ASCP Esty Talk

GLP-1 RA medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are transforming more than waistlines—they’re reshaping beauty standards and creating new challenges and opportunities in skin care. Rapid weight loss can lead to loose skin, facial volume loss, and dehydration, making professional esthetics care more important than ever. This episode of ASCP Esty Talk explores how skin care pros can support clients through these changes with treatments that restore, tighten, and celebrate their evolving bodies. ASCP Esty Talk with hosts Ella Cressman and Maggie Staszcuk   Produced by Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) for licensed estheticians, ASCP Esty Talk is a weekly podcast, hosted by licensed estheticians, Ella Cressman, ASCP Skin Deep Magazine contributor, and Maggie Staszcuk, ASCP Program Director. We see your passion, innovation, and hard work and are here to support you by providing a platform for networking, advocacy, camaraderie, and education. We aim to inspire you to ask the right questions, find your motivation, and give you the courage to have the professional skin care career you desire.  About Ella Cressman:  Ella Cressman is a licensed esthetician, certified organic formulator, business owner, ingredient junkie, and esthetic cheerleader! As an educator, she enjoys empowering other estheticians and industry professionals to understand skin care from an ingredient standpoint rather than a product-specific view.  In addition to running a skin care practice, Cressman founded a comprehensive consulting group, the HHP Collective, and has consulted for several successful skin care brands.    Connect with Ella Cressman:  Website: www.hhpcollective.com [http://www.hhpcollective.com/]  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ella-cressman-62aa46a [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ella-cressman-62aa46a]    About Maggie Staszcuk:  Maggie Staszcuk serves as the Program Director for ASCP and is the cohost of ASCP Esty Talk podcast. With over 18 years’ experience in the esthetics industry, her diverse background includes roles in spa management, spa and med-spa services, and esthetics education. Since becoming a licensed esthetician in 2006, she carries a range of certifications in basic and advanced esthetics. Maggie is dedicated to equipping estheticians with the knowledge and resources they need to thrive in their careers.   Connect with Maggie Staszcuk:  P: 800.789.0411 EXT 1636  E: MStaszcuk@ascpskincare.com  [MStaszcuk@ascpskincare.com]   About our Sponsors:   The popular and revolutionary LAMPROBE utilizes radio and high-frequency technology to treat a wide variety of Minor Skin Irregularities™ (MSI)—non-invasively—with instantaneous results. Common conditions treated by the LAMPROBE include: vascular MSI, such as cherry angiomas; dilated capillaries; sebaceous MSI, including cholesterol deposits and milia; and hyperkerantinized MSI, such as keratoses and skin tags.   The LAMPROBE uniquely assists modern, capable, and skilled skin care practitioners to do their work more effectively and with greater client and professional satisfaction. Setting standards in quality, education, and training, the LAMPROBE has become an essential tool enabling skin care practitioners around the world to offer new revenue-enhancing and highly in-demand services.   Website: www.lamprobe.com [http://www.lamprobe.com]   Email: info@lamskin.com [info@lamskin.com]   Phone: 877-760-2722   Instagram: www.instagram.com/lamprobe [http://www.instagram.com/lamprobe]   Facebook: www.facebook.com/theLAMPROBE [http://www.facebook.com/theLAMPROBE]   TiZO Mineral Sunscreens set the standard for aesthetic elegance with tinted and non-tinted formulas for use on virtually all skin types and tones. Our name reflects our commitment: TIZO = Titanium dioxide + Zinc Oxides. All TiZO products are reef-friendly and 100% free of chemical sunscreens, dyes, fragrances, gluten, phthalates, and parabens.  TiZO Photoceutical Skincare is the perfect partner to our sunscreens in the fight against photoaging. These silky, elegant products address tone, texture and hydration while helping to prevent further damage. From our flagship TiZO3 Primer/Sunscreen SPF 40 to our gentle Ultra Zinc formulations to our NEW Advanced Vitamin C+E Serum with Bakuchiol, TIZO has the ideal selection of products to Protect, Repair, and Revitalize skin.  