BrandMD is happy to offer several kit options, including our standard kits and custom kits. The kit is composed of an outer shell with anywhere from 2-6 private label products inside. The design of the kit refers to the artwork shown on the outer she
We will not ship out anything with less than 6 months expiration.
Yes, we can offer empty components for a fee of 2$ per unit for actively purchasing customers.
Approximately 3-4 months.
Mix the entire vial of Hydroquinone as they are all equivalent to 2%. If you want 8%, you would need to add 4 bottles of Hydroquinone powder. If you add the Hydroquinone, it is good for 6 months after mixing. Without HQ, it is good for 9 months after
*Please note, as of 1/20/23 this is not an all-inclusive list as we are pending an updated version.
Ph can be found on the product SDS sheets. Please reach out to a sales rep to receive these sheets.
Vita CE can range from clear to a darker yellow depending on when it was manufactured. Since vitamin C naturally oxidizes it will get more yellow over time. Once it is brown, it is no longer effective. see color range chart.
This means that that particular product does not have a ph because it does not contain any water.
There is conflicting and non-conclusive data to suggest that both Retinol and Vitamin C are affected by the use of copper. Our lab has formulated all of our products to synergically work together in tandem, therefore, we do not have a protocol to avo
Our copper complex has two amino acids along with Methyl Glucoside Phosphate attached to the copper. Both a copper peptide and our copper complex aim at addressing collagen and elastin production. Copper peptides usually signify the combination of co
Tocopheryl is just Vitamin E. Tocopheryl Acetate is a chemical compound consisting of acetic acid and tocopherol which means it is an ester.
Gentle Foaming Cleanser is best suited for those with rosacea because it is the most basic ingredient list and uses the mildest surfactant system. Beta Enzyme Cleanser could also work. Revitalizing Cleanser would be the last choice because it contain
Encapsulated retinol is a technology that allows the active ingredients to penetrate deeper into the skin layer before being activated. It can be thought of as a time-release technology because it prolongs the time between the product hitting your sk
Transepidermal carrier pertains to specific products were formulated in the way of ingredients used, concentrations, and molecule size. It means that these products, with this specialized technology, allow for the best penetration and efficacy for th
HPR is exclusively used in Retinol Eye Cream. It is an Ester of Retinoic Acid which is claimed to work similarly but without the irritation. Manufacturer patch testing results in significantly lower irritation when compared to the same concentration
The patient should always refer to their prescribing physician to get clearance to use any products.
Retinols will naturally oxidize over time; however, all of our formulas have been tested to remain stable and intact for 24 months with our accelerated stability testing we perform. With that being said, they are all safe to use and efficacious until
In addition to the COVID-19 response efforts, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) included important reforms that modernized the way certain OTC drugs are regulated. This reform finalized the legal status of products wi
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a pretty interesting kind of sugar ingredient that is created from sorbitol via bacterial fermentation. According to the manufacturer it’s a “S.M.A.R.T.” sugar: it has Soothing, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Restructuring and Touch
No, it is not recommended. Although it does not contain oils, but it contains glycerin which directly applied to the lashes can affect the adhesive.
The conditioned media (GF) we use are derived from health adult adipose tissue (fat) and neonatal fibroblasts, which are rich in growth factors, cytokines, interleukins and proteins. Just to put into perspective, both bone marrow and fibroblasts and
Cytokines are small, secreted proteins released by cells have a specific effect on the interactions and communications between cells. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2785020/ . The term growth factor is sometimes used interchangeabl
Kojic Acid is definitely safe to use. Articles supporting that is not safe is noting raw Kojic acid (not buffered in a formula, just straight on skin) and referencing higher use levels. In fact, Kojic is cleared to be safely used by the Cosmetic Ingr
Basically, they are the same, but different way to word. Sometimes copper peptides may contain a strain of 3 or more amino acids attached to the copper ion. Our copper complex has two amino acids along with Methyl Glucoside Phosphate attached to the
There is conflicting and non-conclusive data to suggest that both Retinol and Vitamin C are affected by the use of copper. Our lab has formulated all of our products to synergically work together in tandem, therefore, we do not have a protocol to avo
With IPL/BBL the skin is really tight, and they are obviously combating pigmentation. These are recommend based on having consulted patients in the past. There isn’t much I would recommend pre other than stopping a retinoid, do not use sunless tanner
Yes, the use of Brightening Pads and/or PhytoQuinone up to treatment is fine. You just want to make sure prior to treatment you avoid retinoids and AHA/BHAs.
There are a few ways to go about recommending since they are working on different pathways. The Advanced Brightening Kit is much more aggressive (combined with adding Hydroquinone on top of that) than PhytoQuinone Fader. PhytoQuinone Fader is using K
1. If you have someone who is using the Advanced Brightening Kit with Hydroquinone, they will not usually want to recommend using during the day (some clinicians I have seen prescribe it twice daily, but I wouldn’t). If they are using Hydroquinone, t
Advanced Ret is really for someone who is fully looking for the immersive anti-aging/preventative treatment plan and almost everyone can use it. Tretinol Serum is for someone who just wants the benefits of a time-released retinol in an anhydrous form
The products that still have parabens (2-3 left in the entire line) are legacy products that have not been able to undergo a reformulation as the parabens are preserving the aesthetic and texture of the product, and in some cases are acting to preser