Mar 29, 2023
A new cultural norm is reading labels, scanning for potentially malicious ingredients, deciphering if a product has passed the test of “good-for-you” or not. In this episode of Esty Talk, we discuss the importance each ingredient has on the entire formulation and clarify a few misunderstood ingredients....
Mar 24, 2023
As the name implies, adaptogens help the skin adapt. Like many other ingredients, adaptogens, an industry buzzword, are known to reduce stress, target oxidation, and even increase blood flow. On this episode of The Rogue Pharmacist, Benjamin Knight Fuchs, RPh, discusses what adaptogens are and why estheticians should...
Mar 22, 2023
Estheticians are notoriously good at caring for others but neglecting our own self-care. If estheticians aren’t mindful of our wants, needs, and self-care, we burn out, hit a wall, and aren’t there for our clients. In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Maggie and Ella discuss their self-care habits and rituals as...
Mar 15, 2023
On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA). This reform brings more regulation to a cosmetics industry that has faced scrutiny for decades. It’s also the first update to FDA authority over cosmetics since 1938. In this ASCP Esty Talk episode,...
Mar 10, 2023
Shown to improve the skin’s elasticity, help with sensitivities, and rid the skin of irritation, colostrum could be the wonder ingredient your skin is missing. Some people may wrinkle their nose at the thought of colostrum in skin care, but it’s a trending ingredient for many reasons. In this episode of The...