Website: https://tizoskin.com/ [https://tizoskin.com/]  Facebook: @tizoskin  Pinterest: @tizoskin  Instagram: @tizoskin  YouTube: @tizoskin     Massage Envy is a national franchisor and does not independently own or operate any of the Massage Envy franchised locations nationwide. The Massage Envy franchise network, through its franchise locations, is the leading provider of massage services. Founded in 2002, Massage Envy now has approximately 1,100 franchise locations in 49 states that have together delivered more than 200 million massages and skin care services. Website: www.massageenvy.com/careers/career-areas/esthetician [http://www.massageenvy.com/careers/career-areas/esthetician]  Facebook: @MassageEnvyCareers [https://www.facebook.com/massageenvycareers/events/?paipv=0&eav=Afa5XaOehc95aCyCRAXxNQ8obPmAAeS1DPThncxSyYL-Asr4t7Sz9IJhsJeXCWeqDe4&_rdr] LinkedIn: @MassageEnvy [https://www.linkedin.com/company/massage-envy]   About Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP):    Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) is the nation’s largest association for skin care professionals and your ONLY all-inclusive source for professional liability insurance, education, community, and career support. For estheticians at every stage of the journey, ASCP is your essential partner. Get in touch with us today if you have any questions or would like to join and become an ASCP member.  Connect with ASCP:  Website: www.ascpskincare.com [http://www.ascpskincare.com/]  Email: getconnected@ascpskincare.com  [getconnected@ascpskincare.com] Phone: 800-789-0411  [800-789-0411] Facebook: facebook.com/ASCPskincare [https://www.facebook.com/ASCPskincare]  Instagram: @ascpskincare [https://www.instagram.com/ascpskincare]

Allergies and skin sensitivities can be tricky to navigate, but understanding them is key to effective care. In this episode of The Rogue Pharmacist, Ben Fuchs helps us distinguish between sensitive, reactive, and allergic skin, explains common triggers and allergens, and breaks down what “hypoallergenic” products and calming ingredients really mean. Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) presents The Rogue Pharmacist with Benjamin Knight Fuchs, R.Ph. 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. Benjamin Knight Fuchs is a registered pharmacist, nutritionist, and skin care chemist with 35 years of experience developing pharmacy-potent skin health products for estheticians, dermatologists, and plastic surgeons. Ben’s expert advice gives licensed estheticians the education and skin science to better support the skin care services performed in the treatment room while sharing insights to enhance clients’ at-home skin care routines. Connect with Ben Fuchs:    Website: www.brightsideben.com [http://www.brightsideben.com/]    Phone: 844-236-6010    Facebook: www.facebook.com/The-Bright-Side-with-Pharmacist-Ben-Fuchs-101162801334696/ [http://www.facebook.com/The-Bright-Side-with-Pharmacist-Ben-Fuchs-101162801334696/]    About Our Sponsor: All Truth Treatment Systems products have one thing in common—they work! Our products are made with 100 percent active and functional ingredients that make a difference to your skin. No fillers, preservatives, waxes, emulsifiers, oils, or fragrances. Our ingredients leverage the latest biochemical understandings and use proven strategies gleaned from years of compounding prescription skin health products for the most discerning physicians and patients.    Website: www.TruthTreatmentsPro.com [http://www.TruthTreatmentsPro.com]    Facebook: www.facebook.com/truthtreatments  [https://azureprofessionalassistcorp-my.sharepoint.com/personal/ckelliher_pac_company/Documents/Desktop/Show%20Notes/ASCP%20Esty%20Talk/www.facebook.com/truthtreatments]   Private Facebook Pro Group: www.facebook.com/groups/truthtreatments  [https://azureprofessionalassistcorp-my.sharepoint.com/personal/ckelliher_pac_company/Documents/Desktop/Show%20Notes/ASCP%20Esty%20Talk/www.facebook.com/groups/truthtreatments]   Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/truth.treatments [http://www.instagram.com/truth.treatments]

