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around the world who have trained with Skin Nutrition Institute.
around the world who have trained with Skin Nutrition Institute.
Science-led. Practical. Career-changing.
The strongest feedback is remarkably consistent: students value the scientific depth, the clear teaching style, the flexibility of online study and the ability to translate skin nutrition into real client work.
I really love your modules. Being a nutrition scientist, I really appreciate that everything you teach has a sound scientific base. I am still fascinated how Star manages to share her scientifically sound knowledge with us in an easily understandable way. The slides are to the point and filled with examples, which helps enormously to implement the exciting facts into practicable advice for our clients.
Being a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and an Esthetician, going into the course I already had a very good understanding of nutrition and the skin. Skin Nutrition Institute really helped me to tie them both together which in turn helped me to take my business to a whole new level
I've tried other nutrition schools and none are as fun and engaging as the Skin Nutrition Institute. Vibrancy makes all the difference to my learning, and Star is a true guide and expert in the emerging field of beauty nutrition. I love learning through this Academy
Star is a devoted teacher and really cares about her students
Cutting edge and enlightening information served up with warmth, passion, and professionalism.
Thank you Skin Nutrition Institute for enabling me to have a thriving business that offers so much to my clients.
I was into nutrition and skin health a lot before I enrolled at the SNI. I had fairly healthy skin but the knowledge I learned during the beauty nutrition course took my skin to the next level!
The courses are unlike anything I’ve seen and I feel so blessed to be a part of such a fun, exciting, and beautiful executed program that teaches you literally how to eat your way to gorgeous, youthful, vibrant skin.
It is amazing to have a school like SNI, where you can actually find science backed evidence to help heal your skin and your body from the inside. Star is amazing and I highly recommend enrolling if you are interested in skin health and nutrition science.
This course completely changed the way I look at food and skin health. Everything is broken down in such a clear and practical way— Now I’m actually thinking before I eat, asking myself what each food is doing for my body instead of just consuming on auto pilot.I love how it made nutrition fun, especially looking for colorful foods on a regular basis, turning it into a daily game! I can’t wait to start implementing this with clients.
Finished the protein synthesis test, excellent module, I finally feel like I understand it all so much more, even after doing all of the study in my Advanced Diploma in Nutritional Medicine!
Really enjoying this course. At first I thought it would be too technical for me, however it is explained well and so far I think I am grasping it.
This
course helps me understand what the skin really needs, what is a
beautiful skin, what is harmful to the skin that causes aging skin.
Everything I need is evident in SNI courses.
I
loved this course because it truly made me excited to begin
incorporating skin nutrition into my esthetics business.
The
knowledge that is within the course, and that it is not just a
generic nutrition qualification, but one specific to ‘beauty foods’
which fit is so well with my love and passion for good skincare
I have never really thought about what I eat helping to prevent skin cancer, and it's interesting to see that there are more studies about this, as it's not common knowledge yet.
This course is very in depth and helpful, I love how I'm able to work on it at my own pace, given how busy I am. This course has made me feel confident in using my knowledge to help others!
It was so in depth and informative. I felt like it really built onto my existing knowledge of skin and ageing.
I love this info. It's so important for people to know that only using topical products won't give them the healthy, glowing skin they want.
I loved the course because it made me look at what I was eating and have a clear understanding of what I should be eating and why. I don’t want to be a diet nutritionist. Skin is my thing, so the information in this course is fantastic on knowledge for ageing well.
There was nothing else like your course out there and it is something that really resonated with me and what I wanted to achieve with my business and professional education. It was very to the point, very clear way of delivering the information / knowledge and I found all content so interesting to learn!
Loved the layout of the course materials, felt seamless working through the content. Star is a pro, excellent at explaining things which could be otherwise complicated but her delivery and down to earth approach make learning this enjoyable.
