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 55 - Mother Molecules

05/21/2021

What do glutathione, CBG, and carboxylic acids have in common? They are all mother molecules! As we celebrate Mother’s Day in May, it’s a good time to pay homage to mother molecules as well. Tune in to this episode as we explore what makes these molecules so maternally awesome!

Ep 54 - Cosmetic Acupuncture – Rachael Rose

05/12/2021

In this episode, we explore cosmetic acupuncture with licensed acupuncturist Rachael Rose to understand how this protocol balances the physiological landscape of lackluster, sagging, aging skin. What is it? How does it work? Could it be an excellent complement to our esthetic services?

Ep 53 - Top 3 (But Actually 4) Esty Rules for Clients

05/06/2021

What do you wish your clients knew about skin care or seeing an esthetician? In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk: estheticians Emily and Ella share their top esty rules for clients.

Ep 52 - Cannabis Compliance

04/29/2021

Learn what full-chain traceability means and how CBD (and CBD-infused products) can, in fact, qualify as “organic.” In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, we explore the stringent world of cannabis compliance with well-known and respected compliance connoisseur Thuy Vu.

Ep 51 - CBD Extraction and How it’s Done

04/22/2021

What do nuclear forensics and CBD have in common? Separations! Estheticians may have heard about extraction methods from their CBD product brands, but in this episode, we get a look at traditional methods, plus new “cleaner” methods.

Ep 50 - Starting a CBD Skin Care Line: Behind the Brand feat. Antedotum

04/14/2021

Karina Perez-Marconi shares how her struggle with hyperpigmentation and melasma eventually led her to discover CBD as a potent skin care ingredient that yielded real results and improvement for her sensitive skin.

Ep 49 - Cannabis Spa Pioneers

04/07/2021

In this episode, we speak with two amazing entrepreneurs from different corners of the cannabis experience, with one common purpose—to bring truth and acceptance to cannabis-infused spa products and services. See how they got here and where they see the future of cannabis in our industry.

Ep 48 - Meeting Client Demands Via Training

03/31/2021

Adriana Babani, Director of Education at True U Education discusses why lifelong learning is a necessity in the esthetics industry—not only to stay ahead of trends, but also because increasing your knowledge will help you meet the demands of your clients.

Ep 47 - Yoni Eggs, Pelvic Health, and Your Esthetic Practice

03/24/2021

With professionals adding yoni steam treatments and retailing yoni eggs in their practices, it’s time to understand not only how to groom lady gardens, but also the roots of yoni health and how to incorporate these services.

Ep 46 - ComedoGENERIC: A Well-Intended-But-Completely-Misused Rating Scale

03/17/2021

A quick Google search of "comedogenic scales" pulls up thousands of results, often with contradictory ratings. So how can we better use this scale as estheticians?

Ep 45 - One Esthetician’s Path to Success: Advanced Esthetics

03/10/2021

ASCP's 2020 Esty of the Year, Jessica Marie, is taking her passion for advanced skin care and passing it on to a new generation of students as she prepares to open her very own training center!

Ep 44 - Need a Lift? Lash Lifting and How it Benefits Your Business

03/03/2021

Jodi Jolley is an industry leader for all things lashes. We discuss the benefits of lash lifting services, how it can build your business, contraindications, and all the major selling points to get your clients on board!

Ep 43 - Black History Month (Pt 3)—Listen. Learn. Trust

02/24/2021

Crystal Ochemba-Powell explains how to expand your knowledge to treat a wider range of diverse skin types and what all estheticians should keep in mind when treating clients of color. The art of listening is a big theme in this episode so lend your ear!

Ep 42 - Black History Month (Pt 2)–Celebrating All That Makes Us Different

02/17/2021

Black History Month gives many of us a new perspective on societal issues. Tosh Baker shares how her education and career has influenced her personally and professionally being a woman of color in the skin industry.

Ep 41 - Black History Month (Pt I)—Empowerment & Growth Through Skin Care

02/10/2021

Eva Borges shares her professional experiences working as a Black esthetician and how skin color plays a major role in treatment protocols, skin care education, and our daily lives.