The Ins and Outs of Microblading

Microblading is a term used extremely often in the beauty world these days but do people really know what it is? What the benefits are? And what the maintenance is? Microblading is by far the most popular treatment among clients at this present time and I urge any creative therapist to get the skill under heir belt and offer this very versatile treatment.

What is Microblading?

Microblading is a revolutionary treatment to enhance the eyebrows. A manual hand tool consisting of a number of tiny sharp pins is used to strategically place hair strokes onto the skin using a skin pigment. The therapist will first spend time, carefully marking out the correct eyebrow shape for the clients face, age and style. Once the shape is fully agreed with the client, the therapists will work within the drawn section of the eyebrows to create a semi-permanent eyebrow shape for the client. The client will have to return 6 to 8 weeks later for a top-up to make sure the pigment has settled evenly within the skin.

That sounds scary!!

Many clients who have never had their eyebrows microblading are worried that the procedure will hurt and also that the treatment itself sounds damaging to the skin. Rest assured, if carried out correctly, this treatment will leave no lasting damage to the skin and the pigment will just fade over time. The pins that make up the Microblading blades used are generally .25 of a millimetre. This is how tiny, life-like hair strokes can be created. Of course, there is a chance of some scarring occurring as let’s face it, you are making tiny cuts in the skin and inputting pigment which can be seen as a foreign body within the skin. Although, any scarring that does occur, will be very minimal and so small that it would be unnoticeable to the naked eye.

The shaping of the brows:

Creating the perfect shape for your client is the single most important aspect of a microblading treatment. The shape will be what the client leaves with and will look at a day in, day out so it needs to be perfect. At Eclipse school of beauty, we spend a large chunk of the course teaches you how to create the perfect brow shape with a full step by step colour, pictured manual. Our highly experienced trainers will guide you through the brow shaping process so that you are confident to perform the treatment when you leave the course. Once you have mapped out the perfect brow shape, the rest is easy!

Maintenance of Microblading

Following the initial procedure, the client will need to return 6 to 8 weeks later for a ‘top-up’. This is to ensure that the pigment settles in the skin evenly and that the colour will last a decent amount of time. As all skin is different, it is hard to say exactly how long microblading will look fresh for, but generally, we say 6-12 months. After the first 12 months, the client can then have a ‘colour boost’ treatment. They will return to you for one treatment to freshen up the colour of their eyebrow microblading. However, if the client had left it to long, well over the 12 months, they will need to go back to the initial 2 step microblading treatment and almost start again. It is important that you outline all of this in your terms and conditions so that clients know the deal from the start.

Microblading correction and removal…….

Occasionally we will have a client who we cannot treat for various reasons. The main one would be if a client came to you with a shape they were not happy with and wanted you to go over it. Unfortunately, if you were to treat this client then they would end up with a lined mess! This brow would need to be removed using salt & saline or a LIFT solution. Any therapist performing removals would need to be fully trained to gain insurance. Some times you may see clients who have either had the wrong colour microblade or the colour has faded to an unsightly hue. In this instance, a colour correction treatment can be performed to correct the undertone of the pigment left within the skin. Again you will need to be fully trained in correction to be able to perform this treatment. Having the skills to microblade, correct and remove ensures you can treat every client that walks through your doors. It is a great way to add revenue to your beauty schools and not lose any work by having to turn clients away to a therapist who is already trained in all 3 treatments.

 

Who Can Legally Perform Botulinum Toxin Aka Botox?

At Eclipse school of beauty, we get daily enquiries asking who can legally perform botulinum toxin injections, what are the requirements and can I gain insurance. Hopefully, this blog will answer these questions and clarify who exactly can join botulinum toxin courses and gain the relevant insurance to do so.

Prerequisites:

A prerequisite is what a person needs to have prior to doing a course. This means that their previous experience and or qualifications will give them a foundation knowledge of the course they are going to attend. To do our botulinum toxin course, you would need to have either a full level 3 beauty therapy qualification. (This could be in either the massage or electrical route) or, 12 months needling experience. This can include but is not limited to microblading, micropigmentation tattooing, micro needling, and derma roller. If you do not have 12 months’ experience in any of the above, the last option is if you have 6 months’ needling experience in any of the above plus a qualification in anatomy & physiology at level 3 or above. At Eclipse, we provide all of the above-named course should you need to do your pre-request courses with us first.

