About this course

A two-day blended programme on cosmeceuticals and skincare practice. It starts with skin biology and the fundamentals of how products act on the skin, then moves to ingredient analysis, delivery systems and the evidence behind common actives.

The practical workshop is where the theory gets applied: reading product labels, designing a personalised routine, and working with non-invasive techniques including iontophoresis, sonophoresis and microdermabrasion. The intent is that participants can advise confidently in a clinical or retail setting, from evidence rather than marketing claims.

What you will be able to do

• Explain skin biology and how different products affect skin function.
• Separate essential from non-essential products in a routine.
• Use the key concepts and terminology of cosmetic chemistry.
• Read product labels and ingredient lists accurately.
• Discuss the evidence behind common active ingredients and what each does.
• Design tailored homecare treatment plans.
• Apply recent advances in skincare delivery technology.
• Take an integrative approach to skin health.
• Bring AI-powered skin analysis and home devices into a treatment plan.
• Recognise the ethical questions the skincare industry raises.
• Compare how cosmeceuticals are regulated in different markets.

Course content

Theory modules

• Skin biology and the fundamentals of cosmeceuticals
• Cosmetic chemistry concepts and terminology
• Ingredient analysis and the evidence base for common actives
• Skincare delivery systems and recent technology
• Integrative approaches to skin health
• Ethics and global regulation of cosmeceuticals

Practical workshop

• Product label and ingredient list analysis
• Designing a personalised skincare routine
• Iontophoresis
• Sonophoresis
• Microdermabrasion

Who this course is for

• Skilled beauty therapists who want in-depth knowledge of cosmeceuticals
• General practitioners adding a full treatment protocol to their skincare consultations

It is each participant's responsibility to check the current PQR and scope-of-practice rules of their own health authority before enrolling.

Accreditation and assessment

The course is approved under the DHA and the KHDA. Practical competence is assessed through the hands-on workshop, where technique is observed directly.

Booking terms

• Registration is confirmed only once payment is received by Vilafortuny Specialised Training Centre.
• Cancellations made 14 or more days before the start date receive a 50% refund.
• Cancellations made inside 14 days are not eligible for a refund.
• Written cancellation requests must be sent to training1@vftdubai.com.
• No-shows without prior notice are not refunded.