Is Medical-Grade Skincare Worth It? Vitamin C, Retinol & What Actually Works | EP 11
Is medical-grade skincare really worth the money, or is it just marketing? In this episode of Scalpel and Skin, Mistica is joined by Skin Lab esthetician and fan-favorite co-host Melissa Janoski to break down what medical-grade skincare means, how to think about product claims, and which skincare products may be worth prioritizing.
They discuss vitamin C, retinol, ingredient formulations, clinical studies, and the difference between building a skincare routine around your goals versus buying every product trending on social media. They also get into Sephora skincare culture, why teens don’t…
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