Sweat is a critical piece of the puzzle for healthy, vibrant skin, and it is also vital for one’s health. Sweat occurs during exercise, hormone fluctuations, fever, and nervousness. The human body temperature resides at around 98 degrees Fahrenheit. When it becomes too hot, the hypothalamus sends a message to the eccrine glands to cool the body. When experiencing sweat stress, the sympathetic nervous system triggers the fight-or-flight response and activates the apocrine glands – again to cool the body to overcome danger without overheating. While sweat is 99% water, it is also comprised of ammonia, urea, salts, and sugar.

Emily Davis has been a licensed aesthetician since 2007. She is the owner and operator of Stratum Aesthetics in Denver, Colorado, where she focuses on skin care integrating holistic old-world treatments and plant medicine. Davis has spent seven years educating about aesthetics and loves to share her passion and knowledge with others. She is currently working to become a certified herbalist and nutritional aesthetics practitioner to broaden her treatment room offerings and assist in whole-body wellness. Davis has a long-standing passion for health, wellness, and skin care and hosts an online aesthetician’s book club focused on education and networking. When Davis is not in the treatment room, she enjoys spending time outdoors in the Rocky Mountains with her Great Dane mix, Daisy Fuentes.

Holistic skin care has been on the rise with a greater focus on whole-body health and its relationship to skin. Many professionals in the holistic space question whether the treatment they are performing is holistic enough. However, they may not be aware of the term integrative aesthetics. This comes with the realization that treatments can be integrated and turned into a specific niche.

Emily Davis has been a licensed aesthetician since 2007. She is the owner and operator of Stratum Aesthetics in Denver, Colorado, where she focuses on integrative skincare integrating holistic old-world treatments and plant medicine. Davis has spent seven years educating about aesthetics and loves to share her passion and knowledge with others. Davis is currently working to become a certified herbalist and nutritional aesthetics practitioner; she is so excited to broaden her offerings in the treatment room to assist in whole-body wellness. Davis has a long-standing passion for health, wellness, and skincare and is so thrilled to intersect that passion. Davis hosts an online esthetician’s book club focused on education and networking. When Davis is not in the treatment room, she is enjoying time outdoors in the Rocky Mountains with her Great Dane mix Daisy Fuentes.

Skin care is more than what is applied topically each day. It is also what is put into bodies. Collagen supplementation has been controversial since it arrived on the scene. However, the ingestion of collagen-rich foods has been around since ancient times. Historically, humans have eaten a high collagen diet from bone broth, animal skin, bone marrow, and gelatin. Most nutrition experts would agree that food sources are always the best way to receive nutrients and are generally more bioavailable. However, food sources are not always the most practical and food sources of collagen are not as concentrated as a supplement. Therefore, it is essential to find what works best for each individual body. A pescatarian may not want to eat fish skin every day, so a tasteless marine collagen powder in coffee may be a better option. A person may not like the texture of bone marrow, but a collagen liquid or powder in a smoothie is something they can implement regularly. It is always important to note that a professional cannot and should not prescribe any supplement to their client, but instead, provide education and empower them to research and make the right decision for themself.

Emily Davis has been a licensed aesthetician since 2007. She is the owner and operator of Stratum Aesthetics in Denver, Colorado, where she focuses on integrative skincare integrating holistic old-world treatments and plant medicine. Davis has spent seven years educating about aesthetics and loves to share her passion and knowledge with others. Davis is currently working to become a certified herbalist and nutritional aesthetics practitioner, she is so excited to broaden her offerings in the treatment room to assist in whole-body wellness. Davis has a long-standing passion for health, wellness, and skincare and is so thrilled to intersect that passion. Davis hosts an online esthetician’s book club focused on education and networking. When Davis is not in the treatment room she is enjoying time outdoors in the Rocky Mountains with her Great Dane mix Daisy Fuentes.

Skin care does not just come from a bottle and a facial massage is a sustainable, earth-friendly, clean, and accessible form of skin care that everyone has available to them all the time. To achieve vibrant, healthy glowing skin with each treatment, facial massage is the most significant step of the facial. Even though it may seem like fluff, learning more about skin’s histology (structure) and physiology (functions) can aid in recognizing the value of facial massage. It is the single most substantial step of the facial because of its incredible benefits.

Emily Davis has been a licensed aesthetician since 2007. She is the owner and operator of Stratum Aesthetics in Denver, Colorado, where she focuses on integrative skincare integrating holistic old-world treatments and plant medicine. Davis has spent seven years educating about aesthetics and loves to share her passion and knowledge with others. Davis is currently working to become a certified herbalist and nutritional aesthetics practitioner; she is so excited to broaden her offerings in the treatment room to assist in whole-body wellness. Davis has a long-standing passion for health, wellness, and skincare and is so thrilled to intersect that passion. Davis hosts an online esthetician’s book club focused on education and networking. When Davis is not in the treatment room she is enjoying time outdoors in the Rocky Mountains with her Great Dane mix Daisy Fuentes.

Today there are so many options and products for treating teenagers and their acne. While the consumer market is riddled with less-than routes, skin care professionals know they have the superior treatment plans for their younger clients. These clients come with their own hurdles, such as getting them to commit to an acne regimen, especially if there is a hereditary propensity towards it. Most of the time, existing clients will turn to their spas because they have a teenager that is either suffering from full-blown acne (In this case, it may be best to refer them to a dermatologist where they can possibly be treated with a topical.) or their teenager’s complexion is just starting to break out. Nevertheless, this is the best time to use your knowledge and expertise to have a fun and informative skin care discussion with your new, youthful client.

