{"product_id":"foundations-of-skin-certification","title":"Foundations of Skin Certification","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe Foundations of Skin Certification is an immersive 24-hour course designed for licensed beauty professionals who want to strengthen their understanding of skin and develop practical esthetic treatment skills. This course is especially valuable for licensed cosmetologists expanding into skincare, as well as estheticians who are returning to the industry or want a comprehensive refresher in skin science and facial techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eStudents will move from understanding the science of the skin to analyzing real skin conditions, selecting appropriate products and ingredients, and performing a complete customized facial treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThroughout this certification, students will learn how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand essential skin anatomy, physiology, and barrier function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiate between skin types and skin conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognize common concerns including acne, rosacea, pigmentation, dehydration, and aging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand Fitzpatrick skin typing and its role in professional treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConduct professional client consultations and skin analyses\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify contraindications and determine when a treatment should be modified or avoided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand professional skincare products and key ingredient categories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect products based on individual skin needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform a complete professional facial from cleansing through finishing products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop foundational cleansing, exfoliation, masking, and facial massage techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomize facial protocols based on client goals and skin conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain proper sanitation, treatment room safety, and client comfort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstand professional ethics and scope-of-practice considerations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide appropriate post-treatment and home-care recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHands-On Training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA significant portion of this course is dedicated to hands-on learning. Students will practice skin analysis, consultation, charting, product selection, facial techniques, massage,  and complete treatment protocols under instructor guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe certification concludes with a practical treatment in which students bring together everything they've learned from consultation and skin analysis to product selection, treatment customization, and home-care recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Stonhart Academy’s advanced courses are open only to licensed estheticians and cosmetologists. To preserve the integrity of our curriculum and protect the value of training for our community, we are unable to accept registrations from licensed instructors who are teaching at other institutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stonhart","offers":[{"title":"Sunday, October 4th | 9am to 5pm","offer_id":53890416804147,"sku":null,"price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/5497\/2741\/files\/FoundationsofSkincertification.png?v=1787584142","url":"https:\/\/stonhartbeauty.com\/products\/foundations-of-skin-certification","provider":"Stonhart ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}