Star is very professional in her programme delivery. The courses are highly informative, insightful and enjoyable. I have enrolled on ALL Star's courses and am currently working my way through the Academy of Beauty Nutrition and am fascinated, thoroughly enjoying the professionally compiled modules.
I've been interested in skin nutrition for quite some time and discovered no comparable options with key relations to esthetics. So this was really a relief to encounter and exceeded my expectations with how seamless and comprehensive the training was executed.
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Course comments from
SNI students and graduates
This was a simple scientific course that is a great addition to the skin hydration dilemma.
Julie Leutzinger
This course is so informative! Even when presenting scientific and anatomical information, it says it in a way that is easy to understand and dispels the falsehoods of skin hydration.
Glenna Lloyd
I really enjoyed Skin Hydration 101! I loved learning about the difference between dry skin vs skin dehydration. The course was short, sweet, and easy to understand!
Lori DaSilva
Very practical and useful information
Karen Hidalgo
Great to know that I am not crazy when I say ppl need to drink more water instead of buying more HA serums.
Yati Nasir
I loved this course. I now have a deeper understanding of skin hydration and the role moisturizers and water play in hydrating the skin. With this knowledge, I can now guide my clients to achieve maximum skin hydration the right way.
Folayemi Adeyanju
I love the course so much , even those notes are more valuable 🙂
Manisha Kandel
In a short time you said everything that is relevant and that can be used right away. Thank you
zorana dilber
Star's courses are wonderful! She has a way of teaching that is informative, yet still fun and engaging!
Kimberly Byzewski
Great insight, loved the tiered water content resource.
Emily Becker
I love this info. It's so important for people to know that only using topical products won't give them the healthy, glowing skin they want.
Cat Sullivan
I think it is an eye-opening course ! simple, very informative and practical.
Laura de Altube
Loved how you explained things in simple terms and not so technical.
Feryal Ulusoy
Scientific based nutrition facts, loved to read it.. soon would include in my daily routine . Hoping to do more course in this
Rashmi Chandrasekaran
very informative and confirmed to me that I dont need to spend my money on creams and potions to hydrate my skin. Excellent thank you
Lyn Frowen
I learned things I was not aware of, so quite informative actually!
Gerri Chambers
Filled with enough info to kick-start my hydration goals. Be more grape and less raisIn!
ALINAH
The class is short which is to be expected however I loved it. A lot of short classes out there don't hold as much information. Enjoyed the science excerpts and study facts.
NATHALIE
Clear, useful and applicable right away. Thanks for this brush-up!
Victoria
It's just nice to finally find skin professionals that even think about nutrition being a primary factor in skin health
AMANDA
I learned things I was not aware of, so quite informative actually!
gerri
I think this course is great! It is nice to know the truth about not being able to hydrate your skin from the outside. Moisturizers and creams are made out to be so miraculous.
LILIA
I learned consuming flavonoids and phenolic compounds from natural sources has been shown to be more effective than supplementation.
Tiffany C
[I learned that] That using sunscreen alone isn't enough, we have to protect it by eating the right foods as well.
Jessica Luft
I finally have more confidence through Star's explanations and scientific proof regarding diet and our relationship to the sun. The sun is not our enemy and we actually must cultivate its benefits, and the missing link that everybody think is the sun's fault for our skin damage is laid in this course. Great Course!
Deasi Srihandi
That there are so many options to incorporate when eating a whole food diet in order to protect the skin from UV damage alongside using safe sunscreens. It was interesting to note that using a higher sunscreen doesn't mean that one has absolute all-day protection.
Glenna Lloyd
I learned consuming flavonoids and phenolic compounds from natural sources has been shown to be more effective than supplementation.
Tiffany C
[I learned that] That using sunscreen alone isn't enough, we have to protect it by eating the right foods as well.
Jessica Luft
I learned more about the difference between non-malignant vs malignant melanoma.
Gabriela
I learned the concept of broad spectrum protection, intrinsic and extrinsic.