Botulinum Toxin Course itself:

Once you have the relevant prerequisites, you will be able to book onto one of our botulinum toxin courses. This course is 2 days long and covers everything you need to be able to perform the treatment on your own away from the academy. The theory covered in this course includes:

  • What is botulinum toxin
  • How it works
  • Facial anatomy
  • Prescribing information
  • Client selection
  • Treatment options
  • Salon environment
  • Health and safety
  • Client consultation
  • Client assessment
  • Products and differences
  • Quantities and placement
  • How to store and dilute
  • Managing expectations
  • Injection techniques
  • Complications and resolutions
  • Aftercare
  • Maintenance
  • Top-ups

The practical element for this course includes:

  • Setting up your station
  • Performing a full consultation
  • Contact with a registered prescriber
  • Preparing your client
  • Mapping out your client’s injection points
  • Performing a botulinum toxin treatment (to cover frown lines, forehead lines, and crows feet)
  • Giving verbal aftercare and maintenance to your client

How to get a prescriber:

During the course, we will give you full details on what you will need to be able to carry out this treatment legally and safely. One is that you must have a qualified, registered prescriber to personally prescribe the botulin toxin for all of our clients. The initial consultation only needs to be done once every 12 months and this can be done with a prescriber over face time to make the whole process easier and streamline. We can give you prescriber details on the course so that once you are finished you are ready to set up and go straight away. Many therapists will have a ‘prescribing day’ where all new clients will attend the clinic in order to receive their consultation with the prescriber. Once their prescription has been issued, you are then able to order the botulinum toxin for that specific client for up to 12 months until they need a new prescription. If your client has gone through a major medical change or you haven’t treated them for over 6 months then they would also need a new prescription.

Certification:

On completion of the course, if your tutor feels you are confident, you will receive your full Eclipse Botulinum toxin certificate. We issue all certificates at the end of each course now to ensure all students are able to gain full insurance cover immediately and begin working safely. We work closely with Insync insurance who have guaranteed insurance to anyone with an Eclipse certificate. Once your insurance is set up, you are ready to go.

Medic or non-medic:

You do not need to be medically trained to administer botulinum toxin. Legally, you can train and perform these injections whether you are a medic or non-medic. Unfortunately, there is a lot of stigma around this subject, you can find a full video HERE on this by our lead aesthetics trainer.

Progression:

Once you have been performing botulinum toxin injections for 6 months plus, you may then decide to broaden this skill be booking onto our advanced Anti wrinkle injections course. This course is taught by our leading aesthetics practitioner who performs this treatment daily and will give you the best up to date skills within the current industry. The advanced Anti wrinkle injections course includes pebbly chin, gummy smile, lip flip, masseter, DAO, Platysmal bands, nose, hyperhidrosis, and bunny lines. A fantastic extension to your current skills.

 

 

 

SPMU: SEMI PERMANENT MAKE UP

We hear the term SPMU (SEMI PERMANENT MAKE UP) frequently within the beauty world but does it actually mean and what does it consist of? Hopefully, this blog will explain all.

What is SPMU (SEMI PERMANENT MAKE UP)?

Semi Permanent Make Up

SPMU stands for semi permanent makeup, this also includes Micropigmentation which is the tattoo form of semi permanent make up. Microblading also comes under this banner but I’m going to focus on Micropigmentation for this blog.

Micropigmentation Explained:

Micropigmentation is performed using a tattoo gun, much like the ones they use in conventional tattoo shops only using different needles and ink. The inks used and much more greatly absorbed by the skin making the treatment ‘semi’ permanent rather than permanent like a conventional tattoo. The inks used will fade over time and leave the skin clear of any tattoo markings.

