Zoey Gotlieb is a certified acne expert who specializes in custom acne solutions including acne treatments, facials, peels, Dermoplane treatments, and more. She’s currently accepting patients in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the surrounding Minnesota suburbs.
Z-SPOT SKINCARE
FALL IN LOVE WITH
THE SKIN YOU’RE IN
I help people move from fed-up & defeated to educated & empowered to control the skin they’re in.
Skincare SERVICES
ACNE TREATMENTS AND
CUSTOM SKINCARE SOLUTIONS
Z-Spot is an investment, your skin is the only thing that you wear EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. It is an indicator of good (and poor) health, and directly affects your confidence and self-esteem. I will determine a home-care and treatment plan that works for your finances.
Acne Solutions
I specialize in treating and correcting acne with a “one size does not fit all” approach.
Skin Treatments
Personal consultation, facials, peels, Dermaplane, and more.
Brow Care
Natural shaping, wax, trims, tints, and more.
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where to start?
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About Zoey
My lifelong struggle with acne led me to a career in skin therapy with the goal to teach others the knowledge I have amassed throughout my journey. I understand the negative effects “bad skin” can have on your confidence.
Together, we will create a customized skincare and lifestyle regimen to help you achieve the healthy, glowing skin you’ve always wanted!
FEATURED PRODUCTS
FACE REALITY
Face Reality products are designed with acne-prone folks in mind. Crafted from Chiral-correct ingredients for maximum skin absorbency, and unique use of Benzoyl Peroxide, Alpha Hydroxy Acids and Beta Hydroxy Acids to properly exfoliate the skin and kill bacteria inside the pore, while being free of acne-aggravating ingredients.
COSMEDIX
What you put on your skin is just important as what you put in your body. All of the Cosmedix skin care products are free of parabens, petrolatum, mineral oil, PEGs, sodium lauryl sulfate, hydroquinone, glycolic acid, formaldehyde donors and artificial dyes and fragrances. They’re also 100% cruelty-free—no exceptions, ever.
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Functional testing >>>
Before you jump on the latest internet trend bandwagon, or invest in a program or “reset”, go out & get YOUR OWN DATA.
I am the biggest proponent for functional testing. There is not better way to know exactly what’s happening inside your body. You literally get the biofeedback & are able to create a game plan from that feedback.
I know you’re frustrated, I know you want answers + solutions. Functional testing is the way to get you there.
Send me a DM & I’ll hook you up with Alex, she’s the best of the best for functional testing + results.
LINK IN BIO. I can’t wait to see you soon :).
“Zoey is a true professional in the world of skin and acne.
I started my skin journey/battle in 2022 and struggled by myself for a year until I reached my tipping point and reached out to Zoey in 2023. We walked through lifestyle changes TOGETHER (I never felt alone- acne can be such an isolating experience to go through).
Fast Forward to late 2023, Zoey and I realized that my skin issues were stemming deep down. The treatments were keeping things mild but there was still inflammation. Zoey then referred me to a nutrionist who helped me get to the bottom of a battle I’ve been dealing for 22 yrs (IBS, intestinal permeability, fatigue etc.). Fast forward again to March of 2024, I get a break-out here and there but NOTHING like I was experiencing before. And my journey is not done.
I’m towards the end of this several year battle. Zoey will be a part of my skin care regimen acne or no acne.
If you are looking for help with your skin and want someone who won’t lead you astray or in a mindless direction- Zoey is your girl.”
- Dyanne G.
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So much of the food we consume today has become overly process, highly-industrial, & has no nutritional value.
Emphasizing a clean, whole food, versatile diet is an easy & effective way to promote vibrant skin.
I like to hit protein, vegetables, & moderate carbohydrate with every meal, especially at lunch & dinner.
In the US, 90% of food allergies comprise of only 8 foods, 3 of which are dairy, eggs, & gluten. Unsurprisingly, the 3 most common food sensitivities are also some of the most consumed in the common American diet.
Let’s use a breakfast sandwich as an example. We have (buttered) bread or a bagel, eggs, & a couple slices of cheese. This meal contains all 3 foods that are also included in varying degrees of frequency & quantity throughout the day.
Over consumption of anything can be hard on the body. When we talk about low quality, high industrial, highly processed food we see this become a bigger issue.
I always recommend a Whole30 (sans eggs) to eliminate common food triggers, this allows you to see how your body feels without them. When you re-introduce, you are better able to tell what triggers YOUR body is responding to.
There is a deep physiological connection between our skin health & our emotional health.
When an energetic response is not fully released, it manifests physically. The most common emotions affecting acne are anger & self-criticism.
Anger:
Anger promotes the stress response, which releases hormones in the body. Testosterone was shown to be increased in individuals who experienced anger. The testosterone released during episodes of anger can contribute to acne.
From a metaphysical perspective:
Unresolved, trapped conflict = pus-filled pimple.
Anger = inflamed skin.
Awareness is the first step in monitoring our anger. Understanding triggers & how often we feel angered allow us to have control over the emotion.
Self-Critcism:
Decreased self-esteem elevates the daily cycling of cortisol levels. The lower the self-esteem, the higher the cortisol secretion. This means the stress response is heightened in individuals with a poor self-image.
Acne worsens the internal-critic. This triggers acne via the stress response. This then becomes a cycle.
Research shows that as self-esteem increases, cortisol secretion becomes more balanced. This lessons the acne response & can help break the cycle.
See self-criticism as a part of the mind that needs to be shut down. When you have a moment of self-criticism, identify the trigger & override it with positive-attribute rebuttal.
LINK IN BIO. I can’t wait to see you soon :).
Let’s stop with the bandaid acne treatments & start healing FOR REAL.
The Z-Spot Acne program takes a root cause approach so you can heal your acne while understanding WHY you’re experiencing it in the first place.
Expect a comprehensive & thorough breakdown of your diet, hormones, stress, sleep, lifestyle, & many other factors which contribute to the modern epidemic of chronic acne.
I help you heal so you can look, live, & feel better :).
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