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 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.

Ep 40 - The Good, the Bad, and the Pretty! Makeup Ingredients with Michael Moore

02/03/2021

No one plans to eat their makeup, but are the ingredients in makeup safe enough to ingest? Let’s explore good and bad ingredients found in our everyday ritual staple, makeup!

Ep 39 - Tech Talk on Body Contouring

01/27/2021

Thanks to noninvasive body-contouring procedures, treating areas with stubborn fat and cellulite has become a breeze. In this episode, we are joined by Stan Kapica, president of CryoGeneration, to learn about two different types of body contouring technology.

Ep 38 - Licensed vs. Medical Esthetician—What’s the big difference?

01/20/2021

What makes one more desirable than the other? Money? More capabilities? “Street cred”? We explore the difference between the two titles to get to the bottom of what each are allowed to perform and capabilities.

Ep 37 - Recent Studies Show … SHOW Me the Receipts!

01/13/2021

“Recent studies show” is a phrase we see often. But what happens when you dive a little deeper into these studies? Listen in as we investigate further and discover the surprising outcomes of demanding “show me the receipts!”

Ep 36 - 5 Things You Can Do Now to Build and Grow Your Esthetics Business

01/06/2021

Beauty Business Coach Crystal Ochemba-Powell takes the guesswork out of how to build and grow your esthetics business with tactile and effective methods you can do RIGHT NOW to bring on your business boom.

Ep 35 - Eyelash Extensions and the Glue That Binds Them

12/30/2020

Have you ever wondered what lash extensions are made of, or how exactly they’re able to stick to real lashes? Ella Cressman chats with the owner of AW Lashes, Alexis Weisenburger, and explores everything lovely and lashy!

Ep 34 - Advancing Your Education During COVID-19

12/23/2020

With so many changes in the industry due to COVID-19, it’s hard to know whether estheticians should take the time and the money to advance their education right now. Mary Nielsen explains why continuing your education is important for your career.

Ep 33 - An Insider Look at Esthetics Education in India

12/16/2020

In this episode, we chat with Farida (LE) who shares how esthetics education in India compares to the United States, including the difference in client concerns, techniques, and certification. Don't miss what this skin care expert has to say!

Ep 32 - The Peptide Perspective (feat. Benjamin Knight Fuchs)

12/09/2020

Research indicates that peptides could have a beneficial role in slowing the aging process, reducing inflammation, and destroying microbes. In Volume 3, we discuss peptides with Pharmacist Benjamin Knight Fuchs.

Ep 31 - The Peptide Perspective (feat. Dr. Neal Kitchen)

12/02/2020

Peptides can be found in many skin care products, promising everything from more youthful skin to longer lashes. In Volume 2 of "The Peptide Perspective", we discuss peptides with Dr. Neal Kitchen, COO and Chief Geneticist for HydroPeptide.

Ep 30 - The Peptide Perspective (feat. Susan Wade)

11/25/2020

Peptides are an extremely broad subject. How do you sort through the hype to understand what each peptide does and if it will even be effective? In this episode, we talk with Susan Wade of Viktoria De’Ann to bring clarity and dispel misinformation.