The Aesthetic Report

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Welcome to Season Three! (Minisode) Apr 06, 2023

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In this kickstart to season three, The Aesthetic Report producer, Dorian Reyes, gives the (derma)scoop on what DERMASCOPE has planned for April. Hear about upcoming webinars, this year's Cover Contest, and get an overview of the April 2023 issue – all in under 10 minutes!
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Bridging the Gap with Jan Marini Dec 29, 2022

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In this bonus episode, Michelle chats with Jan Marini, founder of Jan Marini Skin Research, about pioneering glycolic acid, the science behind some of the most beloved skin care ingredients, and becoming an aesthetic trailblazer.
Tune in as they discuss...
[2:30] How Jan entered the skin care industry and bridged the gap between physicians and skin care professionals.
[08:00] An in-depth, scientific look at discoloration, fine lines, and wrinkles and the most effective ingredients to treat them.
[24:15] The Jan Marini Skin Care Research line and its purpose as a brand.
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Curating Your Content with Lauren Farmer & Elizabeth Brasher Dec 15, 2022

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Dive into the discussion on personal versus professional Instagram content and hear all about creating an effective social media presence and balancing content that best represents both yourself and your brand.
In this episode, Lauren and Elizabeth touch on...
[04:00] How their social media use has evolved and the draw of Instagram.
[11:16] Balancing personal and professional content to better connect with clients.
[19:50] Ways to create effective content as a working professional.
[28:45] Keeping priorities straight when it comes to social media presence.
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Family Ties with Lydia & Shiri Sarfati Dec 01, 2022

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Join Lydia and Shiri Sarfati of Repêchage fame as they sit down with Michelle to discuss how they found their place in industry by building a beauty empire and the importance of holiday spa offerings.
Tune in as the trio discusses...
[2:50] How Lydia revolutionized seaweed skin care.
[13:55] Owning a business and loving what you do.
[17:25] Navigating the holidays for success.
[30:44] The importance of continuing education in the industry.
[38:50] Shiri's evolution in Repêchage.
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Sustainability & Beauty with Lauren Farmer & Elizabeth Brasher Nov 17, 2022

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Listen in as Lauren and Elizabeth examine the complexities of green skin care, including sustainable packaging, greenwashing, ingredient sourcing, and educating clients on what it all means.
In this episode, Lauren and Elizabeth talk about...
[03:30] The rise in green skin care among consumers and brands.
[15:20] Deciphering fact from fiction in the age of greenwashing.
[21:00] Staying sustainable in the spa.
[27:20] Ingredient sourcing and how consumer perceptions influence brands and their formulations.
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Sculpting Success with Rebecca Pate Nov 03, 2022

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This episode features Rebecca Pate, Founder of Bare Bunny Aesthetics. Tune in as her and Michelle dish on the benefits of body sculpting, Rebecca's successful 22-year aesthetics career, and why Rebecca chose to work with BTL.
In this episode, Michelle and Rebecca discuss...
[02:21] Rebecca’s path to medical aesthetics and discovering BTL.
[10:50] The evolution of Bare Bunny Aesthetics.
[16:54] Why Rebecca chose to work with BTL and pursue body sculpting as her specialty.
[24:06] The factors that drove Rebecca’s success as an aesthetician.
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Acne as an Aesthetician with Lauren Farmer & Elizabeth Brasher Oct 20, 2022

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Tune in as Lauren and Elizabeth get personal on their experiences with acne and both the public's and skincare professionals' general perception of it.
In this episode, Lauren and Elizabeth discuss...
[03:10] Their personal experiences with, and outlook on, acne.
[10:30] How the conversation on acne has changed over the years.
[14:35] Effectively talking to client's about acne.
[19:36] Their favorite acne transformations and staying educated in order to most effectively treat acne.
[27:29] Elizabeth's gut cleanse and how diet can influence acne.
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Chemical Connections with Gloria Lu & Victoria Fu Oct 06, 2022

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This episode features Gloria Lu and Victoria Fu of Chemist Confessions. Listen in as they and Michelle discuss the humble beginnings of Chemist Confessions, how they use their knowledge to educate, and the importance of careful formulating.
In this episode, Michelle, Gloria, and Victoria talk about...
[03:05] Gloria and Victoria's journeys from becoming chemists to starting their brand.
[14:15] The Chemist Confessions formulation philosophies and how their products stand out.
[23:05] Gloria and Victoria's process of writing and publishing their book, "Skincare Decoded. "
[28:41] The Chemist Confessions product line, including their unique formulations, favorite products, and unorthodox naming method.
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Aging Gracefully with Lauren Farmer & Elizabeth Brasher Sep 15, 2022

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Get the low down on all things aging; from proper skin care routines and treatments to maintain mature skin's integrity to
In this episode, Lauren and Elizabeth discuss...
[05:45] Society's fixation on aging.
[14:32] Factors that influence aging and skin health.
[20:00] Talking to clients about aging without fear mongering.
[30:00] Aging as an aesthetician.
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Universal Skin Care with Tessa Kienow Sep 01, 2022

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This episode features Tessa Kienow, VP of sales at LaFlore Live Probiotic Skincare. Listen in as she and Michelle dive into the skin microbiome and how live probiotic skin care may be the insurance policy your spa is looking for to treat every face that graces your treatment table.
In this episode, Michelle and Tessa talk about...
[02:40] Why Tessa never thought she would work in skin care and how LaFlore changed the way she looks at skin health.
[5:39] The skin microbiome and where live probiotic skin care come into play.
[13:14] The difference and versatility of live bacteria.
[24:12] Evaluating gaps in your aesthetics practice.
[29:28] Skin care myths Tessa wants to debunk once and for all.
[40:39] Would you rather?
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