FLEX: Skinschool! Let's Learn Skincare Basics!

~~~COURSE SUMMARY~~~
This course is a basic introduction to skincare.  Did you know that major cosmetic brands like Estée Lauder and L'Oreal have targeted Gen Z as the next big market for skincare? They have even started targeting Gen Alpha. With big brands now marketing to tweens and teens, and YouTube/TikTok/Instagram skinfluencers getting paid to promote product lines,  it's hard to know what a teenager actually needs for their skin. If you're not a skincare junkie, or even if you are, this course will help you understand the skin you're in! My goal is to help you be more confident in your routine and purchases. Everyday skincare is a skill that doesn't take much effort, but sometimes we just don't know where to start, so I am here to help change that!


~~~FLEX CLASS~~~
This is a "flex class," which means there is no live component. Instead, each week for four weeks, students will be given a recorded lecture (20-40 minutes long). The video will be posted by 4pm PST. Each lecture will include activities to work on after the recording to show how the lesson can be applied. This will also allow for discussion and interaction with other students on the class page. 

If you'd rather enroll in the live class, please follow this link or message me to arrange a time!
https://outschool.com/classes/skinschool-lets-learn-skincare-basics-XIi8sWys#usIdxcGZHh

~~~COURSE OUTLINE~~~
WEEK 1
SKIN BIOLOGY 
We will go over the basics of the skin so that there is an understanding of why the skin behaves the way that it does. 
     - The Epidermis
     - The Dermis
     - Understanding skin pH

WEEK 2
SKIN TYPES
The different skin types and how to analyze your own skin - I will teach you how to feel and see the difference to identify your own skin type. 
     - Oily skin 
     - Dry skin 
     - Combination skin 
     - Sensitive skin
     - Factors that affect skin 
     - Types of Acne
     - Ways to combat oily skin
     - Ways to combat dry skin

WEEK 3 
INGREDIENTS & PRODUCTS
     - Understanding Ingredient Lists
     - Icons and Key Terms found on products
     - Ingredients to look for
     - Face Wash
     - Moisturizer
     - Scrubs
     - Masks
     - Sunscreen
     - Packaging & Sustainability 

WEEK 4 
CREATING A ROUTINE 
There are too many options!! Help! 
     - Tips to stay on track
     - The correct order to apply products and the frequency 
     - Creating a basic routine 

There will be slides, videos, and images that we will walk through to learn about the skin.

Please note: I am not a dermatologist, so if there are questions about prescription topical/oral medications or procedures, then I will advise you to discuss those with a doctor.