The hormonal skin – How hormones and the microbiome shape skin health through life€300Add to cart
Registered nurses
Registered nurses who want to specialise in dermatology and cosmetic skin treatments
Online
The hormonal skin – How hormones and the microbiome shape skin health through life
- For practitioners: customise skin treatment plans across hormonal life stages—safely and precisely.
- Customise skin plans across hormonal phases for better client outcomes. Puberty to menopause: translate hormones + microbiome into practical consultation and treatment planning.
- A clinically relevant framework to recognise hormone-driven patterns and adapt skincare and treatment decisions accordingly.
- Lectures, tests, resources and expert-led teaching
- Clinical frameworks and decision tools
- Diploma and hands-on eligibility
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Who this module is for
Who is this module for?
Many clients present with skin changes that track to puberty, menstrual cycling, pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause, or broader hormonal imbalance. Without a clear framework, treatment plans can become inconsistent—either too generic, too aggressive for a compromised barrier, or not adapted to the client’s current hormonal context. This course helps practitioners build a more precise, phase-aware approach that supports better decision-making and more stable outcomes.
Skin therapists and skincare professionals
Skin therapists and skincare professionals
Nurses and other aesthetic/clinical practitioners involved in skin con
Nurses and other aesthetic/clinical practitioners involved in skin consultations
Practitioners seeing clients with recurring or phase-linked concerns (
Practitioners seeing clients with recurring or phase-linked concerns (e.g., acne, dryness, sensitivity, ageing changes)
Module structure
How this module is structured
In-depth Online Theory
6 courses in skin science · 5 focused lectures · Assessment in every course · Immediate, long-term access
Diploma & Certification
Theory diploma when every assessment is passed, and a separate hands-on diploma. Counts towards the full NAA certification pathway.
Curriculum
What you will learn
01 The Hormonal Skin – How Hormones and the Microbiome Shape Skin Health Through Life
02 The Hormonal Skin – Understanding Menopause and Change
03 The Science of Skin and Hormones – Pregnancy and Beyond
04 The Skin Microbiome in Focus – From Barrier to Balance
05 Skin in Balance – Understanding the Role of Stress and Sleep
06 The Hormonal Shift – How Puberty Shapes the Skin
The online theory
What's included in the online theory
6 online lectures
Structured online lectures you can revisit at any time.
Tests & diploma
Assessments in each included course and a verifiable theory diploma.
About the instructors
Taught by practising international clinicians
Ann-Kristin Stokke
Lecturer
Ann-Kristin Stokke is a CIDESCO-certified skin therapist with more than 27 years of experience in professional skincare, education, and product development. She is Partner and Head of Education at Dermalogica and Skintif…
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What is included
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
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It is designed for licensed healthcare providers (MDs, nurses, dentists), but anyone can buy the course for the theoretical content.
Yes—this course is designed to help practitioners connect these presentations to hormonal life stages and microbiome/barrier considerations.
No. This is a theory-based course focused on foundational science, assessment structure, and treatment planning principles.
Yes. The course is built to support consultation, risk screening, treatment planning, and relapse prevention through a structured framework.
No. This is a foundation and essential module.
A knowledge test, plus downloadable reference tools such as checklists and assessment sheets.
Yes, a digital diploma is provided upon successful completion.
You receive immediate access, with ongoing availability according to NAA platform terms.
