Thank you , I will look in to it . I'm only trained in basic facials & chemical peels & no of course I would offer for other skin types but I feel as I have had acne my self that you can't use any brand just because its say for acne. Having dry skin you can't really go wrong with a brand as much as having acne and making it noticeably worse but I'm definitely will be providing facials for everyone. I just wonder if I could use la roche posay they cater for all skin types but I know personally how well this brand has helped my acne .
Thank you for your advice xx
Some great suggestions on this thread! Like many others on this thread, I myself have acne and have had it since the age of 11. Like
@RosieR, I am also aware of the frustration of having acne and trying to sell services that aim to treat/control this condition.
I used to think this was a downside, however this was the reason I had my initial interest in skin and its care and paid my way through Esthetics training at 19. I think this experience makes us that much more knowledgeable on the topic of acne and interest in skin as a whole.
I personally am a huge fan of high street brands, however I don't believe many of them sell for professional use at wholesale rates or offer training and support.
Even if they would sell to you, the price point would make the profit margin very minimal.
Furthermore, how can you compete with the high street? Why would someone not pop into Boots and receive points with purchase and buy from you instead? This is why it's important to buy into a brand that is for professionals only and doesn't sell products on the high street or on many online retail sites.
I would encourage you to distill why you love LRP. Are there key ingredients that they utilise that you love? Do you like the price point? Are they fragrance free? Do they use ceramides? Do they have a range that is varied enough to accommodate most skin types and conditions?
I'm currently developing a spa and have only in the last few months decided on a brand to carry. On my search I would get a full list of the products and segment on what type of client I could use the products on. This was a great way for me to establish if the skincare line had any 'holes' in it.
I also created a list of what I didn't want in my products which can sift out many options quite quickly. I didn't want products that were priced over a certain point (think lines selling face creams for £100+), I didn't want fragrance, I didn't want a line that's sole focus was AHA/BHA, I didn't want basic formulations (think £40 serum with just a basic sodium hyaluronate)...the list goes on.
I personally have chosen to take on AlumierMD. They just tick all of the boxes for me. SPF, fragrance free, the range is suitable for hyperpigmentation, acne, chronological ageing and rosacea, chemical peels, masks, some complexion makeups etc.
Lastly, I think you can still love high street brands and recommend them if it's suitable and appropriate. I think this extends the trust of care we have for our clients and they will respect that you can't solve everything with what you use/sell...or at the price we sell it for.
If you have a professional IG account, maybe promote the professional range you use and maybe do a weekly feature on your IG story of a high street product you would recommend? You can save these on your account where people can view them in the future (without them being a post). So, if a client wants a high street recommendation (like LRP) you can direct them to your IG account and hopefully gain another follower