• Part 1 / The Scientific Foundation of cosmeceutics : Understanding the Basics.
• Part 1 / Hyaluronic acid: Types, impact of particle size on efficacy and practical application to products on the market.
• Part 1 / Collagen: Various ways to harness its benefits, influencing factors, and practical application to products on the market.
• Part 1 / Understanding the difference between skin type and skin condition.
• Part 1 / The bases on which the skin types are based.
• Part 1 / The basic skin care steps.
• Part 1 / Knowing the appropriate skin cleanser for the client by looking at it’s ingredients list and being able to describe more suitable alternatives.
• Part 1 / Understanding Micellar Water and practical application to products on the market.
• Part 1 / Understanding Toner and practical application to products on the market.
• Part 1 / Understanding the Science of Skin Exfoliation.
• Part 1 / The different methods of physical peeling and practical application to the products on the market.
• Part 1 / All types of chemical peels, the appropriate type for each skin, and practical application to products on the market.
• Part 1 / Peeling and customer complaints that you need to know the answer to.
• Part 1 / Vitamin A skin therapeutic role.
• Part 1 / Factors that determine the effectiveness of a vitamin A product.
• Part 1 / All essential vitamin A derivatives (Retinoic acid /Retinol / Retinal..), and practical application to products on the market.
• Part 1 / All synthetic vitamin A derivatives , and practical application to products on the market.
• Part 1 / Understanding Carbon Peeling and Laser Peeling.
• Part 1 / Knowing how to perform a sensitivity test for cosmetic products.
• Part 1 / Understanding the Science of Skin Hydration.
• Part 1 / Understanding the difference between skin hydration and skin moisturization.
• Part 1 / Scientific classification of moisturizing active ingredients.
• Part 1 / The ideal moisturizer and practical application to products on the market for all skin types.
• Part 1 / How to know the active ingredients in a moisturizing product just by looking at it’s name.
• Part 1 / Understanding the differences between pure and derivative forms of vitamin C in terms of their advantages and disadvantages.
• Part 1 / Understanding the differences between pure and derivative forms of vitamin E in terms of their advantages and disadvantages.
• Part 1 / Understanding the role of amino acids in skin care products.
• Part 2 / Understanding the causes of hyperpigmentation and how to prevent its occurrence.
• Part 2 / Understanding the types of hyperpigmentation and the correct way to deal with each type.
• Part 2 / Understanding the process of melanogenesis.
• Part 2 / The active ingredients used in hyperpigmentation treatment, and a practical application to the products on the market.
• Part 2 / Understanding the types of dark circles and how to treat each type.
• Part 2 / Understanding the process of acne formation.
• Part 2 / Understanding all types of acne and the correct way to treat each type.
• Part 2 / Understanding the benefits of niacinamide for the skin and how its concentration determines its effectiveness.
• Part 2 / Knowing the causes of wrinkles and how to prevent and treat them.
• Part 2 / Knowing the scientific basis of sunscreens.
• Part 2 / Understanding the active ingredients used for sun protection and practical application to products in the market.
• Part 3 / Understanding the hair composition and types.
• Part 3 / Understanding the chemical bonds in hair and the impact of hair care tools and products on them.
• Part 3 / Understanding the hair growth cycle.
• Part 3 / Understanding the scientific basis for hair care products.
• Part 3 / Understanding the types of shampoos and their effects on hair.
• Part 3 / Understanding all types of hair moisturizers.
• Part 3 / Understanding the scientific basis of hair dyes.
• Part 3 / Understanding all types of hair dyes and practical application to the products on the market.
• Part 3 / Learning about all hair straightening methods.
• Part 3 / Understanding the types of dandruff, the active ingredients used in its treatment, and practical application to products on the market.
• Part 3 / A detailed explanation of all types of hair loss.
• Part 3 / How to diagnose hair loss and the specific laboratory tests associated with it.
• Part 3 / Explanation of hair loss treatment products and hair supplements.
• In each topic, we will discuss the products of global companies such as La Roche-Posay, Bioderma, Avene, CeraVe, The Ordinary, Uriage, Vichy, and others.

The objective of this diploma remains to provide you with comprehensive skills to address a variety of cosmetic concerns encountered in diverse settings, such as pharmacies or other professional environments. This will empower you to assess and recommend the most suitable products effectively.

Moreover, you will develop the ability to critically evaluate beauty products, gaining insight into essential considerations during the assessment process.

Each section of the diploma will continue to explore three primary aspects:

1. A detailed explanation of the scientific foundations underlying the subject matter or specific hair issue at hand.

2. Exploration of the active ingredients utilized in treating these hair concerns.

3. Practical application of this scientific knowledge through the examination of haircare products from renowned global brands, including La Roche-Posay, Bioderma, Avene, Isispharma, CeraVe, The Ordinary, Uriage, Vichy, SkinCeuticals, Paula’s Choice, and others.

This diploma consists of three parts, all accessible on this platform. While the first and second parts comprehensively cover topics related to skincare, the third part is dedicated to haircare. Throughout this journey, I will distill years of study, research, and practical experience in the field of medical cosmetics, guiding you towards professional proficiency in this domain.

Now that we’ve completed the first two parts dedicated to skincare, it’s time to embark on the third part, which focuses on hair care.

Get ready to expand your knowledge and expertise in the field of hair care as we explore different types of hair loss, hair growth cycles, scalp conditions, and much more. I’m excited to guide you through this journey and help you gain a deeper understanding of how to care for your hair effectively.

Let’s begin our exploration of hair care and uncover the secrets to healthy, beautiful hair!

Who this course is for:

• Anyone interested in or dealing with cosmetic products, who wishes to enhance their understanding of their mechanism of action and how and when to use or prescribe them.
• This includes all health professionals such as pharmacists, doctors, dentists, nurses, veterinarians and even the layperson who wishes to better understand the products they are using.