ASCP Skin Deep

WINTER 2026

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Expand your offerings safely with Advanced Esthetics Insurance at ascpskincare.com 45 INGREDIENT DECK Additionally, Happybelle-PE is intended to provide antioxidant protection and deep hydration, so the skin looks happier (e.g., smoother, softer, more vibrant), but the real win is the feel-good connection between the skin and your mood. Incorporating a neurocosmetic like Happybelle-PE can elevate your client's treatment experience by blending visible skin benefi ts with mood support. Because we all know when you're happy and you know it, your face will surely show it! THE SCIENCE OF FEELING GOOD Neurocosmetics like Zenakine and Happybelle-PE blur the line between skin care and self-care. Can they support the skin-brain connection, helping regulate the biological pathways that infl uence stress, rest, and recovery? That's what the research suggests. For estheticians, these new ingredients could off er a double benefi t: supporting the skin's performance while reminding us to prioritize our own. The ritual of applying a product becomes more than routine. It becomes a moment to breathe, center, and reconnect. The science might be complex, but the message is simple: When we feel better, we perform better. And when we perform better, everyone in our care benefi ts from that balanced, grounded energy. NURTURE THE NURTURER Every time you apply product, whether on yourself or a client, you are participating in a biochemical conversation between the body and mind. The potential of neurocosmetics means there are new opportunities for added benefi ts for our clients and ourselves. When choosing formulations, don't just think about what it does for the skin, but how it can support balance, relaxation, and joy. Resources Acero, N., D. Muñoz-Mingarro, and A. Gradillas. "E ects ofCrocus SativusL. Floral Bio-Residues Related to Skin Protection." Antioxidants 13, no. 3 (March 2024): 358. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10967911. Croda Beauty. "Zenakine™." Accessed November 2025. crodabeauty.com/en-gb/products/product/5852-zenakine. Damayanti, G. S., and P. Riyanto. "Literature Review: The Role of Sa ron (Crocus sativus L) in Cosmetic Dermatology." Diponegoro Medical Journal 12, no. 6 (November 2023). researchgate.net/ publication/375180414 _ Literature_ Review_The_ Role_of_ Sa ron_Crocus_sativus_ L _in_Cosmetic_ Dermatology. Mibelle Biochemistry. "Happybelle-PE." Accessed November 2025. mibellebiochemistry.com/happybelle-pe. Sadat Rafi ei, S. K. et al. "Sa ron and Sleep Quality: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials." Nutrition and Metabolic Insights 16 (July 2023). doi.org/10.1177/11786388231160317. GETTY IMAGES

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