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PROFESSIONAL SKINCARE COACH DIPLOMA PROGRAM2025/2026 Syllabus Skin Masters Academy New Release-Dermatologist-led Skincare ExcellenceAn actionable skincare coaching blueprint delivered as 14 hours of on-demand lectures with 581 infographic-style, bullet-point note slides worth of course material. Holistic skincare coaching syllabus designed by a dermatologist targeting specific skin concerns based on functional dermatology.Enrol in the only professional skincare coaching diploma program worldwide created by a board-certified dermatologist. Get ahead of the competition with ready-to-memorise persuasive client spiels and pitches. Learn the specific skincare protocols for managing highly complex, troubled skin you won't get anywhere else i.e. acne-prone sensitive skin, oily-dehydrated skin, hyperpigmentation in acne-prone skin. Complete with brand-neutral*, behind the scenes advice on formulating skincare cocktails and skincare delivery systems.*This is a brand-neutral professional diploma coaching program. Suitable for beginner to advanced levels. For interested students who have successfully completed the course and need additional help on credentialling, branding, dermocosmetic supplies and raw materials, we offer free industry advice as a value-add for our course. Details included in course.Additional Materials:Printable Lecture Handouts with Note-Taking LinesSkincare Ingredient Mastery Learning Tools PDF GuideComplete PDF Course WorkbookMODULE 1COURSE INTRODUCTION & DETAILED OVERVIEWWhat you'll learn in this course, and more.MODULE 2EVIDENCE-BASED SKINCARE COACHING CERTIFICATION: A DERMATOLOGIST'S APPROACHYour journey to become a Certified Skincare Coach (CSC) begins here, a comprehensive 60-slide module on everything you must know: ethical and professional boundary setting, recognizing red flags for medical referral, business models, niche and personal brand building.Assessing client skin concerns as a skin coachUnderstanding basic skin typesDifferent types of skin concerns you can handle: hyperpigmentation, acne, sensitive skin, oily skin, agingSkincare through the ages: targeting your demographicPractical guide for skincare coaching: techniques for consultation, client retention and satisfactionMODULE 3SKINCARE ROUTINE BUILDER: FOUNDATIONAL MATERIALEssential to advanced knowledge of skincare steps, from minimalist to maximalist. Not just rote-memorization: you'll learn how skincare steps address skin physiology from a dermatologist's perspective.MODULE 4THE ART OF ADVANCED SKINCARE CONSULTS: UPGRADE, UPSELL FOR FAST, REAL RESULTSThe exact process of consultation timelines for skincare coaches. Industry best practices: when and how to upgrade skincare routines for maximum client satisfaction. Stand out from the rest with device hacks and proven client engagement techniques.MODULE 5DERMOCOSMETICS CRASH COURSE: RETINOIDS, SKIN CYCLING & FLOODINGCosmeceutical definitions: what qualifies as a cosmeceutical? Kligman's criteriaRetinoid 101: Think like a dermatologist, an in-depth approach with memory aidesRetinoid face, advanced techniques for retinoid application & cyclingFAQ & self-test: beginner to advancedThe Korean skincare approach to retinoidsRetinoid alternatives for sensitive skinAdvanced skincare techniques for coachesSkin cycling vs skin floodingRetinoids & skin barrier damageRecognizing damaged skin barrierEmergency protocol for damaged skin barrierChoosing a barrier-repair moisturizerSkin flooding as a barrier-focused alternativeExpert's guide to formulating a gold-standard anti-aging serumBotanical adaptogensResveratrol & The French ParadoxMODULE 6SKIN COACH'S PRACTICAL GUIDE TO SKIN SCIENCE: HOLISTIC THERAPYFormulating your personalized skincare approach: step-by-stepBest practices for managing acne, sensitive skin and damaged skin barrier with holistic dermocosmetic ingredientsTechniques for enhancing ingredient deliveryVitamin C, hyaluronic acid, polyglutamic acid, green tea extract and niacinamideAntioxidants for skin yellowingOligopeptidesMODULE 7SKINCARE COACHING BLUEPRINT: A PARADIGM SHIFT POWERED BY FUNCTIONAL DERMATOLOGYStep-by-step guide to formulating skincare cocktails for troubled skin: acne-prone sensitive skin, oily-dehydrated skinInnovative skincare delivery systemsSynergistic cosmeceutical combinations and pairingsHolistic protocol for rebalancing microbiome and barrier approach to skin coachingDetailed acne coaching protocol: targeted and maintenance treatment for crystal-clear skinKey ingredients in cleansers, toners, moisturisers, serums, sunscreen for oily/acne-prone skinWeekly treatments: exfoliation and masking, biofunctional textilesBlue-light LED therapy protocol for acneAdvanced ingredients for barrier repairHow to evaluate anti-aging serums and eye creamsSensorial approach to cosmeceutical skincare: are fragrances bad?MODULE 8MINI-COURSE ON CUSTOM FORMULATION & COMPOUNDINGHow to leverage on personalized skincare trend and custom compounding techniques to upsell your skincare coaching small business. Proven approach for client retention and high satisfaction rates with specific guidance on targeted and maintenance therapy.MODULE 9SKINCARE INGREDIENT MASTERY: NEUROSCIENCE-BACKED LEARNING AIDES FOR SKINCARE COACHESMaster my top 50 dermocosmetic ingredients. Complete with a detailed tutorial on how to use flashcards and concept maps for effective learning and to enhance memory retention.

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