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Does your skin seem to break out every summer—even when you're following your skincare routine? You're not imagining it.
In this episode, I'm breaking down the biggest summer acne triggers I see in my clients and explaining why heat, sweat, travel, and even "healthy" hydration products may be contributing to your breakouts.
PLUS: Eat to Clear is officially live! My new acne-friendly recipe ebook is now available and linked below.
Episode sponsors:
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Retail medical grade skincare with Pomp Beauty:
Use code TESS50 to get a 14-day free trial, 50% off your first month, and a $75 product credit using my link. Just type The Treatment Room when it asks how you heard about Pomp!
In the show we will cover:
Why sweat doesn't cause acne—but what happens after sweating doesThe sunscreen ingredients that may be clogging your poresHow chlorine and pool chemicals affect your skin barrierSummer foods and drinks that can contribute to inflammationWhy vacations often lead to post-trip breakoutsThe connection between dehydration and oily skinHair products that may be causing forehead and jawline acneElectrolytes, protein powders, biotin, B vitamins, and other supplements that can trigger acne in some peopleMy favorite tips for keeping your skin clear all summer longIf you've ever wondered why your acne gets worse in the warmer months, this episode is packed with practical tips you can start using today.
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who struggles with summer breakouts!
Let's connect!
Instagram:
@myestytessa
@freeskinbytessa
@acnefriendlyfoodWebsite:
www.freeskinbytessa.comWork With Me:
Virtual Acne Coaching & Acne-Friendly Nutrition CoachingThanks for listening, and I'll see you in the next episode!
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Think you need the latest viral skincare ingredient to clear your acne? Think again.
In this episode of The Treatment Room, we’re breaking down the skincare ingredients that have stood the test of time and continue to be recommended by both dermatologists and estheticians because they’re backed by real research—not marketing hype. You’ll learn how retinoids, glycolic acid, azelaic acid, benzoyl peroxide, ceramides, and peptides work, who they’re best suited for, and why having the right routine matters more than chasing the next trending ingredient.
• Why your routine matters more than any single ingredient
• The science behind retinoids for acne and anti-aging
• Why glycolic acid is one of the most underrated acne ingredients
• Who should consider azelaic acid and why it’s a favorite for rosacea-prone skin
• The role of benzoyl peroxide in treating inflammatory acne
• Why ceramides are essential for a healthy skin barrier
• How peptides support skin repair and resilience
• Common mistakes people make when choosing skincare productsProduct recommendations:
- BPO cleanser
- BPO lotion
- Azaleic acid serum
- Glycolic acid serum
- Ceramide serum
- Peptide moisturizer
- Peptide mask
PLUS: Eat to Clear is officially live! My new acne-friendly recipe ebook is now available and linked below.
Thanks for listening and being part of our esthetics community!
Sign up with Pomp Beauty:
Use code TESS50 to get a 14-day free trial, 50% off your first month, and a $75 product credit using my link. Just type The Treatment Room when it asks how you heard about Pomp!
Follow me on social @myestytessa @freeskinbytessa
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In this episode of The Treatment Room Podcast, I’m joined by Bree Holt from JuvPen to discuss one of the most in-demand treatments in corrective skincare: microneedling. We’re diving into the science behind collagen induction therapy, who is — and isn’t — a candidate for treatment, common mistakes estheticians should avoid, and why proper technique matters when it comes to achieving safe, consistent results.
JuvPen
Shop the JuvPen (for professionals only)
Use code TTRP200 for $200 off your JuvPen.
We also discuss:
• The risks of at-home microneedling devices
• Needle depth and speed adjustments
• Treatment setup and best practices
• Post-care considerations
• How often clients should be treated in a series
• What sets JuvPen apart from other devices on the marketWhether you’re an esthetician looking to refine your protocols or simply wanting a deeper understanding of microneedling, this episode is packed with practical education and real treatment room insight.
Thanks for listening and being part of our esthetics community!
Sign up with Pomp Beauty:
Use code TESS50 to get a 14-day free trial, 50% off your first month, and a $75 product credit using my link. Just type The Treatment Room when it asks how you heard about Pomp!