The needles used within the micro pigmentation treatment are only inserted 2-3mm into the skin. Again making this treatment fade over time and causing it to be ‘semi’ permanent. There are several treatments you can perform within this area of skill:

  • Powder brow
  • Ombre brow
  • Hair stroke brow
  • Eyelash enhancement
  • Eyeliner
  • Lip liner
  • Lip Blush

Powder Brow?

A powder brow treatment is where the therapists will almost ‘colour in’ the outline and content of the mapped out brow. This is performed using a specifically chosen pigment to suit the client’s skin and hair colour. The therapist will first pre numb the skin with a numbing agent and leave for around 45 minutes. The therapist will then begin to draw the outline of the mapped brow with the tattoo gun and chosen pigment. Once the outline has been completed, they will then go on to ‘fill in’ the brow with the pigment to create a block, powder brow effect. This will look like the client has penciled their eyebrow in with a brow pencil.

Ombre Brow?

An ombre brow is slightly different as the therapist will create a faded front of the brow with a different technique. The main body of the brow will be tattooed the same as the powder brow but then where the therapist gets to the front of the brow they will use a pointillism effect to create shading rather than a block effect. This is the current most popular brow technique performed.

Hair Stroke Brow?

This technique will give the effect of hair strokes but performed with the tattoo gun. This technique is not generally used a lot in the industry as now people wanting this effect will opt for the microblading technique instead. However, if you choose to do the VTCT course then the har stroke brow is a requirement for the case studies.

Eyelash Enhancement?

An eyelash enhancement treatment is where the therapist will tattoo along the lash line, in between the lashes to fill in the lash line to give a ‘line’ effect. This is a very subtle but effective look and can enhance the eye massively. Many clients opt for this choice before moving onto a full tattooed liner.

Eyeliner?

This is a full block eyeliner tattoo. Brilliant for clients who pencil their liner on daily. The liner can be tattooed thin or thick or even a funky Brazilian flick. You must be very careful and highly trained to do tattoo liner as you will be working very close to the eye and could cause serious damage.

Lip Liner?

For a lip liner, the therapist very carefully marks out the line of the lips and then tattoo’s a very thin line all around the lips with a specifically chosen lip colour. This is a great introduction to a full lip blush treatment.

Lip Blush?

This is where the entirety of the lips is ‘coloured in’ with the tattoo gun. The therapist will take great care to make sure the tattoo stays within the natural lip line and gives the client the look that they are wearing a lip colour 24/7.

Semi permanent make up is becoming more and more popular and excepted within modern society. It is great for busy people and working mums who maybe haven’t got the time to do their make up every morning. It is fantastic for holidays so there is no need to worry about your make up melting in the sun or coming off in the water when swimming. These treatments will typically need to be topped up every 12 months and will stay looking fresh all year round.

At Eclipse school of beauty, our Micropigmentation trainers have been performing these treatments for years and still do regular clients day in and day out to keep up to date with their skills and industry standards.

VTCT During Lockdown

Do you want to achieve a VTCT qualification during lockdown? Does your local council require a VTCT certificate in Microblading or Micropigmentation for you to be able to gain a special treatment license? Throughout this blog I will hopefully answer all questions around the VTCT qualification, what it is, why you would need it and if it would be suitable to achieve this during the UK coronavirus lockdown.

What is VTCT?

VTCT is a specialist awarding organisation offering vocational and technical qualifications in a range of service sectors. Some similar awarding organisations are ITec, City and guilds and Teffel. All of these awarding bodies are regulated by Ofqual who are an international regulatory body for a vast range of qualifications.

Why would I need a VTCT?

All London boroughs and some outer London boroughs require a VTCT qualification to be accepted for a special treatment license. A special treatment license is where your local council will come and inspect your premises to ensure it is suitable to carry out certain treatments, for example, Microblading or micro-pigmentation. During the visit they will check you have adequate water facilities, the room is of a high clean standard and that all surfaces are washable should you have a blood spillage.

What qualification will I get?

VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Micropigmentation

And/or

VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Enhancing Eyebrows with Microblading Techniques

How long will the course take?

Once registered, you have a minimum of 12 weeks to complete the VTCT portfolio and a maximum of 12 months. The majority of this qualification is theory-based and can be completed at home. You would need to provide evidence for case studies and attend the academy for your final assessments and exams.

