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80 ASCP Skin Deep Summer 2025 stability, and strategic delivery, typically cannot meaningfully influence this biological rhythm. With the right concentration, stability, and delivery, you offer more than just promises on a label; you guide clients toward lasting skin transformation. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: PURPOSE OVER POPULARITY Creating professional-grade skin care is rooted in science, not seasonal or consumer trends. "Professional-grade products are designed to address specific skin concerns rather than trying to appeal to everyone, so the results are more noticeable," Pergar says. Every formula is created with a clear purpose: to correct, transform, and elevate skin health from the inside out. Unlike trend-driven products, professional skin care is clinically tested and measured by real skin improvement rather than user opinions. These products are targeted solutions designed to address specific skin challenges such as postprocedure healing, hyperpigmentation, acne, or rosacea. Skilled cosmetic chemists stand behind the guidance of professional formulations. Their role assures that each ingredient serves a function, every percentage is monitored, and every product delivers consistent results. Most importantly, professional products are built for longevity. They are not designed to create a short-lived buzz or fuel endless new launches. Professional skin care isn't designed to simply sell—it's engineered to heal, correct, and empower, supporting both the visible beauty and the underlying health of the skin. As a professional, aligning yourself with this level of integrity strengthens your ability to deliver lasting results and cements your place as a provider who stands for science, real solutions, and real change. Healing skin takes more than ingredients—it requires intention, integrity, and expert formulation. PACKAGING: PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION In professional skin care, the packaging isn't just a container—it's part of the formula. Packaging is critical in preserving potency and protecting active ingredients from air, light, and heat. While professional products are designed to maintain clinical performance from lab to skin, many mass-market options degrade before delivering results. The following are examples of professional- grade packaging with preservation in mind: • Airless pumps shield sensitive actives from oxygen exposure, preserving their potency from the first dose to the last. • Opaque bottles protect against UV degradation, ensuring that light-sensitive ingredients like vitamin C, peptides, and botanical extracts remain stable and effective. Minimal headspace within the packaging reduces the opportunity for oxidation every time the product is opened. • Glass containers and medical-grade plastics maintain the purity of the formulation, preventing chemical leaching and protecting ingredient integrity over time. 6 Unlike mass-market product packaging that is often designed for shelf appeal rather than ingredient preservation, professional-grade packaging prioritizes function over flash. When you recommend professional products, you offer more than a beautiful bottle—you deliver clinical excellence backed by science at every level, from formulation to the final pump. In contrast, many mass-market, drugstore products are packaged in clear, open containers where light, air, and contamination degrade actives quickly. PRICE: VALUE OVER VOLUME Professional skin care may sometimes cost more upfront, but it delivers more value. Higher concentrations and clinical precision make you use less product, see better results, and avoid costly trial-and-error.