I hear this all the time, let's break it down!

[@janemerves7682]

I really enjoy your non-nonsense content. I can see why the number of followers are growing. I admire your dedication and honesty as you do the research and deep dive into products.

[@theocbeautymd]

Thank you so much 😊

[@michellecreeden9204]

Been here with you since the beginning and I love your content! I oddly think I’ve saved money since switching to medical grade! I used to have a horrible habit of buying “more affordable” skincare product after product until I had a stash of all these potions that didn’t help my skin at all! Another amazing aspect about medical grade is that truly a little bit goes a long way! 🧘‍♀️💕 congrats on almost 5k!!!

[@theocbeautymd]

Thank you so much. I love sharing knowledge and even more so, I love building a community of incredible people! ❤️

[@marysteven3004]

I completely agree with you on your statement about 'saving money with medical-grade skin care'. A person uses much less of the 'medical grade' product and, therefore the product lasts longer. Further, the testing and research that medical-grade skin care undergoes is much more reliable and reproducible than other 'clinically approved' products. What does clinically approved even mean? What clinic? Who's clinic? The bottom line is that peer-reviewed research is expensive and the production of active ingredients in skin care products that are actually able to be absorbed into the skin is expensive. Thank you, Dr. for another informative and science-based explanation of skin care!

[@TheBohemianStyle]

Thank you for telling me that La Roche Posay test on animals, I wasn’t aware of it.

[@mdpeach]

Fantastic video! I’ve used Dr. Kappel’s products and love the barrier repair moisturizer. Also, It is so important to have someone like you on KZbin providing this valuable information.

[@theocbeautymd]

thank you!

[@meganalexander5556]

I started ZO last November. I've felt like I'm outcasted by society when I read/hear all the negativity surrounding medical-grade skincare i.e. doesn't work, just a marketing scheme, you're wasting your money, better or just as effective drugstore products etc...the comments are endless. Thank you for explaining in such simple terms❤

[@theocbeautymd]

that's why I'm here!

[@cristyloosle5029]

I’m play in

[@sierraread1443]

Thank you for your love of science and compassion. You are a wonderful resource! I’m an ER doc and totally agree about the Hippocratic oath! Totally surprised that some schools don’t take it on graduation!😢

[@jeannemarie2092]

Thank you so much for this informative video! I have spend $$$$ on skincare over the years! It's really embarrassing. I truly appreciate your knowledge and integrity!

[@theocbeautymd]

You are so welcome!

[@Zimtchocolatesca]

Ok- you educated us on animal testing. I’m now a subscriber- thank you so much for spreading awareness. Can’t wait to dive into more of your lovely and compassionate content.

[@sandymalinovsky8455]

Your channel recently popped in my You Tube. i looking for a good skin regimen ( I had been using department store products, but not happy with how my skin feels and looks ) I saw and esthetician who recommended some of the products ( Skin Better) you recommend. I was feeling anti hesitant about the $ but I now understand that research and formulation are behind these products. Thank you for this video and for my skin, I will shoot for the Ferrari! 😊

[@karend4016]

Congratulations on the growth of your channel ! Another amazing video .

[@theocbeautymd]

Thank you so much!

[@saraseveryn8650]

I believe I save $ with pharmaceutical skincare... it is a great investmen!. Medical-grade products are generally concentrated and very little is needed. I use mists with Osmosis MD serums and it goes a long way. I trust the ingredients, formulations and results!

[@saraseveryn8650]

And I get discounts and samples shopping from medical-grade skincare providers. Hit me up if you want some sites and a referral discount :)

[@maureenturk8578]

I agree with your analogies of formulations and ingredient list of product lines. My dermatologist recommended Skin Better Science and I started it a few months ago. So far, so good! Can you comment on the efficacy of at home lasers such as NIRA ? It has FDA approval for safety, but I no nothing of the results. I’ve seen all the other channels mentioned, and I’m so happy to have found yours! Have subscribed- looking forward to seeing all of your videos. Thanks!

[@theocbeautymd]

Thank you! My impression is that the nira works but you have to be very consistent with it daily. So it's a matter of compliance.

[@J.E.C.]

I used Nira. It hurts a lot but gives no results. The most useless out of all my gadgets.

[@mariacardaropoli90]

Great points Ania!!! Would you consider doing a review on Dr. Kappel skincare? Compared to skinbetter or Alastin thanks

[@theocbeautymd]

It's difficult to provide a useful review because I do not have access to any formulatory info or research she has done.

