Achieve Radiant Skin with Customized Skincare

At our Custom Skin Lab, products are made at our medical office while you wait. Whether it be pore size, pigmentation, scars or fine lines, there are effective options available. We provide prescription and non-prescription options

Professionally Customized for You

At our skincare clinic, we believe that every individual’s skin is unique, and so should be their skincare routine. Our customized skincare is expertly crafted to meet your specific needs, using advanced anhydrous bases. These innovative formulas are designed and patented by medical experts. The formulations are made without water which avoids dilution of active ingredients. This ensures that your skin receives the full potency of active clinical ingredients.

Freshly Made with Concentrated Ingredients

What sets our skincare apart? Products are mixed fresh, right when you need them, to ensure maximum effectiveness. We specialize in minimal ingredient, clinically effective skincare made to address your specific skin health goals. These custom facial products, serums and cleansers offer a long shelf life with no preservatives making them hypoallergenic. Most products contain 60-90% water content making the active ingredients extremely diluted. Our personalized skincare products contain under 10% water allowing concentrated ingredients to directly benefit your skin. The custom cream formulas help you achieve a healthier, more radiant complexion.

Custom Skincare Here in Gainesville, Florida

Discover the benefits of a personalized skincare regimen that caters specifically to your needs. We invite you to visit our clinic for a free consultation and find the ideal solution designed exclusively for you. Learn why VIP Health and Laser stands out as the leading choice for custom skincare in Gainesville, FL. We encourage you to explore our facility and gain further insights by scheduling a complimentary consultation online or by reviewing the feedback and testimonials from our clients.

Custom Skin Lab Cream Components

Cream Components You pick the percentage within the guidelines below:

• Glycolic acid: 10% Exfoliate and Clean Pores
• Salicylic Acid: 1–2% Improve Skin Texture and Color
• Hydroquinone: Remove Dark Spots. (Available by prescription-Please call us).
• Kojic acid: 1 to 2% Lighten Dark Pigmentation (Also 5% available by prescription (Kojic Acid 5%/Hyaluronic 0.5%/Ascorbic Acid 2% for $90- Please Call Us) 30g Pump
• Vitamin C, (L-ascorbic acid): 5-15% Brightens and Stimulates Collagen
• Hyaluronic acid: 2-100% Moisturize and Enhance Penetration of Nutrients
• Retinol: 0.5-2% Reduce Breakouts, Fine lines and Wrinkles
• Tretinoin, a.k.a. Retinoic acid: Exfoliates, Increases skin turnover, Improves wrinkles, Treats acne, and Reduces pigmentation (prescription only)
• Niacinamide: 5% For Sensitive Skin, Rosacea, Acne, and Inflammation
• Copper Peptide: 0.5-1% Skin Regeneration for Anti-Aging
• Zinc Oxide: Natural Broad Spectrum Sunblock 10% (about 20 spf), or maximum 25% (about 50 spf)
• Wild Yam Extract (3.5-10%) or Topical Estrogen (0.2-0.5%) May Reduce Pigmentation, Inflammation and Pore Size
• Resveratrol: 1.5% Pure Extract to Control Inflammation, Brighten Skin and Promote Healing
• Astaxanthin: 0.04% Better Skin Moisture, Elasticity and Reduction of Wrinkles
• Phospholipids: 1-5% Protect and Rejuvenate the Skin
• Arbutin: A Safe Plant Based Alternative for Skin Lightening typically at a 2% concentration
• Ceramides: 1% Protective Moisture Barrier for the Skin

Click “Book Online” below and pick an appointment for a “Free consultation by Phone or in Person” from our menu. You may also call us. Your skin concerns will be reviewed in detail, and then the skin cream will be custom formulated while you wait. Creams are made to meet your budget and cost varies based on the number of cream components.

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Glycolic acid: Exfoliate and Clean Pores

Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid that exfoliates the skin, boosts collagen production, clears pores, smooths wrinkles, and hydrates the skin. Products containing glycolic acid can improve eczema and help with blackheads. It can help with fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation issues, age spots, and enlarged pores. However, it may cause mild irritation and increase sun sensitivity and therefore it is advised to apply sunscreen daily to prevent burning.