Do I need any previous qualifications?

You can begin your VTCT conversion course if you have already previously completed a Microblading or Micropigmentation course. As long as this course is UK accredited and you feel confident in your practical skills. If you have not already completed a microblading or micro-pigmentation course then you can complete the full VTCT course at your chosen Eclipse location. Available in Bexleyheath, Brentwood, and Ashford. The full 12months to complete will apply to both course options.

How much is the course?

The VTCT conversion course is 999 for each course.

What does conversion course mean?

You will be converting your current microblading certificate to a VTCT qualification

Eclipse Beauty | VTCT Approved

What happens when I start my VTCT conversion?

You will be sent an email with all of the registration information. Once you have been registered, our dedicated VTCT tutor will email you your log book and some instructions. This will be followed up by either a phone call or video call to go through the steps of the course which you can complete from home.

So I can complete all of the theory work from home?

Yes, below is a list of units within each course:

VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Micropigmentation

  • Management of health safety and security in the salon – ALL Theory
  • Quality Management of client care in the hair and beauty sector – 90% Theory/ 2 Observations
  • Enhance appearance using Micropigmentation treatment – 50% Theory/ case studies and final assessment

VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Enhancing Eyebrows with Microblading Techniques

  • Client care and consultation – 90% Theory/ 2 observations
  • Enhance appearance using microblading techniques – 50% theory/ case studies and final assessment
  • Anatomy and physiology for microblading techniques – ALL Theory
  • Eyebrow shaping services – 70% Theory/ case studies
  • Health and safety in the salon – ALL Theory

What happens when I have completed my theory work?

Once all of your theory work has been completed, this will be emailed and marked remotely, you can then look to book into the academy for your practical assessments. As soon as the academies are allowed to reopen, we will be rebooking all courses as soon as possible so you can complete your qualifications as quickly as possible.

What if I’ve finished all of my theory work and the academies are still not open?

VTCT are looking into lots of alternative options for people to complete their qualifications remotely as we all know this is a very difficult time for everyone. There will be options to complete all practical work from home if the lockdown continues and please rest assured that  VTCT are doing everything they can to ensure no one is hindered by the Kent beauty academies not being able to reopen.

So the lockdown is a fantastic time to get a real good start on your VTCT qualification. All theory work can be completed from home and you will have a designated VTCT tutor who will support you throughout your course. Sign up and start today at Eclipse school of beauty 😊

What Is Plasma Skin Tightening and How Does It Work?

What is plasma skin tightening?

Plasma is a new technology we are seeing being used within the aesthetics market to tighten the skin as an aftereffect of controlled trauma. Controlled trauma is used often within the aesthetics world to force the healing process of the skin into action. We will see great benefits of this wound healing process on the skin including fresh new cells, skin rejuvenation, boost in collagen and elastin production and more. The plasma pen technology ‘blanches’ the surface of the skin to create controlled trauma, the skin reacts with this wound healing response, creating a tightening effect. Of course, the severity of the results does differ from client to client but generally, we see a good improvement in all clients.

Plasma pens

Plasma pens can be purchased from many different companies and also from not so reliable companies. You can actually purchase a plasma pen for, believe it or not, 10 pounds! Unfortunately, these machines are not CE approved and can only be turned on and off.  There are no settings with regards to strength, level and/or power. The plasma pen used on our courses at Eclipse school of beauty is sold for 1,200 individually. A full kit including machine is included within the course fees. This state of the art pen includes manual and automatic settings.

Levels 1-3 and also the ability to adjust the Hertz from 50hz to 500hz. This is important when choosing the setting depending on the area being treated. During our course, we will go through, in detail, how to choose which settings. As we know, the difference in the skin from the face to the body, for example, can differ quite a lot and it is important for the therapist to understand this to be able to achieve optimum results.

Areas that can be treated:

  • Forehead lines
  • Frown lines
  • Crows feet
  • Upper eyelids
  • Lower eyelids
  • Nasolabial folds
  • Smokers lines
  • Jowls
  • Marionette lines
  • Full neck
  • Décolleté
  • Tricep skin
  • Mummy tummy
  • Knees
  • Skin tags
  • Moles

What are those brown dots on clients?

