Exosomes and the New Bioregenerative Wave: What TSG Judges Want to See in a Case Study
If you’re thinking about building an exosome serum into your Skin Games case study this season, the short answer is that nothing about the trend disqualifies you, but nothing about the trend scores for you either. TSG judges score your reasoning, so the product only helps if you can explain why it belongs in this […]
Pink Collar Society Is Building the Beauty Industry Community Davianne Beepot and Kara King Believe Is Missing
The beauty industry has never had a shortage of talented people. What it does have is a connection problem. Professionals are surrounded by social media groups, conferences, classes, brands and online communities, yet many still struggle to find the relationships that actually help them move forward. The introduction to the right educator. The brand willing […]
Acne Awareness Month: Navigating Acne Beyond the Hype
Acne remains one of the most common concerns addressed in professional skincare, yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. Despite significant advances in research, ingredient technology, and formulation science, misinformation continues to influence how many consumers—and even some professionals—approach acne management. This Acne Awareness Month, we’re taking a closer look at the science […]
How to Confidently Get Your Skincare Clients to Commit Weekly
As skin care professionals, we’ve all been there. You’re mapping out a treatment plan for a tough skin condition, like grade 3 acne or a severely compromised barrier, and you know deep down that weekly treatments would yield the fastest, most stable results. But then, the inner monologue starts: “Is it too much to ask? […]
Why Treating Rosacea From the Inside Out Gets Better Results
When a client walks into your treatment room with rosacea, the instinct is to look at what’s happening on the surface, the redness, the diffuse flushing, the broken capillaries, the reactive patches. And while the skin absolutely needs targeted, thoughtful topical support, there’s a growing body of evidence that rosacea is not primarily a skin […]
Understanding Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation and Post-Inflammatory Erythema And How to Treat Them
When a client comes in frustrated that their acne is clearing but their skin still doesn’t look right, the answer almost always lies in two conditions that are frequently confused for one another: post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) and post-inflammatory erythema (PIE). Both appear after skin inflammation, both leave marks in the wake of a breakout, and […]