Follow me on social @myestytessa
Follow JuvPen @JuvPenJ1
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Welcome to the Clear Skin Challenge ✨
In this episode, we’re diving into the foundational habits that support clear, healthy skin from the inside out. Acne is rarely just a “skin issue” — it’s often connected to things like inflammation, blood sugar balance, gut health, stress, hormones, sleep, and lifestyle habits.
Throughout this challenge, you’ll learn realistic, sustainable strategies to help support your skin. We’ll cover nutrition, skincare, daily routines, mindset, movement, and the small habits that can make a big difference over time.
This challenge is about supporting your body as a whole so your skin can thrive too 🤍
PRODUCTS MENTIONED (recommended for the challenge)gentle cream cleanser (1st cleanse)gentle gel cleanser (2nd cleanse)hydrating tonerhydrating serum (option 1)hydrating serum (option 2 with brightening benefitsmoisturizer (all skin types)optional hydrating maskSPF (clear)SPF (tint) available in 4 shadesACTIVES (choose one)gentle retinol (best for mild or comedonal acne)benzoyl peroxide cleanser (best for sensitive skin types)benzoyl peroxide lotion (best for normal to oily skin/ non-sensitive skin)Are you looking for more 1:1 guidance? Book acne care with me here! Yes, you can get clear over Facetime!
Connect with me on Instagram: @myestytessa
Tag your takeaways & progress using #ResetToClear ✨
Sign up with Pomp Beauty:
Use code TESS50 to get a 14-day free trial, 50% off your first month, and a $75 product credit using my link. Just type The Treatment Room when it asks how you heard about Pomp!
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In this episode, I talk with Jan Marini, founder of Marini Skin Solutions about PDRN. Polydeoxyribonucleotide is a substance derived from DNA fragments (usually extracted from salmon or trout sperm) and is widely used in dermatology and regenerative medicine. We talk skincare benefits, and how this is changing the future of skincare by aiding in regenerative benefits for acne, rosacea, barrier health, aging and pigmentation.
Need personalized support with your skin? Work with me through my virtual acne care program.
SPONSORS/ LINKS
GlossGenius
GlossGenius is the system that does the work for you to get more clients, bigger tickets, and more repeat visits. Use code TREATMENT and this link for 50% off your first two months of the Gold or Platinum plan.
Book 1:1 Virtual Acne Coaching:https://TessaSkin.com
Shop Tessa’s barrier-health skincare favorites:https://FreeSkin.com
Browse Tessa’s curated professional skincare picks such as Marini Skin Solutions Reboot PDRN serum :tiny.pompbeauty.com/tessa7591_store
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In this episode, I am answering a listener question about how to succeed as an acne specialist as a new esthetician and holistic practitioner!
I share how to overcome self-doubt and the same strategies I use with my private clients that we must consider when we want to get clear. Plus, what holistic providers need to do to to succeed in a saturated marketplace.
Need personalized support with your skin? Work with me through my virtual acne care program.
SPONSORS/ LINKS
GlossGenius is the system that does the work for you to get more clients, bigger tickets, and more repeat visits. Use code TREATMENT and my link for 50% off your first two months of the Gold or Platinum plan.
Book 1:1 Virtual Acne Coaching:https://TessaSkin.com
Shop Tessa’s barrier-health skincare favorites:https://FreeSkin.com
Browse Tessa’s curated professional skincare picks:tiny.pompbeauty.com/tessa7591_store
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Dates? Honey? And how about cottage cheese? In this episode, I'm breaking down the real connection between what you eat and acne. If you’ve been told “food doesn’t affect acne” or feel confused by all the conflicting advice online, this is your reset.
We dive into the key nutritional triggers that can worsen breakouts—like blood sugar spikes and glycemic load, dairy sensitivities, and other sneaky triggers. I explain how foods impact hormones, oil production, and skin healing.
Whether you’re struggling with persistent breakouts, hormonal acne, or just want to feel more confident in your skin, this episode gives you the tools to start healing from the inside out.
Need personalized support with your skin? Work with me through my virtual acne care program.