Salicylic Acid: Improve Skin Texture and Color

Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid that removes dead skin cells, improves skin texture and color, and helps with acne by penetrating oil-filled hair follicles. It has the ability to penetrate clogged hair follicles, making it beneficial for treating acne. Salicylic acid is often more gentle on the skin compared to products containing alpha-hydroxy acids. Despite this, both types of acids offer comparable benefits in improving skin texture and color.

Hydroquinone: Remove Dark Spots

Hydroquinone is commonly referred to as a bleaching creams or lightening agent. These products are used to lighten hyperpigmentation, such as age spots and dark spots related to the sun, pregnancy or hormone therapy. If over-the-counter skin lighteners do not work for you, a cream can be prescribed a higher concentration of hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is sometimes combined with sunscreen because sun exposure can cause skin hyperpigmentation.

Kojic acid: Lighten Dark Pigmentation

Kojic acid is used to treat pigment problems and age spots. Derived from a fungus, kojic acid lightens the skin similarly to hydroquinone by slowing down melanin production. Kojic acid hinders the formation of tyrosine in the skin, thereby reducing melanin production and potentially lightening the skin. Continued use of kojic acid may increase skin sensitivity to sunburn.

Vitamin C, L-Ascorbic Acid: Brightens and Stimulates Collagen

L-ascorbic acid is the most effective form of vitamin C useful in skin care products. As you age and are exposed to the sun, collagen synthesis in your skin diminishes, resulting in wrinkles. Vitamin C is the only antioxidant that has been proven to boost collagen synthesis, reducing fine lines, scars, and wrinkles. It can also enhance the appearance of sun-damaged skin. Initial use of creams containing vitamin C may cause stinging or redness, but these side effects typically diminish with continued use.

Hyaluronic acid Moisturize and Enhance Penetration of Nutrients

Hyaluronic acid is often combined with other skin care products to aid in effective penetration. This substance, also known as a glycosaminoglycan, is praised for its ability to combat or halt the aging process. Hyaluronic acid is naturally present in humans and animals, and is abundant in young skin, other tissues, and joint fluid. As you age, natural processes break down hyaluronic acid. Poor diet and smoking can also reduce the levels of hyaluronic acid.

Retinol: Reduce Breakouts, Fine lines and Wrinkles

Retinol is another option to consider for improving various skin issues, such as acne, pigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, and hydration levels. Derived from vitamin A, retinol is present in many over-the-counter anti-aging products. Tretinoin, found in prescription creams like Retin-A® and Renova®, is a stronger form of retinol. If your skin is too sensitive for Retin-A, over-the-counter retinol can be a good alternative. Vitamin A, found in retinol, has a molecular structure that is known to penetrate the lower layers of the skin to boost collagen and elastin, strengthening the skin’s flexibility.

Tretinoin, a.k.a. Retinoic Acid

Tretinoin, also known as retinoic acid, is primarily used to treat mild to moderate acne and is only available with a prescription. Moreover, it aids in exfoliation, wrinkle improvement, eye bag improvement, fine line reduction, hyperpigmentation reduction, and texture enhancement. The rate of skin growth and turnover is accelerated by retinoid. Acne, blemishes, fine lines, pores, festoons, and hyperpigmentation can all be resolved as a result. The dosage and frequency must be gradually increased after beginning at a low level. The skin can adapt as a result. The skin requires slow adjustment to this agent. skin can become dry and peel if it is increased too quickly. Sunblock is essential because retinoid makes skin extremely vulnerable to the sun.

Niacinamide: For Sensitive Skin, Rosacea, Acne, and Inflammation

Niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3, does many great things for the skin. It aids in the production of keratin and maintains the firmness. Niacinamide is one of the best agents for sensitive skin including moisture retention, calming inflammation and reducing skin flushing. For individuals with rosacea or acne, creams containing this ingredient can help reduce redness and swelling.

