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ASCP Esty Talk

ASCP Esty Talk

By: Associated Skin Care Professionals
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Summary
 Produced by Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP), ASCP Esty Talk and The Rogue Pharmacist is specifically created for estheticians. Where no topic is off limits, we share all kinds of great information on this podcast from ingredients and the science of the skin, to business, and beauty diversity. We hope you come away having learned more about your career, the industry, and maybe even life in general!2020 Art Economics Marketing & Sales
Episodes
  • Ep 430 – The Rogue Pharmacist: Topical Pharmacology

    Ep 430 – The Rogue Pharmacist: Topical Pharmacology
    13 Nov 2026

    We talk a lot about what skin care ingredients do, but what happens once they're applied? In this episode of The Rogue Pharmacist, Ben Fuchs explores the journey of topical ingredients from the skin's surface to their intended targets, breaking down the factors that influence penetration, absorption, and effectiveness.

    Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) presents The Rogue Pharmacist with Benjamin Knight Fuchs, R.Ph. This podcast takes an enlightening approach to supporting licensed estheticians in their pursuit to achieve results-driven skin care treatments for their clients. You can always count on us to share professional skin care education, innovative techniques, and the latest in skin science.

    Benjamin Knight Fuchs is a registered pharmacist, nutritionist, and skin care chemist with 35 years of experience developing pharmacy-potent skin health products for estheticians, dermatologists, and plastic surgeons. Ben's expert advice gives licensed estheticians the education and skin science to better support the skin care services performed in the treatment room while sharing insights to enhance clients' at-home skin care routines.

    Connect with Ben Fuchs:

    Website: www.brightsideben.com

    Phone: 844-236-6010

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/The-Bright-Side-with-Pharmacist-Ben-Fuchs-101162801334696/

    About Our Sponsor:

    HHP Collective exists because the best education in esthetics doesn't come from a marketing department — it comes from the treatment room. Our classes are taught by licensed professionals sharing what they actually learned working with real skin, real conditions, and real clients. No branded talking points. No diluted content built to sell a product line. Just the kind of lived-experience teaching that moves your practice forward. And because growth shouldn't happen in isolation, every membership comes with access to a genuine professional community — the kind of supportive, substantive connection that's nearly impossible to find on social media anymore.

    We're in our founding phase, which means Rogue Pharmacist listeners have a rare opportunity: join as a founding member and help shape what this community becomes. Use code ASCP26 for your first month free.

    Website: hhpcollective.com

    Instagram: @hhpcollective
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    15 min
  • Ep 429 – Favorite Things

    Ep 429 – Favorite Things
    11 Nov 2026
    Maggie and Ella are back with another round of ASCP Favorite Things, highlighting innovative skin care products, emerging brands, and a few unexpected finds. Cleansing oils, SPF, growth factors, waterless skin care, and advanced treatments, we explore what makes these products stand out and how they might fit into your treatment room or retail offerings. Plus, find out how you could win one of their featured favorites! Links to ASCP's Favorite Things: GlyMed Plus — Illuminating Cleansing Oil GlyMed Plus — Pure Glow SPF 60 Oil FACTORFIVE — Eye/Lash Cream Save Our Skin — Hypochlorous Acid Gel ALASTIN Skincare — TransFORM Body Treatment Mr. Lulu — Azelaic Powder Cleanser Mr. Lulu — Activated Enzyme Scrub Mr. Lulu — Vitamin C Powder Serum Mr. Lulu — Brightening Face Oil Procell Therapies — Microchanneling System ASCP Esty Talk with hosts Ella Cressman and Maggie Staszcuk Produced by Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) for licensed estheticians, ASCP Esty Talk is a weekly podcast, hosted by licensed estheticians, Ella Cressman, ASCP Skin Deep Magazine contributor, and Maggie Staszcuk, ASCP Program Director. We see your passion, innovation, and hard work and are here to support you by providing a platform for networking, advocacy, camaraderie, and education. We aim to inspire you to ask the right questions, find your motivation, and give you the courage to have the professional skin care career you desire. About Ella Cressman: Ella Cressman is a licensed esthetician, certified organic formulator, and business owner with more than 20 years of experience in corrective skin care. Known as an "ingredient junkie" and industry cheerleader, she empowers professionals to think beyond products and develop a deeper understanding of skin function and formulation. In addition to her practice, Cressman is the founder of the HHP Collective, a practitioner-led community focused on strengthening clinical reasoning and advancing professional growth within the esthetics industry. Connect with Ella Cressman: Website: www.hhpcollective.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ella-cressman-62aa46a About Maggie Staszcuk: Maggie Staszcuk serves as the Program Director for ASCP and is the cohost of ASCP Esty Talk podcast. With over 18 years' experience in the esthetics industry, her diverse background includes roles in spa management, spa and med-spa services, and esthetics education. Since becoming a licensed esthetician in 2006, she carries a range of certifications in basic and advanced esthetics. Maggie is dedicated to equipping estheticians with the knowledge and resources they need to thrive in their careers. Connect with Maggie Staszcuk: P: 800.789.0411 EXT 1636 E: MStaszcuk@ascpskincare.com About our Sponsors: Massage Envy is a national franchisor and does not independently own or operate any of the Massage Envy franchised locations nationwide. The Massage Envy franchise network, through its franchise locations, is the leading provider of massage services. Founded in 2002, Massage Envy now has approximately 1,100 franchise locations in 49 states that have together delivered more than 200 million massages and skin care services. Website: www.massageenvy.com/careers/career-areas/esthetician Facebook: @MassageEnvyCareers LinkedIn: @MassageEnvy Aura House makes the Aura Scent Diffuser, a cold-air diffuser that runs with no heat, water, or flame, and a collection of clean fragrance oils made for real working spaces. The Neutralizer, Aura House's most popular oil for treatment rooms, is built to cut product and chemical smells rather than mask them. Everything runs on an app schedule, so the diffuser is on for business hours and off at close without anyone touching it, and a single unit covers about 650 square feet, the size of a studio or suite. Formulas are made to the Sephora Clean standard, free of parabens and phthalates and are pet safe. Website: https://aurahouse.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aurahouse TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aurahousehq About Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP): Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) is the nation's largest association for skin care professionals and your ONLY all-inclusive source for professional liability insurance, education, community, and career support. For estheticians at every stage of the journey, ASCP is your essential partner. Get in touch with us today if you have any questions or would like to join and become an ASCP member. Connect with ASCP: Website: www.ascpskincare.com Email: getconnected@ascpskincare.com Phone: 800-789-0411 Facebook: facebook.com/ASCPskincare Instagram: @ascpskincare
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    20 min
  • Ep 428 – Lived Vs. Learned Experience