SPONSORS/ LINKS
GlossGenius
GlossGenius is the system that does the work for you to get more clients, bigger tickets, and more repeat visits. Use code TREATMENT and my link for 50% off your first two months of the Gold or Platinum plan.
JuvPen
Shop the JuvPen (for professionals only)
Use code TTRP200 for $200 off your JuvPen.
Book 1:1 Virtual Acne Coaching:https://TessaSkin.com
Shop Tessa’s barrier-health skincare favorites:https://FreeSkin.com
Browse Tessa’s curated professional skincare picks:tiny.pompbeauty.com/tessa7591_store
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In this episode, I am sharing why we must prioritize phasing our goals if we want to succeed. This is why we can't lose weight, clear our skin, fix our autoimmune, and enjoy balance. It's all about phasing our goals!
Need personalized support with your skin? Work with me through my virtual acne care program.
SPONSORS/ LINKS
GlossGenius
GlossGenius is the system that does the work for you to get more clients, bigger tickets, and more repeat visits. Use code TREATMENT and my link here for 50% off your first two months of the Gold or Platinum plan.
JuvPen
Shop the JuvPen (for professionals only)
Use code TTRP200 for $200 off your JuvPen.
Book 1:1 Virtual Acne Coaching:
https://TessaSkin.comShop Tessa’s barrier-health skincare favorites:
https://FreeSkin.comBrowse Tessa’s curated professional skincare picks:
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You might not want to hear this, but someone has to say it: your skin won’t take a holiday just because you do. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to stay disciplined without feeling restricted, how to navigate parties and sugar-heavy food tables, and the small daily habits that make or break your skin this time of year. If you need that honest (skin professional) friend in your corner, this is it.
- Your esty, Tessa
Recommended masks:
Hydrating mask:
Congestion mask:
Book with me! (virtual skin consulting and esthetician mentorship)
IG: @myestytessa @freeskinbytessa @acnefriendlyfood
Shop: www.freeskinbytessa.com
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In this episode, I break down the subtle but powerful signs your skin is actually improving—even if you’re not completely clear yet. From fewer breakouts and faster healing to stronger confidence and more resilient skin, you’ll learn what real progress looks like beneath the surface. This episode is a reminder to celebrate the small wins on your journey to clear, healthy skin. Love you! - Tessa
Book with me! (virtual skin consulting and esthetician mentorship)
IG: @myestytessa
Shop: www.freeskinbytessa.com
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In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Aliesh Pierce — celebrity esthetician, educator, and formulator who’s helped shape the way we think about skin, education, and professional growth in esthetics.
We talk about what it truly means to evolve as an esthetician — from finding the right mentor to building confidence, staying curious, and continuing to grow no matter where you are in your career. Aliesh shares the inspiration behind her mentorship program, the lessons her own mentors taught her, and how today’s estheticians can thrive in an industry that’s changing faster than ever.
Whether you’re a new estie just starting out or a seasoned professional ready for your next chapter, this conversation will leave you feeling grounded, inspired, and reminded that the real magic happens when you keep learning — both in your practice and in yourself.
Follow Aliesh on IG
Learn with Aliesh.
Book with me! (virtual skin consulting and esthetician mentorship)
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Hi roomies! Jan Marini is BACK on the pod for a special episode on how to get the glassiest, best skin of your life. Getting glass skin isn't everything you see on instagram, it's science. It's refining pores, clearing acne, evening skin tone, volume, and hydration. And it is possible.
Interested in shopping Jan Marini? Email me: @[email protected], or book a virtual visit on TessaSkin.com
Shop Safe-Glace.
It's easy to get started... go to Pomp, create your account, import your clients, start recommending skincare, earn 30% profit every time. I worked with the team at Pomp to give you an exclusive $75 product credit after you create your account that you can use towards any products you've been wanting to try. You can use the link in my show notes, or just type The Treatment Room in where you heard about Pomp. They will add the credit directly into your account!
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It's here! My new barrier-reparative, acne-friendly, line-relaxing, makeup-priming treatment... Safe-Glace. FINE, we can call it a moisturizer! But I want to share why I feel it's more than that.
