Our students come from so many different health or wellbeing industries, such as:

• Nutrition & dietetics
• Health coaching
• Herbal medicine & Naturopathy
• Skincare Formulation
• Aromatherapy & Bodywork
• Face Yoga Practitioners
• Facials and beauty therapy
• Esthetics & Medical Esthetics 
• Dermatology

You don't need any specific qualifications to enrol onto any of our skin nutrition courses.

All courses are online so you'll need a laptop and good internet connection (to be able to watch videos). All courses are in British English so you'll need a high-level of written and spoken English.

No, all of our qualifications are available as online self-study classes. BUT if you'd prefer to study with a live class (live online or live in-person) have a look at our events page as we post live skin nutrition classes there.

We have 3 types of assessment that are part of our accredited skin nutrition courses:

1. Self Assessment quizzes: These are usually at the end of each lesson so you can assess you're own learning and see any knowledge gaps. They are not graded but you will get a feedback sheet that shows your incorrect answers to help you revise.

2. Graded exams: Each course has a graded final exam that you must pass (70% passing grade) in order to earn your certificate. For longer courses there are also graded tests at the end of each module while you'll need to pass (70% passing grade) to move to the next module.

3. Practical or written assignments: for some courses you'll need to undertake a more in-depth task which could be as simple as designing a 1-day diet plan or as complex as submitting a case study. Some courses also have a written element such as investigating a specific phytochemical and writing 500 words on it.

We pride ourselves on providing excellent student support and we have 4 distinct ways to do this:

1. Forum: once you're enrolled you'll have access to our forum where you can post questions and join in discussions with Star and other students

2. Messaging: Inside the student area there is also a button where you can send us a message using the school's internal messaging system

3. Feedback: on certain tasks or quizzes you'll be given personal feedback by Star Khechara to help guide you if you're struggling with any of your studies.

4. Social networking: Our school has its own in-built social networking function so you can make friends with other students and get / offer peer support. Like being at college where you all help each other. 

Shorter masterclasses and courses under $500 don't usually have payment plans but longer courses do especially our big diplomas which offer you two ways to study:

Fast Track: pay in full to access the entire course instantly
Pay-As-You-Go: a longer payment plan where lessons are slowly released over a set period of time (usually 1-2 years)

Training in skin nutrition allows you to offer a more comprehensive, inside-out approach. You’ll be able to identify nutritional root causes behind common skin issues, such as acne, dullness and premature ageing and design holistic programmes that enhance your topical treatments’ results.

Yes. Integrating nutritional skin-health expertise helps you stand out in a competitive industry. Many of our graduates successfully position themselves as skin health specialists, offering premium consultations, retreats or collaborative services with dermatologists and nutritionists.

No. While the content is evidence-based, it’s presented in clear, practical language with direct links to real-world skin concerns. You’ll learn enough science to understand why certain foods or nutrients impact the skin — without needing a scientific background.

Traditional nutrition focuses on overall health. Skin nutrition targets the specific nutrient pathways, amino acids and bioactive compounds that regulate collagen, inflammation, hydration and ageing. You’ll gain niche expertise that bridges nutrition and aesthetic outcomes.

Yes. Our diploma includes protocols for inflammatory and hormonal skin conditions, ageing skin and barrier repair, complete with practitioner templates and case-study examples. The masterclasses come with ready-made dietary plans.

Graduates use this training to:

Absolutely. Our curriculum integrates scientific research with a holistic framework, blending nutrigenomics, functional nutrition and botanical bioactives. It’s ideal for both clinical nutritionists and holistic skincare therapists.

Yes. Our advanced programmes explore how diet and lifestyle influence gene expression, known as nutrigenomics and epigenetics, providing insight into how nutrients regulate collagen synthesis, detoxification and skin repair at the DNA level.

Yes. You’ll explore real-world examples and client scenarios designed to help you translate knowledge into clinical or salon settings confidently.

Many of our graduates successfully reposition their businesses, offering premium-level programmes and consultations. This specialist expertise often justifies higher pricing, attracts better-aligned clients and builds professional credibility.

