Advances in modern skincare over the past decade have been incredible to watch. From refined retinols, to safe and easy to use daily suncreeens, having sensitive skin is no longer the nightmare it once was. Finding the right drugstore products could be a terribly long process. Months trial and error to finally land on something that doesn’t irritate or break you out.
But more than the advances in the products, the last few years have given us an incredible increase in high-quality access to prescription skincare from the comfort of home.
We broke down our three favorites and looked at the ways you can get access to high-quality, trained medical professionals without the pain of seeing a dermatologist in person.
Ro Derm:
Ro Derm is a complete skincare offering from Ro, the telehealth company that gives you access to a doctor to treat an array of conditions from home.
Ro Derm begins with a carefully crafted 10-minute onboarding quiz designed to get all the information your health care practitioner will need. You’ll let them know about your skincare goals, from acne to fine lines to red spots and a host of others so they can get a better idea of how to help. Then you’ll let them know about how often you deal with the issue, and what other things you’ve tried in the past. They’ll get everything they need to provide you with a personalized treatment plan designed for you.
They even provide a high-quality cleanser and protective lotion and, if prescribed, they’ll ship all three products directly to your door with free two day shipping.
The best part is that you’ll have an ongoing relationship with your prescriber, so you can update your formula and prescription overtime. No more going to the dermatologist’s office for a check-in every few months. If the formulation doesn’t work for you for any reason, you can work with Ro’s healthcare providers directly to update whatever you need, and you can message with them at any time. They’ll generally respond very quickly.
Ro Derm is the most complete offering we could find, and some of the before & after pictures are nothing short of amazing. If you’re looking to revamp your skincare routine and get the right prescription for your goals, Ro Derm is the best place to start.
Curology:
Curology is similar to the Ro Derm offering, and they’ve been around for quite a while now! They also offer a complete solution, including access to healthcare providers who can offer you a customized prescription that accounts for your specific skincare goals and needs. They even include a derm-designed cleanser and moisturizer in your initial trial box, so you can get the complete package.
They’ve added new products to their site including some spot treatments and spf lotions to protect you from potentially damaging UV rays. They use prescription ingredients, picked for you and it’s comforting to know your products will be shipped regularly without having to go to the pharmacy or visit your dermatologists office.
If you’re looking for a trail of a prescription skincare solution, Curology is an excellent place to start.
Apostrophe:
Apostrophe is a bit different from the other two in that its offerings are much more focused on acne than anything else. One of the major differences is Apostrophe offers prescription strength antibiotics and other oral medication options that can help fight more severe cases of acne. Tell them all about whatever type of acne is troubling you, and they’ll craft a custom program that includes everything you might need to field a complete regimen against your breakouts.
They have a customized visit where you can chat with a health care practitioner and let them know about things you’ve tried, anything that hasn’t worked in the past, and what specifically you’re struggling with. They’ll deliver your treatment plan, if approved, directly to your door, so you can avoid uncomfortable trips to the pharmacy.
If you’re looking to fight more severe acne specifically, Apostrophe is a great place to get started.