Curious about peptides and why I chose Acetyl-Hexapeptide-8? In this episode of The Treatment Room, I break down what peptides are, how the “Chill Peptide” works, and why it’s more than just a trend.
Learn how this neurotransmitter peptide relaxes micro-contractions, flips the “youth switch” in your skin, and smooths lines for a calmer, more radiant complexion. Plus, we explore what “rejuvenating skin behavior” really means—and how your basal cells get a little boost of youth. Science-backed, listener-friendly, and full of skincare insights you can actually use.
Shop Safe-Glace.
It's easy to get started... go to Pomp, create your account, import your clients, start recommending skincare, earn 30% profit every time. I worked with the team at Pomp to give you an exclusive $75 product credit after you create your account that you can use towards any products you've been wanting to try. You can use the link in my show notes, or just type The Treatment Room in where you heard about Pomp. They will add the credit directly into your account!
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Today, we're getting an energy upgraded thanks to intuitive coach (and my former sorority sis Erica Reilly!) If you're ready to stop being a control freak, stop holding yourself back, tap into your most magnetic energy, and ignite your inner it girl, this episode is for you!!
Follow Erica on IG.
Work with Erica.
Sparkle Baby podcast.
Follow me on IG for more! @myestytessa @freeskinbytessa @acnefriendlyfood
Work with me!
Earn a $75 product credit when you sign up for Pomp Beauty.
It's easy to get started... go to pompbeauty.com, create your account, inport your clients, start recommending skincare, earn 30% profit every time. Feel free to mention The Treatment Room as your referral!
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Today, we're going back to school with Skinworks Esthetician School Spa Director, Danni Newell.
With over five years in esthetics and a commitment to education and leadership, Danni brings a unique perspective on how the student spa environment can shape the next generation of confident, competent, and compassionate estheticians. We talk:
The mindset shift students go through when transitioning from textbook to treatment room.What new estheticians need beyond technical skill—like emotional intelligence, ethical upselling, and consultation confidence. Helping future estheticians overcome imposter syndrome, develop consultation confidence, and own their role as experts. The evolving demands of medspa clients and how schools are adapting. How Skinworks integrates business, goal-setting, and critical thinking into practical spa work.Follow Skinworks on Ig @skinworks_eduFollow me on IG for more! @myestytessa @freeskinbytessa @acnefriendlyfoodWork with me! Earn a $75 product credit when you sign up for Pomp Beauty.It's easy to get started... go to pompbeauty.com, create your account, inport your clients, start recommending skincare, earn 30% profit every time. Feel free to mention The Treatment Room as your referral! -
In today’s episode, I want to highlight that treating acne is more than just killing bacteria or drying out oil... What if I told you you cant get clear without a healthy skin barrier? In this episode I explore why barrier health matters in acne clearing, common mistakes, tips, and steps you can start today on your clearing journey.
Earn a $75 product credit when you sign up for Pomp Beauty.
It's easy to get started... go to pompbeauty.com, create your account, inport your clients, start recommending skincare, earn 30% profit every time. Feel free to mention The Treatment Room as your referral!
LINKS
Glymed Peptide masque
Glymed Cell balm
✨ Let’s Connect:
Instagram → @myestytessa @acnefriendlyfood
Skincare & Acne Tips → @freeskinbytessa
Acne-Safe Recipes → @acnefriendlyfood
🌍 Virtual Acne Care Services:
Visit TessaSkin.com to work with me 1:1.
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In today’s episode, I’m joined by Jason Phillips — founder of the Nutritional Coaching Institute (NCI), performance nutrition expert, and one of the most trusted voices in sustainable transformation.
We dive into what it really takes to reach your health and fitness goals after struggling with food — especially if you come from a background of disordered eating, restrictive dieting, or fear around tracking. Jason shares his personal story about anorexia, the truth about metabolic adaptation and macros, and how to rebuild your relationship with food while prioritizing a health, skin or fitness goal.
Whether you’re a client trying to heal your body or a coach supporting others through that process, this episode will give you clarity, strategy, and hope.
