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is efficacious . The newest and most progressive formulating knowledge is used at iS Clinical for product design .

Not only must the best products begin with the best ingredients , but they must also be properly formulated .

Pharmaceutical Grade Ingredients
Pharmaceutical grade ingredients , especially of the specialized botanical type used in iS Clinical products , are typically available from very few suppliers . These products come with a certificate of analysis (“ C of A ”) that documents they have been evaluated by a scientific instrument , the mass spectrometer . This testing verifies that they are 99.5 % pure ( or greater ) and they contain no unwanted substances , such as toxins , pesticides , heavy metals , or others .
Not only does the use of the best ingredients assure efficacy , but it also means that each and every bottle of an iS Clinical product should perform as promised and provide consistent results .
Below are photos of Centella Asiatica , a botanical ingredient used in several iS Clinical products .
Even visually , the quality difference between cosmetic grade and pharmaceutical grade Centella Asiatica is obvious . Pharmaceutical grade ingredients are much more expensive than cosmetic grade , but they assure purity , conform to a “ clean ” standard , contain much more of the active ingredient , and are safer for the consumer to use .
All Products , Even Containing Some of the Same Ingredients , Are Not Created Equal
Specific ingredients are often advertised as being particularly beneficial in skincare products . However , all products are not created equal , even if they contain some of the same ingredients . If these ingredients are of varying or inferior quality , they may perform poorly .
Only the Pro-Heal Serum Advance + demonstrates superior ability to neutralize free radicals as measured by the ORAC
Centella Asiatica Centella Asiatica - Cosmetic Grade Centella Asiatica - Pharmaceutical Grade
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