Ep 384 – Coulda Fooled Me
ASCP Esty Talk
In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Maggie and Ella play a game called “Coulda Fooled Me,” exploring the beliefs and assumptions that have tripped up estheticians over the years. From business myths about pricing and product lines to industry trends and “professional-only” claims, Maggie and Ella unpack what’s fact, what’s fiction, and what’s worth rethinking. Tune in to grow, laugh, and sharpen your perspective on your career and practice. ASCP Esty Talk with hosts Ella Cressman and Maggie Staszcuk Produced by Associated Skin Care...
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Ep 383 - The Rogue Pharmacist: Skin Purging
ASCP Esty Talk
Is your client’s skin really “purging,” or is it something else? In this episode of The Rogue Pharmacist, Ben Fuchs breaks down what skin purging actually is, when it occurs, and why it’s often misunderstood. Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) presents The Rogue Pharmacist with Benjamin Knight Fuchs, R.Ph. This podcast takes an enlightening approach to supporting licensed estheticians in their pursuit to achieve results-driven skin care treatments for their clients. You can always count on us to share professional skin care education, innovative techniques, and the latest in...
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Ep 382 – Perimenopause in the Treatment Room
ASCP Esty Talk
Perimenopause is no longer a niche topic; it’s a multibillion-dollar conversation in beauty, wellness, and health care. In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Maggie and Ella explore how hormonal shifts present with clients and what estheticians can do to support them. ASCP Esty Talk with hosts Ella Cressman and Maggie Staszcuk Produced by Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) for licensed estheticians, ASCP Esty Talk is a weekly podcast, hosted by licensed estheticians, Ella Cressman, ASCP Skin Deep Magazine contributor, and Maggie Staszcuk, ASCP...
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Ep 381 – The Immune Authority Report with Kiarra Smith
ASCP Esty Talk
Drawing on her own experience navigating allergies and immune misfunction, Kiarra Smith, founder of Rooted Serenity, shares how she began recognizing immune-related patterns in her clients, from reactive skin and chronic inflammation to slow healing and recurring concerns that don’t respond to standard protocols. In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Maggie and Ella talk with Kiarra about becoming an “Immune Authority Esthetician.” ASCP Esty Talk with hosts Ella Cressman and Maggie Staszcuk Produced by Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP)...
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Ep 380 – Emerging Trends from IMCAS Paris with Jenni Nagle
ASCP Esty Talk
Each year, IMCAS Paris, the premier cosmetic dermatology and plastic surgery conference, sets the tone for what’s next in global esthetics, from innovative treatments to shifting patient expectations. In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Maggie sits down with Jenni Nagle of Lip Gloss and Aftershave to discuss what’s catching her eye this year and what estheticians should be watching as these international trends begin shaping esthetics at home. ASCP Esty Talk with hosts Ella Cressman and Maggie Staszcuk Produced by Associated Skin Care Professionals...
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Ep 379 – Generation Gaps: Same License, Different Starting Lines with Kiarra Smith
ASCP Esty Talk
The esthetics license may be the same, but the path into the industry looks very different depending on when you started. In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Maggie and Ella welcome Kiarra Smith, founder of Rooted Serenity, to explore how Gen X and Gen Z estheticians entered the industry from completely different starting lines and what we can learn from each other moving forward. ASCP Esty Talk with hosts Ella Cressman and Maggie Staszcuk Produced by Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) for licensed estheticians, ASCP Esty Talk is a weekly...
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Ep 378 – The Rogue Pharmacist: Why Soothing Ingredients Backfire
ASCP Esty Talk
Soothing ingredients are often the first line of defense for red, reactive skin. But what if those soothing ingredients are part of the problem? In this episode of The Rogue Pharmacist, Ben Fuchs talks about why certain calming ingredients can backfire, what is happening at the inflammatory and immune levels, and how to distinguish temporary relief from true skin repair. Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) presents The Rogue Pharmacist with Benjamin Knight Fuchs, R.Ph. This podcast takes an enlightening approach to supporting licensed estheticians in their pursuit to achieve...
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Ep 377 – Drugstore Dupes
ASCP Esty Talk
Dupes are everywhere in skin care right now, but similar ingredients do not always mean similar performance. In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Maggie and Ella break down the real differences between drugstore dupes and professional products and what that means for results, safety, and trust in the treatment room. ASCP Esty Talk with hosts Ella Cressman and Maggie Staszcuk Produced by Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) for licensed estheticians, ASCP Esty Talk is a weekly podcast, hosted by licensed estheticians, Ella Cressman, ASCP Skin Deep...
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Ep 376 – Beauty on Their Terms: The DIY Boom
ASCP Esty Talk
From cutting their own bangs to spacing out appointments, clients are changing how they engage with beauty. In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Ella and Maggie unpack the DIY beauty boom and what it means for estheticians in the treatment room. ASCP Esty Talk with hosts Ella Cressman and Maggie Staszcuk Produced by Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) for licensed estheticians, ASCP Esty Talk is a weekly podcast, hosted by licensed estheticians, Ella Cressman, ASCP Skin Deep Magazine contributor, and Maggie Staszcuk, ASCP Program Director. We...
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Ep 375 – The Rogue Pharmacist: Clean Beauty from a Pharmacist’s Perspective
ASCP Esty Talk
The term clean beauty has been trending for several years and means many different things, depending on who you ask. In this episode of The Rogue Pharmacist, Ben Fuchs defines clean beauty from a pharmacist and formulator’s point of view in a way that’s actually rooted in science. Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) presents The Rogue Pharmacist with Benjamin Knight Fuchs, R.Ph. This podcast takes an enlightening approach to supporting licensed estheticians in their pursuit to achieve results-driven skin care treatments for their clients. You can always count on us to share...
info_outlineRosacea is often used as if it is one single condition, but clinically that may not be accurate. In this episode of The Rogue Pharmacist, Ben breaks down why rosacea should be thought of as multiple conditions rather than one diagnosis.
Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) presents The Rogue Pharmacist with Benjamin Knight Fuchs, R.Ph. This podcast takes an enlightening approach to supporting licensed estheticians in their pursuit to achieve results-driven skin care treatments for their clients. You can always count on us to share professional skin care education, innovative techniques, and the latest in skin science.
Benjamin Knight Fuchs is a registered pharmacist, nutritionist, and skin care chemist with 35 years of experience developing pharmacy-potent skin health products for estheticians, dermatologists, and plastic surgeons. Ben’s expert advice gives licensed estheticians the education and skin science to better support the skin care services performed in the treatment room while sharing insights to enhance clients’ at-home skin care routines.
Connect with Ben Fuchs:
Website: www.brightsideben.com
Phone: 844-236-6010
Facebook: www.facebook.com/The-Bright-Side-with-Pharmacist-Ben-Fuchs-101162801334696/
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