Anti-Aging, Lasers, Microneedling, and Motherhood: Sivan’s Tips for Glowing Skin at Every Age

In this episode of Unwritten Beauty Talks, Katarina is joined by Sivan, a highly skilled medical esthetician known as the Skin Fairy on Instagram. With over 13 years of experience, Sivan shares her journey into the aesthetics industry, including her early days at a day spa and her transition into medical aesthetics.

Key Highlights:

• The Journey to Aesthetics: Sivan’s story begins in high school, where she worked at a day spa and struggled with her own skin. After discovering the world of clinical aesthetics, she quickly realized this was her calling, leading her to pursue aesthetic school and begin a rewarding career.
• The Changing Landscape of Aesthetics: Sivan and Katarina discuss the evolution of the aesthetics industry, especially for newer estheticians. With more accessible resources and training, it’s easier than ever for estheticians to thrive and create lasting careers. However, there are still challenges when it comes to gaining trust from doctors and proving the value of estheticians in the treatment room.
• Anti-Aging and Skin Health: Sivan shares her favorite anti-aging treatment: microneedling. She explains how collagen induction therapy helps with skin texture, pore tightening, and overall skin health. The two estheticians discuss their shared philosophy of treating skin from the inside out, with a focus on inflammation control for healthier, glowing skin.
• Prepping the Skin for Success: They emphasize the importance of skin preconditioning before treatments, especially lasers and chemical peels, to promote better healing and faster recovery. Sivan reflects on her own experiences with treatments, noting the importance of using the right products and maintaining skin health with consistent at-home care.
• Social Media & Building Client Relationships: Sivan talks about how social media has transformed her business, allowing clients to connect with her before even stepping into the treatment room. She shares tips for newer estheticians on using Instagram to grow their presence and build trust with their audience.
• Top Product Picks: Sivan shares her must-have products, including Skinbetter Science and ZO Skin Health, and discusses how aging has shifted her skincare priorities, especially as she prepares to celebrate a milestone birthday.

Listener Takeaways:

• Healthy Skin: Healthy skin is free from inflammation, irritation, and redness. It glows from the inside out and requires a balanced approach to care, with a focus on hydration and inflammation control.
• Microneedling: This treatment stimulates collagen and elastin production, improving skin texture and reducing signs of aging. It has minimal downtime and produces visible results in a short amount of time.
• The Importance of Preconditioning: Preparing the skin with the right products before treatments like peels and lasers ensures better results and faster healing.
• Social Media Tips: For estheticians, consistency and authentic engagement on social media help build trust with potential clients and create lasting relationships.

Sivan’s dedication to her craft and her commitment to sharing her knowledge with others make her an incredible