Through the lens of dermopharmacy, a review of skin biology will be offered on the topic of the epidermis and the dermis, which are at the heart of where acne happens. The different pathologies related to seborrhea will be demystified. The conference will address the following main topics about acne:

• Factors leading to the onset of acne
• The evolution of acne: from retentive to inflammatory
• Aggravating factors
• Various forms of acne
• The cosmetics of acne: developing a skincare regimen

The conference will conclude with some practical tips on how to live with this problem without it ruining your life.

Being passionate about cosmetics for more than 15 years, I invite you to come and listen to the history of the implementation of dermo-cosmetics in Québec: the evolution of the markets that this new branch of cosmetics has brought us; the influence it has had on the field of esthetics; the establishment of cosmeceutics in our universities and companies.

We will see definitions and differences between pharmacy and institute products, examples of active molecules in both categories, and marketing colour codes to differentiate them.

But what does the future hold in terms of efficiency?

With the rise of several pathologies in Canada, from ever-more numerous acne cases to hand eczema that negatively impacts the work of many professionals, skin research may have finally found a real path forward, but more importantly new avenues of treatment.

Did you know that our skin can contain over 1700 bacteria per square centimeter? This tiny universe is called the cutaneous microbiome, more commonly known as skin flora.

Come learn more about it and the ingredients that promote the right balance, whether probiotic or prebiotic.

With the aging of the Québec and Canadian population, age spots are also an increasing issue in your practices; however, they do not affect only mature skin; melasmas also seem to be on the rise.

I think it’s time to take a detailed look at the mechanism of melanin production, melanogenesis.

But what you really want to know is: what does the current cosmetology market have to offer in terms of any cosmetic ingredient acting directly on this complex process?

This master class requires very good knowledge of the skin in its entirety!

With the constant rise in dermatological problems and the ever-increasing lack of dermatologists, the field of dermatology has a desperate need for complementary specialists to assist dermatologists in their practice and thus help to reduce waiting times for an appointment (almost a year in half of cases). This would also help family doctors who have only too limited knowledge of front-line dermatology.

Who better than an esthetician to care for the needs of individuals with a mild skin pathology?

Come and train with an experienced dermocosmetologist and learn more about the most common skin conditions. We will study psoriasis, eczema, acne, rosacea and pigment disorders.