Copper Peptide: Skin Regeneration for Anti-Aging

Copper peptide is often hailed as the most efficient skin regeneration product. This component stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, acts as an antioxidant, and encourages the production of hyaluronic acid. It also enhances the benefits of the body’s natural tissue-building processes by firming, smoothing, and softening the skin – and it accomplishes this in a shorter time frame than most other anti-aging skincare products.

Zinc Oxide Natural Sunblock: Prevent Aging from the Sun

It is important to block excessive sun exposure on your face to prevent photoaging, hyperpigmentation, and wrinkles. Clear chemical sunblock may damage the skin and affect your hormones by disrupting your endocrine system. Zinc oxide is a mineral based sunblock which is much safer and does not cause health problems. Zinc oxide provides broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays. It’s a physical blocker, which means it sits on top of your skin and reflects the sun’s rays. It’s also less likely to cause skin irritation and is generally safe for all skin types, including sensitive and baby skin. Our sunblock is made with an olive oil base with glycerin and zinc oxide, the best type of mineral based sunscreen.

Wild Yam Extract and Topical Estrogen: May Reduce Pigmentation, Inflammation and Pore Size

Both wild yam extract and estrogen in the form of estradiol are both used in modern skin products. Diosgenin in wild yams is similar to estrogen and may similar potential benefits for the skin. Estrogen has been known to prevent decreases in collagen production, reduce pore size and improve skin moisture when applied to the skin (1). Adding yam extract to topical skin products may provide similar valuable benefits like estrogen without affecting the body’s natural hormone balance. Yam extract has been determined to be safe in anti-aging products with a concentration of 3.5 to 10% (2). Wild yam extract did not have any estrogenic activity within the body according to research published in the International Journal of Toxicology (2). Diosgenin in wild yam extract may be beneficial in reducing pigmentation since it was shown to lower melanin production (3). Diosgenin was shown to have both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity (4).

1. J B Schmidt 1, M Binder, G Demschik, C Bieglmayer, A Reine. Treatment of skin aging with topical estrogens. Int J Dermatol. 1996 Sep;35(9):669-74.
2. Int J Toxicol. 2004:23 Suppl 2:49-54. Final report of the amended safety assessment of Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) root extract.
3. Lee J, Jung K, Kim YS, Park. Diosgenin inhibits melanogenesis through the activation of phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase pathway (PI3K) signaling.
4. D. Life Sci. 2007 Jun 27;81(3):249-54. Sherekar P, Suke SG, Dhok A, Harode R, Mangrulkar S, Pingle S. Nano-enabled delivery of diosgenin and emodin ameliorates respirable silica dust-induced pulmonary fibrosis silicosis in rats. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2024 Jul 1;279:116483.

Resveratrol: Control Inflammation, Brighten Skin and Promote Healing

Resveratrol is a plant compound derived from grapes and other plants shown to activate SIRT1, an anti-aging enzyme (1). Resveratrol may induce anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties (2,3). It has been known to promote the healing of wounds and atopic dermatitis by lowering cytokines involved in inflammation (2). Resveratrol has the ability to promote collagen synthesis and brighten the skin by inhibiting melanin production(3).

1. Ana Cristina Christovam, Viviane Theodoro, Fernanda Aparecida Sampaio Mendonça, Marcelo Augusto Marretto Esquisatto, Gláucia Maria Tech Dos Santos, Maria Esméria Corezola do Amaral Activators of SIRT1 in wound repair: an animal model study.Arch Dermatol Res. 2019 Apr;311(3):193-201
2. Yanyun Shen, Jinhua Xu. Resveratrol Exerts Therapeutic Effects on Mice With Atopic Dermatitis. Wounds. 2019 Nov;31(11):279-284. Epub 2019 Sep 15.
3. Xinchao Zhang, Siyuan Chen, Dan Luo, Dan Chen, Hong Zhou, Shuting Zhang, Xuan Chen, Wangwang Lu, Wei Liu. Systematic Study of Resveratrol Nanoliposomes Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Anti-Aging and Skin-Brightening Efficacy. Molecules. 2023 Mar 17;28(6):2738.