[@rogehnimunoz4327]

Thanks for the vids. Agree with you Dr.

[@orozcoaj69]

Is this your first live? Congrats on the subscription increase 🎉🎉🎉 You are a gem 💎. Thank you for all the amazing and quality content you put out 🤓😊

[@theocbeautymd]

Thank you! I set it as premier but I am not sure what is happening 🤣

[@kls6612]

I love your content as someone else mentioned. This was a great video. Thank you!!❤

[@theocbeautymd]

thank you so much!! 🥰

[@evaweissmann1983]

Another excellent video ❤

[@theocbeautymd]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MarkSmithhhh]

I use cerave for most things but zo has some products that are just great and I love...the daily power defense, I can't find a good dupe that even comes close to how much I like it...however for a cleanser, the cerave cream to foam is my favorite... I think if you go all in on medical grade just for the sake of it, then that's not worth the money, but yiu definitely can pick some irreplaceable products up from the medical.grade companies

[@ericavigil416]

I did drugstore skincare at the beginning on my skin care journey. I was not blessed with good skin ( I had terrible acne). My skin has drastically changed, on a cellular level. I will never be without my high quality products as long as I can afford them.

[@theocbeautymd]

quality skincare matters

[@jenniferdonahue4895]

Thanks very much for this clarification. Would you consider content on products or treatment of jowling?

[@krist894]

So good explanation!

[@helenorgarycrevonis2022]

Dr. Ania love your knowledge and presentation. Could you please address how to deal with creepy skin on the neck. Should I laser if yes, which one? I know that creams are not doing a thing - tried for the past 20 years, I am not ready to face/neck lift yet but want something that would make difference. Also, retinol is not tolerated on my neck, neither is Vitamin C, so I use rosehip oil. Thank you

[@theocbeautymd]

Microneedling is one of my favorites. Another suggestion is to take a rice grain (or even half a rice grain) amount of retinol, mix with your neck cream and apply. Get your skin adapted to retinol very slowly from a tiny amount. See if it tolerates it.

[@lisd2999]

Enjoyed the video , I have experimented with medical grade for years and have tried many brands . I think so much depends on each individual ‘s skin , I have tried alastin … twice , it did nothing for me , I’ve used skin medica , osmosis , and many others with no real change. What did change my skin was the original obagi Nu derm .. not even the hydroquinone … the fx version , nothing has ever changed my skin the way it did mixed with my tretinoin , I know you think it’s old school but I think it works as well tiday as it did 20 years ago at least for me . I tried so many of the “ new technology “ products and they just don’t work for me. They either irritate or do nothing so I think it depends on so many things . I’ve used tret for 20 years and when I added obagi it took me to another level altogether , I did just order the ZO exfoliating pads. I enjoy your videos very much.

[@theocbeautymd]

I do agree that all skins respond differently. If they didn't, we would only need one brand, right! The key is finding the right products for you and I think it's crucial to get a good skin diagnosis and eval because sometimes people don't understand their diagnosis and are actually attempting to treat the wrong diagnosis or going about it the wrong way. For example, some people say hydroquinone did not work for them, but the question becomes, how oily are they? Oil prevents HQ absorption - just an example. I'm really happy that you have found product combinations that your skin loves!!! 🌸

[@claudianunez8945]

Love all your videos like always!!! What is your opinion on oxygenetix foundation?

[@carolinafrunza2679]

Can you let me know which device treatment for a salon you think is the best micro needling Gua Sha sculpting massage Buccalmassaj dermaplanig microcurrent and celuma which one is worth it. Thank you.

[@cyclamen831]

Great video, I just found you and subscribed! I have been using Defenage for 3-4 years. I am happy with it, simple face regiment of two products, plus I use sunscreen religiously. I do keep my expectation in check so, in all honesty, I have no idea if it is working but I do receive lots of compliments on my skin ( mid 50s, but I have done also RF and micro needling). However, I do not see anybody talking about Defenage. Have you even look into this line and do you have an opinion with regards these alpha and beta defensins?

[@theocbeautymd]

I've heard good things about it but I don't know too much about it

[@MyMaria1224]

Great info! ❤❤❤ could you do a video on vitamin c which is better the L ascorbic or other one always forget the name lol THE ? ❤❤

[@theocbeautymd]

I will try. Hard video to make because THD is newer, not a lot of research on it and vitamin C has boatloads.

[@zuma5443]

Thank you very much for sharing! I do notice more volume in your face, compare to 1 year ago. The results of good medical grade topicals or something else? What is the game-changer so far in the last year of your journey? You look amazing!

