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Listen to the ASCP Esty Talk podcast at ascpskincare.com/podcasts 49 FOLLOW THE LEADERS ASCP Skin Deep special advertising section Q. How did you fi rst become interested in skin care? A. Back in 2016, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism (low levels of the thyroid hormone), which caused several symptoms . . . including skin irritations that could be uncomfortable and embarrassing. Hypothyroidism causes dry skin, but other skin changes can be seen at times, such as dull and coarse skin. In 2018, I had to have a thyroidectomy to remove my thyroid completely; I was horrifi ed and worried how my physical appearance would change with no active thyroid gland. My skin became dry and fl aky, and I was experiencing the appearance of gray and dull skin. No matter what moisturizer or serums I used, my skin would not absorb it. I became frustrated and decided to do something about it. Q. What was the genesis of Komi Skincare? A. I specialize in helping men and women rejuvenate their skin, giving them the freedom to bare it all and take back control of their self-care. Komi Skincare has gained a cult following among its consumers, retailers, celebrities, and industry professionals alike. When dealing with my own dry skin, nothing on the market was helping me. I worked with an in-house chemist who leveraged science, expertise, and nature to deliver the most potent formulations in the skin care and beauty industry. Q. What should estheticians know about your products? A. All of our products are made in-house by our chemists using high-end ingredients, both domestic and imported. Your customers will instantly see powerful, long-lasting results, with nonstop hydration for quenched skin, smoothing dull skin. Our products renew tired skin with long-lasting eff ects, leaving the face feeling smooth and nourished, while also improving the appearance of skin elasticity. Komi Skincare's innovative formulas are made using premium luxurious ingredients, including aloe vera, chamomile, lavender oil, peony fl ower, bergamot oil, rose hip oil, hyaluronic acid, citrus stem cells, argan oil, retinyl palmitate, green tea, and vitamins A, B3, B5, C, and E, to name a few. We are proud to be a company that provides cruelty-free essential skin care solutions; we do not test on animals. Our products are all vegan, paraben free, sulfate free, silicone free, gluten free, talc free, carcinogen free, and eco-friendly for all skin types. Q. What type of education of protocols do you provide estheticians? A. With every purchase of our products, estheticians will get inserts that explain the benefi ts and protocols on how to use the products with their clients. Q. What characteristics make an e ective leader? A. The characteristics of an eff ective leader to me are being authentic, honest, and sincere; fi nding your own voice; and not being someone you're not. Always let who you are, where you come from, and what you value come through. Always show gratitude and be thankful to your team who helped you get to where you're at. This is pivotal. My favorite quote is, "Teamwork makes the dream work!" sponsored by: Komi Skincare Cherissa Bonaparte, founder and CEO, Komi Skincare Our products renew tired skin with long- lasting effects, leaving the face feeling smooth and nourished, while also improving appearance of skin elasticity.