Medical Skincare Products

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Although a common product at any beauty store, skincare is most effective when it is high-quality and medical-grade. Medical skin care includes various skin-rejuvenating products that can each refine the health, appearance, and composition of your skin. These products contain active ingredients that can penetrate beneath the dermis to address certain skin concerns, such as uneven skin texturing, acne, redness, and more.

At our practice, we offer a wide array of medical skincare products to help you restore a more radiant, youthful complexion. Regardless of whether you are interested in brightening your skin tone or targeting fine lines, the skin experts at Dr. Eric P. Bachelor’s practice can help you create a regimen that leaves you looking and feeling refreshed.

To meet with one of our skin experts and start learning more, please request a consultation online or call (925) 462-3700.

About Medical Skincare Products

Medical skin care includes products that can improve skin health and appearance more effectively than traditional over-the-counter products. These products typically contain higher concentrations of active ingredients that penetrate the skin’s surface, allowing for lasting improvements in its health, appearance, and structure.

Benefits

With our expert guidance, you see improvements through:

  • Smoother-Feeling Skin: Certain products, such as chemical or physical exfoliants, can address patches of roughness or unevenness.
  • A More Youthful-Looking Appearance: Our collection of medical skincare products features ingredients that can soften visible signs of aging, such as fine lines and early wrinkles.
  • Reduced Breakouts: Maintaining an effective skincare routine enhances your skin’s health and significantly reduces recurrent breakouts or pimples.
  • Targeted Solutions: Many products contain ingredients that address specific concerns, such as inflammation or dullness.
  • Safety for All Skin Types: We offer products that can improve concerns across all skin types and tones.
  • Active Ingredients: Medical skincare products contain active ingredients that clinical trials and studies have shown to benefit skin health and appearance.
  • Tailored Treatment Regimens: Our team of skin experts designs each skincare routine to your unique concerns and needs.
  • Versatile Application: Medical skincare products can address several skin conditions and concerns, such as acne, uneven skin texturing, pigmentation irregularities, recurrent dullness, and more.

Candidates

You may be a suitable candidate for medical skincare products if you have seen unsatisfactory improvements in skin texture, appearance, and overall quality with over-the-counter products.

To achieve the best results with a new skincare routine, you should:

  • Be in good general health
  • Have realistic expectations
  • Be willing to use your products regularly
  • Not have any allergies or sensitivities to certain ingredients
  • Not have active skin conditions that would interfere with treatment.

Our team of skin experts will assess your skin health and help you select effective products during your initial consultation.

Personal Consultation

During a personal consultation, one of our skin specialists will meet with you individually to discuss what medical skincare products are, how they differ from traditional skincare products, and their benefits and limitations. Your skin expert will also look into your medical history, learn more about your skin concerns, and physically assess your skin’s condition and quality. They will then use this information to create a structured treatment regimen targeting your specific concerns.

To schedule this consultation and receive your tailored skincare regimen, please contact us online or call (925) 462-3700 to reach our Pleasanton and Danville offices.

Types of Medical Skincare Products

There are several different types of skincare products available on the market. A typical skincare routine includes a cleanser, exfoliant, toner, moisturizer, and sunscreen, but this can vary depending on your skin type, concerns, and needs.

Cleansers

A cleanser clears dirt, oils, and other debris from your skin’s surface. It is typically the first step in any skincare routine. Cleansers are crucial for maintaining smooth and clear skin.

Exfoliants

Exfoliants remove dead skin cells and debris from the skin’s surface. These products can clear clogged pores, improve cellular turnover, and reveal layers of brighter, fresher, and healthier skin. You only need to perform this step once or twice a week to avoid unnecessary irritation. There are both physical exfoliants and chemical exfoliants.

  • Physical Exfoliant: Physical exfoliants use small particles or granules to scrub at your skin’s surface.
  • Chemical Exfoliants: Chemical exfoliants use skin-safe acids to dissolve the bonds between dead skin cells, removing them at a cellular level. (1)

Toners

Toners are water-based products that rehydrate your skin and rebalance its pH. Toners are among the first products you apply after cleansing, and they often contain additional ingredients to add benefits, such as anti-inflammatory or brightening effects.

Moisturizers

Moisturizers help maintain and protect your skin’s hydration levels. Several types of moisturizers typically fall into two categories: occlusives and humectants.

