Douglas Preston’s career spans 40+years in professional esthetics, spa management and skincare career mentoring. His business articles appear in many of the top trade journals and magazines. His recently published book, An Esthetician’s Guide to Growing A Successful Skincare Career, is a top-seller among ambitious working skincare professionals.

In 2022 Preston was inducted into Dermascope magazine’s acclaimed Academy of Legends, a coveted distinction for spa and skincare professionals who’ve made exceptional contributions to the growth and excellence of the esthetics industry. Preston is the creator of the Preston Comedone Rxtractor™, a special precision tool for the removal of follicular blockages in the skin, widely used by professional Estheticians throughout the world.

Preston practices esthetic skincare in his prestigious Los Gatos, CA studio, Preston Skin Center