The term medical esthetician sparks a lot of opinions and even more arguments in the aesthetics world. Host Sam Bazile opens up about where that divide really comes from and why it keeps showing up in online groups, med spas, and professional spaces.

This conversation comes from lived experience. From aesthetic school that prepared us for spa work but not medical settings, to investing thousands more in advanced training just to feel competent and confident in the role we actually wanted. Sam unpacks the gray areas in scope of practice, education gaps, brand driven training, and why estheticians often feel undervalued in medical environments.

This isn’t about tearing anyone down or claiming one path is better than the other. It’s about acknowledging that spa and medical esthetics are different roles with different responsibilities and that the industry needs clearer education pathways, better regulations, stronger advocacy, and more unity.

If you’ve ever felt afraid to speak up in aesthetics spaces, questioned your title, or wondered why this industry feels so divided, this episode opens the door for a real and honest conversation.

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Acne is not just a skin issue. It reaches into confidence, mental health, social life, and how people see themselves in the mirror every day. Sam breaks down why acne can feel so overwhelming, especially when it starts to affect how you show up at work, with friends, or in public.

This conversation walks through what acne actually is, where it starts, and why oil, inflammation, bacteria, and genetics all play a role. Sam explains the difference between oil and hydration, why congestion snowballs into breakouts, and how inflammation leads to scarring and pigment that can linger long after the breakout is gone.

You will also learn why topical products alone are rarely enough, how internal factors like hormones, gut health, food sensitivities, supplements, and lifestyle habits can keep acne stuck, and why realistic expectations and consistency matter more than chasing quick fixes. This episode is for anyone who has struggled with acne personally or supports others through their skin health journey and wants education, clarity, and a more compassionate approach.

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Stay connected and continue the conversation beyond the podcast. Follow The Skintrovert and explore more educational, honest discussions around aesthetics across these platforms:

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This first episode introduces why The Skintrovert exists and why education in aesthetics has fallen behind an industry that keeps growing. Sam Bazile shares her personal journey through cystic acne, being dismissed as a patient, and realizing how deeply a lack of education impacts both skin health and mental health. She talks honestly about what she did not learn in aesthetic school, the limitations of brand focused education, and how working alongside clinicians shaped the provider she became. From treating patients to training providers as a sales rep, Sam explains why surface level knowledge is not enough and why educated patients get better results. This episode sets the foundation for the conversations ahead, focused on skin science, skin histology, real world education, and the gray areas in aesthetics that rarely get discussed.

Connect with Sam Bazile

Stay connected and continue the conversation beyond the podcast. Follow The Skintrovert and explore more educational, honest discussions around aesthetics across these platforms:

• Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_skintrovert
• TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@the_skintrovert
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586897964902
• Website: https://theskintrovert.com
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theskintrovert

Join the community, trade noise for knowledge, and dive deeper into the conversations shaping modern aesthetics.