From flapper-era razors to vajacials and TikTok trends, this episode of ASCP Esty Talk is all about the wild ride of intimate grooming over the past 100 years, influenced by shifts in fashion, media, and cultural norms. From the rise of leg shaving in the 1920s to the introduction of Brazilian waxing in the '80s, we dive into how fashion, pop culture, and body positivity shaped everything from bikini lines to body autonomy to understanding how intimate care became a reflection of personal and cultural identity. Spoiler alert: The hottest trend right now—doing whatever makes you feel fabulous! ASCP Esty Talk with hosts Ella Cressman and Maggie Staszcuk   Produced by Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) for licensed estheticians, ASCP Esty Talk is a weekly podcast, hosted by licensed estheticians, Ella Cressman, ASCP Skin Deep Magazine contributor, and Maggie Staszcuk, ASCP Program Director. We see your passion, innovation, and hard work and are here to support you by providing a platform for networking, advocacy, camaraderie, and education. We aim to inspire you to ask the right questions, find your motivation, and give you the courage to have the professional skin care career you desire.  About Ella Cressman:  Ella Cressman is a licensed esthetician, certified organic formulator, business owner, ingredient junkie, and esthetic cheerleader! As an educator, she enjoys empowering other estheticians and industry professionals to understand skin care from an ingredient standpoint rather than a product-specific view.  In addition to running a skin care practice, Cressman founded a comprehensive consulting group, the HHP Collective, and has consulted for several successful skin care brands.    Connect with Ella Cressman:  Website: www.hhpcollective.com [http://www.hhpcollective.com/]  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ella-cressman-62aa46a [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ella-cressman-62aa46a]    About Maggie Staszcuk:  Maggie Staszcuk serves as the Program Director for ASCP and is the cohost of ASCP Esty Talk podcast. With over 18 years’ experience in the esthetics industry, her diverse background includes roles in spa management, spa and med-spa services, and esthetics education. Since becoming a licensed esthetician in 2006, she carries a range of certifications in basic and advanced esthetics. Maggie is dedicated to equipping estheticians with the knowledge and resources they need to thrive in their careers.   Connect with Maggie Staszcuk:  P: 800.789.0411 EXT 1636  E: MStaszcuk@ascpskincare.com  [MStaszcuk@ascpskincare.com]   About our Sponsors:   The popular and revolutionary LAMPROBE utilizes radio and high-frequency technology to treat a wide variety of Minor Skin Irregularities™ (MSI)—non-invasively—with instantaneous results. Common conditions treated by the LAMPROBE include: vascular MSI, such as cherry angiomas; dilated capillaries; sebaceous MSI, including cholesterol deposits and milia; and hyperkerantinized MSI, such as keratoses and skin tags.   The LAMPROBE uniquely assists modern, capable, and skilled skin care practitioners to do their work more effectively and with greater client and professional satisfaction. Setting standards in quality, education, and training, the LAMPROBE has become an essential tool enabling skin care practitioners around the world to offer new revenue-enhancing and highly in-demand services.   Website: www.lamprobe.com [http://www.lamprobe.com]   Email: info@lamskin.com [info@lamskin.com]   Phone: 877-760-2722   Instagram: www.instagram.com/lamprobe [http://www.instagram.com/lamprobe]   Facebook: www.facebook.com/theLAMPROBE [http://www.facebook.com/theLAMPROBE]   TiZO Mineral Sunscreens set the standard for aesthetic elegance with tinted and non-tinted formulas for use on virtually all skin types and tones. Our name reflects our commitment: TIZO = Titanium dioxide + Zinc Oxides. All TiZO products are reef-friendly and 100% free of chemical sunscreens, dyes, fragrances, gluten, phthalates, and parabens.  TiZO Photoceutical Skincare is the perfect partner to our sunscreens in the fight against photoaging. These silky, elegant products address tone, texture and hydration while helping to prevent further damage. From our flagship TiZO3 Primer/Sunscreen SPF 40 to our gentle Ultra Zinc formulations to our NEW Advanced Vitamin C+E Serum with Bakuchiol, TIZO has the ideal selection of products to Protect, Repair, and Revitalize skin.  