Advanced Skincare Course Overview

This course is designed to help therapists enhance their understanding of the skin and improve their facial analysis skills at a cellular level. A deeper comprehension will enable learners to develop detailed treatment plans tailored to individual client needs.

Entry Requirements

• Level 2 Beauty or Level 3 Aesthetic qualifications.
• A keen interest in skin treatments.

Course Content

Module 1: Skin Structure & Function at Cellular Level

• Keratinocyte Cells
• Desquamation of Corneocytes
• Acid Mantle
• Natural Moisturising Factor
• Lifecycle of Sebocyte
• Structure of the Dermis: Dermal Epidermal Junction, Papillary & Reticular Layer, Subcutaneous Layer, Dermal Reserve
• Cells of the Dermis
• Microcirculation
• Keratinisation
• Melanogenesis
• Wound Healing
• Theories of Ageing
• Biological Cellular Damage
• Effects of UV Light
• Matrix Metalloproteins

Module 2: Prepare for Skin Assessment

• Active Ingredients
• Skin Types
• Skin Conditions: Dehydration, TEWL, Acne, Excess Keratinisation, Loss of Skin Density, Glycation, Hyperpigmentation, Vascular Conditions, Elastosis
• Skin Blemishes: Identify and Treat
• Nutrition
• Medical History
• Contraindications

Module 3: Perform a Skin Assessment

• Diagnostic Equipment
• Identification of Skin Blemishes
• Fitzpatrick Scale, Glogau Scale, Rubin Scale
• Post Treatment Products
• Treatment Planning

Assessment

Therapists will perform a number of case studies over the duration of the course, including consultation, skin assessment, use of diagnostic equipment, and treatment planning.

Course Duration – 3 online sessions

Tuesday 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th October

6:30pm – 9:30pm

To support your learning and help you apply key concepts, each session is followed by a set of independent tasks designed to reinforce your understanding and prepare you for the next module.

These activities are flexible and can be completed at your own pace between sessions.

Course Fees

• Total: €325

This course is perfect for qualified skin therapists looking to upskill and deepen their knowledge of skin treatments.