What are the Benefits of a PharmD-Led Skin Audit vs. a Traditional Facial Consultation?
Go Beyond The Surface
Find out how a skin consultation and audit performed by a pharmacist can bring you next level aesthetic results
A facial consultation with a skincare professional should be an entry point for any client seeking advice on building their home skincare routine, done prior to a professional service, and as a means to understand current skin health complications causing the client distress. Typically most are performed by estheticians and consist of very basic questions regarding skin type, prior procedures and allergies, and recent actives used. Essentially they are ascertaining information that is subjective, surface-level and visible to the eye whether derived from observation or through technology-assisted analysis. This is similar to that of today’s ubiquitous AI skin analysis.
A PharmD-led skin consultation and audit goes beyond the surface. A pharmacist is trained not only in how drugs work and treat disease, but also in-depth regarding how the body’s biochemistry is affected by dysfunctional processes, equilibrium changes, and the effects of chemicals both internally and externally. As a pharmacist and esthetician, this is truly a game-changer for my clients, in particular those that want to maximize their skin longevity, are experiencing more complex issues, or that simply are seeking trustworthy information regarding their options to address their aesthetic concerns in today’s unregulated med-spa environment.
Let’s dive into the key differences and benefits this has brought my clients in their skincare journey.
Benefits of a PharmD-Led Skin Consultation & Audit:
Analyze your current topical products for molecular and skin condition conflicts - designed to ensure your home care isn’t working against your clinical results
Include questions surrounding pharmacologic or medically-related factors that can affect the skin - to ensure we balance any topical or lifestyle recommendations with those necessary for overall health management
Review any prior services received or their outcomes - to avoid contraindications or identify previous adverse effects
Make lifestyle and supplementation recommendations - a medical-grade level oversight to ensure a more predictable and efficacious outcome for your skin and overall health
Consideration of your goals or address any observations that warrant escalation - designed to “keep it real” and give trustworthy guidance on most appropriate course of treatment(s), or if necessary, other therapies or professionals that offer services outside of mine that are worth investigating