The Skin Science Summit

Elevate Your Esthetics Practice with Science-Driven Insights

Are you an entrepreneurial esthetician eager to level up your practice? Do you geek out over the latest advancements in skin science? Then this conference is for you!

Join us for an immersive experience where top industry experts will share cutting-edge insights into the science of skincare. Through dynamic sessions and hands-on discussions, you'll gain valuable, actionable knowledge to enhance your expertise and grow your business.

Beyond learning, this event offers a rare opportunity to connect one-on-one with leading skincare professionals, exchange ideas with like-minded peers, and build lasting relationships—all in an intimate and breathtaking mountain setting, just 30 minutes outside the Denver Metro area.

Don’t miss this chance to expand your knowledge, elevate your practice, and be inspired by the best in the industry.

Secure your spot today—Space is limited.

Biology

Beauty from the Inside Out—A Dermatology Pharmacist's Guide for Estheticians

Speaker: Benjamin Knight Fuchs, Registered Pharmacist, Nutritionist, and Cosmetic Chemist, Owner/Founder of Truth Treatment Systems

Are you ready to elevate your skincare practice and achieve transformative results for your clients? Today's estheticians can go beyond surface-level treatments. By understanding the powerful connection between internal health and skin health, you can unlock a new level of effectiveness. Join Benjamin Knight Fuchs as he reveals the "inside-out" approach to skin health.

Learn how dietary strategies, digestive optimization, and strategic topical nutrition can reverse common skin concerns like eczema, acne, rosacea, psoriasis, as well as address dry, aging, and hyperpigmented skin. After this one-hour presentation, you'll be equipped to enhance both the look AND the health of your clients' skin, establish yourself as a trusted expert, and build a thriving business based on lasting results.

Applied Science

Skin conditions – explore the benefits and science of sugaring beyond hair removal

Speaker: Lina Kennedy, Global Leader in Sugaring and Natural Skin Care

Founder/CEO, Alexandria Professionals

Discover why sugaring is considered the safest and most effective hair removal method for all skin types and conditions. In this in-depth session, we’ll break down the science behind sugaring and its unique benefits, including how it can help address common skin concerns such as hormonal hair growth, congestion, ingrown hairs, keratosis pilaris, eczema, and psoriasis.

We’ll also explore the powerful synergy of combining sugaring with laser hair removal and IPL for enhanced results. Learn how advanced sugaring techniques—when properly performed—not only remove hair but also gently exfoliate affected skin, helping to reduce buildup and inflammation without causing further irritation.

With its natural healing properties, sugar plays a vital role in promoting skin recovery and balance. Whether you're new to sugaring or looking to refine your skills, this session will equip you with the knowledge to integrate this technique into your practice for safer, more effective hair removal and skin care.

Epidemiology

Acne Facts and Fallacies—The Real Science on the Causes of Acne

Speaker: Mark Lees, Ph.D., M.S., Award-winning Speaker, Master Clinical Skin Therapist, and Product Developer

Owner/Founder of Mark Lees Skin Care

Join award-winning master skin therapist and author, Dr. Mark Lees as he discusses the common myths about acne and presents the real science about the causes and effective management of acne and problem skin. Diet, stress, lifestyles, hormones, and even skin care products play parts in the puzzle!

Physics

Energy in Aesthetics—Choosing the Right Technology for Real Results

Speaker: Marti Hutchinson, Entrepreneur, Educator and Licensed Esthetician

Owner, M Spa and MedSpa Mentor App

Founder, Aesthetics Academy of Idaho

With so many energy-based treatments on the market—lasers, radiofrequency, ultrasound, plasma, and LED—it can be overwhelming to know what actually works for specific skin concerns.

This session breaks down the science in a way that makes sense, helping you understand how different types of energy interact with the skin to stimulate collagen, reduce pigmentation, tighten, and rejuvenate. Learn how to choose the right treatment for each client and the benefits of combining modalities that lead to superior results.

Biology

Glowing through the change: Menopause and the skin

Speaker: Ella Cressman, Licensed Esthetician, Entrepreneur, Educator, and Podcast Personality,

Owner, Ella Cress Skin Care

Co-Host, ASCP Esty Talk

Director of Education, Dermastart Brands

Menopause isn’t just about hot flashes—it’s a total skin shake-up! From dryness and thinning to unexpected pigmentation and sensitivity, your clients need you to help them glow through the change. This fun and informative class touches on the science behind hormonal aging, the best ingredients for menopausal skin, and pro-approach to keep skin healthy and radiant. Learn more about ways you can become your clients’ go-to menopause skincare guru!

Empower your clients. Elevate your expertise. Help women embrace their glow—at every age!

Chemistry

The Secrets to Shifting from Temporary Results to Permanent Skin Repair

Speaker: Ben Johnson MD, Physician, Inventor, and Entrepreneur

Founder, Osmosis Beauty

After 25+ years as a formulator of skincare and wellness products and after consulting on over 10,000 cases in his effort to help estheticians and skincare professionals understand his paradigm shift, Dr Ben Johnson, MD has discovered an entirely new approach to achieving true age reversal as well as clearing the most challenging skin conditions for good. It all starts with identifying the real source of what plagues the skin, which actually, has very little to do with what we’ve learned in school.

This new, holistic medical philosophy incorporates the most advanced scientific tools available today including delivery systems, exosomes, skin tools, exotic ingredients, frequency medicine, and AI. Dr Ben will dive into the dangers of supplements and why they are often the cause of many skin conditions. He will also discuss which foods are the worst for acne, rosacea, eczema and other skin conditions. Dr Johnson will identify the toxins and pathogens that most affect the skin, obesity, energy and hormone balance and how to best remove them. With this knowledge you will dramatically improve customer retention and profitability while restoring your love for esthetics by helping people get life-changing results.

Psychology

The Psychology of Selling—Inspiring Clients to Invest in Homecare: Achieve Better Results and Increase Retail Sales

Speaker: Tracy Donley, Entrepreneur, Marketing/Sales Expert and Beauty Addict

Founder/President, The Beauty & Wellness Collective

Owner, Influence Consulting

In this session, we’ll explore the psychological principles behind successful retail sales, specifically focusing on how to motivate clients to purchase home skincare products. By understanding key behavioral triggers, you can enhance your ability to connect with clients and guide them toward making purchases that align with their skincare goals while increasing your bottom line.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hiwan Golf Club, 30671 Clubhouse Lane, Evergreen, United States