This is the most frequent question I get asked from clients and students. Everyone is concerned about the brown dots clients are left with following the plasma skin tightening treatment. When the skin is blanched, these is then a ‘crust’ formed on the surface of the skin. As this heals over the first 24 hours, the crust will darken, leaving a brown or black scab on each dot that the therapist has strategically created. these ‘dots’ generally last 4-5 days but can last up to 2 weeks in very rare cases. During this time it is extremely important that the client does not pick the scabs as this could cause scarring.

Aftercare:

The aftercare following a plasma treatment is very important as if not followed correctly, could impact the results of the treatment. Firstly, we must make sure that the area treated is left dry and exposed. Like any scab, it needs to dry out and heal as quickly as possible. Any moisture around the treated area could prolong the healing process. The area needs to be kept clean and dry and means necessary and not be submerged in water i.e. a shower or bath. No products to be used on the area, including creams and soaps. Bio oil can used once the scabs have all gone and once all of the scabs have gone, the client can return to their normal routine.

Bridging the gap between creams and surgery:

Plasma has been the most innovative treatment to bridge the gap between standard anti ageing creams and full on cosmetic surgery. While surgery can also be extremely expensive, a standard plasma treatment for the upper eyelids would be around 350 pounds. Most clients I see have considered surgery but are mainly put off by the cost and healing time.

There is only so much that can achieved through high street creams so clients are naturally looking for a more effective treatment for loose, sagging skin. I have seen most of my clients have one area of their face treated with the plasma skin tightening treatment and have been so pleased that they have returned for 2 or 3 more areas. Some areas may need to be treated more than once but overall, clients achieve a great result and are then hooked to have multiple areas treated. I would 100% recommend anyone to add this treatment to their menu as I have seen a huge number of clients return for multiple areas and be extremely happy with the overall results.

Beauty Courses to Kick-Start Your Career

Here’s a list of courses that will jump-start your career in the make-up industry.

If you are an aspiring beautician, then this article is going to help you immensely. If you are living in the south-east region of England, then there are a lot of Essex beauty training schools that you will be able to find that you can enroll yourself into. These schools offer various courses that you may find very useful to begin your career in this field.

You will find some credible and licensed Kent beauty academies where you can hone your skills if you are an intermediate. Today, in this article we will discuss two of those courses that are offered by most schools, which will kick-start your career as a professional in this field.

The first course- Botox Foundations Training Course!

The first course that we are going to discuss today is about the Botox foundations training course. The pre-requisite for the course is that you must have a 6-months Needling experience. Most of the schools deliver a two-day Botox course where they will train you to deliver a safe, successful and confident treatment with Botulinum Toxin. The course is CPD certified and the schools offer post-completion support which also includes a 24-hour hotline.

You get to learn a lot of things during these two days, namely-

1) What is Botulinum Toxin?
2) How does it work?
3) Facial Anatomy.
4) Client consultation and assessment.
5) Injection techniques
6) Aftercare, Top-ups and much more.

To ensure a perfect training experience, you will be guided by at least four experts enabling you to learn from them.

The Second course- Plasma Fibroblast Training Course!

The second course in today’s list is the Plasma Fibroblast Training Course. This is a one-day course that is fully accredited by CPD. The Plasma Fibroblast course is a one-day course that covers the fundamentals to enable students to work with the fibroblast machine in an effective and sterile way. You will be guided by industry-leading trainers in both the theoretical and practical approaches. You’ll cover the following things during the run-time of this course, namely

1) Wrinkle reduction.
2) Lip Flip.
3) Neck tightening.
4) Reduction of upper/lower lip wrinkles and much more!

You will be taught how to set up your client correctly while taking full precautions, how to treat a range of areas on the face and body and as well as maintaining client comfort. This intensive training course will give you the skills required to go and practice independently. Upon finishing you will also receive a training completion certificate.

What to do after completing the courses?