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🔗 Connect with Jason Phillips:
Instagram → @realjasonphillips
Learn more about NCI → ncicertifications.com
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✨ Let’s Connect:
Instagram → @myestytessa
Skincare & Acne Tips → @freeskinbytessa
Acne-Safe Recipes → @acnefriendlyfood
🌍 Virtual Acne Care Services:
Visit TessaSkin.com to work with me 1:1.
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Welcome back to The Treatment Room!
I'm Tessa and I am a licensed esthetician, acne specialist and NASM-certified nutrition coach. In this episode, we discuss acne as a specialty for estheticians, why extractions can go so wrong, is purging a thing?, client relationships, skin picking, and more real world acne application tips for estheticians.
ABOUT THE GUEST
Today I am joined by my friend, mentor and former esthetician, Douglas Preston. Douglas Preston’s career spans over 40-years in professional esthetics, technical education and as a developer of new skin therapies. Preston‘s age management treatment methods are in use throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and beyond. He is a pioneer in non-medical corrective acne therapies in the skincare industry. In 2022 Preston was inducted into Dermascope Magazine's Academy of Legends, a prestigious honor recognizing a distinguished career and considerable contributions to the professional esthetics industry. He is also the inventor of the remarkable Preston Comedone Rxtractor™, a unique acne treatment tool favored by skincare professionals the world over.
SHOP THE RXTRACTOR (code Tess10)
TAKE A CLASS W DOUGLAS (code Tess10%)
MY VIRTUAL SERVICES
Join acne care with me!
POMP STOREFRONT
GLYMED STOREFRONT
MY SKINCARE BRAND
Follow me on IG/ TikTok: @myestytessa @freeskinbytessaMY LINKS https://www.tessaskin.com/services
SEND ME VOICENOTES! [email protected]
my new food ig: @acnefriendlyfood
Shop FreeSKIN by Tessa: www.freeskinbytessa.com
Thank you for listening! I love you!
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Welcome back to The Treatment Room!
My name is Tessa and I am a licensed esthetician, acne specialist and NASM-certified nutrition coach.
Today I am sharing success strategies for maintaining clear skin during the summer, a season where we are often out of our norm, faced with family pressure, and challenges to our normally structured routine. How can we still achieve our goals when our environments are have unexpected circumstances? What does this mean for our goals?
Join acne care with me!
POMP STOREFRONT
GLYMED STOREFRONT
MY SKINCARE BRAND
Follow me on IG/ TikTok: @myestytessa @freeskinbytessaMY LINKS https://www.tessaskin.com/services
SEND ME VOICENOTES! [email protected]
my new food ig: @acnefriendlyfood
Shop FreeSKIN by Tessa: www.freeskinbytessa.com
Thank you for listening! I love you!
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Welcome back to The Treatment Room!
My name is Tessa and I am a licensed esthetician, acne specialist and NASM-certified nutrition coach. Today I am sharing my top tips for clear, healthy skin as we transition from winter to spring and summer.
POMP STOREFRONT
GLYMED STOREFRONT
MY SKINCARE BRAND
PRODUCTS MENTIONED
Masks
Glymed Sulfur Masque (for oily skin 1-2x/ week)
Glymed Rejuvinating Peptide Masque
Tessa's favorites:
Revision Nectifirm Neck Cream
Zinc it over SPF Mist (code MYESTYTESSA)
Revision tinted SPF
My double cleanse set
Travel size double cleanse
Glymed Cell Balm
Brightening products:
Gentle pigment inhibitor
Hydrinity Brightening Serum
Glymed Brilliant Tone
Jan Marini Corrective Hand Cream
Glymed gentle Retinol serum
Esties- Want to sign up with Pomp? Tessa's referral link.
Join acne care with me!
Follow me on IG/ TikTok: @myestytessa @freeskinbytessaMY LINKS https://www.tessaskin.com/services
SEND ME VOICENOTES! [email protected]
my new food ig: @acnefriendlyfood
Shop FreeSKIN by Tessa: www.freeskinbytessa.com
Thank you for listening! I love you!
- Visa fler
