By Miriam Martinez Callejas, Chief Clinical Pharmacist | Roseway Labs
As demand for personalised skincare continues to grow, healthcare professionals have an important role in supporting patients’ unique needs through tailored skincare solutions.
In our webinar 7 Steps to Integrate Personalised Skincare Into Your Practice, Chief Clinical Pharmacist, Miriam Martinez Callejas shared practical guidance on incorporating personalised skincare into clinical workflows, with a focus on patient-centred care and outcomes.
Step 1: Patient consent and medical history
Before any treatment begins, it’s essential to gather informed consent and a detailed medical history. This includes:
- A comprehensive medical questionnaire
- Consent to use personalised treatments
- Consent for medication delivery via a compounding pharmacy
This step ensures compliance and safety while building trust with the patient.
Step 2: Assess individual patient needs
Personalised skincare starts with understanding the specific needs, goals, and conditions of each patient. Be mindful of:
- Allergies
- Interactions with current medications
- Contraindications
A thorough assessment helps formulate safe and effective customised solutions.
Step 3: Collaborate with a trusted compounding pharmacy
The art and science of compounding allow pharmacists to prepare custom formulations in the ideal strength and dosage for each individual. Benefits include:
- Access to pharmaceutical-grade ingredients
- Use of ingredients not found in licensed treatments
- Ability to combine multiple treatments into a single formulation
- Adjustments based on patient feedback
This step turns clinical insight into practical, personalised care.
Step 4: Integrate into treatment plans
Once the customised product is ready, it should be incorporated into the patient’s broader skincare or health treatment plan. Important elements include:
- Clear instructions on how to apply the product
- Informing patients of expiration dates. All Roseway Labs’ compounded creams have a 35-day expiry date.
- Patient education on usage and expectations
Each cream is made to order and formulated to the exact specifications of the individual patient. Always check the estimated production timeframes of the compounding pharmacy and ensure they are clearly communicated to the patient.
Step 5: Monitor and adjust
Ongoing evaluation ensures both safety and efficacy. Strategies include:
- Regular follow-ups with the patient
- Documentation of patient progress
- Adjusting dosage or ingredients as needed
- Educating patients to ensure compliance
Patient outcomes improve when they feel involved and supported in their treatment journey.
Step 6: Understand the regulatory framework
Compounding pharmacies are regulated by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and must follow strict GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices). Key facts:
- Compounded medicines are unlicensed, made under a prescriber’s direction
- Ingredients must be MHRA-approved Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)
- Prescribers must secure consent from patients before issuing these prescriptions
- Insurance should cover prescribing compounded preparations
Your chosen pharmacy partner should be fully compliant and transparent about these protocols.
Step 7: Leverage the benefits of personalisation
Compounded skincare offers tangible benefits for both patients and practitioners:
- Greater treatment efficacy and tolerability
- Custom strength and formulation
- Streamlined routines with fewer products
- Better patient engagement and long-term trust
Whether addressing melasma, acne, rosacea, or even complex cases like vitiligo or psoriasis, personalised skincare gives you flexibility and choice to deliver truly patient-centric care.
Common formulated treatments
Here’s a glance at conditions and effective active ingredients used in compounded skincare:
- Melasma & Hyperpigmentation: Hydroquinone, Tretinoin, Azelaic Acid, Niacinamide, Kojic Acid, Tranexamic Acid
- Acne: Clindamycin, Benzoyl Peroxide, Salicylic Acid, Adapalene
- Rosacea: Ivermectin, Permethrin, Sodium Sulfacetamide
- Eczema, Psoriasis, Scarring: Zinc, Clobetasol, Tacrolimus, Coal Tar
Personalised skincare is becoming an increasingly important part of patient-centred care. Through compounding, healthcare professionals can offer customised formulations designed to reflect each individual’s unique skin needs and personal goals.
By partnering with a trusted compounding pharmacy like Roseway Labs and adopting a structured approach, you can integrate personalised skincare into your practice to better support your patients’ needs.