Melissa Black is the founder and owner of Bombshell Beauty Lounge Salons and Candy Coat Beauty Wax + Sugar with locations in Richmond, Virginia; downtown Las Vegas, Nevada; and West Hollywood, California. As a master aesthetician and permanent makeup and tattoo artist, she has been in the industry for more than three decades. Black has dedicated her knowledge to building brands and developing techniques with a proven track record of success in the world of aesthetics.

Welcome to the first ever program for 2021’s Summit of Aesthetics! We are so excited to bring our readers this digital educational event for the second year in a row. Flip through the program to see what we have in store for the fourth week in September.

In addition to all the Summit brings, this issue has four fresh, primary articles all about the business aspect of the spa. Never be at a loss for business education with this fantastic lineup. Take a look!

Although an experienced spa owner can speak on the value of loyal, longtime clients, new spas or spas looking for a recharge may be on the hunt for new business. Learn how to formulate an overall image, get the spa’s name out to new markets, partner with other businesses, and land glowing reviews with “Creating Community,” an article by Dr. Lisa S. Jenks.

The pandemic brought many lessons, one of the most relevant being the significance of an established online presence. Taking on too much content creation can feel like a second job, but there are options for every skin care professional. Explore the opportunities with Melissa Black’s article entitled, “Social Strategy.”

As beloved as the professional skin care trade is, it may be difficult to maneuver at times, particularly during times of transition. Whether an aesthetician is just starting out or looking to reduce the number of hours spent in the treatment room, there is a blueprint to follow thanks to previous pioneering leaders. Read up on how to navigate change like a pro with “Trusting Transition,” a debut article by Shiri Sarfati.

Lastly, at times, spa ownership can be rewarding. At other times, it comes with its own set of challenges and complications. From choosing the right space and standing out from the competition to insurance and cashflow management, there is much to consider while being the boss. Learn if your paperwork is on order with Annette Hanson’s article, “Financial Fate.”

DERMASCOPE does not always get to run two bonus issues a year, but when we do, we like to hit it out of the park. Let this program work as a guide for this year’s Summit of Aesthetics – the knowledge, products, and access gained from the event will last you until next year.

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It seems the world is beginning to head back to business as usual. Many people in the beauty industry are rethinking what they are doing and how they will continue forward. Whether they are just starting out in the field of aesthetics, a spa owner, or the head a thriving business, this past year has afforded all a moment to reflect on career paths and ponder what the future holds. If a practitioner is just starting out, make a business plan that will allow for the transition to become the boss. If one has been in the business for over 15 years, consider transitioning to less day-to-day involvement to create a better work-life balance. Nonetheless, there are various stages of an aesthetics career and different means to best create a full, meaningful life.

Shiri Sarfati is a beauty and wellness expert, as well as a licensed aesthetician. She is an executive at her family-owned professional skin care company, Repechage. She has been quoted in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal and on CNN, CBS, and FOX. Sarfati is a passionate and knowledgeable presenter and has been an invited speaker at conferences around the world. She earned a master’s degree in cosmetic and fragrance marketing and management from The Fashion Institute of Technology.

While retaining existing clients is always a top priority for medical spas, attracting new ones must also be an ongoing goal. With the rapid rise in numbers of medical spa facilities, competition is growing fierce, so a detailed plan on getting new clients is vital.

A clear idea of one’s targeted audience is essential to attracting them to a business. For example, some medical spas focus on younger women, whereas others work to attract men. Some medical spas may consider themselves discount facilities and want to attract bargain-seekers. Having a vision and mission statement for a business defines goals and allows targeted marketing towards a particular clientele. Practitioners should keep in mind that they cannot be everything to everyone, so identifying major client groups allows one to focus most of the marketing budget towards those preferred groups of people. For example, an upscale medical spa would need to plan marketing campaigns that convey the message of who they are and focuses on places that particular population will notice. For example, they may want to provide silent auction items for a black-tie, nonprofit event within the community or advertise in a neighborhood magazine for their city’s affluent area. On the other hand, a discount business may choose to place an ad in an e-commerce marketplace platform.

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.

Thinking of opening a spa? Owning a spa has the potential to generate profit and grow into a multimillion-dollar franchise. However, it is going to take a lot more than an aesthetician’s skills to reach the finish line. In order to be successful, skin care professionals need to understand the business aspect of a running a spa. The spa industry has been expanding for years, and it can be capitalized on if the spa owner understands their financial blueprint. One cannot maximize their business without a budget. Certain financial strategies are needed to manage a successful operation.

Annette Hanson is the founder of Atelier Esthétique Institute of Esthetics in Manhattan, a New York state licensing, NACCAS-accredited skin care school, post-graduate facility, and the first United States aesthetics college to be recognized by London’s International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC). Her professional experience spans more than 30 years as a Paris-trained aesthetician, waxing specialist, body therapist, salon manager, and spa consultant. She was instrumental in the development of the 600-hour curriculum for the New York state aesthetics license, as well as the written and practical exam. She was inducted into the Aesthetics International Association (A.I.A.) industry legends in August 2009 by DERMASCOPE Magazine.