Confidence with Chemical Peels

This course was created to help estheticians gain confidence in choosing the right chemical peel for their clients and empower them to develop bespoke protocols.

Upon course completion, you will understand when and how to properly and safely use all types of chemical peels. 

Course modules include:

• Philosophy + Theory: The first and most essential line of duty to the client is to protect the skin’s barrier. This conservative approach will give you the foundations needed to feel confident in recommending peels to your clients. 

• pH + Depth: Learn how to determine the actual strength of a chemical peel using simple calculations. Includes terminology and typical ratios. Requires basic math knowledge. 

• Layers of the Skin: Reviewing concepts you already know to reinforce the knowledge and apply it to chemical peels and their effect.

• Alpha Hydroxy Acids: Learn what they are and what they do. 

• Beta Hydroxy Acids: Understand why salicylic acid is the gold standard in acne treatments.

• PHA and Other Acids: An overview of other types of acids in chemical peels, what they are, and how they impact the result. 

• Fitzpatrick Scale: A review of Fitzpatrick skin types to help you tailor your treatment choices. 

• How To Choose the Appropriate Chemical Peel: Indications, contraindications, and various considerations that may affect your decisions. 

• Pre and Post-Care: Preparing skin for a chemical peel and post-care to ensure optimal results and client satisfaction while minimizing side effects and downtime. 

• Application and Stacking Protocols: Chemical peel application how-to. Includes a demo video and concepts outlining why stacking protocols are not recommended.

• Chemical Peel Tips and Precautions: How to get better results while prioritizing client safety.

• Contraindications: When not to use a chemical peel. 

• Essential Protocols for each KrX Chemical Peel: specific instructions for each KrX treatment to enhance your expertise with this professional line. 

This self-paced online course can be completed anytime it’s convenient for you. You may download and keep the module as a reference or training guide.