PH for Skin therapists E-Class
Understand the science behind healthy, balanced skin.
Learn how pH affects the skin’s barrier, treatments, and products in this short online class for beauty and skincare professionals.
🌿 pH for Skin Therapists E-Class
This online course will help you understand the vital role that pH plays in skin health and professional treatments. Learn how the acid mantle protects the skin, how to measure and adjust pH, and how product pH affects results, sensitivity, and barrier function.
By mastering pH, you’ll be able to select the right products, support skin balance, and provide treatments that enhance both comfort and outcomes for your clients.
What you’ll learn:
- The meaning of pH and its importance in skincare
- The acid mantle and its protective role
- The pH scale, acids, and alkalis in products
- Measuring and adjusting pH safely
- Ideal pH ranges for professional treatments
- Common pH imbalances and how to correct them
Ideal for:
Beauty therapists, facialists, complementary therapists, aromatherapists, and skincare professionals who want to deepen their understanding of skin science and improve treatment results.
Course Info
Pre-requisites (entry level):
None
Course format:
Modules with downloadable notes in PDF.
Start time:
The home study can be started at anytime.
Duration:
Reading time for downloadable notes
Accreditation:
* IPHM
Qualification:
An IPHM-accredited certificate will be emailed to you on successful completion of this E-Class
🧪 What will this course cover?
- Understanding what pH means and why it matters in skin and product health
- The acid mantle and its role in protecting the skin barrier
- The pH scale and the effects of acids and alkalis in skincare
- How to measure and adjust pH safely and accurately
- Ideal pH ranges for professional treatments and retail products
- Common pH imbalances and how they affect skin conditions
- The impact of pH on product stability, safety, and preservation
- Case studies applying pH theory to real client scenarios
- Professional best practices for skin-safe treatments and product use
💆♀️ Who would this course be suitable for?
- Beauty therapists
- Facial and skincare specialists
- Advanced and aesthetic therapists
- Massage therapists
- Complementary and holistic therapists
- Aromatherapists and product makers
- Sports and wellness therapists
Whether you’re formulating your own skincare or providing professional treatments, this course will give you the scientific foundation you need to make informed, skin-friendly choices.
🌸 How this course could benefit your clients
By understanding pH and the acid mantle, you can confidently guide your clients toward balanced, healthy skin by:
- Recommending pH-appropriate products for their skin type
- Supporting clients with sensitive or problem skin
- Helping to restore the skin barrier after over-cleansing or harsh treatments
- Choosing facial and body treatments that respect the skin’s natural pH
- Enhancing treatment results and comfort by maintaining skin balance
- Providing education on homecare routines that complement your professional services
Your clients will notice softer, calmer, clearer skin — and you’ll be recognised as the knowledgeable professional who truly understands the science behind it.
Tutor Support & Certification
This online masterclass includes optional tutor support and feedback through our course discussion area, as well as access to our private student Facebook group for community learning.
All Certificates of Completion are manually reviewed and emailed by a tutor, rather than automatically downloadable, to ensure quality and authenticity.
This programme is designed for professional development within aromatherapy and holistic therapies and is provided by our sister company, Holistic Therapies Training Academy – an eligible vocational training provider.
Course curriculum
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1Section 1 - Welcome
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2Section 2 - The skin
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3Section 3 - PH for skin therapists
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4Section 4 - Request certificate