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NEW CLASSES

The Science of Plant Actives and Essential Oils
This 2-day class will focus on the fundamentals of the usage of plant actives and essential oils in beauty care products. Dig more deeply into the cosmetic chemistry of these highly effective ingredients. Taught by Aveda’s Executive Director of Botanical Research, Dr. Cindy Angerhofer, you will gain invaluable insight from one of the leaders in botanical sciences.

Course Elements include:

• The history of plant ingredients in skin care
• Definition of essential oils and how they occur in plants
• Learning specific plant ingredients and their efficacy
• Clinical testing methodologies
• Key Aveda sourcing stories
  

 

Advanced Skin Care Techniques:
The Art of Facial Massage
Take your esthetic practice to the next level by mastering the art of facial massage. In this 2-day class learn how to impact the results of your facial treatments with massage techniques inspired from around the world. Learn the theory, anatomy and specific techniques of Aveda’s signature massages. Through intensive hands-on workshops, discover the power of one of your most valuable tools as a skin care professional.

Course Elements include:

• Lymphatic Drainage massage
• Anatomy workshops
• Detailed theory of massage techniques
• Hands-on Workshops to achieve mastery of:
  • Green Science™ Signature 5-Phase Massage
  • The Aveda Massage
  • Enbrightenment™ Signature Massage
  • Aveda’s Relaxing Massage

To register or for additional information, call 800.283.3244