Instead, they’re upping their skincare routine with medical-grade products.

However, regular trips to the dermatologist can be costly and you might not need to invest in them.

That’s because many over-the-counter items face product development limitations, making them less potent than their counterparts.

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“Legally, OTC skincare products can only include a small concentration of active ingredients.

Due to this restriction, many over-the-counter products are diluted with water and filler ingredients like petroleum jelly.

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