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The perfect podcast for skin care professionals who want to learn more about how to make it in the industry, hear from industry leaders, get one-on-one interviews from your favorite skin care brand creators with the latest dish of news in the industry, and so much more! With a new topic every episode, this podcast has it all for skin care pros who want to go skin deep!
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Connect with us via text! It's finally here -- the end of the year -- and with it comes a stacked calendar for DERMASCOPE. Check out the December issue for the 2025 cover contest winner reveal and other educational goodies, register for "Peeling Explained: Chemical, Enzyme, Physical & Biological Approaches", a webinar presented by Dr. Schrammek USA, and help us close out our anniversary year and season five of the podcast. Thanks for celebrating with us, and don't forget to take advantag...
Connect with us via text! Sit down with industry veteran and former DERMASCOPE associate editor, Patricia “Pat” Strunk, whose path runs from a small Dermacare clinic in West Texas to the bustling trade show floors and the editorial heartbeat of DERMASCOPE. We unpack the habits that still work after decades, dive into the early days — when massage was misunderstood and waxing paid the bills, and extract the timeless techniques that turn one service into a lifelong relationship. Additionally, ...
Connect with us via text! Paris lit up with a bold promise: clothes that treat your skin while you wear them. This episode, our in-house aesthetician's dig into Coperni’s C+ “skin-infused” line and ask the questions that matter—what’s in the fabric, how do the actives deliver, where’s the clinical data, and does the value add up once the 40-wash limit hits? With decades of combined experience across professional skin care, we look past the glossy campaign film to assess materials, microbiome...
Connect with us via text! Fifty years in professional skin care isn’t an accident; it’s the result of community, clear standards, and the courage to evolve without losing the human element. Today's episode features DERMASCOPE’s publisher and CEO, Amanda Strunk, and managing editor and podcast producer, Dorian Reyes, to share the story behind our golden year—how a pandemic-era 45th reset set the stage for a black-tie Golden Gala in Las Vegas, why the November anniversary issue felt like a lov...
Connect with us via text! Big things are happening across professional skin care, and we packed this short update with everything you need to stay ahead. From Aestheticians’ Choice Awards voting (your chance to elevate the products, treatment protocols, and professionals you trust most) to celebrating the milestone of Dermascope’s 50th with our anniversary issue to the soon-to-be reveal of the cover contest winner, you do not want to be out of the loop. If you enjoyed this update, sub...
Connect with us via text! Bring the science and the human touch together with this episode's guest, board-certified dermatologist and product innovator, Dr. Jennifer Linder, who shares how to design treatments that are powerful, precise, and comfortable—without pushing skin into unnecessary inflammation. She unpacks the rise of senescent “zombie” cells and why they accelerate visible aging, the difference between senolytics and senomorphics, the sweet spot approach to peels, multi-taski...
Connect with us via text! When clients upload selfies to chatbots for “diagnoses,” we see how fast advice can outrun assessment, and why real results still come from trained eyes and hands. In this episode, our in-house aestheticians unpack the rise of ChatGPT use for skin care advice, including what it gets right, where its blind spots are, and the potential detriment to skin when using Chat GPT-recommended routines. Sit down with the team as we walk through the industry’s shift towards AI-...
Connect with us via text! Feeling overwhelmed by “poreless,” “glass,” and “flawless” promises? We go straight to the heart of what actually moves the needle for skin professionals: mastering physiology, going back the basics, and building real communication habits that win trust and retention. Our guest, Gina Marie McGuire—licensed aesthetician, educator, and CEO of GINAMARIE Skincare and GM Revolution—shares three decades of hard-won insight on how to ditch noise, simplify your backbar, and...
Connect with us via text! Sit down with our managing editor to get the dish on this DERMASCOPE's October. Hear about the "Working Together to Fight Skin Cancer: Education, Prevention, & Early Detection" webinar on October 20, the October issue with a beautiful cover featuring Face Reality Skincare, and an exclusive giveaway on DERMASCOPE's Instagram! As always, check the links below to learn more about anything you heard in this episode! Follow DERMASCOPE: Instagram: @dermascope Fa...
Connect with us via text! What does it take to stand out in today’s content-saturated beauty industry? This week, we sit down with Paul Heslop—serial entrepreneur, former skin care CEO, and the creative force behind Creative Juicey Studios, where he’s produced more than 3,000 videos for top spa and wellness brands. Paul shares his journey from building and selling an award-winning international skin care line to redefining how aestheticians and global brands market themselves through video, ...
