SKINCARE/REGIMEN

 

• Acne Gel:  Check on dosage- have them send you a photo of how much they dispense.  It can also be helpful to show a photo of correct dosage (if a zoom call) or send them one.  If they paid in full- seeing which bottle they are on can give clues as to usage as well.  

• Tell me your morning regimen

• Tell me your evening regimen  

• Mandelic:  How many pumps?  

 

• Regimens:  Are they at 100%?  Have they added or changed anything to the regimen?  Examples:  Not doing Acne Med spot treatment in AM regimen, putting on moisturizer or HB after Acne Med at night. 

• Do you wear SPF every day?  

• Do you use anything on your face other than your fingers?  (clarisonic, wash cloths, etc)

• Do you ice both AM & PM (make sure they are using a gel ice pack- not ice cubes or ice rollers etc).

• If you workout- do you wash and moisturize your face before and after working out (with Ultra Gentle)? 

• Have you gotten any facials, treatments, facial waxing, laser hair removal, tanning etc? 

• Do you wash your hands prior to putting products on?  If so, with what? 

• Do you regularly use hand lotion? What kind? 

• Facial shaving- what type of razor and shaving cream? 

 

FOODS & DIGESTION

 

• Dairy:  Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, Kefir, Ice Cream, Creamer, Mayo

  • Do you check ingredient labels for dairy? 

  • Cow’s milk- ELIMINATE; CHEESE- 2-3 servings

 

• Peanuts or Peanut butter?  Checking snacks and protein bars for peanuts? 

  • ELIMINATE

 

• How often do you eat seafood?

  • Sushi- 1/month

  • Seafood/Shellfish- 1/wk

 

• What brands/types of protein shakes, nutritional shakes, powders added to smoothies, green drinks, etc.  Check all of these (have them send photos of labels after the call)

  • Pea-based, egg white, “plant-based” alternatives (no soy, whey)

 

• Any soy products- soy proteins, milks, meat substitutes, soy sauce- checking labels for soy?

  • ELIMINATE

 

• Do you use milk substitutes, nutritional yeast, or other fortified foods?  Have them send photos of labels. 

 

• Eggs

 

• What types of snack foods or packaged foods do you eat regularly? 

 

• What oils do you cook with?

 

• What sauces or dressings do you use? 

 

• How is your digestion?  How many bowel movements a day?  Skipping any days? 

 

SUPPLEMENTS & MEDICATIONS

 

• Have them list off all supplements and medications they are currently taking.  If there is anything you haven’t previously checked- have them send you a photo so you can review it.  

 

• Are you taking your NAC supplements 100% of the time? 

 

• Are you taking birth control?  Do you have an IUD or implant?  

 

PORE CLOGGING INGREDIENTS

 

• What hair products are you using?  Include all products (dry shampoo, hair spray, etc), even if they aren’t used daily.  Check all products yourself even if they have checked them- have them send photos if needed.  

• What make-up products are you using?  Include all products even if not used daily- check them all.  Have them put aside any liquid makeup.  

  • How often do you wash makeup brushes/sponges?  What do you use to cleanse them?  (Ultra Gentle is a great makeup brush wash)

• Any other products going on the face (sunless tanner, other makeup remover etc)?

• Toothpaste and chapstick?

 

• What laundry detergent are you using?

  • Any fabric softener or dryer sheets?

  • Any other laundry products (wrinkle release, sprays, etc)?

 

HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

 

• Have you traveled recently or had any schedule/sleep changes? 

• Do you have any underlying or chronic health conditions not previously discussed?

• Do you smoke cigarettes or use recreational drugs? 

• Do you sleep on your side?  (particularly helpful if they are breaking out on one side)

• Do they weight lift?  Have they recently increased how much they are working out or weigh lifting, etc?

 

ENVIRONMENT & ACTIVITIES

 

• Do you talk on the phone with your phone against your face or rest your hand on your face?  

• Do you wear glasses?  

• Do you wear any equipment for sports, work, or other activities? 

• Are you swimming, going in a hot tub, hot yoga, or doing saunas, etc? 

• Do you have water filters with added salts? 

• Do you have to wear a mask daily? 

• How often do you change your pillowcases and face towels? 

  • If they travel frequently, it can be helpful to pack their own.  

  • Have a dedicated towel for your skincare regimen.