🧪 D is for Dimethicone | A Peek Into the IngredientWelcome back to The Learning Estheticians, where science meets soul care, community, collaboration, and lifelong learning.✨ Use code "LEARNING" to get 2 months FREE with GlossGenius! <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://glossgenius.com/learningestheticians" target="_blank">http://glossgenius.com/learningestheticians</a>Today's Lesson Lounge continues our A–Z Ingredient Series with D is for Dimethicone.Have you ever wondered why some moisturizers leave your skin feeling soft and comfortable for hours while others seem to disappear? Or why dimethicone has become one of the most debated ingredients in skincare?In this episode, we're taking a peek into the ingredient by investigating the science behind dimethicone—what it is, why cosmetic chemists formulate with it, how it supports the skin barrier, and why it continues to spark conversations in the beauty industry.Instead of relying on social media opinions or fear-based marketing, we're asking better questions, exploring the evidence, and learning how to think like estheticians.A special thank you to ICEY Aesthetics (@iceyaesthetics.pgh) for creating educational content that inspired part of today's discussion and encouraged deeper conversations around cosmetic chemistry and ingredient education.<hr /><h2>🔗 Stay Connected</h2>The Learning Estheticians Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thelearningestheticians" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thelearningestheticians</a> TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thelearningestheticians" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@thelearningestheticians</a>Naomi Alexis | Rated Lexx Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/rated.lexx" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rated.lexx</a> TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ratedlexx_theskinchick" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@ratedlexx_theskinchick</a>Jessica Pearson Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/notjessskin_esthetics" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/notjessskin_esthetics</a> TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@notjessskinesthetics" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@notjessskinesthetics</a>💬 Join our Facebook CommunityThe Learning Estheticians Study GroupA worldwide study and support community for estheticians, students, and skincare professionals committed to learning, growing, asking better questions, and caring for the whole person—not just the service provider.Everybody, everybody… GET YA LEARN ON!

🧪 D is for Dimethicone | A Peek Into the Ingredient Welcome back to The Learning Estheticians, where science meets soul care, community, collaboration, and lifelong learning. ✨ Use code "LEARNING" to get 2 months FREE with GlossGenius!http://glossgenius.com/learningestheticians Today's Lesson Lounge continues our A–Z Ingredient Series with D is for Dimethicone. Have you ever wondered why some moisturizers leave your skin feeling soft and comfortable for hours while others seem to disappear? Or why dimethicone has become one of the most debated ingredients in skincare? In this episode, we're taking a peek into the ingredient by investigating the science behind dimethicone—what it is, why cosmetic chemists formulate with it, how it supports the skin barrier, and why it continues to spark conversations in the beauty industry. Instead of relying on social media opinions or fear-based marketing, we're asking better questions, exploring the evidence, and learning how to think like estheticians. A special thank you to ICEY Aesthetics (@iceyaesthetics.pgh) for creating educational content that inspired part of today's discussion and encouraged deeper conversations around cosmetic chemistry and ingredient education.🔗 Stay ConnectedThe Learning EstheticiansInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelearningestheticiansTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelearningestheticians Naomi Alexis | Rated LexxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rated.lexxTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ratedlexx_theskinchick Jessica PearsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/notjessskin_estheticsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notjessskinesthetics 💬 Join our Facebook Community The Learning Estheticians Study Group A worldwide study and support community for estheticians, students, and skincare professionals committed to learning, growing, asking better questions, and caring for the whole person—not just the service provider. Everybody, everybody… GET YA LEARN ON!

🧪 D is for Dimethicone | A Peek Into the IngredientWelcome back to The Learning Estheticians, where science meets soul care, community, collaboration, and lifelong learning.✨ Use code "LEARNING" to get 2 months FREE with GlossGenius! <a href="http://glossgenius.com/learningestheticians" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://glossgenius.com/learningestheticians</a>Today's Lesson Lounge continues our A–Z Ingredient Series with D is for Dimethicone.Have you ever wondered why some moisturizers leave your skin feeling soft and comfortable for hours while others seem to disappear? Or why dimethicone has become one of the most debated ingredients in skincare?In this episode, we're taking a peek into the ingredient by investigating the science behind dimethicone—what it is, why cosmetic chemists formulate with it, how it supports the skin barrier, and why it continues to spark conversations in the beauty industry.Instead of relying on social media opinions or fear-based marketing, we're asking better questions, exploring the evidence, and learning how to think like estheticians.A special thank you to ICEY Aesthetics (@iceyaesthetics.pgh) for creating educational content that inspired part of today's discussion and encouraged deeper conversations around cosmetic chemistry and ingredient education.🔗 Stay ConnectedThe Learning Estheticians Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelearningestheticians" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/thelearningestheticians</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thelearningestheticians" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.tiktok.com/@thelearningestheticians</a>Naomi Alexis | Rated Lexx Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rated.lexx" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/rated.lexx</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ratedlexx_theskinchick" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.tiktok.com/@ratedlexx_theskinchick</a>Jessica Pearson Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/notjessskin_esthetics" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/notjessskin_esthetics</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@notjessskinesthetics" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.tiktok.com/@notjessskinesthetics</a>💬 Join our Facebook CommunityThe Learning Estheticians Study GroupA worldwide study and support community for estheticians, students, and skincare professionals committed to learning, growing, asking better questions, and caring for the whole person—not just the service provider.Everybody, everybody… GET YA LEARN ON!

