The Lounge by The Skyn Distillery

Amazon has been an amazing resource for a variety of things we use in the treatment room. Today we are sharing all about some of our amazon favorites and what specifically we use them for. A few of these items will also help you focus on some of the core senses to meet when setting up your treatment room. Pro tip: Amazon's Subscribe & Save feature can save you time and money and will make sure...

We had an amazing opportunity to sit down with Face Reality's lead educator, Alex Hernandez, to talk all about the Face Reality line. From how she started with Face Reality, to the onboarding and training process for estheticians. If you are considering bringing on the Face Reality skincare line, this episode will give you all of the information you need to know. What is Face Reality? Face Reality...

We're back for season 2 of The Lounge by The Skyn Distillery and we are excited for all that we have to share! First up, let's start our year with a to do list to get your business on track! In order to grow and start fresh for 2023, you should be setting yourself up for success rather than flying by the seat of your pants! Here are some ideas to start out with: 1. TAXES -  Set up a call...

Today we are reflecting on all that has happened in 2022. From Mel's wedding, to Emily's trip to Egypt, to launching our sheet mask... it has been a year of growth and excitement for The Skyn Distillery. We are truly so excited for all that is to come in 2023!  As a reminder, this is the last episode of season 1 of The Lounge. We will launch season 2 in mid-January! We can't wait to share abo...

Today, we are talking all about peptides! We love peptides because, as you have probably heard on other episodes, peptides PEP the skin! What are peptides? Peptides are a chain of two or more amino acids bonded together in a specific order to perform functions in the skin through communications between cells. This "communication" can improve and stimulate cellular processes such as collagen and el...

Today we are sharing about a variety of client experiences that Emily has had lately. These experiences are common experiences that estheticians can have with their clients! When it comes to communication with clients, we want to emphasize the importance of how and when to communicate in an effective manner.  A few highlights about communication from the episode: Educate your clients to use p...

We are sharing all about the building blocks of a solid regimen for non-estheticians, as well as how to communicate that as an esthetician. Building a skincare wardrobe can be one of the most confusing parts of using effective skincare. As an esthetician, it is very important to communicate clearly to clients when they first come in to your studio. You want to make sure that you are being direct a...

If you are running a business, especially as an esthetician, it is so important to create a calm and welcoming place that people want to be in! In this episode, we talk about the 5 key senses to focus on in your space to create a client experience before you even touch their skin! This is a great way to elevate your business and make yourself stand out!  Drink of the episode: Sparkling Cranbe...

We are sharing all about Glymed Plus peels on today's episode! First, what is a peel? Peels can improve texture and scarring, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, reduce age spots, melasma, and PIH, strengthen the skin, keep it hydrated, helps most types of acne, improves dark spots under the eyes, and more! We have a specific episode about peels that we encourage you to listen to if you want more info...

Congratulations! You are pregnant! Now comes the question we get a lot from moms to be; what is safe for me to use? This episode we are going to talk about what ingredients to avoid, alternative ingredients that are great, tools and ingredients that are safe to combat hormonal acne, and treatments that are safe for pregnant moms in our studio. Because we all know being pregnant is a miracle of lif...

This week, we talk about all things rosacea! The exact cause of rosacea is unknown, although a number of possible factors have been suggested, including abnormalities in the blood vessels of the face and a reaction to microscopic mites commonly found on the face. There are still a lot of theories around it being an auto-immune disorder. Overall though, 415 million people in the world are affected...

Today we are going to chat about what we did in Charleston, where we stayed, activities we did, places we ate, and the work we got done. Today's episode will have a link below that you can click to take you to the blog post that will have all the links and places we went too!! Also we love being transparent on costs and all of that; so we'll touch base on that in the blog post as well. Drink of th...

We are excited to share our updated virtual consult menu with you in today's episode! We moved our virtual consult booking system to Calendly, which has allowed us to streamline the booking process on a straightforward platform.  Types of Virtual Consults Available -  Virtual Skincare Consultation (30 min): Perfect for new clients with any skincare concerns outside of acne (i.e. rosacea,...

