Many dermatology patients, especially those with facial dermatitis, often consult on how to choose skin care products, so today we will share with you a little knowledge about medical skin care products. Medical skin care products started in the 1960s and were first produced in France. In recent years, allergic reactions caused by various chemical additives in cosmetics (fragrances, preservatives, surface active substances, etc.) are increasing; living in large cities with increasingly serious environmental pollution, as well as excessive work pressure and endocrine disorders, resulting in more and more women’s skin becoming sensitive skin. More women are paying attention to the quality and safety of skin care products. At present, medical skin care products are generally sold only in pharmacies, and some products need to be prescribed by a doctor before they can be purchased. So is medical skincare a drug or a cosmetic, and what does it do? Medical skin care products are cosmetics not drugs. Their main purpose is to increase the hydration of the skin and have the effect of repairing the epidermis, rebuilding the skin barrier as well as anti-irritation and anti-inflammation. Medical skincare products repair the skin without affecting its function (in line with the physiological function of the skin, safe and reliable), so that the skin can maintain its natural physiological balance for a long time, resist various external stimuli, provide a sustainable treatment platform for doctors, and improve patient satisfaction. Should medical skin care products be used only by people with skin problems? Medical skincare products are not pharmaceuticals and can be used by healthy people as well. For problematic skin, medical skincare products can reduce skin sensitivity and act as an adjunct to medication to reduce skin disease flare-ups and medication use; for healthy skin, medical skincare products can reduce irritation, maintain normal skin barrier and balance, and defend against external stimuli. Medical skin care products are hypoallergenic and non-irritating, therefore, even children with fragile and delicate skin can use medical skin care products. In Europe and the United States, many people seek the advice of dermatologists when choosing daily skin care products for themselves and their children. Medical skin care products have become so widely used that they have become a safe and reliable complementary treatment for dermatologists around the world, while also providing safe and effective skin care for healthy people. The difference between medical skin care products and pharmaceuticals 1, different attribution Medical skin care products belong to the category of cosmetics, not to the category of drugs, so there are different regulations and quality requirements for the two. 2, the role of different drugs can be used directly to treat diseases, while medical skin care products are to play a complementary role in the treatment of disease, can not be used to replace drug treatment. Medical skincare products and traditional skincare products are different The active ingredients of medical skincare products are selected from natural plants, and their research and development and production process is closer to the standard of new drugs, the main active ingredients contained in the consideration of maintaining the normal physiological function of the skin, but also from the perspective of prevention and treatment of skin diseases, in order to achieve the dual effect of treatment and beauty, so that its role is more targeted, the mechanism of action is more It can be used on normal skin or close to normal skin, and has certain auxiliary therapeutic effects on skin diseases. The formula is concise and does not contain substances that can easily damage the skin or cause skin allergies, such as colors, fragrances, preservatives and surfactants; all raw materials are strictly screened, and all active ingredients and safety are tested in laboratories and clinical trials, making it safer. Regarding medical skin care products, the following points should be paid special attention to: 1. Many skin care products are currently chosen to be sold in pharmacies. Therefore, skincare products sold in pharmacies are not necessarily medical skincare products. Judging whether they are medical skincare products should be analyzed based on the ingredients and usage, etc. 2, because medical skin care products are designed for different types of skin and skin problems, so it is best to have a diagnosis by a dermatologist before choosing a medical skin care product to help you choose the right medical skin care product. 3.Medical skin care products are not medicines, they only play a supplementary treatment role for skin diseases. Therefore, when the skin disease, should be under the guidance of a doctor, while using drug treatment auxiliary use of medical skin care products, in order to achieve the dual effect of treatment of disease and beauty. 4, Generally speaking, medical skin care products are a large branch of skin care products, and therefore, are suitable for different types of skin. Skin can be divided into five categories based on water content and oil content: normal skin, oily skin, dry skin, combination skin, and sensitive skin. After clarifying your skin type, choose different types of medical skin care products according to different skin types.