Astaxanthin: Better Skin Moisture, Elasticity and Reduction of Wrinkles

Astaxanthin is a carotenoid produced by krill and certain bacteria. It has the highest antioxidant potential of all of the carotenoids. Astaxanthin was found to enhance skin moisture content, skin elasticity and reduce wrinkles(1). This agent has been found to enhance skin moisture by increasing expression water channel aquaporin-3 (AQP3), the gene responsible for skin hydration (2).

1. Xiangyu Zhou, Qingming Cao, Caroline Orfila, Jian Zhao, Lin Zhang. Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Effects of Astaxanthin on Human Skin Ageing. 2021 Aug 24;13(9):2917.
2. Nobutomo Ikarashi, Risako Kon, Chika Nagoya, Airi Ishikura, Yuri Sugiyama, Jiro Takahashi, Kiyoshi Sugiyama. Effect of Astaxanthin on the Expression and Activity of Aquaporin-3 in Skin in an In-Vitro Study. Life. 2020 Sep 11;10(9):193.

Phospholipids: Protect and Rejuvenate the Skin

In the realm of skincare, phospholipids are commonly utilized as emollients and offer various advantages for the skin, including protection and rejuvenation: Phospholipids serve as active components that can safeguard and revitalize the skin. They function as carrier systems, enhancing the efficacy of other ingredients applied to the skin.

Arbutin: A Safer Plant Based Alternative for Skin Lightening

Arbutin is a plant extract used for skin lightening isolated from various plant species such as the bearberry. It is believed to be safer that hydroquinone especially for sensitive skin. Arbutin is known to inhibit the tyrosinase enzyme that stimulates pigment producing cells. Three separate research studies showed that arbutin was effective in reducing hyperpigmentation:

• A combination treatment with aloe vera extract and arbutin reduced hyperpigmentation significantly (1).
• Another study showed that 1% arbutin alone or in combination with 1% ellagic acid was applied twice daily for 6 months. This reduced pigmentation in melasma by up to 79% without side effects (2).
• A 3rd study tested arbutin in women with melanin and sun spots using a level of 2.51% arbutin twice daily for 8 weeks. The treatment showed improvement in 75% of those with melasma and in 56% in those with sunspots (3).

1. Choi S., Park Y.I., Lee S.K., Kim J.E., Chung M.H. Aloesin inhibits hyperpigmentation induced by UV radiation. Clin. Exp. Dermatol. 2002;27:513–515.
2. Ertam I., Mutlu B., Unal I., Alper S., Kivcak B., Ozer O. Efficiency of ellagic acid and arbutin in melasma: A randomized, prospective, open-label study. J. Dermatol. 2008;35:570–574.
3. Morag M., Nawrot J., Siatkowski I., Adamski Z., Fedorowicz T., Dawid-Pac R., Urbanska M., Nowak G. A double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial of Serratulae quinquefoliae folium, a new source of beta-arbutin, in selected skin hyperpigmentations. J. Cosmet. Dermatol. 2015;14:185–190.

Ceramides Form a Protective Moisture Barrier for the Skin

Ceramides are naturally occurring fatty molecules found in the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. As you age, your skin tends to become thinner and less elastic. When incorporated into skincare formulations, ceramides can enhance the vitality of skin cells and bolster the skin’s barrier function. They play a crucial role in preventing moisture loss, thereby maintaining skin’s softness and plumpness. Here is a summary about how ceramides work in topical skincare products:

• Ceramides offer protection against allergens, environmental stressors, weather and pollution.
• They mitigate the effects of free radicals that can damage collagen and elastin, potentially leading to hyperpigmentation and age spots.
• By promoting a firmer and more hydrated appearance, ceramides can alleviate redness, irritation, and flakiness, while also smoothing out wrinkles and other signs of aging.
• Ceramides help regulate trans-epidermal water loss by retaining moisture within the skin.
• Ceramides are vital for moisturizing and reinforcing the skin’s protective moisture barrier.

The statements above and skin products described or distributed by VIP Health and Laser is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Click “Book Online” below and pick an appointment for a “Free consultation by Phone or in Person” from our menu. You may also call us. Your skin concerns will be reviewed in detail, and then the skin cream will be custom formulated while you wait. Creams are made to meet your budget and cost varies based on the number of cream components.

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