01For beginners
Basic Aesthetics
32 hours8 modules
Ethics, hygiene, skin anatomy, assessment, cosmetology fundamentals and a guided facial protocol: a structured first step into aesthetics.
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02For active professionals · admission review
Advanced Facial Aesthetics
6 months216 hours12 units
Applied anatomy, assessment, cosmetology, superficial renewal, barrier care and protocol design. Microneedling is covered as theory and simulation.
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03Open sessions and professional workshops
Seminars & workshops
17 topics6 or 12 hours
One- and two-day sessions on skin types, hydration, active ingredients, facial anatomy and aesthetic technology.
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Basic Aesthetics
A 32-hour introduction to aesthetic skin care. Theory and guided practice build foundations in client care, skin assessment and basic facial techniques, with hygiene, respect and professional responsibility throughout.
- Total duration
- 32 hours
- Who it is for
- People beginning their training in aesthetics and facial care.
Eight modules, from foundations to practice
Open each module to explore its content.
Module 1Introduction to aesthetics and professional ethics3 hours
The aesthetics professional’s role, personal presentation, compassionate care, confidentiality and limits of practice.
Module 2Treatment room hygiene and safety4 hours
Hand hygiene, cleaning and disinfection, contamination prevention, handling materials and preparing the workspace.
Module 3Basic skin anatomy and physiology5 hours
The skin’s layers and functions, the skin barrier, sebaceous and sweat glands, and factors that affect skin condition.
Module 4Skin assessment and initial consultation4 hours
Skin types and conditions, aesthetic observation, client records, relevant history, contraindications and situations that require referral.
Module 5Fundamentals of cosmetology4 hours
The role of cleansers, exfoliants, toners, masks, moisturizers and sunscreens; basic product selection and use according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Module 6Basic facial protocol: demonstration and guided practice8 hours
Client preparation, cleansing, superficial exfoliation, basic facial massage, mask application, moisturizing and sun protection. Adapting the protocol and providing aftercare.
Module 7Client care and home care guidance2 hours
Professional communication, basic home care recommendations, follow-up and organizing client care in a spa.
Module 8Final assessment and integration2 hours
Theory and practical assessments, a review of the protocol and individual feedback.
How you will learn
Theory lessons, demonstrations, case discussions and guided practice. The program brings together technique, professional judgment and compassionate client care.
What you will learn
- Recognize the main structures and functions of the skin.
- Distinguish skin types and recognize conditions that call for caution or referral.
- Prepare a treatment room using hygiene and safety principles.
- Complete a basic consultation and skin assessment record.
- Select basic products according to the needs observed.
- Perform a basic facial protocol within the scope of your training.
- Provide simple home care guidance.
- Care for clients with empathy, respect and professional ethics.
Assessment and certificate
Passing the program depends on attendance, participation and completion of theory and practical assessments. The Academy may issue a certificate of successful completion stating the program name and its 32 hours of training.
The scope of this program
This is introductory training. An Academy certificate records the training received; it is not a professional license. Permission to practice depends on the licensing requirements and rules where you intend to work.
Dates, schedules and enrollment conditions will be shared once confirmed. An enquiry does not confirm admission.
Advanced Facial Aesthetics
Six months to strengthen professional criteria
Intensive continuing education for active professionals with prior aesthetics training. It integrates applied anatomy, assessment, cosmetology, superficial renewal, barrier care, microneedling fundamentals, protocol design and human care.
- Duration
- 6 months · 24 teaching weeks
- Schedule
- 3 classes of 3 hours per week
- Total
- 72 classes · 216 hours
- Focus
- Facial only · no injectables or body procedures
Program units
| Unit | Weeks | Classes | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01Applied facial anatomy | 1–2 | 1–6 | 18 |
| 02Aesthetic assessment and case selection | 3–4 | 7–12 | 18 |
| 03Biosafety, consent and documentation | 5–6 | 13–18 | 18 |
| 04Cosmetology and critical reading of evidence | 7–8 | 19–24 | 18 |
| 05Superficial renewal and peels: fundamentals | 9–10 | 25–30 | 18 |
| 06Barrier care and follow-up | 11–12 | 31–36 | 18 |
| 07Microneedling: fundamentals and regulation | 13–14 | 37–42 | 18 |
| 08Microneedling: safety and simulation | 15–16 | 43–48 | 18 |
| 09Goal-based facial care | 17–18 | 49–54 | 18 |
| 10Facial wellbeing and hair observation | 19–20 | 55–60 | 18 |
| 11Protocol design and authorized practice | 21–22 | 61–66 | 18 |
| 12Integration, assessment and professional development | 23–24 | 67–72 | 18 |
| Total | 24 | 72 | 216 |
Who it is for
Professionals with documented prior training and current activity in aesthetics or a related field. Admission requires credential verification, a fundamentals assessment and an interview. The course does not replace initial training or grant a license.
