Jenifer Hester is a licensed esthetician with over six years of experience and certifications in chemical peels, oncology skincare, acne care, and holistic nutrition health. Jenifer explains that estheticians are state-licensed skincare professionals with over 600 hours of training who provide non-medical, non-invasive treatments, skin analysis, and product guidance, and refer clients to dermatologists when issues are out of scope. She contrasts estheticians with dermatologists, who are medical doctors who can diagnose and treat diseases such as skin cancer and perform surgery. Jenifer discusses chemical peels as controlled exfoliation that promotes collagen and improves acne, pores, and glow, cautioning against at-home peels without proper training. She shares her background in pharmaceutical quality work and her focus on restoring clients' confidence. The conversation highlights oncology skincare, including prepping skin before radiation and adapting care during and after cancer treatments. Jenifer recommends preventative visits about every 30–45 days.

Transcripts:

00:00 Intro & Guest Welcome

01:27 What Is an Esthetician?

02:40 Esthetician vs. Dermatologist

04:28 Chemical Peels

07:48 Jenifer's Career Journey

10:15 Oncology Skincare

17:56 How Often Should You See an Esthetician?

23:06 Skincare for the Whole Body

23:58 TikTok vs. Professional Advice

26:04 How to Find Jenifer & Outro

Get In Touch:

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