texture issues, fine lines, and acne scarring.

No at home tool can match the precision or results of professional microneedling.

Why Science Based Skin Care Matters in the Winter

Cold temperatures, indoor heat, and constant changes in humidity affect the skin barrier. When the barrier weakens, the skin struggles to stay hydrated and becomes more reactive.

Science based skin care:

• Strengthens the barrier
  
  
• Supports moisture retention
  
  
• Reduces inflammation
  
  
• Stabilizes the skin during seasonal changes
  
  

These benefits make winter the perfect time to begin a professional skincare journey.

Building a Plan That Works for Your Skin

Healthy skin does not come from guessing or buying random products. It comes from understanding your skin, choosing the right treatments, and using products designed to reach deeper layers.

When science guides the process, results are clearer, faster, and longer lasting.

Whether you want brighter skin, fewer breakouts, or a smoother complexion, our team in Chapin and Union can help you choose the right combination of treatments and medical grade skincare for your goals.

Explore professional treatments at About Face Aesthetics:
https://www.aboutfaceaesthetics.com/skin-rejuvenation