Connect with us via text! From minimalist transparency to celebrity-backed controversies, beauty marketing is everywhere—and it’s getting bolder by the day. In this episode, Elizabeth and Lonice unpack the latest campaigns making headlines: The Ordinary’s stripped-down Instagram post calling out the industry’s obsession with celebrity endorsements, SKIMS’ $48 face-slimming wrap that’s sparked equal parts curiosity and criticism, and the rise of OnlyFans collaborations with brands like Urban ...
Connect with us via text! In this season one throwback, creator of Mark Lees Skin Care, Dr. Mark Lees talks with Michelle to recap his illustrious career as one of the country's most noted skin care specialists, an award-winning speaker, product developer, and celebrated author. In this episode, Michelle and Dr. Lees discuss getting involved in the industry's mover and shaker circuit, what drew Dr. Lees to the aesthetics profession and how he built his spa, and getting into product developme...
Connect with us via text! Summer is almost over, but that doesn't mean the DERMASCOPE calendar is slowing down. Listen in to this week's minisode to hear all about our September offerings, including the "The Luxury of Wellness Technology: Where Innovation Meets Care" webinar on September 29, the September issue featuring Pevonia on the front cover, and a few products our Managing Editor is loving! And, as always, check the links below to learn more about anything you heard in this episode!&n...
Connect with us via text! This week on The Aesthetic Report, we’re joined by “The Disruptor” herself — Janel Luu, Founder and CEO of Le Mieux Cosmetics, PurErb, and Kizo Lab. With more than 40 years of experience as an educator, researcher, and formulator, Janel shares how Korean aesthetics are influencing the professional treatment room, why pros should move beyond inflammation-driven results, and how hands-on sculpting methods can help create a niche in today’s quick-fix beauty culture. Al...
Connect with us via text! John Travolta’s recent appearance at a Grease singalong sparked buzz not just for the nostalgia, but for how incredible he looked at 71. His transformation points to a larger trend: more men are embracing aesthetic treatments, from skin care to injectables, to maintain a youthful edge. In this episode, we dig into why men are investing in these procedures, the stigma that still surrounds them, and how shifting ideas of masculinity are reshaping the conversation arou...
Connect with us via text! Charmaine Cooper, The Skin Theologian, is a globally recognized educator, award-winning author, and force for cultural and clinical transformation in aesthetics. With over 28 years in the skin profession, she blends science, soul, and strategy to elevate care for melanin-rich skin worldwide. From her bestselling No Compromise Black Skin Care Guide series to her upcoming Modular Online Melanin-Rich Workshop, she shares insights on understanding melanocytes, developin...
Connect with us via text! It's everyone's favorite time of year! Tune in to learn about how to shine a spotlight on the brands and professionals you love by nominating them for the 2026 Aestheticians' Choice Awards. Nominations are open from August 15 to August 31. Plus, get the low down on the pigmentation and discoloration issue, featuring this month's sponsor, Hale & Hush, on its gorgeous front cover. And, as always, check the links below to learn more about anything you heard in this...
Connect with us via text! In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ducu Botoaca, award-winning aesthetic doctor and founder of Dr. Ducu Clinics in London, to talk about how to reframe unrealistic requests, how to help patients regain confidence after complications, the rise of corrective treatments, and what happens during a gluteal HA repair procedure, as well as why Dr. Ducu believes the future of aesthetic medicine lies in subtlety, safety, and repair. From his patented techniques to h...
Connect with us via text! Rhode Cosmetics may have sold for $1 billion, but sales from major beauty players like Estée Lauder, L’Oréal, Coty, and Shiseido are declining. With layoffs looming and consumer habits shifting, we ask the big question: Is the beauty industry in decline, or are we just watching a post-boom recalibration? From the "lipstick effect" to consumer fatigue, rising prices, and the growing importance of perceived value over price tag, we explore how pros can retain tr...
Connect with us via text! What does it really take to build a standout brand as a solo professional? In this episode, we’re diving into how defining your niche, being clear about who you aren’t for, and figuring out your own unique way to make content can set you apart in a saturated industry. Join Michelle and Lexie Choate-Bewley of Skin by Lexie to hear about how Lexie found her voice, built an authentic online presence, and grew a loyal client base by staying true to her strengths. From c...
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