Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an emerging trend within the medical aesthetics industry and is derived from a client’s own blood. Once blood is drawn, it is spun in a centrifuge. Special tubes with chemicals separate the blood into components, allowing the provider to pull the platelets and use them as an adjunct in certain treatments. Most systems produce platelet-rich plasma that have a platelet concentration approximately six times that of unspun blood.

Lisa Jenks, M.D. began her medical career in emergency medicine. In 2007, she transitioned into aesthetic medicine, opening Genesis MedSpa. Since then, she has grown Genesis into a 10-treatment room facility, with a staff of 22. Under her direction, Genesis has won many “Best of” awards, as well as the BBB’s Excellence in Customer Service Award four times. Dr. Jenks serves on the advisory board for Skin, Inc. and consults with physicians across the United States who are interested in a career in aesthetic medicine.

Sweet Cheeks Waxing and Skincare has lived in the heart of Salmon, Idaho since early 2012. In a small town surrounded by beautiful mountains, Sweet Cheeks prides itself on its beautiful curb appeal and pink door to catch the eye of residents, tourists, and passersby. 

A well-trusted aesthetician and antiaging expert, Pate is the founder and CEO of Bare Bunny Aesthetics in Huntington Beach, California.

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Reduce downtime and inflammation while growing a business with great results. Chemical peels provide solutions for an array of client skin concerns and, as with most professional treatment options, often work best when performed in a series. Whether clients are seeking aesthetic services to combat acne, aging, hyperpigmentation, or simply achieve a more vibrant complexion, the amazing array of formulas and ingredients provide exceptional solutions even for more reactive skin types. Moreover, the concept of delivering a series of peels is an excellent business option and allows skin care professionals to deliver more customized, measurable results with less inflammation and minimal discomfort. This is especially true when visits are performed regularly, allowing for more conservative initial treatments while progressively peeling deeper with each subsequent visit.

Michelle Robertson is a licensed aesthetician of over 10 years and owner of Glo Skin in Palm Harbor, Florida. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology and brings over 15 years of industry experience to her career, along with her background in research and chemistry. After growing up with acne and a strong Italian unibrow, Robertson learned the importance of proper skin care and the need for real results. Her passion for continuing education, science, and the customer experience drives her to provide advanced, customized facials that combine relaxation and results.

Glycolic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), is an ingredient product developers incorporate into topical formulations as an exfoliant in creams, gels, or lotions. It has a characteristic light smell that dissipates within seconds after application. It acts as a chemical exfoliant, meaning it melts dead skin cells off the surface of the epidermis instead of mechanically sluffing them off as a scrub would.

Catherine Atzen was named a Legend by DERMASCOPE Magazine in June 2016 for her contributions to the industry. She is recognized for coining the term “day spa” and setting its standards. A talented product developer, she formulated ATZEN Superior to Organic Skin Care that combines organic and cosmeceutical ingredients like organic plants, INTACT DNA, and peptides, and contains no hormone disruptors and no carcinogens. She also developed the LymphMed device for lymphatic drainage massages. Atzen holds an MBA from University of California, Berkeley, California, an MBA from Columbia University, New York, and a CIDESCO diploma. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or atzen.com

As the fiscal year of skin care professionals and their businesses is coming to an end, they look forward to a new start with new metrics to meet. Through life’s challenges, professionals learn to adapt and change as industry leaders, and ultimately pivot in directions they never thought possible to create niche pockets of revenue streams and cater to clients in fresh and exciting ways. Skin care professionals inherently are creative beings; coming up with new ways to market your service offerings to clients, streamlining a content schedule, and developing events for the new year are easy to envision. The challenge comes in putting the overwhelming feelings aside and focusing on a plan of action. There are three categories for new year goal setting, event creation with budgets and financial goals in mind, creating new services while keeping profit margins at the forefront and expenses low, and planning for professional development in an organized and ethical manner. 

​Courtney Sykes is the chief administrative officer of Southeastern Esthetics Institute and is a licensed aesthetics instructor in South Carolina. Sykes is also the creator of Courtney Sykes Molecular Anit-Aging, a clinical skin care line for consumers and professionals. Her passion lies in creating real change in the aesthetics industry, assisting her students to obtain gainful employment, and making a difference in the lives of their clients. Sykes specializes in a science-based approach to skin health and education. Her primary focus is chemical peels, laser treatments, eyelash extensions, micropigmentation, and cosmetic lasers. Her background in medical spa management has led her to nationally accredit the largest licensed aesthetics school in South Carolina – Southeastern Esthetics Institute.

