This introductory module provides an overview of the Skin Elevation Method training course. Participants will walk away with a stronger understanding of the education topics and treatment techniques they can expect to learn throughout the modules and the importance of skin type and tone when it comes to curating effective treatments. From melanin's impact on skincare solutions to tone-based treatment strategies, the course provides professionals with the knowledge and skills to provide tailored solutions for diverse clients.

What You'll Learn:

• The role of skin tone in determining treatment plans for each individual client.
• Insights on medical-grade products formulated to treat skin concerns.
• How melanin impacts skin treatment best practices.

Module two teaches the scientific foundation for understanding the skin's renewal cycle and shares how skin professionals can apply this knowledge to create effective treatment plans. It delves into the skin's layers, how pigment is produced within the skin, and the five different steps of the skin's natural regeneration process. Participants will learn how factors like aging and external influencers like UV and blue light exposure impact different skin tones. Each topic covered in this module is important for developing personalized skincare plans.

What You'll Learn:

• How different skin tones respond to skin insults and aging.
• How UVA, UVB, and HEV / blue light rays negatively impact skin on a cellular level.
• The categorization of skin types using the Fitzpatrick scale.

Individuals with skin types I–III produce less eumelanin, making them more vulnerable to environmental damage. This module explores how melanin ratios impact skin health and covers common conditions like rosacea and skin cancer—along with signs to watch for and treatment guidance.

What You'll Learn:

• The physical signs of skin cancer and when to refer patients to a physician. 
• The primary skin conditions that skin types I-III may develop throughout their lives.
• The common physical traits of skin types I-III when experiencing conditions like rosacea.

Module four addresses the skin conditions and concerns commonly experienced by people with skin types IV-VI. These skin types produce more eumelanin, providing them with more protection against signs of aging. However, increased eumelanin production also predisposes skin to conditions like hyperpigmentation resulting from environmental stressors and skin insults. The module explores a range of conditions that skin types IV-VI commonly experience and explains how to treat them with methods that preserve the skin barrier and work with the skin's natural melanin production.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
How increased eumelanin production protects the skin from common signs of aging.
The primary skin conditions that skin types IV-VI may develop throughout their lives.
How to treat skin types VI-IV with methods that won't cause hyperpigmentation.

Module five introduces Skin Scan, an AI-powered technology designed to enhance skin assessments. Skin professionals can reach more precise conclusions using the Skin Scan's data-driven insights, helping them to develop personalized treatments with more ease and accuracy. The tool analyzes key skin metrics, such as pigmentation, texture, and oil production, and compares users' skin conditions to similar real-life cases. By taking the guesswork out of skin assessments, Skin Scan helps practitioners identify more effective and precise patient treatment plans.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
How Skin Scan uses comparative AI technology to improve skin assessments.
Why Skin Scan's skin health report is beneficial for diagnosing skin conditions.
How the Skin Scan system uses images of users' faces to analyze vital data.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
How increased eumelanin production protects the skin from common signs of aging.
The primary skin conditions that skin types IV-VI may develop throughout their lives.
How to treat skin types VI-IV with methods that won't cause hyperpigmentation.

The skin renewal cycle plays a significant role in determining how we care for the skin, especially when treating conditions like acne. This module covers acne in skin types I-III, highlighting the importance of balancing the skin renewal cycle phases to treat and prevent breakouts. It explains common causes of acne in both teens and adults with skin types I-III, as well as how conditions like Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome influence acne production. Finally, participants will gain vital information on treating acne in the context of each phase of the skin renewal cycle.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• How to effectively restore balance in each phase of the skin renewal cycle to treat acne.
• The importance of moisture production for protecting the skin barrier.
• Effective exfoliation practices for treating acne in skin types I-III.

Module seven explores the unique differences in treating acne in individuals with skin types IV-VI. It breaks down the common causes of acne in these skin types while explaining the importance of avoiding harsh acne treatments that can cause damage to the skin barrier. By focusing on balancing the exfoliation, replenishment, and protection phases of the skin renewal using gentle, skin-safe ingredients, practitioners can effectively treat acne in skin types IV-VI without triggering hyperpigmentation in melanin-rich skin tones.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• How to prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation as a result of acne treatment.
• Why traditional acne treatments are often ineffective for skin types IV-VI.
• How increased androgen production impacts acne in types IV-VI.

Hyperpigmentation can occur in all skin types, but skin types I-III often experience this condition due to collagen breakdown. Module eight focuses on the root causes of hyperpigmentation in skin types I-III, and the best practices for treating it. It explores how each layer of the skin impacts the appearance of hyperpigmentation in these skin types and why it is important to address underlying structural damage when treating the skin. Finally, it discusses the proper treatment of hyperpigmentation in the context of the skin renewal cycle.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• How to stimulate increased skin cell turnover to correct hyperpigmentation.
• The importance of proper sun safety for avoiding damage in skin types I-III.
• How to repair oxidative damage using products with antioxidants like vitamin C.

It is essential to work with the skin's natural melanin production rather than against it when treating hyperpigmentation in skin types IV-VI. Module nine explains the causes of postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) in these skin types and how to safely and effectively correct it using methods that support the skin's renewal cycle. Participants will learn the risks of using harsh ingredients and treatments in skin types IV-VI and gain insights on the best practices for gently and successfully treating hyperpigmentation in melanin-rich skin types.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• How to safely enhance the skin cell turnover to correct discoloration in darker skin types.
• The significant impact of moisturization is replenishing and fortifying the skin.
• Recommended products designed to nourish and protect skin types IV-VI.

As people age, their skin requires different treatments that address the unique needs of each age. This module discusses the unique needs of people with mature skin and provides recommended skincare practices to combat common conditions that occur as people age. Focusing on skin types I-III, it covers the significant factors differentiating mature skin, such as the reduction of skin cell turnover rates over time. The module also discusses how retinol can impact mature skin, and recommends products to support a healthy and youthful appearance.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• About beneficial ingredients for mature skin, like lipids, antioxidants, and niacinamide.
• The impact of retinol for stimulating skin cell turnover and treating signs of skin aging.
• How to apply a hydration facial to boost skin hydration for a renewed appearance.

This module explores the treatment of mature skin in skin types IV-VI, using methods that promote skin cell turnover while fortifying the skin's moisture barrier. It is essential to prevent further hyperpigmentation and collagen breakdown when treating these darker skin tones, so this module provides a comprehensive explanation of the key skincare factors that professionals should consider when treating the skin to avoid causing additional damage. The module shares the best practices for treating these skin types and emphasizes the importance of hydrating ingredients.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Specific product suggestions for safely and effectively treating mature skin types IV-VI.
• How to promote skin cell turnover in skin types IV-VI while protecting the skin barrier.
• The impact of dermal thickness and transepidermal water loss on healthy skin aging.