    Ep 428 – Lived Vs. Learned Experience
    4 Nov 2026
    What makes someone an expert in skin care? Is it formal education, professional training, or personal experience? In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Maggie and Ella explore the differences between lived experience and learned experience and how both influence the advice we give and receive. ASCP Esty Talk with hosts Ella Cressman and Maggie Staszcuk Produced by Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) for licensed estheticians, ASCP Esty Talk is a weekly podcast, hosted by licensed estheticians, Ella Cressman, ASCP Skin Deep Magazine contributor, and Maggie Staszcuk, ASCP Program Director. We see your passion, innovation, and hard work and are here to support you by providing a platform for networking, advocacy, camaraderie, and education. We aim to inspire you to ask the right questions, find your motivation, and give you the courage to have the professional skin care career you desire. About Ella Cressman: Ella Cressman is a licensed esthetician, certified organic formulator, and business owner with more than 20 years of experience in corrective skin care. Known as an "ingredient junkie" and industry cheerleader, she empowers professionals to think beyond products and develop a deeper understanding of skin function and formulation. In addition to her practice, Cressman is the founder of the HHP Collective, a practitioner-led community focused on strengthening clinical reasoning and advancing professional growth within the esthetics industry. Connect with Ella Cressman: Website: www.hhpcollective.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ella-cressman-62aa46a About Maggie Staszcuk: Maggie Staszcuk serves as the Program Director for ASCP and is the cohost of ASCP Esty Talk podcast. With over 18 years' experience in the esthetics industry, her diverse background includes roles in spa management, spa and med-spa services, and esthetics education. Since becoming a licensed esthetician in 2006, she carries a range of certifications in basic and advanced esthetics. Maggie is dedicated to equipping estheticians with the knowledge and resources they need to thrive in their careers. Connect with Maggie Staszcuk: P: 800.789.0411 EXT 1636 E: MStaszcuk@ascpskincare.com About our Sponsors: Massage Envy is a national franchisor and does not independently own or operate any of the Massage Envy franchised locations nationwide. The Massage Envy franchise network, through its franchise locations, is the leading provider of massage services. Founded in 2002, Massage Envy now has approximately 1,100 franchise locations in 49 states that have together delivered more than 200 million massages and skin care services. Website: www.massageenvy.com/careers/career-areas/esthetician Facebook: @MassageEnvyCareers LinkedIn: @MassageEnvy About Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP): Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) is the nation's largest association for skin care professionals and your ONLY all-inclusive source for professional liability insurance, education, community, and career support. For estheticians at every stage of the journey, ASCP is your essential partner. Get in touch with us today if you have any questions or would like to join and become an ASCP member. Connect with ASCP: Website: www.ascpskincare.com Email: getconnected@ascpskincare.com Phone: 800-789-0411 Facebook: facebook.com/ASCPskincare Instagram: @ascpskincare
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    16 min
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