Frequently Asked Questions

A. For many years the cosmetics industry has promoted a limited concept of cleansing, toning, and moisturizing as the best way to care for skin. You should know that moisturizers do not prevent the formation of wrinkles, and they are unable to restore water to the cells. They actually may make the skin age faster with prolonged usage by making the skin lazy, weak, and sensitive, as the cells will not renew themselves effectively.

Moisture applied to the skin surface through moisturizers does not replace essential water needed in skin cells; instead, they merely peel off the dead cells on skin surface creating harmful dependency to the moisturizer.

Furthermore, most cleansers and toners tend to dry the skin, creating the false sensation of needing a moisturizer, adding to the vicious cycle of this dependency.

The SkinUSA cleansers and toner are designed not to dry the skin. The SkinUSA program restores essential water to the skin from within the body through regulation of normal skin functions and creating new healthy cells, thus abolishing this dependency.

We all know that children don't use moisturizers, yet their skin is so soft. This is because their skin is functioning properly and is rich in essential water. The SkinUSA program objective is to restore proper functions and skin health, regardless of your age and it is never to late to start.

Q. I have had five glycolic acid peels and have used glycolic acid preparations, yet I am not happy with the results. Why does my skin still look bad?

A. Glycolic acid peels and preparations are of limited values. Many exaggerated and unfounded claims have been made about their efficacy, and many patients like you are dissatisfied. Glycolic acid is an exfoliant which, in low concentrations may help acne and other minor skin surface problems. However, they are not suited to regulate and correct skin functions, and that’s why you aren't getting the good results you expect.

Q. Why are dermatologist-direct skin care products more expensive?

A. The unit cost of some of these products may seem a little high, but remember, they’re used sparingly. In fact, my patients are often surprised how long they last! Safesun Z (30$) or SkinUSA Anti Aging Cream (42$), one of our most popular products, lasts up to 4 months, making the daily cost only about 35 cents—roughly the price of a soda. That’s not much, considering you’re paying for results you can actually see! And, since the big factors affecting price are the quality of the ingredients and the research and development involved, you can be sure you’re getting the best made, most reliable products on the market.

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