Cosmetic Chemistry
For the Skin Treatment Professional
Master Class


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An enlightening two-day seminar:
The importance of the modern beauty therapist and aesthetician possessing basic cosmetic chemistry knowledge is becoming increasingly evident with modern body and skin care cosmetics rapidly encroaching upon the medical field with an ever-increasing range of truly effective products.
In addition to requiring accurate skin diagnosis skills, the therapist of the future will need to know with a degree of accuracy, what the effects of prescribed products and treatments will be when administered to specific skin conditions.

Some individuals suffer one or more of a wide array of adverse reactions to cosmetic products ranging from mild irritation to acne-like eruptions and dermatitis. With basic cosmetic chemistry knowledge, the therapist can avoid potential adverse reactions caused by specific chemicals applied to specific skin conditions, in addition to helping identify the causes of client’s skin irritations.

In this course, we will examine the ingredient most commonly found in modern cosmetic products, and explain their actions and roles in the formulations. We will also relate them to the effect they may have on specific conditions of the skin. Make-up is not included in this program, as this is the realm of chemistry for the beautician.

The seminar is presented by International skin treatment expert Florence Barrett-Hill, a respected industry educator, author, researcher and practitioner with over 30 years of experience to share.

This seminar attracts 10 CPD points

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Seminar Outline & Agenda

     

Day one: 8.30 registrations for 9am start through to 5pm finish

  • Making sense of the cosmetic labels; A practical aspect that is followed throughout the two days
  • Bring to class both professional/clinical product and domestic retail for comparison (your choice)
  • Comparing domestic retail product to skin treatment therapy: Learn the difference
  • How is cream put together?: Emulsifiers, Surfactants, Emollients, Humectants, Delivery Systems, Formulatory processing aids: Preservatives, Fragrance, Colour
  • At the end of each step there is a practical formulation review
  • Learn how to evaluate the likely performance of a formulation on specific skin conditions.
  • Does it live up to marketing claims?
  • Sun Protection Ingredients: Efficiency, Application, Physical, Chemical, Compounds

 

Day two: 9am to 5pm

  • Linking product composition to skin structure and function. Common conditions from the Advanced Skin Analysis course under the diagnostic characteristics of Texture, Colour and Secretions.
  • Hyper keratinisation, open and closed comedones acne grade 3
  • Acids & Enzymes
  • Treatment solutions are cross referenced to the product you have brought to class
  • Ageing skin
  • Vitamins A, C and E
  • Peptides
  • Growth factors
  • Antioxidants
  • Treatment solutions are cross referenced to the product you have brought to class
  • Pigmentation
  • Intervention of the Melanogenesis process
  • MSH inhibitors
  • Tyrosinase inhibitors and more
  • Compounds
  • Controversial chemicals
  • Treatment solutions are cross referenced to the product you have brought to class
  • Lipid Peroxidation and Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency
  • All lipid based ingredients that have an affinity with the skin barrier defense systems
  • All water based ingredients that have an affinity with the intracellular and extracellular phases of the epidermis and dermis.
  • Treatment solutions are cross referenced to the product you have brought to class
  • Discover what various active ingredients roles are in formulations to give you the edge and confidence to compete in today's high tech beauty world.

This course is for all graduates of the Pastiche Advanced Skin Analysis course, and for those discerning therapists who wants to know more about the products they prescribe for their clients. A great knowledge and confidence builder that improves treatment and retail sales. 

The seminar utilises multimedia presentations and practical exercises to assist in your understanding of the various ingredients and their place in the formulations. 
Each attendee receives a comprehensive workbook and to assist you in taking the knowledge and procedures back to your own clinics. 

 
Upon Graduation...

You will receive a certificate of attendance that is internationally recognised by many skin care companies and employers as confirmation of advanced knowledge and skills.

Such is the difference in understanding and performance of graduates, that leading skin care companies recommend their stockists and practicing aestheticians attend this seminar.

Comments from graduates from around the world can be read here.

 


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