THE PROBLEM SOLVER Lyn Ross, L.M.E., is the founder and CEO of the Institut’ DERMed family of companies. Working closely with Atlanta, Georgia’s top cosmetic dermatologists and plastic surgeons, Ross built her clinical skin care practice into one of the first medical spas in the country, making her a true pioneer in the industry. Today, the spa’s client list includes the who’s who of Atlanta celebrities. Ross’ passion for results became the fuel that inspired her to develop her own skin and body care product line and launch the Institut’ DERMed College of Advanced Aesthetics in 1995. The line targets five skin conditions with products that are interchangeable to successfully treat even the most problematic skin conditions. Ross launched her wholesale, distribution, consulting, and licensing companies. Soon after, many of the skin care professionals she trained wanted to know how to become a part of the Institut’ DERMed family and offer the company’s unique skin health care concepts in their area. "Education is life-long. Knowledge is a powerful tool that empowers people to achieve great results! " WHO I AM 1. PIVOTAL MOMENT IN MY CAREER Being asked to contribute my knowledge of glycolic acid peels in Dr. Harold Brody’s book, “Chemical Peeling,” published in 1992. This led me to teach other physicians, nurses, and aestheticians about the benefits of peels. 2. GREATEST PERSONAL IMPROVEMENTI am an alumnus of the Center for Authentic Leadership, a global personal development community where I learned intuitive communication skills for understanding and deepening my connection to myself and others. 3. ONE MUCH-NEEDED CHANGE IN THE INDUSTRY Entrance examinations for students to be accepted to aesthetic school licensing programs and that each state require the same number of hours for students to be qualified to take the aesthetician state board test. 4. SOCIAL ISSUE I THINK ISN’T TAKEN SERIOUSLY ENOUGH I would like to see licensed aestheticians connect with their state foster care support foundations to work with teenagers with troubled skin. 5. MOST ROUTINE SPLURGE PURCHASE I am 4 foot 11 inches and wear a size 4 1/2 shoe. Everyone comments on how tiny my feet are! I am constantly searching for fashionable shoes to buy. ABOUT ME I love to walk. My morning walk just after sunrise is like movement meditation. My neighborhood in Atlanta is especially hilly and when I crest a hill I love seeing how the sun’s rays break through the canopy of trees in a magnificent cascade of sparkling light. Experiencing nature makes me feel blessed to be alive! MY CREDENTIALS Founder of the Institut' DERMed Clinical Skin Care brand, Medi-Clinical Spa, and College of Advanced Aesthetics Cosmeceutical product innovator Master aesthetician Published author CONNECTLocation Atlanta, Georgia Phone 770-454-7788 Web idermed.com TO THE FUTURE We are seeking to expand the company with wholesale distributors and qualified aesthetician entrepreneurs that have a desire to join our network of exclusive Institut’ DERMed Clinical Skin care centers. OUR LEADING LINE Brightening collection Institut’ DERMed Institut’ DERMed Clinical Skincare’s Brightening collection is formulated with nature’s most effective botanicals and corrective cosmeceutical agents – ascorbic, glycolic, kojic, chromanyl palmitate, and SymWhite®377 – and is recognized for targeting dark spots and uneven skin tone for a youthful, luminous complexion. HOW I’M BREAKING THE MOLD CATEGORICAL CERTIFICATION “Institut’ DERMed College of Advanced Aesthetics was the first curriculum of its kind in the world. Licensed professionals from around the globe come to get certified in my advanced techniques for correcting skin conditions. I provide skin care professionals with five cosmeceutical product categories and teach them how to develop successful treatment protocols.” Lyn Ross, L.M.E., Founder and CEO of Institut’ DERMed Clinical Skin CareWant to read more? Subscribe to one of our monthly plans to continue reading this article.