Skincare

Skincare at Simply Me is not a product line. It is a consultation — a clinical assessment of your skin, your history, and your goals, followed by a curated plan that may include medical-grade topicals, prescription formulations, and ongoing refinement over time.

The shelves at department stores are not the problem; they are simply not the answer. A meaningful skincare plan is responsive. It changes with your skin, the season, and what we are treating in-office. We recommend, prescribe, and refine. We do not retail.

How it works

The first appointment is a clinical evaluation. We look at your skin under good light, listen carefully to what has worked and what has not, and ask about medical history that affects the skin: hormones, medications, sun exposure, prior procedures.

From there, we build a plan. The plan is intentionally short — most patients do better with five to seven well-chosen products than with a shelf of overlapping ones. Where prescription formulations are appropriate — tretinoin for cellular turnover, hydroquinone or other agents for pigmentation, prescription-strength antibiotics or retinoids for acne — we prescribe directly.

Medical-grade topicals are formulated at concentrations and with active stability that consumer brands rarely match. The difference is real. The right ingredients in the right vehicle produce changes that store brands cannot.

What to expect

The initial consultation is unhurried — forty-five to sixty minutes. We discuss your concerns, examine your skin, and document your starting point. We then walk through a recommended morning and evening routine, with the order of application explained so it is easy to follow.

Where prescriptions are part of the plan, we send them to your pharmacy or, where appropriate, dispense in-office. We will tell you which steps are essential and which are optional, so you can build the routine in stages rather than all at once.

Follow-up is built in. Skin responds over weeks. A six- to eight-week check is standard so we can adjust strength, add a step, or remove something that is not earning its place.

Who it’s right for

• Adults who want a skincare plan based on what their skin actually needs, not on marketing
• Patients with specific concerns: melasma, acne, rosacea, post-inflammatory pigmentation, early aging
• Those preparing for or recovering from in-office procedures who want a regimen that supports the work
• Patients overwhelmed by their current routine who want it simplified by someone with clinical judgment

A consultation is appropriate for nearly everyone. We tailor the plan to pregnancy, breastfeeding, sensitive skin, and medication interactions where relevant.

After care

1. Begin new actives gradually — one new product every one to two weeks.
2. Daily SPF is non-negotiable. It is the single most cost-effective anti-aging intervention.
3. Expect an adjustment period with retinoids — purging or mild irritation is common and usually resolves in four to six weeks.
4. Photograph your skin in consistent lighting at the start; meaningful change is measured in weeks, not days.
5. Plan a follow-up at six to eight weeks for refinement.
6. Pause actives before in-office treatments per our guidance. We will tell you when.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a skincare consultation cost?

The consultation is priced as a professional medical service. Recommended products and prescriptions are billed separately and at your discretion.

Do I have to buy skincare products from you?

No. We tell you what to use; where to source it is your choice. Some medical-grade lines are available only through licensed providers, but anything available retail can be purchased wherever you prefer.

What if I already have a skincare routine?

Bring it. Often the best plan is to subtract before adding. We frequently leave the most beloved products in place and rebuild around them.

Can you prescribe tretinoin?

Yes, where appropriate. Tretinoin remains one of the most well-studied topicals for skin renewal. Dosing and vehicle matter; we will choose what is right for your skin.

How is a skincare consultation different from a facial?

A facial is a treatment. This is a clinical evaluation and a plan you take home. The two are complementary, not interchangeable.

Will a skincare plan help with melasma?

Melasma is one of the more challenging conditions in skin and benefits from a combined plan — topicals, sun behavior, and sometimes in-office treatment. We approach it patiently.

How often should I follow up?

A six- to eight-week check after starting, then quarterly or seasonally. Skin needs change with weather, hormones, and procedures, and the plan should change with them.