Holistic Facial and Skin Treatments: Personalized Care through Custom Formulation

Holistic Facial and Skin Treatments: Personalized Care through Custom Formulation

Pre Course requisites 

Level 3 Beauty Therapy or 

Aromatherapy Diploma 

Course Description:

This course provides an in-depth understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the skin, lymphatic system, venous and circulatory systems, muscular system, and bone structure of the head, face, neck, and décolletage. Students will learn various facial massage techniques, including lymphatic drainage, acupressure massage, and facial massage. Emphasis will be placed on formulating personalised skin care products using natural ingredients such as powders, clays, butters, essential oils, gels, and flower waters. The course aims to equip students with the skills to create customised home care to work in harmony with clinical treatment products, offering a client-focused, prescriptive approach.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology

 Introduction to the Course

• Overview of the syllabus and course objectives

• Introduction to holistic facial treatments

 Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin

• Structure and functions of the skin

• Skin types and common skin conditions

• The role of the skin in overall health

 The Lymphatic System

• Anatomy and function of the lymphatic system

• Lymphatic drainage pathways and nodes

• The importance of lymphatic drainage in skin health

Venous and Circulatory Systems

• Anatomy of the venous and circulatory systems

• Blood flow and its impact on skin health

• Techniques to enhance circulation for healthier skin

Muscular System and Bone Structure

• Muscles of the head, face, neck, and décolletage

• Bone structure relevant to facial treatments

• Understanding muscle tone and its effects on skin appearance

End of Module Review and Examination

• Comprehensive review of the first module topics

Module 2: Techniques and Custom Formulations

Facial Massage Techniques

• Introduction to facial massage

• Benefits of facial massage for skin health

• Basic facial massage techniques

 Lymphatic Drainage Massage

• Principles of lymphatic drainage massage

• Techniques for effective lymphatic drainage

• Practical session: Performing lymphatic drainage massage

Acupressure and Face Lift Massage

• Introduction to acupressure points on the face

• Techniques for acupressure and face lift massage

• Practical session: Performing face lift massage

Theory and Understanding of Essential Oils

• Introduction to aromatherapy

• Chemistry of Essential oils 

• Blending methods for essential oils

Custom Formulation of Skin Care Products

• Basics of formulating skin care products

• Ingredients: powders, clays, butters, essential oils, gels, and flower waters

• Safety and preservation in product formulation

• Creation and recording of Safety Data Sheets in compliance with the law

• Understanding and compliance with the Herbalists Exemption of 1968 Medicines Act 1968

Creating Home Care and Clinical Treatment Products

• Developing personalised home care products

• Formulating products for clinical treatments

• Practical session: Creating customised products

Final Project Preparation

• Choice of Model.

• Guidance on final projects: Creating a unique facial treatment plan

• Individual consultations and project work

Final Presentations and Examination

• Students present their final projects

• Final examination covering the entire course content

Suggested Reading and Resources:

• "Milady’s Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals" by Milady

• "The Aromatherapy Handbook" by Danielle Ryman

• "Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary" by Natalia Michalun and M. Varinia Michalun

• Research articles and case studies on advanced skin treatments and custom formulations

Assessment:

• Participation and class discussions: 10%

• Weekly quizzes and assignments: 10%

• Midterm examination: 20%

• Practical sessions and project work: 20%

• Final project and presentation: 40%

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Understand the anatomy and physiology relevant to facial treatments.

2. Perform various facial massage techniques, including lymphatic drainage and acupressure.

3. Formulate personalised skin care products using natural ingredients.

4. Develop and execute unique facial treatment plans tailored to individual client needs.

5. Create home care and clinical treatment products that address specific skin conditions and goals.

This structure should provide a solid foundation for developing a detailed curriculum that leverages your extensive expertise and focuses on personalised, client-centered care allowing successful students to offer a totally unique treatment and experience to their clients.