[@theocbeautymd]

Thank you! I did get a thread lift last year but no cheek filler. My game changer was going on the skin health restoration protocol of high dose tretinoin. That has really changed my skin

[@zuma5443]

@@theocbeautymd Thank you very much for sharing, that is very helpful! Bless you.

[@theocbeautymd]

@@zuma5443 you know I went back and watched some of my older videos and I realized that the correct answer to your question is weight gain. I've gained a bit of weight over the last year! lol

[@cassandrasmith4838]

Great video

[@J.E.C.]

I buy so called “medical-grade, professional” not because of the name of the market segment, but because most of the time they do the best product in each category. It is expensive skin care and somehow people can not get over it. I wonder if they also call people who live in more expensive houses, driving more expensive cars idiots. Maybe it is some self-protection mechanism to feel better. Anyway, this skin care segment is growing and obviously thriving, so who cares what they say.

[@theocbeautymd]

that's an interesting observation. I think it's also reverse marketing. The drugstore stuff has to promote itself somehow so they criticize the quality expensive stuff to keep their consumers.

[@jeka126]

❤❤❤ Very interesting video

[@Camerashy03]

Oh no! I had no idea that LRP is tested on animals 😢 I use their body moisturizer. Do you have a recommendation on a brand that doesn’t test on animals that’s as moisturizing as Lipikar triple repair?

[@theocbeautymd]

It really depends on your budget but if you start researching you will find lots of cruelty free options. I like the skin food by weleda. Borage makes good ones too.

[@J.E.C.]

I am sorry, but ingredients in cheap and medical-grade skin care are NOT even the same. Claiming the opposite is insane. Concentrations are not the same. Number of actives is not the same.

[@yuliyapetr]

What are your thoughts on Paula's choice?

[@sballantine8127]

I started following Paula Begoun back in the 80s when she had a column in the New York Daily News. And started using her products when she first began to come out with him because I trusted her and I knew that she had done research on everything that she put in there and had a very high degree of integrity. Not to mention the fact that they were very reasonably priced, especially for the high-quality. Now she's been bought out by some big company, and I'm happy for her that she got a big payday from it, but the prices have skyrocketed so I don't buy that much anymore. Having said that, they are bringing out more sophisticated and well packaged products, and maybe they are very high-quality, who knows? I wonder if they're making the kind of money they hoped to because they knew that people trusted her so much.

[@J.E.C.]

Used to be good and innovative 20 years ago, now it is a regular silicone-heavy line

[@jenniferdonahue4895]

What are your thoughts on Obaji?

[@theocbeautymd]

good line. no new innovation

[@jolcik1237]

Super your video like always

[@theocbeautymd]

Thank you so much 😀

[@LEdwards-c1j]

I have 2questions. Was Skinbetter bought out and will they continue to stay cruelty free?

[@theocbeautymd]

bought by Loreal in a very unique agreement. Nothing will change for the next 3 years and all the skinbetter staff are still there and in charge

[@jaynep367]

Do I need to buy my ZO via a private practitioner please

[@theocbeautymd]

always buy from an office or the ZO website. You can chooses a provider on the ZO website if you want to show your support. Never buy from any other store. ZO doesn't allow it so you don't know if its counterfeit or the real thing.

[@sunpay1]

Thoughts on Epionce?:)

[@theocbeautymd]

good line, plant based. For me personally, the lines I carry are the best. That's why I chose them. But other lines may fit other people better.

[@Kathena622]

How old are you? If you don’t mind

[@J.E.C.]

You have some loud background noise, difficult to listen to you :(

[@theocbeautymd]

I know, thanks for the mention. I'm looking into getting a proper microphone

[@WellBeanTV]

And YAS NO ANIMAL TESTING 👏👏👏

[@sballantine8127]

They're really selling you hope, that's why decades ago the term "hope in a jar" was coined.

[@theocbeautymd]

marketing fully plays on human emotion for sure

[@khristvnx]

Loved the video! & totally agree I follow Yourself & Dr Sam Ellis the most when it comes to skincare. I feel like Naturium is a nice sweet spot for affordable quality skincare, but would love to her your thoughts. Congratulations on the growth 😊

[@theocbeautymd]

Thank you! I have heard good things but it's so hard to know without actually having the education and research on any particular brand available.

[@fenzirulfr]

great content

[@claudianunez8945]

Love all your videos like always!!! What is your opinion on oxygenetix foundation?