WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEDICAL-GRADE SKINCARE AND OVER-THE-COUNTER PRODUCTS?

Why Medical-Grade Skincare Is Worth It (and What Makes It Different)

By the Team at Gerrish MedEsthetics

AGE by Gerrish™ | Regeneration, Not Aggression™

Skincare accounts for over 42% of the global cosmetic market, and in sunny Scottsdale, AZ, protecting and regenerating the skin isn’t just a luxury; it’s a necessity. With the Arizona sun accelerating visible aging, inflammation, and pigmentation, what you apply to your skin must do more than moisturize. It must perform.

That’s why the team at Gerrish MedEsthetics developed ClockWork AGE™—a proprietary aftercare protocol that bridges in-office regenerative treatments with medical-grade skincare, customized for your unique cellular needs.

Let’s explore the key differences between drugstore products and professional formulas—and why the choice matters more than ever in Arizona’s demanding climate.

OTC SKINCARE: DESIGNED FOR THE SHELF, NOT YOUR SKIN

Over-the-counter skincare (think department stores, drugstores, and influencer drops) is created for mass appeal. These products contain lower concentrations of active ingredients to ensure they don’t irritate the general population; however, this also means they rarely penetrate past the surface or deliver measurable change.

– No obligation to disclose active ingredient percentages
– Minimal clinical testing or efficacy claims
– Safe for many, effective for few

It’s the difference between buying a one-size-fits-all bandage and receiving a tailored medical treatment. OTC products might feel nice, but they aren’t formulated to work with your skin’s biology, or Arizona’s extreme conditions.

MEDICAL-GRADE SKINCARE: SCIENCE FOR YOUR SKIN’S RHYTHM

Medical-grade skincare is clinically backed and held to FDA-regulated standards. At Gerrish MedEsthetics, we prescribe these formulas as part of our ClockWork AGE™ protocol to support regeneration, not aggression.

• Higher percentages of active ingredients, clinically proven
• Designed to reach deeper layers of the skin for lasting change
• Often patented or exclusive to medical providers
• Works with your body’s circadian and cellular repair processes

This is especially critical in Arizona, where sun exposure, dryness, and temperature fluctuations pose daily challenges to the skin. Medical-grade skincare helps rebuild your skin’s defense system from within, improving texture, elasticity, and clarity while extending the benefits of your in-office treatments.

CLOCKWORK AGE™: BETWEEN VISITS, YOUR SKIN IS STILL HEALING

Even the most advanced regenerative treatment only requires about 1–2 hours of your time per month. What happens during the 700+ hours between appointments determines whether your results accelerate or plateau.

That’s why we created ClockWork AGE™:
An innovative, synchronized skincare system that mirrors your body’s healing timeline.

Every step of your ClockWork AGE™ plan—from antioxidant serums to skin-firming peptides—is selected to support post-procedure recovery, target pigmentation or laxity, and protect your barrier long-term. No guesswork. No wasted product.

This is skincare on time, in rhythm, and by design.

THE VALUE EQUATION: RESULTS YOU CAN MEASURE

Arizona patients often arrive with cabinets full of unused, ineffective skincare—hundreds of dollars’ worth of products that made big promises but delivered minimal results.

Now imagine investing the same budget into a customized, high-performance plan tailored to your treatment cycle.

In 6–8 weeks, most of our patients report:

• Softer, finer lines and fewer breakouts
• Brighter, more even tone
• Strengthened skin barrier and hydration retention—even in desert heat

This is why ClockWork AGE™ isn’t just a regimen. It’s a results-driven lifestyle.

GET STARTED: YOUR CLOCK IS TICKING

The longer you wait, the more cumulative damage you’ll face in the Arizona sun. Let’s put a stop to the skincare guessing game.

Visit us in Scottsdale, AZ
Call to schedule your skincare mapping session: (480) 651-8110

Together, we’ll create a regenerative skincare plan that keeps your skin on pace with your goals.

Clock in. Glow on.™

AGE by Gerrish™ – Where Science Meets Cellular Timing