Professional facial skincare treatments form the foundation of the beauty industry and are essential for developing safe, effective, and adaptable skin treatment skills.

This course is delivered at a Level 2 professional standard and is designed to provide learners with a strong introduction to facial skincare through a combination of theory, consultation skills, and hands on practical training.

Learners will develop an understanding of skin anatomy, skin types and conditions, client consultation, and professional facial routines. Practical training includes full facial treatments delivered with and without a setting mask, allowing learners to understand how treatments are adapted to suit individual client needs and skin types.

The programme provides the foundational knowledge and practical exposure required to begin developing confidence in professional facial skincare, while supporting progression into advanced skin treatments and regulated qualifications where appropriate.

• Minimum age 18
• No prior beauty or facial experience required
• A good standard of written and spoken English to understand course content, safety guidance, and consultation requirements
• Completion of the required online Health and Safety training prior to attending practical sessions
• Commitment to professional standards and continued practice following course completion

Course fees include training delivery, supervised practical sessions, assessment, and certification.

A deposit is required to secure your place, with the remaining balance payable prior to the course start date.

Flexible payment plans are available to support learners with spreading the cost of training. Payment plan options will be discussed following registration of interest and are subject to individual eligibility and terms.

Full fee details and payment options will be provided upon registration of interest.

Pre-Course Requirement: Online Health and Safety

This must be completed prior to attending the in-person training.

• Health and safety responsibilities
• Infection control and hygiene principles
• Safe working practices within the treatment environment

Day 1: Theory and Treatment Planning

• Introduction to professional facial skincare
• Skin anatomy and physiology
• Skin types and common skin conditions
• Client consultation and skin analysis
• Contraindications and treatment suitability
• Product knowledge and ingredient awareness
• Treatment planning and aftercare advice
• Professional standards and client care

Day 2: Practical Facial Training

• Facial treatment setup and preparation
• Professional facial cleanse, tone, and exfoliation
• Facial massage techniques
• Application of masks and finishing products
• Full facial treatment without a setting mask
• Full facial treatment with a setting mask
• Adapting treatments to suit client needs
• Safe working practice and hygiene throughout

Supervised practical training allows learners to gain confidence while delivering treatments safely and professionally.

Completion of this course provides learners with the foundational knowledge and supervised practical experience required to begin developing skills in professional facial skincare.

Continued independent practice and professional development are essential before offering treatments commercially.

This course supports progression into entry level salon roles, self employment, further advanced facial training, or future regulated qualifications within the beauty and aesthetics sector.

• Accredited certification in Professional Facial Skincare
• Delivery aligned with professional industry standards
• Small group training with personalised tutor support
• Combination of theory and hands on practical learning
• Ongoing learner support following course completion
• Complimentary refresher opportunity within 12 months, subject to availability
• Access to the Herstory learning community
• Professional resources including consultation and aftercare templates