Website: https://tizoskin.com/ [https://tizoskin.com/]  Facebook: @tizoskin  Pinterest: @tizoskin  Instagram: @tizoskin  YouTube: @tizoskin     Massage Envy is a national franchisor and does not independently own or operate any of the Massage Envy franchised locations nationwide. The Massage Envy franchise network, through its franchise locations, is the leading provider of massage services. Founded in 2002, Massage Envy now has approximately 1,100 franchise locations in 49 states that have together delivered more than 200 million massages and skin care services. Website: www.massageenvy.com/careers/career-areas/esthetician [http://www.massageenvy.com/careers/career-areas/esthetician]  Facebook: @MassageEnvyCareers [https://www.facebook.com/massageenvycareers/events/?paipv=0&eav=Afa5XaOehc95aCyCRAXxNQ8obPmAAeS1DPThncxSyYL-Asr4t7Sz9IJhsJeXCWeqDe4&_rdr] LinkedIn: @MassageEnvy [https://www.linkedin.com/company/massage-envy]   About Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP):    Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) is the nation’s largest association for skin care professionals and your ONLY all-inclusive source for professional liability insurance, education, community, and career support. For estheticians at every stage of the journey, ASCP is your essential partner. Get in touch with us today if you have any questions or would like to join and become an ASCP member.  Connect with ASCP: Website: www.ascpskincare.com [https://www.ascpskincare.com]  Email: getconnected@ascpskincare.com [getconnected@ascpskincare.com]  Phone: 800-789-0411  Facebook: facebook.com/ASCPskincare [https://www.facebook.com/ASCPskincare]  Instagram: @ascpskincare [https://www.instagram.com/ascpskincare]

This episode of ASCP Esty Talk finds Ella and Maggie tackling a topic that’s red hot—literally! Yep, we’re talking about rosacea. With over 415 million people affected worldwide, this condition is more common than you might think. But here’s the good news: New advancements in rosacea research and treatments are making waves! From groundbreaking skin care ingredients to FDA-approved medications, we’re diving into the latest breakthroughs.  ASCP Esty Talk with Maggie Staszcuk and Ella Cressman Produced by Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) for licensed estheticians, ASCP Esty Talk is a weekly podcast hosted by Maggie Staszcuk and Ella Cressman. We see your passion, innovation, and hard work and are here to support you by providing a platform for networking, advocacy, camaraderie, and education. We aim to inspire you to ask the right questions, find your motivation, and give you the courage to have the professional skin care career you desire. About Ella Cressman: Ella Cressman is a licensed esthetician, certified organic formulator, business owner, ingredient junkie and esthetic cheerleader! Ella enjoys empowering other estheticians and industry professionals to understand skin care from an ingredient standpoint and how that relates to the skin.   Connect with Ella Cressman:   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ella-cressman-62aa46a [http://www.linkedin.com/in/ella-cressman-62aa46a]    About Maggie Staszcuk: Maggie has been a licensed esthetician since 2006 and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Stephens College. She has worked in the spa and med-spa industry and served as an esthetics instructor and a director of education for one of the largest schools in Colorado before coming to ASCP as the Education Program Manager.     Connect with Maggie:    P 800.789.0411 EXT 1636   E MStaszcuk@ascpskincare.com [MStaszcuk@ascpskincare.com] or AMI@ascpskincare.com [AMI@ascpskincare.com]   About our Sponsors The popular and revolutionary LAMPROBE utilizes radio and high-frequency technology to treat a wide variety of Minor Skin Irregularities™ (MSI)—non-invasively—with instantaneous results. Common conditions treated by the LAMPROBE include: vascular MSI, such as cherry angiomas; dilated capillaries; sebaceous MSI, including cholesterol deposits and milia; and hyperkerantinized MSI, such as keratoses and skin tags.   The LAMPROBE uniquely assists modern, capable, and skilled skin care practitioners to do their work more effectively and with greater client and professional satisfaction. Setting standards in quality, education, and training, the LAMPROBE has become an essential tool enabling skin care practitioners around the world to offer new revenue-enhancing and highly in-demand services.   Website: www.lamprobe.com [http://www.lamprobe.com]   Email: info@lamskin.com [info@lamskin.com]   Phone: 877-760-2722   Instagram: www.instagram.com/lamprobe [http://www.instagram.com/lamprobe]   Facebook: www.facebook.com/theLAMPROBE [http://www.facebook.com/theLAMPROBE]    TiZO Mineral Sunscreens set the standard for aesthetic elegance with tinted and non-tinted formulas for use on virtually all skin types and tones. Our name reflects our commitment: TIZO = Titanium dioxide + Zinc Oxides. All TiZO products are reef-friendly and 100% free of chemical sunscreens, dyes, fragrances, gluten, phthalates, and parabens.  