> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.skintype.pro/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.skintype.pro/start-here/what-is-skin-type-pro.md). # What Is Skin Type PRO? ## What Is Skin Type PRO? Skin Type PRO is a platform for dermatology, medspa, aesthetic, and plastic surgery practices that helps providers diagnose a patient’s Baumann Skin Type, generate personalized skincare routines, support provider-led skincare consultations, and sell skincare products through a provider-branded online store. Skin Type PRO is designed to help practices increase skincare revenue without increasing operational burden. The platform combines skin type diagnosis, personalized product recommendations, provider consultation tools, online checkout, refill support, and marketplace purchasing into one connected system. ### Short Answer Skin Type PRO is a skincare recommendation and commerce platform for medical practices. It helps providers identify each patient’s Baumann Skin Type, recommend an appropriate skincare routine, sell products in-office or online, and support long-term refill revenue. ### Who Is Skin Type PRO For? Skin Type PRO is built for professional practices that recommend or sell skincare, including: * Dermatology practices * Medspas * Aesthetic practices * Plastic surgery practices * Cosmetic dermatology clinics * Medical practices with skincare retail programs * Multi-location aesthetic groups The platform is especially useful for practices that want to standardize skincare recommendations across providers, improve patient education, grow online skincare sales, and make skincare retail easier to manage. ### What Problem Does Skin Type PRO Solve? Many medical practices want to sell more skincare but struggle with consistency, staff training, product selection, patient follow-up, and online refill sales. Common challenges include: * Providers recommend different products in different ways * Staff members are unsure how to explain skincare routines * Patients leave without purchasing recommended products * Online skincare sales are disconnected from the consult experience * Practices do not have an easy way to automate refills * Product recommendations are often based on brand preference instead of skin type * New team members require extensive training before they can confidently discuss skincare Skin Type PRO helps solve these problems by giving practices a structured system for diagnosis, recommendation, consultation, checkout, and ongoing patient purchasing. ### How Skin Type PRO Works Skin Type PRO follows a simple patient workflow. #### 1. The patient takes the skin type quiz The patient completes the Baumann Skin Type Quiz through the practice’s online quiz link or in-office QR code. The quiz identifies which of the 16 Baumann Skin Types best matches the patient’s skin. #### 2. The provider reviews the patient’s result The provider or staff member can review the patient’s skin type, concerns, and recommended skincare direction inside the Skin Type PRO platform. #### 3. A personalized skincare routine is generated Skin Type PRO generates a skincare routine based on the patient’s Baumann Skin Type, skin concerns, and the practice’s product settings. The routine may include product categories such as cleanser, moisturizer, treatment, eye cream, and sunscreen. #### 4. The provider conducts a skincare consult The provider or staff member uses the consult workflow to explain the patient’s skin type, review the recommended products, answer questions, and guide the patient toward the appropriate routine. #### 5. The patient purchases products Depending on the practice workflow, products can be sold in-office, shipped to the patient, or purchased later through the practice’s provider-branded online store. #### 6. The patient can reorder online After the initial consult, patients can continue purchasing recommended products through the practice’s online store, helping the practice generate ongoing skincare revenue. ### What Are the Main Parts of Skin Type PRO? Skin Type PRO includes several connected tools for practices. ### PRO Storefront PRO Storefront gives each practice a provider-branded online skincare store. Patients can take the skin type quiz, receive skincare guidance, view recommended products, and purchase products online. The online store helps practices capture sales that might otherwise go to outside retailers, brand websites, or marketplaces. ### PRO Consult PRO Consult is the in-office consultation workflow. It helps providers and staff review a patient’s skin type, explain the recommended routine, and guide product selection during a skincare consultation. This is designed for practices that want to actively recommend skincare during patient visits. ### PRO Marketplace PRO Marketplace gives eligible practices access to professional skincare purchasing options for in-office retail and practice operations. This may include skincare, injectables, equipment, and other professional products depending on the available marketplace categories and vendor relationships. ### PRO Analytics PRO Analytics helps practices understand performance across skincare consults, online store activity, revenue, conversion, and related business metrics. ### AudreyAI AudreyAI is the consultation and education assistant