New Year’s Eve is one of the most special nights of the year. For many people, it is one of the only nights they plan to attend a fancy event that requires formal, glamorous makeup and attire. For most, the thought of getting dressed up in a sparkly New Year’s fashion-worthy outfit for a fun-filled night out in town is exciting. For others, it can be a stressful ordeal because they want to look their best from head to toe. This puts a lot of pressure on clothing and makeup choices for the big night out.

Jaclyn Peresetsky is the founder of Skin Perfect Academy, Skin Perfect Spas, and Colore Me Perfect Analysis and Cosmetics. Her passion lies in advanced education for aestheticians in real-life aesthetics. She contributes her expertise through speaking, writing, teaching, and continues to see her clients to advance her knowledge and skill to share with others.

Why are aestheticians not taught that inflammatory skin conditions stem from the gut in school? It is up to the individual to learn why professionals treat more inflammatory skin conditions today than they have in the past. This is not merely pandemic-related; it’s due to busy lifestyles, high stress, and unhealthy food habits.

Samantha Dench is a 16-year licensed aesthetician, owner of Skin Deep, author, and speaker. Dench’s passion goes beyond treating the skin and incorporates internal health as means to achieve healthy skin for clients by finding the root of the problem. She loves to educate groups of women and share her knowledge and passion for skin. Dench finds pleasure in sharing her book to help women take control of their skin. She is a single mom of three and loves to cook, bake, and find creative ways for healthy alternatives to her favorite dishes.

Maybe you have done a photoshoot before, or maybe it seemed so overwhelming that you just haven’t been able to pull the trigger. I want to break down how to prepare, how to get the most bang for your buck, and how to start feeling confident in front of the camera.

Kasey Boone has always had a passion for the beauty industry. After working as an aesthetician in the treatment room for over 15 years, she now has a passion to create fun, versatile tools that can be used in and out of the treatment room. She has created amazingly soft and easy-to-use Glow Towels, Glow Skincare Cold Roller, Mini Cold Roller, and more. When Boone is not creating skin care tools or treating her clients, she is working on her new magazine and podcast Skin and the City.

And just like that – another year goes by! This issue not only represents the closing of 46 years of DERMASCOPE, it also features the second annual winner of our Cover Contest with, of course, trusted educational articles revolving around chemical peels and exfoliation. With so much to cover and celebrate, December’s issue is stuffed with brilliance.

Starting off that brilliance begins with Alexandra J. Zani’s article entitled, “Chemically Committed.” With peel procedures increasing in the cooler months, it is just as important to care for clients’ skin prior and post-treatment as it is to successfully perform the treatment itself. Discover how to qualify clients, what to consider, and how to protect newly peeled complexions in this must-read article.

Since chemical peels are a much-debated topic within the professional skin care industry, spas need to explore the milder options they have at their disposal, such as cool peels. Coming in hot with her debut article, join DERMASCOPE Ambassador, Cathy Wainwright as she discusses these water-based peels, the ideal protocol, and how to best manage client expectations with her article, “Cold Hard Facts.”

Stemming from the larger peel debate comes the question of barrier protection and potential risks. With so much to consider when administering peels, skin care professionals need to have a firm grasp of the physiology of peel formulations and skin, peel depth and activity, and how to always be prepared in even the worst-case scenario. Get the facts in “Perfecting Peeling Practices,” an article by Dr. Erin Madigan-Fleck.

Rounding out this excellent lineup of primary education, learn about how to properly layer exfoliants with the article, “Combination Exfoliation” by Celeste Hilling. With seasoned insights to various exfoliation methods, the best practices for common skin types, and a step-by-step protocol to her favorite exfoliating facial, this article will deliver on so many layers.

And without further ado, let me be the first to announce the Cover Contest’s second annual winner, Sharon Subdhan! She is a face of the industry lighting up Queen’s Village, New York that we want the entire industry to know about. Get to know her better in the article “A Piece of the Collective” plus a very special section showcasing our favorite Cover Contest applicants. The Cover Contest is our way to give thanks to the individuals who make up the industry, and we want nothing more than to share that gratitude with our readers.