The Aesthetic Report
The perfect podcast for skin care professionals who want to learn more about how to make it in the industry, hear from industry leaders, get one-on-one interviews from your favorite skin care brand creators with the latest dish of news in the industry, and so much more! With a new topic every episode, this podcast has it all for skin care pros who want to go skin deep!
Episodes
We close season five by getting honest about 2025’s challenges, giving updates on what is next for our in-house team, including new Instagram story columns for 2025, Elizabeth going solo, and Lonice launching an aesthetics school, and mindset tools that actually work—journaling to organize decisions, visual clarity before committing to big moves, and building a support circle that speaks boldness when your...
The noise in skin care is louder than ever — viral hacks, shifting channels, AI chatbots, and brands drifting into retail. At Face Reality’s Acne Summit in Austin, Texas, CEO of Face Reality, Jeremy Soine, sat down with DERMASCOPE's CEO and publisher, Amanda Strunk, to get clear on what actually moves the needle for professionals: evolving with intention, protecting trust, and keeping the clients at t...
What happens when compassion collides with clinical skill and a stubborn belief that “anything is possible”? We sat down with aesthetician and educator SkyLee Edmiston — Dermascope’s 2025 cover contest winner — to trace her path from beauty-obsessed student to oncology-trained practitioner and nonprofit founder. SkyLee takes us inside oncology aesthetics with clear, practical insight, shares the soft skill...
It's finally here -- the end of the year -- and with it comes a stacked calendar for DERMASCOPE. Check out the December issue for the 2025 cover contest winner reveal and other educational goodies, register for "Peeling Explained: Chemical, Enzyme, Physical & Biological Approaches", a webinar presented by Dr. Schrammek USA, and help us close out our anniversary year and season five of th...
Sit down with industry veteran and former DERMASCOPE associate editor, Patricia “Pat” Strunk, whose path runs from a small Dermacare clinic in West Texas to the bustling trade show floors and the editorial heartbeat of DERMASCOPE. We unpack the habits that still work after decades, dive into the early days — when massage was misunderstood and waxing paid the bills, and extract the timeless techniques that ...
Paris lit up with a bold promise: clothes that treat your skin while you wear them. This episode, our in-house aesthetician's dig into Coperni’s C+ “skin-infused” line and ask the questions that matter—what’s in the fabric, how do the actives deliver, where’s the clinical data, and does the value add up once the 40-wash limit hits? With decades of combined experience across professional skin care, we ...
Fifty years in professional skin care isn’t an accident; it’s the result of community, clear standards, and the courage to evolve without losing the human element. Today's episode features DERMASCOPE’s publisher and CEO, Amanda Strunk, and managing editor and podcast producer, Dorian Reyes, to share the story behind our golden year—how a pandemic-era 45th reset set the stage for a black-tie Golden Gal...
Big things are happening across professional skin care, and we packed this short update with everything you need to stay ahead. From Aestheticians’ Choice Awards voting (your chance to elevate the products, treatment protocols, and professionals you trust most) to celebrating the milestone of Dermascope’s 50th with our anniversary issue to the soon-to-be reveal of the cover contest winner, you do not want ...
Bring the science and the human touch together with this episode's guest, board-certified dermatologist and product innovator, Dr. Jennifer Linder, who shares how to design treatments that are powerful, precise, and comfortable—without pushing skin into unnecessary inflammation. She unpacks the rise of senescent “zombie” cells and why they accelerate visible aging, the difference between senolytics an...
When clients upload selfies to chatbots for “diagnoses,” we see how fast advice can outrun assessment, and why real results still come from trained eyes and hands. In this episode, our in-house aestheticians unpack the rise of ChatGPT use for skin care advice, including what it gets right, where its blind spots are, and the potential detriment to skin when using Chat GPT-recommended routines. Sit down with...
Feeling overwhelmed by “poreless,” “glass,” and “flawless” promises? We go straight to the heart of what actually moves the needle for skin professionals: mastering physiology, going back the basics, and building real communication habits that win trust and retention. Our guest, Gina Marie McGuire—licensed aesthetician, educator, and CEO of GINAMARIE Skincare and GM Revolution—shares three decades of hard-...
Sit down with our managing editor to get the dish on this DERMASCOPE's October. Hear about the "Working Together to Fight Skin Cancer: Education, Prevention, & Early Detection" webinar on October 20, the October issue with a beautiful cover featuring Face Reality Skincare, and an exclusive giveaway on DERMASCOPE's Instagram! As always, check the links below to learn more about anyth...
What does it take to stand out in today’s content-saturated beauty industry? This week, we sit down with Paul Heslop—serial entrepreneur, former skin care CEO, and the creative force behind Creative Juicey Studios, where he’s produced more than 3,000 videos for top spa and wellness brands. Paul shares his journey from building and selling an award-winning international skin care line to redefining how aest...
From minimalist transparency to celebrity-backed controversies, beauty marketing is everywhere—and it’s getting bolder by the day. In this episode, Elizabeth and Lonice unpack the latest campaigns making headlines: The Ordinary’s stripped-down Instagram post calling out the industry’s obsession with celebrity endorsements, SKIMS’ $48 face-slimming wrap that’s sparked equal parts curiosity and criticism, an...
In this season one throwback, creator of Mark Lees Skin Care, Dr. Mark Lees talks with Michelle to recap his illustrious career as one of the country's most noted skin care specialists, an award-winning speaker, product developer, and celebrated author. In this episode, Michelle and Dr. Lees discuss getting involved in the industry's mover and shaker circuit, what drew Dr. Lees to the aesthetics ...
Summer is almost over, but that doesn't mean the DERMASCOPE calendar is slowing down. Listen in to this week's minisode to hear all about our September offerings, including the "The Luxury of Wellness Technology: Where Innovation Meets Care" webinar on September 29, the September issue featuring Pevonia on the front cover, and a few products our Managing Editor is loving! And, as always...
This week on The Aesthetic Report, we’re joined by “The Disruptor” herself — Janel Luu, Founder and CEO of Le Mieux Cosmetics, PurErb, and Kizo Lab. With more than 40 years of experience as an educator, researcher, and formulator, Janel shares how Korean aesthetics are influencing the professional treatment room, why pros should move beyond inflammation-driven results, and how hands-on sculpting methods ca...
John Travolta’s recent appearance at a Grease singalong sparked buzz not just for the nostalgia, but for how incredible he looked at 71. His transformation points to a larger trend: more men are embracing aesthetic treatments, from skin care to injectables, to maintain a youthful edge. In this episode, we dig into why men are investing in these procedures, the stigma that still surrounds them, and how shif...
Charmaine Cooper, The Skin Theologian, is a globally recognized educator, award-winning author, and force for cultural and clinical transformation in aesthetics. With over 28 years in the skin profession, she blends science, soul, and strategy to elevate care for melanin-rich skin worldwide. From her bestselling No Compromise Black Skin Care Guide series to her upcoming Modular Online Melanin-Rich Workshop...
It's everyone's favorite time of year! Tune in to learn about how to shine a spotlight on the brands and professionals you love by nominating them for the 2026 Aestheticians' Choice Awards. Nominations are open from August 15 to August 31. Plus, get the low down on the pigmentation and discoloration issue, featuring this month's sponsor, Hale & Hush, on its gorgeous front cover. And...
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