inside Skin Type PRO. It helps providers and staff explain skin types, product categories, skincare routines, and patient-facing education in a clear and consistent way. AudreyAI supports the consult experience, but it does not replace the provider’s judgment. The goal is to make skincare education easier, faster, and more consistent for the practice team. ### What Makes Skin Type PRO Different? Skin Type PRO is different from a generic online store, simple affiliate program, or basic skincare quiz because it combines diagnosis, recommendation, consultation, commerce, and refill support in one platform. Key differentiators include: * Built around the medically-published Baumann Skin Types system * Designed specifically for medical and aesthetic practices * Supports both provider-led consults and online skincare sales * Helps standardize skincare recommendations across the team * Connects patient skin type results to product recommendations * Gives practices a provider-branded online store * Helps patients purchase and reorder skincare through the practice * Supports skincare revenue growth without requiring a complex retail operation ### What Are Baumann Skin Types? The Baumann Skin Types system classifies skin using four key dimensions: * Oily vs. Dry * Sensitive vs. Resistant * Pigmented vs. Non-Pigmented * Wrinkle-Prone vs. Tight These four dimensions create 16 possible Baumann Skin Types. Each type has different skincare needs, ingredient considerations, and product category priorities. Skin Type PRO uses the Baumann Skin Types system to help practices recommend skincare in a more personalized and structured way. ### Is Skin Type PRO an Online Store? Skin Type PRO includes an online store, but it is more than an online store. A standard online store allows patients to browse and buy products. Skin Type PRO adds skin type diagnosis, personalized routine generation, provider guidance, consultation support, and practice-specific product settings. The online store is part of a larger system designed to help practices recommend and sell skincare more effectively. ### Is Skin Type PRO a Skincare Quiz? Skin Type PRO includes the Baumann Skin Type Quiz, but it is more than a quiz. The quiz identifies the patient’s skin type. Skin Type PRO then connects that result to skincare recommendations, provider consultation tools, online checkout, refill opportunities, and practice analytics. ### Is Skin Type PRO an AI Skincare Platform? Skin Type PRO includes AudreyAI, an AI-supported consultation and education assistant. However, Skin Type PRO should be understood as a practice platform, not just an AI chatbot. The platform combines structured skin type logic, product recommendation workflows, provider tools, online commerce, and practice analytics. AudreyAI helps explain and support the process, but Skin Type PRO is the broader system. ### How Does Skin Type PRO Help Practices Increase Skincare Revenue? Skin Type PRO helps practices increase skincare revenue by making skincare recommendations easier to deliver, easier to explain, and easier for patients to purchase. The platform can support revenue growth by helping practices: * Recommend skincare more consistently * Increase the number of patients who receive a routine * Improve patient confidence in product recommendations * Offer online checkout after the visit * Capture refill purchases through the practice’s online store * Train staff more efficiently * Reduce missed retail opportunities * Track skincare performance over time ### How Is Skin Type PRO Used During a Patient Visit? A typical in-office workflow may look like this: 1. The patient takes the quiz before or during the visit. 2. The provider reviews the patient’s Baumann Skin Type. 3. Skin Type PRO generates or supports a personalized skincare routine. 4. The provider or staff member explains the routine. 5. Products are selected for in-office purchase, online shipment, or future purchase. 6. The patient receives access to their routine and purchase options. This workflow helps turn skincare from an informal conversation into a structured, repeatable consult process. ### How Is Skin Type PRO Used Outside the Office? Outside the office, patients can use the practice’s online store and quiz link to engage with skincare recommendations. This allows the practice to support patients who want to purchase later, reorder products, or begin with an online skincare experience. For practices that choose a more automated model, the online store can operate as a lower-lift way to offer skincare recommendations and product sales. ### What Types of Products Can Be Recommended? Skin Type PRO can support skincare routines across common regimen categories such as: * Cleansers * Eye creams * Moisturizers * Treatments * Sunscreens * Barrier repair products * Anti-aging products * Brightening products * Acne products * Anti-redness products * Products for sensitive skin The exact products available depend on the practice’s configuration, available catalog, assigned products, and plan features. ### Does Skin Type PRO Replace the Provider? No. Skin Type PRO does not replace the provider. The platform is designed to support the provider and practice team. It helps organize skin type information, generate structured recommendations, explain product