Priti Singh
I just loved this. I am a dermatology provider and spend my days talking about the benefits of a diet high in fruits and veggies. This is just more great insights to back up what I preach every day.
Michelle
Very interesting, the link with nutrition and sun protection. It amazes me how many cancer patients are not advised on dietary nutrition to assist with fighting cancer
Gwen Bennet
I didn't know that food intake had anything to do with sun protection, so it was interesting to find out how and what foods or compounds act as an aid in sun protection.
Mary Comerce
What was new to me was that getting the right ratio of Omegas (3 & 6) decreases the risk of specific type of skin cancer.
Angie
I learn a lot from this class. Understanding the link between nutrition and skin health
Aamina
I wasn't aware of the importance of the ratio between omega 3 & 6 in relation to squamous cell carcinoma
Joanna
I learned about the importance of working as a team on the skin, from the inside and from the outside. Address sun protection in a global way.
Cynthia
I love how you are more than just a Graduate with Star, she is there for you even when your course has completed. Her knowledge is second to none and the course content is at your pace, highly informative as well as fascinating with the encouragement for independent further research.
Hi Star. I'm pleased to have completed my certificate in Beauty Nutrition!
I have loads of ideas for beauty smoothies! And once I've gone to the shops and stocked up with a few things I'm definitely going to be making a menopause smoothie! I don't feel it but must be approaching perimenopause and have lots of friends who are there so I'd love to make something delicious for them.
Epigenetics Module 2: Found some more foods that contain Phytochemicals known to influence gene modification: Watercress contains EGCG, Cabbage contains Sulforaphane, garlic has an Organosulphur compound in it, there is Lycopene in Tomatos and Berries contain Elagitaninnins. All great foods with great phytochemicals in them.
I'm so glad the assignment was food-based again. The five foods I have chosen with proven anti-inflammatory benefits are turmeric, ginger, hemp seeds, blueberries and almonds. Which is good as I eat most of these every day!
Thanks for this lesson, Star. You are making complex things look simple and easy to understand. I liked the idea of the "human" protein and am looking forward to knowing more.
I have completed a number of Star's online courses and find her knowledgable and extremely helpful. I used to read her regular column in Natural Health (magazine) and she has a deep understanding of beauty nutrition.
More student comments on SNI classes
The 'A ha' moment for me was learning that firstly, I do not need to buy any collagen supplements as I can get all the requirements my body needs from eating the right type of foods. Secondly, the real 'a ha' moment was learning that if you take a collagen supplement which states it is for skin, it doesn't mean that our body will use it to regenerate skin, as it needs to be broken down before it can be used, and our bodies then decide where in the body it should be utilised depending on the greatest need.
Amanda
This has been one of my favorite classes. It was really detailed and explained step by step how to prevent collagen loss and all the ways in which collagen is destroyed. Loved the ORAC section as well as the detailed coverage of Glycation Inhibitors. Great class in understanding all the ways collagen is affected by not only diet but also cooking methods.
Donna Zigmantanis
This masterclass completely transformed the way I think about collagen. My biggest ‘A-ha’ moment was realizing that collagen supplements don’t directly rebuild skin collagen—they’re just broken down into amino acids like any other protein. I also didn’t know how essential nutrients like vitamin C, copper, and even amino acids like lysine and threonine are in collagen biosynthesis.
Madlen
As a women's holistic practitioner, specialising in natural face lift massage treatments, I wanted to learn more about skin nutrition and this course will be so helpful for me to educate my clients. Excellent information, thank you.
Nicola Johnstone
This class was amazing for learning what foods to incorporate in your diet to improve collagen production and defend against ageing skin!
Caitlin
I loved this course, it was packed full of incredible information and I now feel confident to help my clients even more so with their collagen production.
Tabitha
I learned so much that it’s hard to list everything specifically. One thing that stands out is that the omega 6/3 ratio parallels with autoimmune issues. I’m also a certified wellness and fertility coach and I’ve not seen this specifically.