Most students dedicate 2–4 hours per week, but you can study at your own pace. Lessons are self-paced, with lifetime access to materials, ideal for busy practitioners balancing clients and study.

Yes. Our qualifications are globally recognised through professional accreditation (IPHM and IGCT), making your certification valid and respected across international health and aesthetic industries.

No. Our training focuses on the internal side of skin health, how diet, nutrients and cellular metabolism influence visible results. It perfectly complements aesthetic or cosmetic training, expanding your expertise beyond topical methods.

Yes. You’ll gain tools and frameworks to offer virtual consultations, design online skin-nutrition programmes and build a digital client base, ideal for modern practitioners who work remotely.

Yes. Alumni have access to updated content and invitations to advanced CPD masterclasses, ensuring you stay informed about new discoveries in skin biology and nutritional dermatology. Also there is a library with science research, recipes, factsheets and more, that is constantly being updated

Graduates go on to become:

• Skin-Nutrition Practitioners — offering consultations focused on skin-health nutrition.
• Integrative Nutrition Consultants — supporting clients through functional nutrition for skin, hormones and ageing.
• Health and Skin-Ageing Specialists — combining nutrition and aesthetics for advanced anti-ageing programmes.
• Holistic Skin Therapists — integrating topical treatments with internal nutritional strategies.
• Clinical or Functional Nutrition Practitioners — specialising in skin-related nutritional interventions.
• Aesthetic Nutrition Coaches — offering hybrid online and in-person client support.
• Educators and Course Instructors — teaching skin-nutrition principles to students or within clinics.
• Content Creators and Writers — producing expert materials, blogs and educational content for the beauty and health industry.
• Product Developers or Brand Consultants — advising skincare or supplement brands on functional ingredients and nutrition claims.
• Corporate Health Advisors — designing workplace health or “skin vitality” programmes.
• Retreat and Programme Creators — curating holistic skin-health retreats, workshops or online courses.
• Collaborative Practitioners — partnering with dermatologists, aestheticians or health centres to provide integrated client care.

You can start by earning your first CPD credit with one of our on-demand classes that take just 60 minutes (or less) to complete; you’ll get a feel for how our school operates and the type of educational content you’ll experience. You can also take this short quiz to help you choose the best course for your professional goals.

All our courses include a Graduate Pack designed to help you start working confidently right away. Your pack contains a professional Practitioner Manual, digital certification badges for your website and social media and a collection of ready-to-use client resources, including e-books, factsheets, nutrition guides, meal plans, recipes and shopping lists. These materials are designed to save you time, support your clients effectively and elevate your professional brand.

At the Skin Nutrition Institute, we teach evidence-based functional nutrition, with a strong emphasis on botanical nutrition, phytochemicals and phytoestrogens because this is where the most robust and clinically relevant research currently sits for skin, hormonal and inflammatory health.

Rather than prescribing restrictive meal plans, you’ll learn how to work with food as information — using plant-derived compounds such as antioxidants, phytonutrients and anti-inflammatory bioactives to support physiological pathways, skin function and long-term health outcomes. The focus is on addition, optimisation and therapeutic application, not deprivation.

You’ll be trained to meet clients where they are, tailoring nutritional strategies to their individual needs, goals and practice scope, while applying interventions that are grounded in current nutritional science.

Our goal is to equip you with clinically credible, science-backed tools that deliver real results — without dogma, moral positioning or unnecessary restriction.

Functional nutrition is a science-based approach that looks at how food and nutrients influence body systems, focusing on the root causes of health or skin imbalances rather than just symptoms. It considers the whole person, including diet, lifestyle, epigenetics and environment, to create personalised nutrition plans that support optimal function and long-term health.

We completely understand why you’d want to check our credibility; it’s an important question to ask before investing in any online education. When the Skin Nutrition Institute first launched over eight years ago, we were the world’s first dedicated “beauty nutrition” school. Since then, many others have appeared, but we remain the original, evidence-based, accredited provider in this field.

You’ll be fully supported throughout your studies and even after you graduate. Students gain access to a lively community forum with multiple groups and topic sections, where they can connect with peers, find study buddies and share ideas.