Skin Science: Anatomy, Physiology, and Cosmetic Chemistry for Skin Care Professionals 6 Sections65 Lessons26 Quizzes1 Week
Curriculum
- 6 Sections
- 65 Lessons
- 1 Week
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- DAY 1: Skin Anatomy17 Items
- 1.1Lesson 1.1: The Architecture of the Skin
- 1.2Quiz 1.120 Minutes5 Questions
- 1.3Lesson 1.2: The Cells and Appendages of the Skin
- 1.4Quiz 1.220 Minutes8 Questions
- 1.5Lesson 1.3: The Dermal Matrix: Collagen, Elastin, and Ground Substance
- 1.6Quiz 1.320 Minutes5 Questions
- 1.7Lesson 1.4: Blood Vessels, Lymphatics, and Nerves of the Skin
- 1.8Quiz 1.420 Minutes8 Questions
- 1.9Lesson 1.5: Regional Anatomy of the Face and Variation Between People
- 1.10Quiz 1.520 Minutes5 Questions
- 1.11Guided Reading: The Skin in Cross-Section
- 1.12Guided Reading: Pigment, Defence, and Repair
- 1.13Canada-specific details most textbooks don’t give you
- 1.14Lab 1.1 Labelled skin cross-section
- 1.15Lab 1.2 Cell and structure function table
- 1.16Lab 1.3 Regional skin observation record
- 1.17Lab 1.4 Sensation and circulation mapping
- DAY 2: Skin Physiology17 Items
- 2.1Lesson 2.1: The Skin Barrier: Stratum Corneum, NMF, and Sebum
- 2.2Quiz 2.120 Minutes5 Questions
- 2.3Lesson 2.2: Living Skin: Renewal, the Microbiome, Healing, and Ageing
- 2.4Quiz 2.220 Minutes8 Questions
- 2.5Lesson 2.3: Skin Immunity and Inflammation
- 2.6Quiz 2.320 Minutes5 Questions
- 2.7Lesson 2.4: Percutaneous Absorption: How Substances Enter the Skin
- 2.8Quiz 2.420 Minutes8 Questions
- 2.9Lesson 2.5: Hormones, Nutrition, and Lifestyle in Skin Physiology
- 2.10Quiz 2.520 Minutes5 Questions
- 2.11Guided Reading: A Day in the Life of the Barrier
- 2.12Guided Reading: How Skin Changes Over a Lifetime
- 2.13Canada-specific details most textbooks don’t give you
- 2.14Lab 2.1 Building a barrier-friendly routine on paper
- 2.15Lab 2.2 Intrinsic versus extrinsic ageing comparison
- 2.16Lab 2.3 Penetration claim analysis
- 2.17Lab 2.4 Skin and lifestyle observation diary
- DAY 3: Skin Types, Conditions, and the Fitzpatrick Scale19 Items
- 3.1Lesson 3.1: Skin Types and Fitzpatrick Phototypes
- 3.2Quiz 3.120 Minutes5 Questions
- 3.3Lesson 3.2: Common Conditions and When to Refer
- 3.4Quiz 3.220 Minutes8 Questions
- 3.5Lesson 3.3: Chronic Inflammatory Conditions: Eczema, Psoriasis, and Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
- 3.6Quiz 3.320 Minutes5 Questions
- 3.7Lesson 3.4: Infections and Infestations a Skin Care Professional Must Recognise
- 3.8Quiz 3.420 Minutes8 Questions
- 3.9Lesson 3.5: Skin Cancers and Benign Growths
- 3.10Quiz 3.520 Minutes5 Questions
- 3.11Guided Reading: Describing Skin Without Diagnosing
- 3.12Guided Reading: The Referral Conversation
- 3.13Drill Set: Refer or proceed
- 3.14Canada-specific details most textbooks don’t give you
- 3.15Lab 3.1 Fitzpatrick and skin-type self-assessment
- 3.16Lab 3.2 Condition-referral decision chart
- 3.17Lab 3.3 Condition profile cards
- 3.18Lab 3.4 Contraindication screening checklist
- 3.19Lab 3.5 Personal skin check record
- DAY 4: Cosmetic Chemistry and Ingredients19 Items
- 4.1Lesson 4.1: Reading the Label: INCI Names and Canadian Labelling Rules
- 4.2Quiz 4.120 Minutes5 Questions
- 4.3Lesson 4.2: Formulation Basics: Water, Oil, Emulsions, Surfactants, and pH
- 4.4Quiz 4.220 Minutes8 Questions
- 4.5Lesson 4.3: Moisturiser Chemistry: Emollients, Humectants, and Occlusives
- 4.6Quiz 4.320 Minutes5 Questions
- 4.7Lesson 4.4: Active Ingredients: Acids, Retinoids, Vitamin C, and Niacinamide
- 4.8Quiz 4.420 Minutes8 Questions
- 4.9Lesson 4.5: Product Safety and Regulation: Preservatives, Patch Testing, and Health Canada
- 4.10Quiz 4.520 Minutes5 Questions
- 4.11Guided Reading: Decoding a Label Line by Line
- 4.12Guided Reading: Actives, Claims, and the Regulatory Line
- 4.13Canada-specific details most textbooks don’t give you
- 4.14Drill Set: Name the function
- 4.15Lab 4.1 Ingredient-label decoding
- 4.16Lab 4.2 Kitchen pH indicator for cleansers
- 4.17Lab 4.3 Moisturiser and active function map
- 4.18Lab 4.4 Product tolerance test protocol and record
- 4.19Lab 4.5 Cosmetic, drug, or natural health product?
- DAY 5: Sun Science and Your Skin Science Career in Canada18 Items
- 5.1Lesson 5.1: Ultraviolet Radiation and the Skin
- 5.2Quiz 5.120 Minutes5 Questions
- 5.3Lesson 5.2: SPF, Broad Spectrum, and How Sunscreens Are Tested
- 5.4Quiz 5.220 Minutes8 Questions
- 5.5Lesson 5.3: Sunscreen Filters and Canadian Regulation
- 5.6Quiz 5.320 Minutes5 Questions
- 5.7Lesson 5.4: Sun Protection Guidance and Behaviour
- 5.8Quiz 5.420 Minutes8 Questions
- 5.9Lesson 5.5: Skin Science and Your Career in Canada
- 5.10Quiz 5.520 Minutes5 Questions
- 5.11Guided Reading: Following a Photon into the Skin
- 5.12Guided Reading: From Primer to Profession
- 5.13Canada-specific details most textbooks don’t give you
- 5.14Lab 5.1 UV Index planning log
- 5.15Lab 5.2 SPF label audit of Canadian products
- 5.16Lab 5.3 How much is enough? Sunscreen dose calculation
- 5.17Lab 5.4 Career pathway plan
- 5.18Lab 5.5 The Skin Science Case File (Capstone)
- FINAL EXAMINATION1 Item
Lab 5.5 The Skin Science Case File (Capstone)
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