Hype vs Science: The Ingredient Deep Dive – An Esthetician Session by Blakelee Paige Smith

What you will learn:

• Evaluate skincare ingredients with scientific rigor: Differentiate marketing claims from evidence-based data and understand the mechanisms of action behind key actives.
• Develop personalized, results-driven recommendations: Apply dermatologic science to match ingredients and formulations to specific skin types and conditions.
• Strengthen clinical judgment and patient communication: Critically assess new trends and product launches while clearly explaining ingredient science to improve patient trust and compliance.