ASCP Podcasts

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 274 – The Rogue Pharmacist: Moisturizers

Moisturizers are an essential component to any skin care routine, and there’s a moisturizer for every skin type and hydration-level concern. But not everyone has this sentiment, and some say the skin can become dependent on those moisturizers.

Ep 272 – Top 5 Rules for First Time Clients

It’s always exciting when a new client comes through the door. But for some, the dread and anxiety may set in when they start to consider upselling, retailing, and rebooking this new client.

Ep 271 – The Rogue Pharmacist: Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin can be a common concern for many clients and reacts easily to products, stress, and even weather. In this episode of The Rogue Pharmacist, Ben Fuchs talks about the leading cause of sensitive skin and how to overcome it.

Ep 270 – Forest Bathing

Forest bathing, also known as shinrin-yoku in Japanese, is the practice of immersing yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of the forest for therapeutic, relaxing benefits.

Ep 269 – Generational Skin Care

It used to be easy to decipher the needs of consumers who sought professional skin care. With a growing awareness of the importance of skin care, many younger generations focus on prevention while older generations were more after correction.

Ep 266 – Tik-Tok-ing Shop

What is the TikTok Shop? Proclaimed as the “one-stop ecommerce solution for driving brand growth,” this newly forged frontier has a profound influence on the professional esthetics industry for seasoned (crusty rusty) esties and newbies alike.

Ep 263 – Get Ready with Me

As trends shifted toward clean, green, and all natural, and influencers took over the beauty stage, the days of scrolling makeup videos on YouTube came to an end. But “beauty tube” may be back, and Gen Z is watching.

Ep 261 – You Are a Professional – Prove it!

Being a solo practitioner requires self-promotion (often on social media), and the quality of content is important. But opinions vary on the type of content that should be shared and its perception of professionalism.

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