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Passing the Torch
Written by Will Strunk
I feel blessed to have spent my life in an industry full of passionate people. It allowed me to pursue my goals with unbridled passion, while countless enthusiastic people came to my aid and cheered me on. If you are like me, you immerse yourself into your passions. Year by year, I resolved to navigate, climb, adapt, and overcome – ever keeping my eyes upon…
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All About Products
Written by Amanda Strunk Miller
While every issue of DERMASCOPE features unbeatable education, this month’s issue takes the cake! A special section entitled How to Choose is dedicated to sharing an ultimate breakdown of step-by-step instructions for professionals to learn how to purchase, utilize, and take advantage of education, products, and more within their field. With the daily bombardment of choices throughout the day, it can be hard to know…
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It’s Tradeshow Time!
Written by Amanda Strunk Miller
Do you remember when there was a tradeshow season? It was typically in the spring and fall. Nowadays, it seems like there is a tradeshow every month, all across the globe. How does this benefit the skin care professional? Through the education and networking opportunities, of course! I always plan my trip long before I ever step foot on the show floor. With so many…
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Who Made the List?
Written by Amanda Strunk Miller
The skin care industry has a wealth of award-winning, prestigious, professional products to choose from and even better brands backing them up. With so many great options, how do you choose which lines to carry in your spa? It’s important to select brands that have been successful in manufacturing products that produce results for the client. But even more imperative than finding a successful brand…
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The Magic of Mentors
Written by Amanda Strunk Miller
For most people, having a mentor can mean the difference between success and failure. This is true for both your personal and professional life. A mentor is someone that you consider a trusted advisor, someone that has experience, someone that has seen successes and failures in life, and someone who isn’t afraid to tell you about the good and the bad. Mentors leave a lasting…
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With summer in full swing, skin can change and transform with the season. Acne is a main culprit when it comes to distorting and altering a client’s skin. This month online, discover some of the most common acne myths in Ahmed Abdullah’s latest article. From 2019 ACA winner Brian Goodwin, learn how holistic treatments may be just the thing for a client who has given…
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In our industry, new discoveries seem to happen as often as my four-year-old changes his mind about his favorite toy. Whether it’s a new treatment, product, ingredient, or piece of equipment, industry giants are always unveiling the next big thing in skin care. From dermablading to oilblading, dermaroller to microinfusion, microblading to powder brows – aesthetics is constantly evolving. In our industry, new discoveries seem…
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Summertime Addict
Written by Amanda Strunk Miller
Sun care is one of my favorite topics to cover in the magazine each year. Growing up, my mother taught me the importance of sun protection, but it didn’t stop me from trying to get a shade darker each time I laid out by the pool. Sun care is one of my favorite topics to cover in the magazine each year. Growing up, my mother…
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Spring Reading
Written by Amanda Strunk Miller
It’s officially spring and that means – hopefully – we’ll soon be putting cold weather behind us and welcoming in a season of life, growth, and energy. As blossoms begin popping up all around and color and vibrance return to the outdoors, it’s a great time of year to see what needs to be refreshed and revamped inside. Sure, spring cleaning is a must, but…
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E-learning with DERMASCOPE
Written by Amanda Strunk Miller
No matter how you got your hands on this issue of DERMASCOPE – whether through your own print or digital subscription, your aesthetics school, a fellow aesthetician or staff member at your spa, your membership with Aesthetics International Association, or at the International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference in New York – one thing’s for sure… you don’t have your hands on all that DERMASCOPE…
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Featured in February
Written by Amanda Strunk Miller Publisher and Managing Editor
This month, DERMASCOPE is tackling some of the most talked about topics in aesthetics – including what’s truly going on with hormonal acne, if “medical aesthetics” is really even a thing, and how much is too much when it comes to exfoliation. Plus, Aesthetics International Association has inducted its first Legend into the Academy for 2019! First, we asked a few acne experts to chime…
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What’s New in 2019
Written by Amanda Strunk Miller
For months, DERMASCOPE’s editorial team has been creating, developing, and strategizing for our first major announcement of 2019, and excited is an understatement. This year, in addition to the wonderful content provided in the print magazine, we are pleased to present 18 online exclusive columns each month. We’ve asked leading industry professionals to deliver monthly education on a variety of topics to be featured on…
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Seasons of Change
Written by Amanda Strunk Miller
If I had to pick one word to describe this time of year it would be “change.” From trees empty of leaves, to falling snow, to “ringing out the old” with the New Year, change is eminent in this period between one year and the next. While change can often be a good thing, for some it can also be hard to accept. This is…
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Every time I attend an industry tradeshow, I inevitably learn about something new – from ingredients and products to updated treatment techniques and marketing strategies. With so many tradeshows in our industry, it can sometimes feel overwhelming with how quickly new products are being debuted or ingredients are being researched and discovered. That is why DERMASCOPE launched its Aestheticians’ Choice Awards in 2015 – to…
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October is a busy month for my family. With multiple birthday parties, trips to the pumpkin patch, and preparations for the upcoming holiday season, my calendar is packed. Aside from my personal life, the month of October for the DERMASCOPE team is quite busy, too. We’re finalizing the voting process for the upcoming Aestheticians’ Choice Awards in November, researching our 2019 editorial topics, and creating…
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September is my favorite month of the year. It’s my wedding anniversary month, the time the State Fair of Texas returns for the year, and when everyone seems to start prepping for the upcoming holiday season. Though the weather often still reflects the hot temperatures of the summer months, September also means the return to school and the end of summer vacations.
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Recognizing Excellence
Written by Amanda Strunk Miller
From a distinguished designer debuting a new line at Fashion Week to an Olympic figure skater landing the perfect double axel – it is easy to spot excellence when it is present. The skin care industry is bursting at the seams with top-rate, professional product lines. Today, skin care professionals can choose from an agglomeration of companies when selecting the products to sell in their…
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Small Strides
Written by Amanda Strunk Miller
Earlier this week I read a story called the Daffodil Principle. In the story, a daughter persistently invites her mother to see some daffodils near her home. When the mother finally agrees, she is taken to the most incredible garden of daffodils imaginable – one that consists of over 50,000 daffodils cascading down a mountainside. When the mother asks where they came from, the daughter…
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This issue was one of my favorites to plan for 2018. It was fun to have our contributors tackle a multitude of reader-requested topics. Sebaceous hyperplasia – the unsightly nodules and lesions that begin cropping up for many clients later in life – may sound complex in name, but does not have to be a source of confusion or frustration for professionals. Brenda Linday tackles…
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May Editor's Note: Acne Intervention
Written by Amanda Strunk-Miller
DERMASCOPE Magazine has been publishing educational articles on acne every year since it began 43 years ago. Acne is, undoubtedly, a top skin care concern for consumers, especially youth. In fact, it affects approximately 20 percent of people and is a leading reason why many begin searching for solutions. The market is saturated with products and procedures that can assist with acne. Many individuals begin…
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Critical Connections in the Community
Written by Amanda Strunk-Miller
The sense of community formed by being part of a group of like-minded individuals is impactful. Communities inspire unity, support, comfort, and advisement – a space rich in resources that everyone can benefit from. Being active in a community can bring inspiration, aid in success, and provide strong navigation. Bringing like-minded people together to achieve goals has been important to me for many years –…
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