Facials & Clinical Skincare: Professional Diploma

Facials & Clinical Skincare: Professional Diploma

✨ Course Overview

Duration: 5 Days (Intensive Diploma Training)

Prerequisites: None (Absolute Beginners Welcome!)

Certification: Professional Accredited Diploma

Delivery: Online (Study at your own pace) OR In-Person

This is the ultimate entry point into the highly lucrative skincare industry. By combining both our Foundation and Advanced modules into a single 5-day intensive diploma, you will learn exactly how to perform a world-class, 1-hour professional facial—complete with clinical steaming, extractions, deep cleansing, and facial massage.

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🌟 Why Take This Course?

You don't need any prior experience to take this course. It is designed to take you from a complete beginner to an advanced skincare specialist in just 5 days.

The Full Spectrum: You won't just learn basic washing and toning; you will master advanced clinical treatments including facial steaming, comedown extraction (blackheads/milia), and chemical peels.

Clinical Confidence: You will gain an in-depth understanding of dermatology, histology, and the anatomy of the face and neck, allowing you to accurately diagnose skin types and prescribe the perfect corrective treatments for your clients.

* **Business Ready:** We don't just teach you the techniques; we teach you exact product knowledge, treatment costing, and precise timings so you can immediately build a profitable salon menu.

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## 📚 The Curriculum (What You Will Learn)

This 5-day diploma covers massive amounts of theory followed by heavy practical application:

**Module 1: Dermatology & Histology**

* Anatomy and Physiology of the Face and Neck

* Histology of the Skin (Structure and function of the Epidermis, Dermis, and Adipose layers)

* Identifying Skin Types, Conditions, and their underlying causes

* Understanding Ethnic Skin, Pigmentation, Aging, and Photo-Aging

* Diagnosing Skin Disorders: Milia, Whiteheads, Blackheads, and Cellulitis

**Module 2: Clinical Products & Equipment**

* Cosmetic chemistry: Ingredients and their requirements

* Safe operation of professional Facial Equipment (including Steamers)

* Hygiene, Sterilization, Health & Safety, and Contra-indications

**Module 3: The Advanced Practical Routine**

* The Professional Client Consultation and rigorous Skin Analysis

* The Complete 1-Hour Salon Facial Routine

* Application of cleansers, toners, moisturizers, ampoules, and scrubs

* Advanced Skin Peeling and Deep Cleansing Exfoliation

* Clinical Steaming of the face and neck

* Safe Extraction techniques for blackheads and milia

* Extended facial, neck, and shoulder massage techniques

* Prescription Facials for specific skin types

**Module 4: The Business of Skincare**

* Product Costing and Treatment Timings

* Professional Client Before & Aftercare

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## 📋 Course Requirements

* **Equipment:** A professional Skincare Kit. *(Note: If taking the in-person class, you can choose the R4,900 package which includes the required kit, or bring your own).*

* **A Practice Model:** Bring a friend or model for the practical classes to perform full facials on.

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## 👩‍🏫 Your Instructor

**Brenda-Lee Paul (Principal Lecturer)**

With over 28 years of elite experience in the beauty and health industry, Brenda-Lee has trained and worked in the Netherlands, USA, Italy, and across Africa.

> *"I’ve been to the most expensive Beauty School in Cape Town, but I have never received such quality hands-on training as given by Brenda-Lee. I now have the absolute confidence to give clinical advice and incredible treatments."* **— Former Student**