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ASCP Esty Talk Podcast

Produced by Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP), ASCP Esty Talk and The Rogue Pharmacist is specifically created for estheticians. Where no topic is off limits, we share all kinds of great information on this podcast from ingredients and the science of the skin, to business, and beauty diversity.  We hope you come away having learned more about your career, the industry, and maybe even life in general!

Think of our show as a conversation between friends—not too structured, not too formal—sometimes very serious, but always genuine and authentic.

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Ep 376 – Beauty on Their Terms: The DIY Boom

02/18/2026

From cutting their own bangs to spacing out appointments, clients are changing how they engage with beauty. Ella and Maggie unpack the DIY beauty boom and what it means for estheticians in the treatment room.

Ep 374 - Brand-boozled

02/11/2026

Maggie and Ella break down how to spot the quiet shifts in brands, protect your backbar and business, and turn industry changes into opportunities to grow your authority and client trust.

Ep 373 – Vitamin A Debate

02/04/2026

Vitamin A is one of the most talked-about ingredients in skin care, but there’s a lot of confusion about what works and what doesn’t with the vitamin.

Ep 371 – I’d Wax That

01/28/2026

In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Ella and Maggie take a deep dive into modern waxing and why it can no longer be treated as a simple hair-removal service.

Ep 370 – Overstories and Tipping Points

01/20/2026

In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Maggie and Ella explore key industry tipping points—from dermaplaning to skinfluencers—and the bigger stories shaping the future of esthetics.

Ep 366 – Too Early for Beauty Rituals?

12/17/2025

Skin care for 4-year-olds? It’s the beauty debate that just won’t die. Conversations about children and skin care continue to resurface in the media and on social media, and estheticians everywhere have their thoughts about it.

Ep 363 – Freakiest Friday

12/03/2025

In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Ella and Maggie explore the difference between routine and ritual—and why it matters in self-care.

Ep 362 – The Rogue Pharmacist: Fulvic Minerals

11/21/2025

In this episode of The Rogue Pharmacist, Ben talks about what fulvic minerals are, how they’re formed, their impact on nutrient absorption, and their potential role in skin health from the inside out.

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