Lesson 36: D is for Dimethicone - A Peek Into the Ingredient

In this episode we Learned that having a student like mentality is the key to longevity.

In this episode we Learned that having a student like mentality is the key to longevity.

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The Learning Estheticians Podcast is a space created for estheticians, skincare professionals, and beauty industry creatives who are committed to learning, growing, and evolving, not just in their craft, but as whole people. Hosted by Naomi Alexis and now joined by co-host Jess, this podcast blends education, lived experience, and honest conversation about what it truly takes to build a sustainable, purpose-driven career in esthetics.Each episode explores skincare science, treatment strategies, aftercare education, business development, career transitions, and navigating the realities of the beauty industry. We also hold space for conversations that often get overlooked; self-care, mental wellbeing, burnout, confidence, community building, and what it means to nurture the full person behind the treatment room.This podcast isn’t about perfection or gatekeeping. It’s about shared wisdom, learning routines, collaboration over competition, and spreading information with intention and purpose. Through thoughtful conversations, interviews, and evolving segments, The Learning Estheticians Podcast serves as both a study space and a support system for those growing within the industry.Whether you’re newly licensed, years into practice, or redefining your path in esthetics, this is a place to learn, reflect, and grow together!<hr /><h2>Stay Connected</h2>Follow The Learning Estheticians on TikTok and Instagram @thelearningesthecians for education, behind-the-scenes content, and real esthetician talk. Follow Jess on Instagram<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/notjessskin_esthetics_/?hl=en" target="_blank"> @notjessskin_esthetics</a> and TikTok @<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@notjessskinesthetics/video/7586120160306531598" target="_blank">notjessskinesthetics</a>. Follow Naomi Alexis on Instagram<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/rated.lexx_/" target="_blank"> @rated.lexx </a>and TikTok <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ratedlexx_theskinchick?_r=1" target="_blank">@ratedlexx_theskinchick.</a>Join our<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AGV3LhUU1/" target="_blank"> Facebook group </a>a worldwide study and support community for estheticians and skincare professionals focused on education, collaboration, and caring for the full person we are, not just the services we provide.

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The Learning Estheticians Podcast is a space created for estheticians, skincare professionals, and beauty industry creatives who are committed to learning, growing, and evolving, not just in their craft, but as whole people. Hosted by Naomi Alexis and now joined by co-host Jess, this podcast blends education, lived experience, and honest conversation about what it truly takes to build a sustainable, purpose-driven career in esthetics. Each episode explores skincare science, treatment strategies, aftercare education, business development, career transitions, and navigating the realities of the beauty industry. We also hold space for conversations that often get overlooked; self-care, mental wellbeing, burnout, confidence, community building, and what it means to nurture the full person behind the treatment room. This podcast isn’t about perfection or gatekeeping. It’s about shared wisdom, learning routines, collaboration over competition, and spreading information with intention and purpose. Through thoughtful conversations, interviews, and evolving segments, The Learning Estheticians Podcast serves as both a study space and a support system for those growing within the industry. Whether you’re newly licensed, years into practice, or redefining your path in esthetics, this is a place to learn, reflect, and grow together!Stay ConnectedFollow The Learning Estheticians on TikTok and Instagram @thelearningesthecians for education, behind-the-scenes content, and real esthetician talk.Follow Jess on Instagram @notjessskin_esthetics and TikTok @notjessskinesthetics.Follow Naomi Alexis on Instagram @rated.lexx and TikTok @ratedlexx_theskinchick. Join our Facebook group a worldwide study and support community for estheticians and skincare professionals focused on education, collaboration, and caring for the full person we are, not just the services we provide.

The Learning Estheticians Podcast is a space created for estheticians, skincare professionals, and beauty industry creatives who are committed to learning, growing, and evolving, not just in their craft, but as whole people. Hosted by Naomi Alexis and now joined by co-host Jess, this podcast blends education, lived experience, and honest conversation about what it truly takes to build a sustainable, purpose-driven career in esthetics.Each episode explores skincare science, treatment strategies, aftercare education, business development, career transitions, and navigating the realities of the beauty industry. We also hold space for conversations that often get overlooked; self-care, mental wellbeing, burnout, confidence, community building, and what it means to nurture the full person behind the treatment room.This podcast isn’t about perfection or gatekeeping. It’s about shared wisdom, learning routines, collaboration over competition, and spreading information with intention and purpose. Through thoughtful conversations, interviews, and evolving segments, The Learning Estheticians Podcast serves as both a study space and a support system for those growing within the industry.Whether you’re newly licensed, years into practice, or redefining your path in esthetics, this is a place to learn, reflect, and grow together!Stay ConnectedFollow The Learning Estheticians on TikTok and Instagram @thelearningesthecians for education, behind-the-scenes content, and real esthetician talk. Follow Jess on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/notjessskin_esthetics_/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer"> @notjessskin_esthetics</a> and TikTok @<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@notjessskinesthetics/video/7586120160306531598" rel="noopener noreferrer">notjessskinesthetics</a>. Follow Naomi Alexis on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rated.lexx_/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> @rated.lexx </a>and TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ratedlexx_theskinchick?_r=1" rel="noopener noreferrer">@ratedlexx_theskinchick.</a>Join our<a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AGV3LhUU1/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook group </a>a worldwide study and support community for estheticians and skincare professionals focused on education, collaboration, and caring for the full person we are, not just the services we provide.

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