posted on: December 17, 2024
The ASCP Skin Deep editorial team had a busy year creating all the content you love. Here are the editor’s top five favorite ASCP Skin Deep articles from 2024.
1. “Wellness Without Limits: Designing a Safe Space for Every Client”
by Dasha Saian Marchese
“Accessibility is not talked about enough in professional skin care. This article, and the lovely story of Leigh Wick, shines a bright light on the topic—so much so that the article has won an Eddie Award and a Hermes Creative Award!”
—Jen Anderson, ASCP Skin Deep editor
“It happens so often in public spaces: accessibility and disability accommodations are almost always an afterthought. Many customer-facing employees (like in the food, retail, or service industries) simply don’t know what to do when faced with a client with a disability. Looking at a space, event, or your business through the lens of someone with a disability is so important. It’s 2024—the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) passed in 1990, making it 34 years old. We have a lot of catching up to do, and this article is a great start for gaining awareness, fostering inclusivity, and laying out actionable steps for progress.”
—Mary Murphy, associate editor
2. “Redefining Resilience”
by Jen Anderson
“As the editor of ASCP Skin Deep, I get to meet a lot of inspiring people. Ximena Juarez, the 2024 ASCP Esty of the Year, is certainly one of them. I had the honor of interviewing her and attending her photo shoot in Bellevue, Washington. Getting to know Ximena and putting her story down on paper was an absolute joy, and I believe everyone should read it.”
—Jen Anderson, ASCP Skin Deep editor
“Ximena Juarez is a rock star. Her story is so inspiring and a must-read!”
—Karrie Osborn, senior editor
3. “Recognizing Domestic Violence as a Skin Care Professional”
by Catherine Santino
“As a practitioner, you’re on the front lines, and knowing what to do when domestic violence is recognized is a key element to helping affected clientele.”
—Darren Buford, senior director
“Not an easy topic, to say the least. But Catherine Santino’s piece calls to estheticians to alert them about what to look for and how to help clients who otherwise might not know what to do.”
—Scott Kaniewski, editor, online and digital strategy
4. “The Connection Between Anxiety and Skin Sensitivity”
by Jeanne Retief
“Jeanne Retief is the perfect writer to tackle this subject. She was able to speak about how mental health affects skin from the unique perspective of a skin care brand owner, mental health advocate, and client who has severely sensitive skin caused by anxiety.”
—Jen Anderson, ASCP Skin Deep editor
“Sensitive skin issues can be an additional challenge for clients dealing with anxiety disorders. This article offers practical options you can offer your clients to make sure they feel seen and heard.”
—Karrie Osborn, senior editor
5. “Caring for Gen Alpha and Gen Z Clients”
by Dasha Saian Marchese
“Younger generations are highly influenced by what they’re seeing on social media, and it’s important that they understand the value of visiting a professional esty for guidance.”
—Darren Buford, senior director
“With clients getting younger and younger, estheticians need to know what those clients need. This article approaches that goal by keeping in mind the differences in thought across generations.”
—Scott Kaniewski, editor, online and digital strategy
Other ASCP Skin Deep Favorites from 2024
• “A Beginner’s Guide to Ayurveda and Skin” by Nishita Shah
• “In a Hot Flash: Perimenopause, Menopause, and the Skin” by Lydia Sarfati
• “The Value of Human Touch” by Pamela R. Springer
• “Autoimmune Diseases” by Alison O’Neil
• “Long Live Healthy Skin: The Blue Zone Lifestyle and Its Impact on Skin Health” by Michael Shuey
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