The curriculum for the 600-hour Skin Care Specialty Course consists of instructional units and clinical practice. The subject matter outline consists of:

• State laws, rules, and regulations for cosmetology, hairstyling, and administrative shop operations.
• Professional image, hygiene, and related practices
• Decontamination and infection control
• Anatomy, physiology, and nutrition
• Structure and functions of the skin
• Superfluous hair
• Chemistry related to skin care
• Electricity and machines
• Facial and body procedures
• Makeup techniques and corrective makeup (post-surgical)
• Makeup pre-service
• The professional everyday makeup application
• Basic bridal makeup
• Basic makeup for teenagers
• Prom makeup
• Makeup for stage 3 aging skin: daytime look
• Makeup application for burn survivors
• Camouflaging tattoos
• Airbrush makeup
• Microdermabrasion facials
• Hydradermabrasion facials
• Spray tanning
• Retail product sales
• Lash/Brow enhancements
• Skin analysis
• Herbal body wraps

We enhance the skin care specialty course with field trips to the International Dermal Institute, where professional aestheticians perform demonstrations and give lectures utilizing Dermalogica products. A wellness trip is organized to discuss the mind/body connection and the benefits of healthy eating and exercise. Students travel to makeup counters at Sephora, Lush, Bare Minerals, and Nordstrom, where they learn product knowledge and discuss price points. Students also travel to a medical spa to learn about career opportunities in that field of the industry. Students are invited to attend the International Beauty Show as well as The Makeup Show in NYC.

• PB Cosmetology Education Centre boasts a full-service spa that is open to the public. Skin care specialty students train under the supervision of licensed New Jersey Skin Care Educators and use Dermalogica skin care products and CAO Cosmetics, which are also available for sale. Job placement services are available to all students upon graduation, and all students create a portfolio and resume as a showcase of their practical expertise.

Skin Care Program Student Kit

• Pivot Point textbook set
• Temptu Professional Airbrush makeup Deluxe kit
• Artificial Lashes with adhesive
• Head wrap and body wrap
• An assortment of disposable brushes and makeup applicators
• 2 sizes of eyelash curlers
• Makeup palette and spatula set
• CAO Fundamental Luxury Pro makeup tool box complete with foundations, eye shadows, lip colors, liners, brush cleaner, and brushes
• Dermalogica complete professional kit with over 15 skin care products
• City Lights Pro travel carry case
• Tweezers
• BT Micro ultrasonic exfoliator
• Satin smooth wax kit