# Will you recommend cosmetic skincare products to your patients? **URL:** \ **Category:** MBBS\ **Created:** [June 21, 2025, 7:33am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/will-you-recommend-cosmetic-skincare-products-to-your-patients/3719 "2025-06-21T07:33:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Moksha\_s](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/moksha_s/32/271_2.png) [@Moksha\_s](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Moksha_s)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2025, 7:33am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/will-you-recommend-cosmetic-skincare-products-to-your-patients/3719/1 "2025-06-21T07:33:05Z")
There are many cosmetic brands out there giving their best in skincare products that are safe and well performing too . Will you choose them over pharmacy or drug store skincare? ---
**Author:** ![Kashish](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/kashish/32/1005_2.png) [@Kashish](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Kashish)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2025, 7:38am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/will-you-recommend-cosmetic-skincare-products-to-your-patients/3719/2 "2025-06-21T07:38:20Z")
Yes, some cosmetic skincare products are very good and safe also. Many brands are working hard to give best results. But before using, I will check the ingredients and skin type. Sometimes pharmacy or drug store products are better for sensitive or medical skin issues. So, it depends on skin condition. But yes, I can recommend good cosmetic brands if they are trusted and suitable. **Cosmetic Skincare Brands:-** - **Cetaphil** – Very gentle, good for dry and sensitive skin. - **Simple** – No fragrance, good for beginners. - **The Ordinary** – Effective serums (like Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid), but start slow. - **Minimalist** – Indian brand, science-based and clean. - **Dot & Key** – Good for brightening and hydration. - **mCaffeine** – Coffee-based products, suitable for oily to normal skin. **Pharmacy/Drugstore Brands :-** - **Bioderma** – Great for sensitive and acne-prone skin. - **La Roche-Posay** – Trusted brand, great sunscreens and moisturizers. - **Avene** – Soothing products, good for redness and irritation. - **Sebamed** – Very gentle, pH-balanced. - **Ahaglow or Cipla Products** – Commonly prescribed by dermatologists. ---
**Author:** ![Manisha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Manisha](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Manisha)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2025, 7:38am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/will-you-recommend-cosmetic-skincare-products-to-your-patients/3719/3 "2025-06-21T07:38:30Z")
Honestly, it depends on what my skin needs. Cosmetic brands often focus on feel and experience, while pharmacy skincare is backed by science and dermatology. the best routine is a mix of both! ---
**Author:** ![medha](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/medha/32/476_2.png) [@medha](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/medha)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2025, 7:54am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/will-you-recommend-cosmetic-skincare-products-to-your-patients/3719/4 "2025-06-21T07:54:01Z")
I would recommend the right brands and point out the problem causing ones first. If it aligned with the patients comfort and style, it would help a little. Ultimately each skin type responds differently to cosmetics these days and not one fixed brand completes an individual’s product collection range. Skin health should be prioritised over cosmetic/blemish coverup. Healthy skin automatically looks great. ---
**Author:** ![Anchal\_shukla](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/anchal_shukla/32/447_2.png) [@Anchal\_shukla](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Anchal_shukla)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2025, 9:43am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/will-you-recommend-cosmetic-skincare-products-to-your-patients/3719/5 "2025-06-21T09:43:16Z")
It depends on skin needs… ---
**Author:** ![Adwaitha](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/adwaitha/32/288_2.png) [@Adwaitha](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Adwaitha)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2025, 10:39am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/will-you-recommend-cosmetic-skincare-products-to-your-patients/3719/6 "2025-06-21T10:39:11Z")
It depends on one’s skin texture. Look for the ingredients and note whether it will cause any side effects to skin. For choosing sunscreen: •If you have acne- choose gel type sunscreen. •For clear skin-choose cream type sunscreen. #Note: Always use sunscreen, which has 50+ SPF. ---
**Author:** ![ujalapanday2808](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/ujalapanday2808/32/746_2.png) [@ujalapanday2808](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/ujalapanday2808)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2025, 3:29pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/will-you-recommend-cosmetic-skincare-products-to-your-patients/3719/7 "2025-06-21T15:29:21Z")
I have seen the cosmetic brand in the crash cart at dermatology departments ---
**Author:** ![drkashish](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/drkashish/32/655_2.png) [@drkashish](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/drkashish)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2025, 3:31pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/will-you-recommend-cosmetic-skincare-products-to-your-patients/3719/8 "2025-06-21T15:31:21Z")
If the skin needs then why not? Also some cosmetic brands do produce great results