Once you have gathered the knowledge from the industry experts, you can either start your own business or even start practicing depending upon the level of expertise you have achieved. It is very important that you stay updated with the industry standards and norms and keep in touch with the new products available in the market. Keep practicing with the safety precautions and latch on to every opportunity that comes your way.

Semi-Permanent Makeup with Botox and Fillers.

Semi-Permanent Makeup with Botox and Fillers.

 

Botox and Fillers are becoming such a high demanded treatment within the beauty and makeup industry, and more often than not- I have clients visit me who have previously had either one, or both of these treatments done prior.

By these clients, I am repeatedly asked 2 questions; How long after Botox do I have to wait before I can get my Brows done? And can I still get Semi-Permanent Makeup or Lip Blush done if I have lip filler.

 

How long after Botox do I have to wait before I can get my Brows done?

I you are having Botox done beforehaving your eyebrows done, you must wait 2 weeks for the Botox to settle before having your brows done. It is always vital that you let both your Brow artist and your Botox practitioner know about the fact you are combining these treatments.

With Botox, it takes a week or so for the product to actually settle into the treated area properly and for the benefits to actually show.
Depending on the areas that the product has been applied, there can be several movements in the facial muscle structures. For example, the brow area can naturally drop ever so slightly once the Botox is applied. But eventually will move back into its correct place once healed.
This is why there must be a time frame before treatments- to allow this transition to occur before permanent ink is applied to the moved skin. Likewise, if you are planning on having your Botox treatment after your brows are tattooed, it is important to allow your brows to fully heal before foreign bodies are placed into the skin.
That is because the surface of the skin is being broken with either a tattoo machine or a blade, so for hygiene reasons it is essential you give the skin the correct time required to fully heal.

 

Can I still get Semi-Permanent Makeup like lip liner or Lip Blush done if I have lip filler?

 

Of course! Lip filler combined with lip blush or liner can truly give the most eye catching results.
However, likewise with the Brows and Botox- there is a healing period that must be followed.

This is 2 weeks. So no filler for 2 weeks prior to SPMU Lips, and no filler should be applied for 2 weeks after the SPMU Treatment.
Please be advised that it is rare that I will apply a semi-permanent lip blush or liner to a client who has over a certain amount of lip filler; usually 2ml.

If someone has previously had filler and the original shape of the lip is unclear, then I wont perform the Lip Blush or Lip liner procedure.
This decision is down to the fact that the lips are an incredibly sensitive area and the natural stretch and elasticity of the lip can reduce from over filling of the lips, which in time will affect the final result of the Semi Permanent Lip Tattoo.
The quality of results I give my clients are always my upmost priority; I value their time, their investment in my work and their comfort foremost.

Rules of advertising Neurotoxins (Botox) online and on social media

Here at our Kent Beauty School. Eclipse School Of Beauty & Aesthetics. We offer a range of Anti wrinkle injections training courses. Botox is actually a product name. The real name is botulinum toxin or you can call it a neurotoxin. It the single most popular non surgical aesthetic treatment in the world. With tens of millions of treatments happening every single year throughout the world. In the US alone there were more than 3.5 million Anti wrinkle injections treatments in 2018.

In the UK there is a regulation that says that prescription only medicine (POM) cannot be advertised to the public. Before now, it was not enforced but at the beginning of 2020 it has begun to be enforced.

The Rules of advertising Neurotoxins (Botox) online and on social media are designed to ensure that all marketing posts and advertisements for medicines, medical devices, treatments, health-related products and beauty products receive the necessary high level of scrutiny. The rules apply to marketing communications and not the products, which are regulated by health regulators such as the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), www.mhra.gov.uk, Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), www.vmd.defra.gov.uk, the European Medicines Agency (EMA), www.ema.europa.eu, and the Department of Health, www.dh.gov.uk. Marketing communications for those products must comply with the rules and professional codes of conduct of relevant professional bodies.

Skin Peels: Greatly Underestimated and Underused Within the Beauty and Aesthetics Industry.

What are Skin Peels?

