The Consult Substack
A space grounded in medical expertise and a desire to nurture, guide, and elevate—fostering honest conversations about beauty, health, and personal growth while simplifying skincare so you can feel confident in your own skin.
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Editorial Series
Education, perspective, and real experience
01 / Consult Notes
This series distills real clinical experience into clear, science-grounded insights—shaping better care, smarter brands, and more informed conversations in skin health.
02 / Do I Need This?
A weekly, evidence-based breakdown of ingredients, routines, and skincare claims—cutting through marketing fluff so you can buy smarter and trust your results.
03 / The Raw Cut
An unfiltered editorial series exploring clarity, growth, and the quiet decisions that shape how we live and build — beyond skincare.
Read some of our favorite posts below.
Not All Vitamin C Is Created Equal breaks down the different forms of topical Vitamin C — from L-Ascorbic Acid to THD Ascorbate and gentler derivatives — and explains how formulation, stability, and skin tolerance affect real world results. It clarifies which types are best for correction vs maintenance, how to match strength to goals, and how to use Vitamin C most effectively in your routine. Read more. →
This post breaks down the role of retinoids in skincare — what they are, how they work, who can benefit, and how to introduce them without irritation. It explains the difference between over-the-counter retinoids and prescription options like tretinoin, outlines sensible progression and tolerance building, and emphasizes proper use and sunscreen protection as part of effective, safe retinoid routines. Read more. →
This post explains what peptides are — short chains of amino acids that act as signaling molecules in the skin — and how they support collagen and elastin production, strengthen the dermal-epidermal junction, improve barrier integrity, and reduce irritation. It clarifies that peptides work by sending biological signals rather than causing controlled injury like retinoids, discusses the importance of formulation and penetration, and positions them as supportive, long-term players in skin health rather than instant fixes. Read more. →
