What to ask before hiring a skincare consultant?
Before paying anyone for skincare consulting, ask: do you sell any product you recommend, will you show me the evidence behind a claim, what happens if my issue actually needs a dermatologist, and how do you handle my medication list. A consultant who dodges more than one of these is a sales channel.
CureMed does not sell skincare — a review here carries no incentive to push a product. Every question goes to CureMed's PharmD-led review team, the same team that reviews skincare ingredients on this site against the trial evidence rather than the trend cycle. We'll read what you send and reply directly.
What the consult includes
- A same-week answer from someone who'll tell you upfront which of these questions applies to us.
- An honest evidence check on your routine or the products you're considering — retinoids and sunscreen first, trends last.
- A check of your skincare ingredients against your current medications for interactions, including photosensitivity.
- A referral to a dermatologist in your country if your question needs an in-person exam, a biopsy or a prescription.
Questions people ask first
Does CureMed sell skincare products?
Some pages carry affiliate links, always disclosed, with rankings finalized before any link is added — a personal consult reply is a review, not a product pitch.
Is this a doctor's appointment?
No. It's a free, educational conversation with CureMed's PharmD-led review team about your skincare routine. If your question needs a diagnosis, a prescription or ongoing medical care, we'll say so plainly and point you to a licensed clinician in your country — we never pretend a message thread replaces a medical visit.
Who actually answers?
A member of CureMed's in-house, PharmD-led review team — the same team that reviews every page on this site — not a chatbot, and not an outsourced call centre.
Updated 2026-09-13