Skin peels, sometimes called chemical peels, are an aesthetic product; usually in liquid or gel form used to improve skin imperfections. There are many different brands that make and supply skin peels which can be an absolute mind field if you’re new to the skin peel world. Here’s some useful information on the different types of peels:

All skin peels are formulated to a specific Ph level. Often this is a vital indication of the strength of the peel but also often overlooked. The ph scale ranges from 0-14 with 0 being the strongest acidity, 7 being neutral and 14 being the strongest alkaline. Skin peels will always be within the acidic range of 0-7. The lower the Ph, the stronger the peel as it is closer to 0. So a skin peel with a 1.2Ph will be stronger than a skin peel with a 3.4Ph.

Often, the Ph of a skin peel is either overlooked or not clearly shown and therefore consumers can be confused with regards to the actual strength of the peel itself. Skin peels will often be advertised by their percentage instead, so the higher the percentage, the stronger the peel. However, if you have a skin peel at 50% with a Ph of 4.5 compared to a skin peel of 30% with a 1.5 Ph, the 30% peel will actually be stronger than the 50%. Make sense?

Ok, so we’ve looked at the strength of a skin peel now what are the different acids that can be used and what can they be used for:

Glycolic Acid:

Some call Glycolic acid master of none as it is commonly misused by a wide range of people. Glycolic acid is the most commonly used alpha hydroxy acid which means it dissolves in water. It can be an amazing skin exfoliator if used correctly. Many people use a 2% glycolic cleanser to keep dead skin cells at bay. Glycolic acid is best used for aging skin with signs of fine lines and wrinkles.

Salicylic Acid:

One of the only beta hydroxy acids which means it dissolves in water, fantastic on oily skin types. Salicylic acid, bar blue laser/light is the only treatment that can be used on active acne. As it comes in a range of different strengths and Ph, it can be hugely effective for all types of oily, acneaic and congested skin.

Lactic Acid:

This alpha hydroxy acid is the most underused acid on the market which is a shame as it is fantastic for dry skin. With its naturally moisturising effects on the skin, this acid is fantastic for clients who have a build up of dead skin cells, making their skin dry and dehydrated. The other great property of this acid is that it is, in fact, suitable for highly delicate areas of skin such as under the eyes and neck.

Mandelic Acid:

Mandelic acid has a progressive chemoexfoliation meaning it penetrates the skin at a much deeper level than say a glycolic acid will. As this acid can reach the lower levels of the skin within the dermis, it has a great effect on pigmentation and uneven skin tones. Dispersing the unwanted pigment but at the same time causing it to rise to the surface of the skin where it can be exfoliated off. Clients must be aware that pigmentation will often look worse before it starts to look better. You must also make sure you have well hydrated skin to prepare for the mandelic acid. Therefore you could have a course of mandelic peels to hydrate your skin before moving onto a course of mandelic peels.

So Which Peel is Right for Me?

The great thing about skin peels is that you can cater to any skin type, even if they have multiple skin concerns. For example, if they have an oily T-zone and pigmentation on the cheeks then you can use Salicylic for the T-zone and Mandelic for the cheeks. There really is no rule to skin peels, they are completely versatile and greatly effective on all skin types.

Some Tips When Choosing and Using Skin Peels:

  • Always check the Ph of the skin peels not just the percentage
  • Make sure the shelf life is convenient for the number of peels you will be carrying out
  • Check the range of acids available and if they have combined acids
  • Always work with cold water, you don’t want any added heat on the skin
  • Cleanse the skin twice for a minimum of 2 minutes each time
  • Use your skin peels according to the skin area, not the whole face
  • Prep the skin with a lower peel and work up
  • Always provide adequate aftercare and ongoing support

Feel like skin peels would be a great treatment to offer, book onto one of our skin peel courses at eclipse-beauty.com for courses in Bexleyheath, Brentwood or Ashford

Botox vs Fillers? Where to use each and why? Kent, London and Essex Botox and filler training

Botox training course or Fillers training course? Kent, Essex or London? Two choices (Botox vs Fillers) but one is a lot more complex to choose between. At our Kent based beauty school, we train in both fillers and Anti wrinkle injections anti-wrinkle. We train both medics and non-medics. We have a 4 day fully comprehensive level 7 fillers training course. We cover Jaw, Cheeks, Chin and of course lip fillers.

