The time has come to vote in your favorites of the industry. DERMASCOPE’s 2022 Aestheticians’ Choice Awards (ACAs) are live for nominations! We want to recognize the best of the best in the industry, so we need you to nominate your favorite brands, products, and people that cannot be left out of these prestigious awards. Once nominations have closed, our ACA panel will narrow down finalists for each of the nomination categories and you will be able to cast your final votes to help determine the winners. With all-new categories like Hydrating Cleanser, Deep Chemical Peel, CBD Serum, and Combination Equipment, this year's Aestheticians' Choice Awards is even better! So, make your voice heard and start nominating now through August 31st for your faves to be considered! 

Perfect for targeting hyperpigmentation and sun damage, Elina Organics Treatment Enzyme Gel helps to gently exfoliate and improve skin texture. This gel is a whole fruit-based alternative to retinol (Vitamin A) and contains highly concentrated whole fruit extracts that naturally hydrate, brighten, and firm your skin. This treatment will help get rid of unwanted pigment spots on your face and body. It is especially beneficial for dry, aging, and dull complexions.

⁠Ingredient Highlights:

Pomegranate - a natural source of succinic acid & tartaric acid (and other alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs)) which have powerful antioxidant effects that firm skin and minimize signs of aging by reducing toxins and free radicals; lightens scars and hyperpigmentation, provides powerful antioxidants, contains natural antimicrobials from Vitamin C

Kiwi & Mango - a natural source of beta carotene which is a precursor to Vitamin A (retinol) and alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs); provides other powerful antioxidants

Coconut Extract with Probiotics (Lactobacillus) - “friendly” bacteria that hydrates and brightens skin, soothes dryness and irritation, reduces acne, minimizes the appearance of wrinkles
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The Truth of Hyperpigmentation: Real Causes & How to Treat It

presented by Danné Montague-King & Dr. Jay Lokhande

September 24^th, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. CST (9:00 A.M. PST)

Hyperpigmentation – it is either overtreated and or undertreated. Before addressing any conditions like hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, vitiligo, melasma, solar lentigo, ephelides, dyspigmentation, and cryptopigmentation, the core understanding of melanin synthesis, its distribution, and influencing external and internal factors there on is vital. In aesthetic and clinical settings, when melanin modulation is the core focus, various factors like irradiation intensity, type of irradiation exposure, ethnicity, professional behavior and atmosphere, lifestyle, and diet are important factors to understand and corelate with treatments. Once such factors are integrated in, and treatments are customized, outcome of the treatments shall be impactful and significant.

Danné Montague-King

DMK founder, Danné Montague-King, is a pioneer in his industry. He has seen the depths of depression associated with poorly functioning skin. In fact, his everlasting passion was born from his dissatisfaction with his own acne as a teenager. From not understanding the condition completely, to failed attempts from top United States dermatologists to cure his acne, Montague-King had to take things into his own hands and, desperate for a cure, became his own guinea pig. A string of breakthroughs, trials, tribulations, and many travels would follow, until he found his first true breakthrough in the 1960s, involving vitamin C therapy. That is all it took to spark what would be decades of developing successful treatments and products that would combine to form the iconic brand that is DMK – sold throughout 30 countries.

Dr. Jay Lokhande

Dr. Jayant N. Lokhande, MD is an expert in botanical drugs and biotechnology business management. He has successfully strategized and formulated products for several cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and medical foods companies globally. He has significant clinical experience especially in using botanical drugs and medical foods for complex and chronic diseases. His other professional interests are in biodiversity entrepreneurship, bio prospecting, medical anthropology, disease reversal therapeutics, and ashtanga yoga. Lokhande has a special interest in and practices translating yoga and Ayurveda Principles in innovation, system, and technology development. He has edited and authored three books that have been published by Taylor & Francis. He is currently working as chief scientific officer at DMK Skincare, and his responsibilities include innovation and product and service end-user education development.

Detox Demo: Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage

presented by Marconi Rodas, L.E.

The facial massage is one tool from a skin care professional’s arsenal that can take their clients’ treatment to an elevated level. Therapeutic in nature, manual lymphatic drainage’s benefits include decongestion, pain relief, improved wound healing, and detoxification for the client. This class will explain the power of the massage and demonstrate step-by-step facial sculpting techniques, as well as the best practices to bring the magic to any skin care professional’s hands.

Marconi Rodas

Boston, Massachusetts born, Marconi Rodas has become one of the city’s most sought after facialists. Established in 2018, he set up Marconi Castle Skincare in Chelsea, Massachusetts – the first in the city’s history. Since his arrival in the industry, Rodas’ client base has exploded and so has his reputation as a skin care expert working on some of Hollywood’s top actresses. His facial treatments are designed to stand out in a world of injections and quick fixes, offering high-end, noninvasive facials inspired by his own skin struggles.

Acne Essentials: Dos & Don’ts for Problem Skin

presented by Alex Hernandez, L.E.

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions across all ages, yet skin care professionals and clients alike struggle with finding a long-term solution. Learn about holistic and adaptive acne treatment to give clients real results while also growing business. Whether taking on acne as a newly licensed aesthetician or a seasoned practitioner, uncover the condition of acne and main types including severity; essential acne treatment ingredients, products, and tools; best practices for extractions, and an acne treatment demo from the industry acne experts.

Alex Hernandez

Alex Hernandez, a licensed esthetician since 2016, serves as the clinic manager and lead educator at the Face Reality Acne Clinic in Danville, California. Hernandez has trained alongside Laura Cooksey (owner and co-founder of Face Reality Skincare), a nationally recognized acne expert with 28 years of experience in educating professionals on safe and effective acne treatment. Hernandez became a Face Reality Certified Acne Expert in 2018 through diligent practical training and Cooksey’s online course.