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"Tried and True Skin Care Trends"
While keeping up with the latest skin care
trends is important, don't discredit those
services that are tried and true. These
treatments off er fl exibility to a service menu
and off er unique alternatives to the standard
esthetician licensing requirements. Here
are some skin care treatments that can be
incorporated into your treatment menu and
why they stand the test of time.
ascpskincare.com/updates/ blog-posts/tried-
and-true-skin-care-trends
"The Booming Skin Care Industry"
According to multiple sources, including
Forbes, Statista, and NPD Group, the value
of the US skin care industry was $17.6 billion
as of 2020—the most lucrative market in
the world. Consumers' concern with trends,
beauty, and fashion fuel the demand for the
cosmetology and esthetic industry. Further
drivers include the aging millennial
population, a renewed focus on self-care
and clean beauty, and self-care as a coping
mechanism. And the defi nition of beauty
is ever changing, providing never-ending
opportunities for the industry to innovate.
ascpskincare.com/updates/ blog-posts/
booming-skin-care-industry
ASCP Esty
Talk Podcast
EPISODE 101
"Shining the Light on Sunless Tanning"
Sunless tanning is a billion-dollar industry
and growing, and the treatment is a great
opportunity for solo estheticians and spas to
boost their bottom line. Many people realize
that tanning beds can be dangerous and lead
to cancer. Is spray tanning a better option? In
this episode, hosts Ella Cressman and Maggie
Staszcuk discuss sunless tanning and its rise in
the wellness industry.
ascpskincare.com/podcasts/ep-101-shining-light-
sunless-tanning
EPISODE 102
"The Rogue Pharmacist: Skin Indications for
Overall Health"
Is the skin the fi rst indicator of overall health?
A study involving over 13,000 adolescents
showed that those with acne were more likely to
experience gastrointestinal symptoms such as
constipation, bloating, halitosis, and acid refl ux.
In this episode of The Rogue Pharmacist, Benjamin
Knight Fuchs discusses common skin conditions
and their indicators for overall health.
ascpskincare.com/podcasts/ep-102-rogue-
pharmacist-skin-indications-overall-health
Introducing the
ASCP SkinPro App!
Get the must-have app for estheticians! Designed to aid
in skin analysis by putting the essential knowledge of
contraindications and best practices for skin-related
conditions and ingredients at your fi ngertips, ASCP
SkinPro is an exciting new app for estheticians at every
stage of their career. This is a free benefi t—exclusively
to ASCP members! ASCP SkinPro is a progressive web
app, which means you can save it to your phone, mobile
device, or computer so it works like an app from the app
store, but it takes up much less space.
skinpro.ascpskincare.com
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