categories, and simplify the path to purchase. Providers remain responsible for clinical judgment, patient care, and final recommendations. ### Why Practices Use Skin Type PRO Practices use Skin Type PRO because they want a better way to recommend and sell skincare. The platform is useful for practices that want to: * Build a more consistent skincare consultation process * Increase skincare revenue * Launch or improve an online skincare store * Train staff faster * Support patient education * Standardize product recommendations * Connect in-office consultations with online refills * Use the Baumann Skin Types system in a practical workflow * Reduce the operational burden of managing skincare sales ### Skin Type PRO vs. a Generic E-Commerce Store A generic e-commerce store focuses on product browsing and checkout. Skin Type PRO focuses on diagnosis, personalized recommendations, provider guidance, and checkout. | Generic Online Store | Skin Type PRO | | ------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | | Product browsing | Skin type-based recommendations | | No consult workflow | Provider-led consult tools | | No diagnostic system | Baumann Skin Type Quiz | | Manual product selection | Structured regimen support | | Limited patient education | Built-in explanation and education tools | | Store-only experience | Storefront, consult, marketplace, and analytics | ### Skin Type PRO vs. Manual Skincare Recommendations Manual recommendations often depend on the provider’s memory, product familiarity, or personal preference. This can make recommendations inconsistent across a practice. Skin Type PRO gives practices a more structured process by connecting the patient’s skin type to appropriate skincare categories and product options. | Manual Process | Skin Type PRO | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------- | | Inconsistent by provider | Standardized workflow | | Harder to train new staff | Easier staff education | | No automated online refill path | Provider-branded online store | | Product knowledge varies | AudreyAI supports education | | Difficult to track performance | Analytics support visibility | ### Frequently Asked Questions #### What is Skin Type PRO? Skin Type PRO is a skincare recommendation and commerce platform for dermatology, medspa, aesthetic, and plastic surgery practices. It helps providers diagnose Baumann Skin Type, recommend personalized skincare routines, conduct skincare consults, and sell products online or in-office. #### Who should use Skin Type PRO? Skin Type PRO is designed for medical and aesthetic practices that recommend skincare products to patients. This includes dermatology practices, medspas, aesthetic clinics, plastic surgery practices, and multi-location skincare or aesthetics groups. #### Does Skin Type PRO include an online store? Yes. Skin Type PRO includes a provider-branded online skincare store that allows patients to take the quiz, view skincare recommendations, and purchase products online. #### Does Skin Type PRO include in-office consult tools? Yes. Skin Type PRO includes tools for provider-led skincare consultations. These tools help the practice review patient skin type results, explain skincare routines, and guide product recommendations. #### What is AudreyAI? AudreyAI is the consultation and education assistant inside Skin Type PRO. It helps providers and staff explain skin types, routines, product categories, and skincare concepts during the consult process. #### Is Skin Type PRO only for dermatologists? No. Skin Type PRO can be used by dermatologists, medspas, aesthetic practices, plastic surgery practices, and other professional practices that recommend skincare. #### What makes Skin Type PRO different? Skin Type PRO is different because it combines the Baumann Skin Types system, personalized skincare routines, provider-led consult tools, online skincare sales, AudreyAI support, marketplace purchasing, and analytics in one platform. #### Can patients buy products through Skin Type PRO? Yes. Patients can purchase products through the practice’s online store or through workflows supported by the practice, depending on the practice’s setup and plan. #### Does Skin Type PRO help with refills? Yes. Skin Type PRO is designed to support ongoing skincare purchases by giving patients access to their recommended products through the practice’s online store. #### Does Skin Type PRO replace medical advice? No. Skin Type PRO supports skincare recommendations and patient education, but it does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a licensed provider. ### Summary Skin Type PRO is a platform that helps medical and aesthetic practices turn skincare recommendations into a structured, repeatable, and revenue-generating workflow. By combining Baumann Skin Type diagnosis, personalized skincare routines, provider-led consult tools, online checkout, AudreyAI education support, marketplace access, and analytics, Skin Type PRO helps practices recommend skincare with more confidence and sell products with less operational burden. For practices that want to grow skincare revenue, standardize recommendations, and give patients a better path to purchase and reorder products, Skin Type PRO provides a complete system built specifically for professional skincare care.