Tonnie Geiser
I am grateful that I now know how "collagen" powder are more hype than anything. It completely makes sense when you learn that it is basically a protein like any other one that just gets broken down and can be used in any manner.
Kendra
For me it was the final scientific evidence that Collagen powder does not do what it says it does. I have had this discussion for so long with many of my friends but now I am armed with all I have learnt from this call I can now say with confidence what we really need for collagen.
Niamh
It was great to learn the biochemical details on collagen biosynthesis (which amino acids and micronutrients are needed to build it). My AHA moment: the explanation why supplemented animal collagen is not necessary.
Christina Ehrhardt
There are restrictions regarding educating clients on nutrition in the beauty industry, however, as an esthetic educator there is great value in sharing this information and I am so excited to offer it.
Glenise Gomez
I actually learned a lot more than I thought I would. The process of collagen biosynthesis is so clear now, I can make a picture in my head of everything that needs to happen. Explanation of food influence on our skin health, but not just the skin because we can copy and paste this knowledge on our whole body because mechanism is the same. It will be so much easier to help my own clients :)
Zorana Dilber
I learned the key components of the diet that are necessary to create collagen and prevent breakdown.
Darcie
Being schooled in nutrition, I found the science behind protein and collagen synthesis quite interesting, and at times difficult—which is a good thing! Definitely required some studying and reading additional papers to get a good grasp. I will be revisiting these modules often!
Robynn
Recently, I've been on a quest to understand the differences between animal proteins and plant proteins. There's a lot of conflicting information out there! I had not heard about the amino acid pool and that helps me visualize how proteins are made from not only amino acids in the diet, but also through recycling, and the biosynthesis non-essential amino acids.
Wendy Patrucco
I am mind blown. I cannot believe how high bacon is in AGEs never eating that again. I also noticed that butter is also high. So excited about all this knowledge and it is only the first module.
This is fascinating and so thought-provoking and I love learning!
While completing my assignment, I was utterly shocked that while I thought I had a pretty healthy diet, The only beauty food in my diet with a ORAC value higher than 10,000 was Ginger...Wow...what an eye opener! I must be deliberate in switching things up in my Grocery list. Fun exercise
I have just finished module 2 - can I just say, I am loving the course so far. Super interesting!
I did module 1 and it is very exciting to continue exploring and researching things about anti-aging diet/ beauty nutrition.
Wow! What an interesting module! Now I'm doubting everything I tell my clients when it comes to good organic butter, nuts and fats! YIKES! Can't wait to learn more!
I just completed module 1 and found this very informative! It was also interesting to see how much cooking vs eating raw whole foods changes the AGEs so much... I've known that eating raw foods is healthier as it is more natural, but I've never seen it put to numbers like this. Very helpful to see.
Wow! Great. Am loving this course. Putting things into perspective. I am already seeing the benefits in my business and beauty coaching practice.
I truly enjoyed Module 1, its also been eye opening for me. There is so much information and can't wait for Module 2.
I'm so happy to get this course I'm in shocked with all this amazing information I was low in knowledge about AGEs in food.
I'd stocked up on beauty foods at the weekend after not doing so well on the previous module's challenge so I rocked this one haha. 3 red, 4 orange/yellow foods, 4 green and 4 purple. Great exercise - I've been mentally logging my tally of rainbow foods since.
More course comments
Robynn
This was a new topic for me and it was really easy to follow and gave me a better physical understanding of the microbiome.
Donna Zigmantanis
Great format, I love that you provide the not so technical terms alongside the technical terminology.
Ashley
I love delving into more of the scientific reasons behind why our skin issues happen the way that they do, and it was interesting learning about Omega 3.
Tabitha
Simply awesome course
Deasi Srihandi
Great information and easily digestible! No pun intended!
Abbey Proctor
Clear concise information
Gwen Bennet
I've got a lot of new information
Evgeniya
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