Cellular-level skin hydration, fluid dynamics and dietary interventions.

Go beyond the 'drink more water' advice and really help your clients hydrate at the cellular level
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3 CPD / CE points
3 study hours
Accredited Certificate
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Have you been incorrectly taught that your clients cannot hydrate their skin via water intake and diet?

This is a common misconception taught to dermatologists, functional nutritionists, skin therapists and estheticians. If this was part of your training I'm sorry to say that you've been lied to misinformed.  Fortunately, you've landed here and can now begin your exciting journey into the evidence-based science of Skin Hydration Biomechanics to help your clients experience deep and superficial skin hydration

The following screenshots are from a recent 'ask the experts' article about skin hydration. 

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Now let's destroy this skin hydration myth with science...

In a study using 34 females drinking 2L of water daily for 30 days superficial and deep skin hydration occurred

Skin Res. Technol. 2015 21(4) 413-8

The main function of Aquaporin 1 is played in the vascular endothelial cells, where it mediates the exchange of water between the blood and dermis to maintain hydration.

Int J Mol Sci. 2022

Drinking more than 2L a day can have a significant impact on skin physiology

Int. J. Cosmetic. Sci. 2007 29(2) 131-8

But it's not all about water

One of the core focuses of this course is on skin-hydrating foods. You'll learn which functional plant foods and phytochemicals are particularly beneficial for skin hydration and how to incorporate them into your clients' diets. And you'll learn about the foods and dietary patterns that can cause or worsen skin dehydration.

If you're not already fascinated with functional skin hydration foods and phytochemicals you soon will be...

Learn the role of osmolytes in skin hydration and which foods they are in

Discover how the phytochemicals in Parsley and Red Grapes regulate water homeostasis in the skin. 

Found out what sorbitol, lecithin and glycerol in the diet have to do with skin hydration

Why take this Advanced Skin Hydration Biomechanics class?

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đź’§ You'll gain the skills and knowledge to take your practice to the next level, helping your clients achieve the healthy, glowing, and hydrated skin they've always wanted

đź’§  You'll master understanding of the factors that influence skin hydration, including fluid dynamics, osmotic pressure, cellular hydration, and the role of osmolytes in food

đź’§  Understanding skin hydration biomechanics is essential for your work as it allows you to develop personalised integrative treatments for your clients that address their unique skin hydration needs. 

Topics covered in this class

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đź’§ Skin Science

  • Skin barrier function and Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • Skin waterproofing and Sebum
  • Epidermal hydration: Ceramides, NMF and Lamellar bodies
  • Dermal hydration: Hyaluronic acid and Aquaporins

đź’§ Fluid Dynamics

  • The body's hydration system and the hormones that control it.
  • Physiological signs of dehydration and hypohydration
  • Osmolarity and Cellular Tonicity
  • Sodium pump and osmotic pressure

đź’§ Skin Hydration & Water Intake

  • Skin hydration and ageing
  • Water intake and Free Water Reserve (FWR)
  • Beverage Hydration Index and isotonic fluids
  • Proposed water intakes for health and skin hydration
  • Hydrocolloids

đź’§ Dietary Hydration & Phytochemicals

  • Osmolytes: Sorbitol, Betaine and Amino acids
  • Phytochemicals that moderate skin hydration: Resveratrol, Chrysin, Lecithin, Glycerol
  • The dietary hydration index
  • Dietary dehydration factors: high salt and high protein
  • Fruit and vegetable hydration sources
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This certified masterclass is perfect if you're working with clients' skin-health at any level

Estheticians, Dermatologists & MedSpa clinics

Understand the biomechanics of how water flows to the skin and the dietary interventions you can add to your client care toolkit

Nutritionists, health coaches and naturopaths

Help your clients increase their skin hydration at a deep level with plant-based foods and phytochemicals 

Facialists, Face Yoga Practitioners and holistic skin therapists

Take a holistic approach and help your clients to integrate skin hydration along with their treatments

Formulators of skincare, health food, juices and nutricosmetics

Water is the most precious molecule in skin-health, deepen your understanding of the link between foods, plant compounds and skin hydration

Why study with us?

This class has been created to further your advance your knowledge and grow your integrative skin-health career.
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Evidence-Based

Every course we teach - from mini-classes to our 1-year diploma - is based on peer-reviewed research.

Fully referenced

You get access to the full citation list so you can fact-check the science with confidence.

Industry specific

This specialised skin hydration class has been created specifically for professionals and practitioners in the skin sciences or nutritional sciences.

Epic student support

No matter what class you take with us, you're always treated as a valued student and you get lifetime access to our student portal for social networking, study groups and learning support.

Growing science library

Inside our dedicated student portal there is an area called 'best resources' where you'll find a growing library of science research papers free to download.

Social networking

No more Facebook groups! We have our very own social networking site built right inside the student portal allowing you to make friends and 'study buddies'. 

Discussion groups

Every course has a dedicated discussion group so you can ask questions, post up ideas and thoughts, get feedback and interact with your fellow students on the same course.

Certificate & Credits

This masterclasses gives you an accredited certificate with three CPD / CE credits.
Meet your teacher

Star Khechara

Skincare formulator and beauty author turned skin-nutrition researcher, Star distilled her 20+ years of skin-health knowledge into the world’s first international accredited school to educate estheticians, dermatologists and allied skin-health practitioners in the emerging science of skin-nutrition, integrative skin health and nutridermatology®
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 During my work as a skincare formulator I noticed that so many cosmetic ingredients were foods or food extracts, I realised that the power to beautify, treat and rejuvenate the skin was in diet, nutrition and food...not skincare products  
Patrick Jones - Course author

Frequently asked questions

Do I get instant access?

YES! As soon as your enrol and pay the fees you'll have instant access to the class and all of the class materials.

  • Video lesson
  • Class notes
  • Lesson quiz
  • Certificate of Attendance 

Is it accredited?

As a school we are proud to be accredited by IPHM (International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine) and the IGCT (International Guild of Complementary Therapists) the which means a 3rd-party organisation has reviewed our course materials and verified them as being of a suitable standard for a practitioner.

As a graduate YOU will be eligible  to join IPHM and IGCT and be listed on their register And you’ll have access to deals on your professional indemnity insurance.

Star Khechara is also an active member of the Plant-Based Health Professionals

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How long will it take to finish the class? 

This masterclass will take about 2 hours to complete

Do you offer team discounts?

We can offer substantial discounts on group enrolments (especially when there are more than 10 participants). 
Send us an email with all the information: hello@skinnutritioninstitute.com

Can I license this class for my team of staff?

We can offer a non-exclusive licensing for this class, please contact us at hello@skinnutritioninstitute.com

What happens after I've paid?

Once you've enrolled you'll be prompted to create your login and password so you can access our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

Once inside you can move around the portal and access everything you need:
  • There's a course area where your courses will be
  • There's a community area for discussion groups and friendship
  • There's a 'best resources' area for all of your saved notes and access to our science library
  • There's a 'start' page which has our orientation video to help you navigate around the website and use all of the facilities. 

Is this class suitable for me?

This class is aimed at professionals and practitioners in these fields:
  • Estheticians
  • Dermatologists
  • MediSpa staff
  • Skin Therapists
  • Skincare formulators
  • Beauty therapists and facialists
  • Health coaches
  • Functional food and nutrition practitioners

Will I get a certificate?

Yes,. you will be able to download a personalised Certificate of Attendance when you finish the class and the class quiz.
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