  • Occlusives: Occlusive moisturizers replenish your skin’s moisture levels by forming a barrier on the surface. Common ingredients in occlusives include lipids such as coconut oil, beeswax, or ceramides.
  • Humectants: Humectant moisturizers attract and bind water to the skin’s surface, and typically include ingredients such as alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) or glycerin. (2)

Sunscreen

Sunscreens protect your skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation when you are outside. UV radiation and damage lead to several immediate and gradual concerns, including visible signs of aging, sunburns, precancerous and cancerous lesions, and immunosuppression. (3) When integrating a sunscreen into your routine, you have the option of choosing either a chemical sunscreen or a physical sunscreen.

  • Chemical Sunscreen: Chemical sunscreens, also known as organic sunscreens, work by using skin-safe chemicals that absorb UV rays. These sunscreens include spray-on sunscreens.
  • Physical Sunscreen: Physical sunscreens use natural minerals to reflect UV light away from the skin. These minerals often include zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. (4)

Available Skincare Brands

Our practice carries two different skincare brands in our offices, both of which can help you restore your skin. They include ZO Skin Health® and iS CLINICAL.

ZO Skin Health®

ZO Skin Health® is a collection of professional skincare products from Dr. Zein Obagi, a world-renowned dermatologist. These medical-grade products include cleansers, toners, and more, each containing essential nutrients, vitamins, and biological technologies.

Our practice works closely with ZO Skin Health®, and we are proud to be recognized as a 2025 ZO® Circle Club Partner and Top ZO Provider.

isClinical

iS Clinical is an innovative skincare line that improves skin health across all layers. iS Clinical uses a four-step system consisting of cleansing, treating, hydrating, and protecting to address all skin types, tones, and concerns. (5) Additionally, every formula is free from harmful ingredients and animal testing.

NEOVA

Neova (NEOVA®) SmartSkincare is a medical skincare line that focuses on rejuvenating your skin at a cellular level. Each product features a blend of biomimetic technology, antioxidants, and photoprotective ingredients that can strengthen, support, and promote your skin’s natural regeneration and repair processes. These include DNA Repair Enzymes to help target and correct any ultraviolet-induced DNA damage, as well as a Copper Peptide Complex to promote tissue recovery, support your skin’s structural integrity, and improve your cellular resistance. (6)

Cost of Medical Skincare Products in the San Francisco Bay Area

The cost of your medical skincare products will vary depending on your skin type, the skin concerns you wish to address, and the types of products you choose to purchase. Once your skin expert has met with you to help you establish a regular skincare regimen, they will provide you with a comprehensive cost estimate for your treatment.

To learn more about the costs of our products, please request a consultation online or call (925) 462-3700.

FAQ

What is the difference between an over-the-counter skincare product and a medical skincare product?

Over-the-counter skincare products contain weaker concentrations of active ingredients, may have poor or inconsistent formulations, or may just generally be less effective. Medical skincare products contain higher amounts of active ingredients that penetrate beneath the skin’s surface, and you must purchase them from a licensed medical professional or practice.

How will I know which medical skincare products are best for my skin type?

During your consultation, our team of skin experts will assess your skin type, quality, appearance, and composition to determine what products and ingredients will help you achieve lasting clarity.

Can I layer several medical skincare products at once?

Yes, many of these products are designed to be layered as part of a comprehensive skin routine.

Is there a difference between physical exfoliants and chemical exfoliants?

Physical exfoliants use small particles and granules to physically scrub away at dead and damaged skin cells. Chemical exfoliants use skin-safe acids to dissolve these layers and reveal fresher and smoother skin.

Can I undergo a facial rejuvenation treatment while using medical skincare products?

Yes, you can undergo any of our facial rejuvenation treatments if you use medical skincare products. However, your skin expert may ask you to temporarily halt using any harsher or more irritating products in preparation for your chosen treatment.

References

  1. Samargandy S, Raggio BS. Skin Resurfacing Chemical Peels. PubMed. Published 2020. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547752/
  2. Harwood A, Nassereddin A, Krishnamurthy K. Moisturizers. PubMed. Published February 12, 2024. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK545171/
  3. Gabros S, Patel P, Zito PM. Sunscreens and Photoprotection. Nih.gov. Published March 28, 2025. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537164/#article-29687.s3
  4. Smijs T, Pavel S. Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles in sunscreens: focus on their safety and effectiveness. Nanotechnology, Science and Applications. 2011;4(4):95-112. doi:https://doi.org/10.2147/nsa.s19419
  5. iS CLINICAL. iS CLINICAL. Published 2025. Accessed April 27, 2026. https://www.isclinical.com/
  6. NEOVA. NEOVA. Published 2026. Accessed May 19, 2026. https://www.neova.com/
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