We also offer a two day Botox foundations training course. This covers the top third of the face. Forehead, frown lines, and crows feet. Also known as the Glabella region which includes the Procerus muscle and the Corrugator muscle. And the Frontalis muscle. We also offer two advanced courses. We offer an advanced filler course and an advanced Anti wrinkle injections course. Next time you search for a beauty school near me. Make sure you pick Eclipse – School Of beauty and we can cater to all your aesthetic training needs.

One of the most common questions that get asked on both our filler training course and our Botox training course is.

  1. Where do I choose fillers and where do I choose Anti wrinkle injections?
  2. Can I use them both together?
  3. Why would I choose one or the other or both?
  4. There isn’t a simple answer to this as each case needs to be analysed and considered carefully.

However, first, you need to understand what can be done with both. Most people understand that filler can now be used for the full face. From lip filler to temple filler to full-face Kimmy k contouring. Most people know that Anti wrinkle injections can be used in the upper third of the face.

But the part that a lot of people don’t know is that Botox can be used on the full face and neck. And in the face even in other areas in the body. Sometimes Botox can even be used for non-anti-wrinkle treatments. Such as hyperhydrosis. We offer full hyperhydrosis training on our advanced Anti wrinkle injections course.

Botox or anti-wrinkle treatments in general. Whether it be bocouture, azzalure or Anti wrinkle injections. It can be used for many wonderful things on the lower face. For example. As we age our muscles begin to tighten and we can get a downturned mouth which gives an unhappy look. We can also get an upturned chin which gives a witchy look. For a downturned mouth, we can treat the DAO (Depressor Anguli Oris) muscle.

By relaxing this muscle we can allow the corners of the mouth to lift naturally and soften marionette lines. For a pebbly or broccoli or witchy chin. We can treat the mentalist muscle. This will again relax the muscle and prevent these potentially unpleasant aesthetic features.

Necks can often show signs of aging that do not reflect the rest of the face or body. We can treat the platysmal bands in the neck with Anti wrinkle injections. This can help relax the neck muscles and give a much nicer aesthetic. Sometimes improving jowls and jawlines as a side effect.

Hands, feet, groins and also armpits can be treated with any form of anti-wrinkle neuromodulator. Not to remove wrinkles or anti-aging. But to reduce or eliminate sweat in these areas. Some can suffer quite badly from excessive sweating in these regions and it can severely affect the quality of life. On our advanced Anti wrinkle injections training course. We cover off all of these areas and treatments.

In addition to even all of the treatment areas mentioned above. There are yet more!

We can do a subtle lip flip by injecting the obicularis oris muscle. We can prevent gummy smile by treating the levator labii superioris aleque nasii muscle. If a nose moves while you talk we can treat the depressor septi nasi muscle. Maybe there are bunny lines along the nose in which case we can treat the nasalis muscle.

You can see there are many treatments for neuro modulators for the entire face. When you combine this with all of the filler treatments you can learn on our filler training course and advanced filler training course. You really are in a fantastic position to be able to treat clients with the correct treatment for the correct aesthetic outcome.

In the above text, I mentioned. Choosing a training course location is a fairly easy question to answer. Where to treat with Botox. And where to treat with fillers is much more complex.

Why Choose Us?

Our aesthetics instructors Annie and Adam discuss this complex and interesting subject in their latest AA Aesthetics Podcast video. Give it a watch and hopefully, you can become better informed as to the options available and when to use them.

If you would like to book a fillers training course or a Anti wrinkle injections training course. Whether you would like to learn in Essex, London or Kent. Whether you are a medic or non-medic. Please do not hesitate to contact us using the contact us page on this website. We would love to talk to you about your aesthetic career and how we can help you either get started. Or continue to enhance your offering and grow your aesthetics treatment portfolio.

Maybe you would like to start with our foundation fillers course in Kent? And then move on to our Anti wrinkle injections foundations course in Essex? And finish up with some Advanced filler training in London? We can assist you.