Today we talk all about how compatible we are with our Enneagram numbers! The Enneagram describes 9 personality types and maps each type on a 9 point diagram, which helps to illustrate how each type relates to one another.  Drink of the episode: Blooming Azalea from Church and Union in Charleston - Empress Gin, Honey Lavender, Triple Sec, St. Germain, Sparkling Rose garnished with a lemon Con...

On this episode, we share about fast facts with Glymed Plus skincare. Glymed Plus is a pharmaceutical-grade skincare company that has high-quality ingredients. The Glymed Plus line of skincare is very results driven, but is not straight-forward for just anyone to choose a product. We truly believe in the value that Glymed Plus has to offer! To find the best product for your skin, it is best to tal...

On today's episode, we talk all about our sheet mask launch - the product and the process! The Facial Elixer is a sheet mask that has vitamin C, peptides, and hyaluronic acid that will brighten, tighten, and give you a glow! These masks are perfect as an addition to your skincare routine, to make your skin glow the day of an event, or to gift to others!  PROMO CODE: 20% off your first order o...

Today we share more about chemical facial peels! Fall and winter are perfect times to consider getting a chemical peel, and there are so many benefits to know about them! A chemical peel is a resurfacing procedure where a chemical solution is applied to your skin to remove layers, promoting cellular turnover that leaves your skin looking younger and smoother. Today we Talk About: Level 1 (Mild): R...

Today's episode is about the iS Clinical Seminar we attended and our takeaways from the event. iS Clinical is a skincare line we use in providing facials and skincare routines; if interested in using their products please click here for a virtual consult.  (iS) Innovative Skincare endeavors to improve the physical and emotional well being of people everywhere. They pride themselves in working...

Today we have a special guest with us; Miss Heather Trachsel who is a professional makeup artist with over 8 years experience in the industry and specializes in wedding, commercial, and special event makeup. We enjoy chatting with her about all things makeup, bridal, and so much more. Today with Heather we talk about her: Backstory into the makeup industry Makeup obsessions this season Non-negotab...

Skincare Products we are Loving! Today's episode Emily and Mel breakdown their favorite skincare products for their skin type and why they love them.  Your skincare is a wardrobe and can be adjustable daily to fit your concerns and needs.   Today we Talk About it: The Holiday Curse which is the uptick in appointment cancellations Our upcoming trip to Charleston The Skincare Products...

Our annual Work and Play trip is right around the corner and this year we are traveling to Charleston, South Carolina. Today we’ll touch base on why we do these trips, how we plan them out, how important they are in growing our business, what we plan on working on during the trip and the fun activities we have planned so far! Today We Talk About: Work trips should have a plan attack - to do list;...

Today's episode we are not taking ourselves too seriously and doing Questions and Answers from Mel and Emily Roulette style! Join along to learn some personal details about your esthetician… Today we Talk about: Finding out Mel likes the Smell of Skunk Flatulence is something Mel and Emily are not Sorry about An innocent Mistake that made Emily’s Dad very furious What did Emily wish she knew was y...

Todays episode we take a deep dive into defining the keys to success and what that means to us! Defining Success professionally and personally, how to prevent burnout, learning from your mistakes that make you grow, and what it looks like when you find your passion. Today we Talk about: What is the definition of Success Why do we always define people by what they do Are you a workaholic When Work...

Today's episode we take a deep dive on the Viral Sensation of Hailey Beiber's "Strawberry Glaze Skin Smoothie" created by Erewhon.  We break down each ingredient and actually give our thoughts if this smoothie is a GLOW UP or a BLOW UP to your skin! We re-created our own versions of this popular smoothie using some alternative ingredients great for all skin types! See details below. Erewhon's...

Spray Tans.... we love them because they give you a glow without the sun damage and  they have come a long way since 2009 when you looked like a Cheetos and smelt like Body Odor after the spray. Today's episode is all about prepping your skin for that sunless tan - whether spray tanned or self tanner application. Today’s episode we will talk about the Glymed Products to prep your skin, about...