HOT TOPIC 🔥 Lately, I’ve been noticing something interesting in my treatment room…

With everything going on in the economy and daily stress, I’m seeing more clients with acne flare-ups and irritation around the lips.

At first, I thought it could be a virus or something topical—but as estheticians, we are investigators. So I started paying closer attention.

What I noticed: a large percentage of these clients bite their nails.

After referring them to a dermatologist and discussing the cases together, we realized something important—the irritation is often caused by saliva and bacteria from nail-biting, combined with stress.

So here’s my question for my fellow estheticians 👇

How are YOU helping clients who struggle with stress-related habits like nail biting that are affecting their skin?

Are you:
• Recommending specific products?
• Giving behavioral tips?
• Incorporating calming treatments?

Personally, I’ve been using a gentle antiseptic cleanser, recommending simple habit-replacement exercises, and educating clients on how saliva can impact their skin.

Let’s share ideas—because sometimes the root of the skin issue isn’t just the skin. 👀