TiZO Photoceutical Skincare is the perfect partner to our sunscreens in the fight against photoaging. These silky, elegant products address tone, texture and hydration while helping to prevent further damage. From our flagship TiZO3 Primer/Sunscreen SPF 40 to our gentle Ultra Zinc formulations to our NEW Advanced Vitamin C+E Serum with Bakuchiol, TIZO has the ideal selection of products to Protect, Repair, and Revitalize skin.    Website: https://tizoskin.com/ [https://tizoskin.com/]   Facebook: @tizoskin  Pinterest: @tizoskin  Instagram: @tizoskin  YouTube: @tizoskin     Massage Envy is a national franchisor and does not independently own or operate any of the Massage Envy franchised locations nationwide. The Massage Envy franchise network, through its franchise locations, is the leading provider of massage services. Founded in 2002, Massage Envy now has approximately 1,100 franchise locations in 49 states that have together delivered more than 200 million massages and skin care services. Website: www.massageenvy.com/careers/career-areas/esthetician [http://www.massageenvy.com/careers/career-areas/esthetician]  Facebook: @MassageEnvyCareers [https://www.facebook.com/massageenvycareers/events/?paipv=0&eav=Afa5XaOehc95aCyCRAXxNQ8obPmAAeS1DPThncxSyYL-Asr4t7Sz9IJhsJeXCWeqDe4&_rdr] LinkedIn: @MassageEnvy [https://www.linkedin.com/company/massage-envy]   About Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP):   Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) is the nation’s largest association for skin care professionals and your ONLY all-inclusive source for professional liability insurance, education, community, and career support. For estheticians at every stage of the journey, ASCP is your essential partner. Get in touch with us today if you have any questions or would like to join and become an ASCP member.   Connect with ASCP:   Website: www.ascpskincare.com [http://www.ascpskincare.com]   Email: getconnected@ascpskincare.com [getconnected@ascpskincare.com]   Phone: 800-789-0411   Facebook: www.facebook.com/ASCPskincare [http://www.facebook.com/ASCPskincare]   Instagram: www.instagram.com/ascpskincare [http://www.instagram.com/ascpskincare]

Hydration is crucial for healthy skin, but its impact on our complexion can be complex. In this episode of The Rogue Pharmacist, Ben Fuchs explains the role hydration plays in skin health, the differences between dry, dehydrated, and oily skin, and how aging factors into maintaining proper hydration. Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) presents The Rogue Pharmacist with Benjamin Knight Fuchs, R.Ph. 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. Benjamin Knight Fuchs is a registered pharmacist, nutritionist, and skin care chemist with 35 years of experience developing pharmacy-potent skin health products for estheticians, dermatologists, and plastic surgeons. Ben’s expert advice gives licensed estheticians the education and skin science to better support the skin care services performed in the treatment room while sharing insights to enhance clients’ at-home skin care routines. Connect with Ben Fuchs:    Website: www.brightsideben.com [http://www.brightsideben.com/]    Phone: 844-236-6010    Facebook: www.facebook.com/The-Bright-Side-with-Pharmacist-Ben-Fuchs-101162801334696/ [http://www.facebook.com/The-Bright-Side-with-Pharmacist-Ben-Fuchs-101162801334696/]    About Our Sponsor: All Truth Treatment Systems products have one thing in common—they work! Our products are made with 100 percent active and functional ingredients that make a difference to your skin. No fillers, preservatives, waxes, emulsifiers, oils, or fragrances. Our ingredients leverage the latest biochemical understandings and use proven strategies gleaned from years of compounding prescription skin health products for the most discerning physicians and patients.    Website: www.TruthTreatmentsPro.com [http://www.TruthTreatmentsPro.com]    Facebook: www.facebook.com/truthtreatments  [https://azureprofessionalassistcorp-my.sharepoint.com/personal/ckelliher_pac_company/Documents/Desktop/Show%20Notes/ASCP%20Esty%20Talk/www.facebook.com/truthtreatments]   Private Facebook Pro Group: www.facebook.com/groups/truthtreatments  [https://azureprofessionalassistcorp-my.sharepoint.com/personal/ckelliher_pac_company/Documents/Desktop/Show%20Notes/ASCP%20Esty%20Talk/www.facebook.com/groups/truthtreatments]   Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/truth.treatments [http://www.instagram.com/truth.treatments]