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 81 – Extract or Walk Away?

11/10/2021

Does your heartbeat increase when you see extraction videos online? Yeah, us too! In this episode, we discuss all things extraction, from comedones to “mirror-squirters” and everything in-between (including our favorite ways to extract).

Ep 80 – Lymphatic Drainage? Yes Please!

11/03/2021

Are you incorporating lymphatic drainage into your esthetic treatment menu? Are you curious about lymphatic drainage? Did you know a recent study shows that gua sha can improve circulation by 400%! On today’s episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Ella and Maggie discuss what lymphatic drainage is and share tools to help you incorporate this treatment into your service menu.

Ep 79 - The Rogue Pharmacist with Ben Fuchs, R.Ph

10/29/2021

Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) presents The Rogue Pharmacist with Benjamin Knight Fuchs. This podcast takes an enlightening approach to supporting licensed estheticians in their pursuit to achieve results-driven skin care treatments for their clients. You can always count on us to share professional skin care education, innovative techniques, and the latest in skin science.

Ep 78 – Are You a Crusty, Rusty Esty? (And how to fix it!)

10/27/2021

Are you stuck in a rut and know it, but don’t know how to get out? Are you afraid of change? Are you closed off to new opportunities? If you answered yes, you’ll definitely want to listen to this episode, where Ella and Maggie discuss challenges and solutions for crusty, rusty esties.

Ep 77 – Whoopsie Doozie: Waxidents

10/20/2021

We’ve all been all been there: client on the table, wax warming nearby, your applicator full of product, and then . . . whoopsie doozie, a waxident! Join Maggie and Ella as they chat with waxing pro Belinda Swanson to reminisce about a few waxidents they’ve experienced and how they remedied the situations.

Ep 76 - Starting a Skin Care Line

10/13/2021

Have you ever dreamed of starting your own skin care line? In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Maggie and Ella take a deep dive, and get into the nitty gritty of what it really takes to start a skin care line

Ep 75 – Spoiler Alert: Men Have Skin Too!

10/06/2021

Globally, the men’s skin care product market is valued at $11.6 billion (yes, with a “B”) and is expected to grow at least 6% each year from 2020 to 2027. Join Ella and Maggie as they explore the growing industry of men’s skin care and answer burning questions like what makes men's skin care different?

Ep 74 – Wellness, the Perfect Ingredient with Sherrie Tennessee

09/29/2021

What does self-improvement mean? We welcome back Sherrie Tennessee to discuss burning questions like this one and candidly discuss our own self-improvement journeys (not exactly what you may expect) in this episode of ASCP Esty Talk

Ep 73 – Unpopular Opinions: Medical Peels Don’t Always Mean Better Results!

09/22/2021

What makes a chemical peel “medical”? Is sheet peeling the only indication of positive changes in the skin? Or is it a sign of too much exfoliation? Join Ella and Maggie as they discuss their opinions on medical peels, managing client expectations, and evaluating when too much is . . . too much!

Ep 72 - Eww Gross! Not on My Face: Creepy Makeup Ingredients with Kat DeJesus

09/15/2021

Do you know what ingredients may be lurking in your favorite makeup products? Makeup maven Kat DeJesus discusses creepy ingredients that should be avoided and gives perspective on those that are black listed.

Ep 71 - Unpopular Opinions: Acne isn't Always an Oil Issue!

09/08/2021

What causes acne, and is this just another generalized skin type classification? In this episode, Ella and Maggie discuss acne by definition, by type, and by trigger to broach alternative ways of treating one troublesome condition.

Ep 70 - Building A Solo Practice: Tools, Tips, and Resources

09/03/2021

Whether you are a solo entrepreneur or an employee, tune in for advice from beauty business coach, Crystal Ochemba-Powell, who shares strategies to attract clients, develop a plan, and define your niche.

Ep 69 – Professional and Personal Harmony – Business Wellness

08/26/2021

2020 began with an intention of bringing clear vision. Many innocently started January 1, 2020, with a play on words (or numbers): “This is my year! Bring on the 2020 vision!” Who would have guessed what would unfold a few months later would knock us off our comfortable, familiar axis?

Ep 68 - Beauty Changes Lives

08/19/2021

Beauty Changes Lives, a nonprofit founded in 2013, is geared to equip and empower the next generation of beauty professionals, including estheticians. In today’s episode of ASCP Esty Talk we are joined by Beauty Changes Lives founder Lynelle Lynch to discuss how she’s engaged many of the skin care industry’s elite brands and influencers to support esthetic and spa education.

Ep 67 - Burnout in the Esthetics Industry

08/13/2021

Summer burnout or FOMO? As esthetic professionals, many of us were initially excited and encouraged about returning to work post-pandemic. We adjusted many aspects of our businesses—masks, new cleaning protocols, longer appointment times, a more forgiving cancellation policy, etc.

But now, just as the rest of the country is setting new travel records going everywhere (or anywhere) here we are, stuck in our treatment rooms every weekend!