ASCP Esty Talk

Ep 421 – The Rogue Pharmacist: Natural Does Not Equal Better

Does a natural ingredient automatically mean it's better? In this episode of The Rogue Pharmacist, Ben challenges the idea that natural and botanical ingredients are auto

Ep 420 – Getting to the Root of Stem Cells in Skin Care

In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Maggie and Ella are joined by molecular biologist Dr. David Stachura to break down the science behind stem cells in skincare. Dr. David

Ep 419 – Shady Science

Why is finding the perfect foundation shade still so difficult, even with more shades and better technology? In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Maggie and Ella explore ne

Ep 418 – The Rogue Pharmacist: Vitamin D—More Than a Vitamin

In this episode of The Rogue Pharmacist, Ben explores the important role vitamin D plays throughout the body and how it functions as more than just a vitamin.  Associat

Ep 417 – Are We Really Done with Anti-Aging?

The esthetics industry has largely traded the term "anti-aging" for language like healthy aging, longevity, and pro-aging, but has the goal actually changed? In this epis

Ep 416 – The Emotional Side to Esthetics

Estheticians often become trusted confidants. But where's the line between listening and carrying a client's emotional weight? In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Maggie a

Ep 415 – The Rogue Pharmacist: Perioral Dermatitis

Perioral dermatitis can easily be confused with acne, rosacea, or general skin irritation, making accurate recognition especially important. In this episode of The Rogu

Ep 414 – Korean Skin Care: Fact, Fiction and Room to Learn

Korean skincare is far more than a viral trend or a multi-step routine. In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Maggie and Ella explore the philosophy behind Korean skin care,

Ep 413 – Spicules and Sponges: The Liquid Microneedling Craze

Liquid microneedling has quickly become one of the hottest trends in professional skin care, but what exactly happens beneath the surface? In this episode of ASCP Esty

Ep 412 – The Rogue Pharmacist: Petrolatum – Friend or Foe?

Petrolatum is one of the most debated ingredients in skin care, praised by some professionals while avoided by others. In this episode of The Rogue Pharmacist, Ben Fuchs

Ep 411 – Do No Harm: What Esthetics Schools Need to Know

The Department of Education's "Do No Harm" rules have sparked important conversations throughout the esthetics industry. In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Maggie is join

Ep 410 – What the Deck: MicroRNAs

What if your skin could just . . . remember how to act young again? That's essentially the pitch behind Biocogent's new RNActivate W, a next-generation active that doesn'

Ep 409 – The Rogue Pharmacist: Why Healing Slows with Age

As clients age, they often notice that cuts, irritation, and post-treatment recovery take longer than they once did. In this episode of The Rogue Pharmacist, Ben Fuchs ex

Ep 408 – Esty Talk Mailbag: Early Career Experience

Sometimes one client can shape the way you practice for the rest of your career. In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Maggie and Ella open the ASCP mailbag to share a liste

Ep 407 – ASCP's Esty of the Year

In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Maggie and Ella are joined by Armenthia Carr, the 2026 ASCP Esty of the Year, to discuss her journey through the industry and what has

Ep 406 – The Rogue Pharmacist: How Chronic Stress Accelerates Aging

In this episode of The Rogue Pharmacist, Ben explores how chronic stress impacts the body and how those physiological changes present in the skin. He breaks down how stre

Ep 405 – The First Facial

Through a surprising story about a prison barber who offered facials, Maggie and Ella explore how a first experience with skin care can completely reshape a client's pers

Ep 404 – Gray Market Peptides

Peptides in skin care span everything from well-researched cosmetic ingredients to highly unregulated compounds circulating in the "research" market.  In this episode o

Ep 403 – The Invisible Revenue Stream with Shannon Erley

In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Maggie and Ella are joined by Shannon Erley, CEO and founder of Pomp, to talk about the invisible revenue stream many estheticians over

Ep 402 – Command Prompting for AI

In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Maggie and Ella talk about command prompting and how the way you communicate with AI shapes the results you get. They break down why va