The Aesthetic Report

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This week, the Aesthetic Report sits down with 23-year licensed aesthetician and Face Reality Skincare Director of Education and Acne Clinic, Stephanie Criscione, to dish on all things acne! Listen in as her and Michelle discuss  Stephanie's journey to becoming an acne expert. the importance of ongoing education as skin care professionals, especially on effective acne treatment, and Face Reality's company culture and upcoming offerings!

In this episode, Michelle and Stephanie talk about…

[3:52] How Stephanie fell in love with acne education.
[8:15] The evolution of Stephanie's perspective on acne treatment and education. 
[14:56] Often forgotten aspects of acne education.
[21:29] The ongoing support Face Reality offers their acne experts.
[27:53] Stephanie's favorite thing about being an acne expert, and what is next for the company.

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This episode, listen in as the DERMASCOPE in-house aesthetician team dishes on the viral TikTok sheet mask taking the world by storm. Hear Elizabeth Brasher, Lauren Farmer, and Lonice Stoker analyze the product and offer their opinions on whether it is genuinely a quality product that produces glass skin or merely just another trend.

SEGMENTS
[3:30] Topic Discussion
[28:31] Game

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We are officially halfway through 2024, which means DERMASCOPE still has a full six months of continuing education coming your way! This episode, join managing editor, Dorian Reyes, as she dishes on the July 22 webinar, "The Clear Choice: Comprehensive Acne Management with Laser Therapy", presented by Aerolase,  an overview of the Sun Care & Pigmentation issue, and the impending 2024 cover contest deadline. Don't forget to apply by July 7, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CST for your chance to be our next cover star!

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This week, DERMASCOPE's in-house aestheticians, Elizabeth Brasher, Lauren Farmer, and Lonice Stoker discuss a sensitive but necessary topic -- segregation and underrepresentation in the beauty industry. Tune in as they touch on using disadvantage as opportunity, the responsibility of brands when it comes to diversity, and the need for professionals to be thoroughly educated on treating skin of color.

In this episode, Elizabeth, Lauren, & Lonice discuss...

[04:32] Disadvantage and opportunity.
[10:00] Making clients feel comfortable regardless of their skin color, and knowing how to work on all skin types.
[20:18] The responsibility of brands to be representative of diverse skin types, especially in marketing efforts.

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[04:32] Topic Discussion
[32:35] Product Reviews
[35:00] Game

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DISCLAIMER: In this episode, we discuss segregation and underrepresentation in the aesthetics industry—a sensitive and complex topic. Please note that while our hosts are experts in the aesthetics field, they are not specialists in cultural studies. We aim to provide insight based on our professional experiences, but we acknowledge the limits of our expertise. Listener discretion is advised.

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This week, the Aesthetic Report welcomes DERMASCOPE ambassador, owner of Queen City Beauty Group + Wellness, and founder of The Skin Barrier Academy, Nichelle Mosley, L.E. Tune in as her and host Michelle D'Allaird Brenner get into WholePerson wellness, the importance of comprehensive education and sustainable skin care solutions, and the many obstacles standing in the way of aestheticians and excellent client care.

In this episode, Michelle and Nichelle discuss…

[4:37] The importance of helping clients understand the why when its comes to their skin, and the shift towards aestheticians for comprehensive care and education.
[8:58] Corneotherapy's function and benefits, and why Nichelle is such a fan.
[13:00] Lifestyle factors and habits that have a direct link to age management enhancement and skin in general.
 [19:55] The most pressing obstacles that beauty entrepreneurs face, especially post-COVID, and Nichelle's advice for navigating it all.
[29:42] The Skin Barrier Academy and Nichelle's new position as Managing Director with Fearless Beauties.

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This month's hot topic is one that has been slowly taking center stage in aesthetics: whether beauty services have become exclusively a luxury. Curious what the DERMASCOPE in-house aesthetician team thinks? Tune in as Elizabeth Brasher, Lauren Farmer, and Lonice Stoker, take a nuanced look at the topic, including why beauty services are priced the way that they are and the value provided in exchange for the price tag.

SEGMENTS
[07:18] Topic Discussion
[32:43] Game

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Join Dorian Reyes, DERMASCOPE managing editor, as she takes you through all that the very first month of the summer season has to offer! Grab your calendars and make note of the incoming 2024 cover contest deadline and FREE webinar, "Synergy with Melanin Homeostasis" presented by DMK Skincare, as well as learn all about this month's magazine theme: business.

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Listen in as DERMASCOPE's in-house aestheticians, Elizabeth Brasher, Lauren Farmer, and Lonice Stoker dish on the skin care ingredients that give them the ick! 

In this episode, Elizabeth, Lauren, & Lonice dish on...

[02:20] Doing what is best for the client to ensure long term results, regardless of trending ingredients and treatments. 
[07:45] Filler ingredients, such as fragrance, and poorly formulated products. 
[16:16] Lonice's unique perspective on glycolic acid, and how it can be both a skin care dream and a skin care nightmare. 

SEGMENTS
[07:45] Topic Discussion
[22:28] Product Reviews
[28:52] Game

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Tune in as host Michelle D'Allaird-Brenner reunites with DERMASCOPE Ambassador and CEO of Saian  Natural Clinical Skincare, Dasha Saian Marchese, to dish on the coexistence of motherhood and business ownership, the ins and outs of Dasha's retail sales philosophy, Saian's upcoming educational offerings, and more! 

In this episode, Michelle and Dasha discuss…

[6:03] the shift that came with mom life, and how that influenced Dasha's perspective towards business and working.
[11:09] reframing retail sales as a necessary continuation of treatment rather than just selling, and how to ensure the best client retail experiences.
[25:40] the numerous benefits of buying products through a skin care professional rather than a big box store.
[30:00] how Saian began drop shipping, its benefits, and the role it still plays in the business.
[37:03] Saian's educational offerings.

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Hear all about the latest hot topics in aesthetics with another current events-themed episode! Sit down with DERMASCOPE's in-house aesthetician team, Elizabeth Brasher, Lauren Farmer, and Lonice Stoker, as they dish on a topic that has been buzzing around the industry for months: Is Gen Z aging poorly? And how does the skyrocketing popularity of skin care products and treatments, especially more invasive modalities, contribute?

SEGMENTS
[05:19] Topic Discussion
[24:28] Game

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