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14 ASCP Skin Deep Spring 2026 CONTRIBUTORS LAUREN SNOW Lauren Snow is the director of brand management and communications at Circadia, where she leads strategic brand positioning, public relations, and global communications. She drives integrated marketing initiatives that elevate Circadia's scientific authority across professional and consumer markets. As a licensed esthetician with a background in journalism and brand strategy, Lauren combines clinical expertise with refined, results- driven storytelling. snow.laurenk@gmail.com ELLA CRESSMAN Ella Cressman is a licensed esthetician, certified organic formulator, business owner, ingredient enthusiast, ASCP Skin Deep columnist, and cohost on the ASCP Esty Talk podcast. ellacress.com DASHA SAIAN MARCHESE Dasha Saian Marchese is the cofounder and CEO of Saian and has more than 23 years of experience in the spa industry. She is a licensed esthetician, Aesthetics International Association ambassador, and a member of the editorial advisory board for Dermascope. In addition to her esthetics schooling, Dasha has a degree in business and marketing. She gives lectures and teaches classes internationally and regularly contributes to global trade publications. saian.net JOHN DAVID PITTMAN John David Pittman, or JDP, is a commercial/editorial photographer based in Little Rock, Arkansas. JDP has contributed to major commercial campaigns and has been published internationally. When not working, he enjoys scouring thrift shops for the perfect vintage jacket, watching baseball, and supporting his teenage daughter, who is a talented dancer and actor. johndavidpittman.com NISHITA SHAH Nishita Shah—C-IAYT (Certified International Association of Yoga Therapists), Ayurvedic Doctor Level Certified from National Ayurvedic Medical Association, AYT (Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist), ERYT500 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher), YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider)—is a graduate of the Ayurvedic Institute founded by Dr. Vasant Lad. She has been practicing both Ayurveda and yoga for 12-plus years. She lives in Asheville, North Carolina, and serves as a senior faculty member and yoga director at the Ayurvedic Institute. She sees clients in person and online. nourishthere.com STACY BEST-NERVIS Stacy Best-Nervis is a licensed esthetician and brand educator for Skin Script Professional Skin Care. With a passion for skin health and a commitment to representation, Stacy advocates for inclusive skin care education. She's the owner of Brownstone Spa, which specializes in skin barrier health, texture refinement, and graceful aging, offering a holistic approach that blends results-driven treatments with relaxation. skinscriptrx.com