Scope of this edition
No injectables, implantable threads, body procedures or PRP applications. Microneedling is taught as theory and simulation; practice on people requires verified equipment, license, supervision and setting. Superficial peel practice also depends on the verified product and scope.
Admission in three steps
- 1
Application
Profile, license, current practice, prior training and motivation.
- 2
Fundamentals assessment
Short answers on skin, hygiene, consent, documentation and professional scope.
- 3
Interview
20–30 minutes: a fictional case, hand hygiene and station preparation, and a justified basic protocol.
Dates, fees, materials, pass criteria and teaching staff are pending confirmation. The certificate will describe the content completed and will not certify clinical practice that did not take place.
Seminars & workshops
One or two days to learn with criteria
Sessions to broaden knowledge of skin care, cosmetic actives and aesthetic technology. They combine explanation, case analysis and demonstrations according to the topic and each participant’s profile.
Informational seminars
Open to interested people, students and professionals.
Professional workshops
Require prior knowledge and credential verification for practice.
Clinical content
Hands-on participation only within authorized scope and verified conditions.
17 topics shown
- 011 day · 6 hours
Amino acids and cosmetic actives with devices
Functions, formulations, topical application, compatibility and limits. Difference from injectable mesotherapy.
Open theory; practice subject to requirements.
- 022 days · 12 hours
Microneedling: fundamentals, devices and safety
Mechanism, assessment, equipment, hygiene, risks and aftercare.
Theory and simulation; practice on people pending verification.
- 032 days · 12 hours
Diode laser hair reduction
Hair cycle, skin phototypes, selection, expectations, safety and follow-up.
Professional training; practice subject to requirements.
- 041 day · 6 hours
Laser technologies and facial rejuvenation
Fundamentals, device indications, selection and treatment limits.
Open theory; demonstration depends on the equipment.
- 051 day · 6 hours
Carbon Peel: fundamentals and technology
Concept, specific equipment, selection, risks and aftercare. Not equivalent to diode laser.
Theory; professional practice is conditional.
- 061 day · 6 hours
Skin types and their needs
Types, conditions, observation and choosing basic care.
Open to everyone.
- 071 day · 6 hours
Dry and dehydrated skin: caring for the barrier
Differences, factors, habits, tolerance and professional guidance.
Open to everyone.
- 081 day · 6 hours
Hydrating actives: choosing formulas
Humectants, emollients, occlusives and reading labels.
Open to everyone.
- 092 days · 12 hours
Facial anatomy applied to aesthetics
Skin, muscles, vessels, nerves and professional limits.
Open theory; introductory level.
- 102 days · 12 hours
Facial robot: functions and application
Functions, accessories, hygiene, selection and manufacturer documentation.
Professionals; brand and model pending.
- 111 day · 6 hours
Armesso: components and product uses
Specific products, ingredients, indicated route and precautions.
Open theory; application depends on product and profile.
- 121 day · 6 hours
Body treatments: what you should know
Goals, expectations, techniques, assessment and referral.
Informational, open to everyone.
- 131 day · 6 hours
Fibroblast / Plasma Pen: evidence and risks
Equipment, indications, limits and possible complications.
Theory; no confirmed practice.
- 141 day · 6 hours
PRP and growth factors: fundamentals
Concepts, evidence, regulation and professional responsibilities.
Informational; no blood draw or application.
- 151 day · 6 hours
Nanosoft: use and professional requirements
Features, administration and scope. It is an injection device.
Informational; clinical practice separate for qualified profiles.
- 161 day · 6 hours
Cellulite: understanding and guidance
Factors, appearance, options, evidence and realistic expectations.
Informational, open to everyone.
- 172 days · 12 hours
Electro-aesthetic equipment: responsible use
Principles, functions, precautions and maintenance by device.
Theory and demonstration; practice subject to requirements.
One day: 6 teaching hours. Two days: 12 teaching hours. Breaks and lunch are added to the schedule.
Participants receive a support booklet, cases and worksheets according to the topic. The certificate states participation and hours; it is not a license, and no official license-renewal credits are announced.
Dates, teachers, fees, materials and places will be announced for each session. The academy confirms brand, model, indication and authorization before announcing any practice.
Learn with Karina Malavé
Karina holds a degree in Education from Universidad Pedagógica Experimental Libertador (UPEL), with training in Science and Chemistry and postgraduate studies in Teaching Methodology and Planning.
With more than 25 years of professional experience, her teaching connects scientific foundations with practice: understanding why a technique is used, recognizing its limits and making thoughtful decisions.
Her approach emphasizes clear explanations, guided practice and professional ethics, with respect for the person receiving care. Her project seeks to bring professionals and educators together to share experience and develop professional judgment. She is also preparing Estética con Criterio, an educational podcast.
My purpose is not to train people who simply repeat a protocol; I want to train professionals who understand what they do and develop the judgment to make sound decisions.
Karina Malavé, Founder of Essence
