The consultation
What the consultation covers
A conversation and a look under the lamp, 30 minutes on its own or the first half of the first facial. It comes before your first facial and before the series.
Your skin
What it does after you wash it, in heat, in air conditioning and in the sun.
Your routine
What you use, in what order and how often. Bring it, or photograph it.
What you've tried
What helped, what stung and what you'd rather not repeat.
Your date
The event, the weeks you have and who is getting ready with you.
What goes on your skin that day
Your makeup artist's products, if you know them, so the visits are planned around them.
The note
Shweta writes down what she noted and gives you a copy, so the next visit starts there.
Planned for deeper skin tones
One new thing at a time
Shweta plans facials for deeper skin tones, and she goes slowly with anything new.
A patch test first
Anything new goes on a small area first, with time to see how your skin takes it before it goes anywhere else.
Sun-care notes
A facial leaves skin more sensitive to sun for a day or two, so she goes over sunscreen and shade for the days around a visit.
One change between visits
She changes one thing at a time, so you both know what made the difference.
When to see a doctor
We'll suggest a dermatologist or your doctor when
A facial can't do everything, and Shweta would rather say so than keep booking you. She will suggest a dermatologist, or your doctor, when:
Breakouts that are deep, painful or lumpy
These sit deeper than a facial reaches, so a facial isn't the right next step.
Dark patches that are new or spreading
She'll note them and suggest someone who can look at them properly.
A spot or mole that is changing
Anything that grows, bleeds or changes color goes to a doctor, not a facial.
Skin that is hot, swollen or oozing
Shweta will ask you to see a doctor before booking again.
A rash after a new product
She stops what she's using, tells you why and suggests your doctor if it hasn't settled.
Anything your doctor has said to avoid
Bring it up at booking. She plans around it, or waits until your doctor says it's fine.
Tell us your date
Choose a time for a consultation, or send a message and Shweta will reply by text or email.