From The Editor

Summer is here, and while your clients may be reaching for sunscreen and lighter moisturizers, this season calls for more than just swapping products. It requires a deeper understanding of how hydration functions in warmer months and how we, as estheticians, can guide that shift with confidence and clarity.

In this issue, we explore what hydration really means from a professional stand point. You’ll find insights on how to help your clients transition their routines as temperatures rise, without compromising barrier health. We’re rethinking hydration strategies to suit summer’s challenges: increased oil production, sun exposure, sweat, and environmental stressors.

You’ll also find breakdowns on popular product categories like mists, toners, and essences that clients often misunderstand. We dive into how to identify which formulas actually hydrate the skin versus those that offer only a fleeting sense of refreshment. This is about elevating your ability to educate and empower with science-backed product knowledge.

And for the ingredient lovers, we’ve compiled the key actives every esthetician should know when it comes to replenishing water content in the skin. From foundational humectants tonewer, multi-functional hydrators, we break down how and why they work so you can make smarter choices for your backbar and client recommendations.

Whether you’re treating dehydrated skin in the treatment room or guiding your clients toward a summer skincare refresh, this collection is here to support you. Hydration isn’t just about adding moisture—it’s about helping the skin function optimally in every season.Here’s to working with the skin, not against it.

Warmly,