The Skincare Ingredient Dictionary: A Millennial Edit

Discover State-Of-The-Art Functional Dermatology

The must-have skincare ingredients handbook with the latest in bacterial ferment filtrates, aquaporin regulators and granactive retinoids. Created for skin experts, this book is jam-packed with core and specialised cosmetic formulation secrets by the chief scientific officer of leading Asian clinical skincare brand Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals. Includes resources for creating a custom skincare line catered for small business owners or DIY beauty enthusiasts.

Ditch outdated textbook or dictionary-style rote learning, this is a course created for true content mastery?a skincare dictionary essential for millennial beauty experts

Become a skin expert under the Dr.TWL Skin Masters Program

• Optimised interactive learning program with workbook
• Systematic foundation building course created for true mastery
• Takes you from beginner/intermediate to advanced without difficulty
• Outstanding visuals for attention retention
• Content blueprints, speed guides for quick recap & reference
• Bullet-style lecture notes
• Flash cards(cut-out), mind-map method worksheets
• Module-specific video workshops & community access

Divided into 10 modules, the Skin Masters Program introduces must-know skincare actives in the context of skin physiology & functions, taught by a board-certified dermatologist.

What you'll learn

• A-Z all-you-need-to-know comprehensive guide to state-of-the-art cosmeceuticals
• Shortform notes for quick recap & mastery
• Emphasis on knowledge application focused on skin concerns
• How to create custom formulated skincare safely & effectively, sourcing raw materials (small business, DIY beauty)
• Synthetic cosmeceuticals vs botanicals (function, subtypes, skin penetration, clinical studies)
• Master the gold standard* retinoid family of actives for all skin types without harming the skin barrier
• Core syllabus with detailed notes and course workbook (worksheets)
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Polyglutamic acid
  • Vitamin C
  • Niacinamide
  • Ceramides
  • Retinoid alternatives
  • Resveratrol
  • Peptides
  • Hydroquinone & alternatives: kojic acid, arbutin
• Novel ingredients based on latest dermatological research
• Specialised syllabus organised according to skin function
  • Sensitive skin & barrier repair: amino acids, aquaporin mediators
  • Acne & rosacea: microbiome friendly botanicals
  • Pigmentation: bacterial ferment filtrates
  • Natural Moisturising Factors (NMF), Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin U
• Ethnobotanical dictionary (principles of Eastern, Ayurvedic ethnopharmacology & application to modern cosmetic formulation)

Additional Topics Covered

• How to choose skincare ingredients for your skin type
• Dermatologist's guide to ingredient mixing & pairing
• Customising the ideal skincare regimen on a rotational basis for maximum efficacy
• Navigating ingredient safety in pregnancy & breastfeeding
• Formulation secrets to success
• Starting a skincare line (partner selection, social media marketing, templates & brand-building)
• Becoming a beauty influencer (personal branding, social media post content creation, building a loyal audience)