Learning Objectives - Facial Aging CE course

Understand the various processes which contribute to facial skin aging, including the common histological and structural changes which characterize it
Appreciate the methods by which UV radiation contributes to the skin photoaging process
Understand the common clinical features, and histo-pathology, behind common forms of dyschromia, with a focus on melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Review the role and benefit of incorporating assessment tools and scales in objective evaluation of facial skin aging and hyperpigmentation concerns such as melasma
Explore and discuss common myths surrounding facial skin aging and cosmeceutical product use
Review research surrounding established/traditional cosmeceuticals used in reducing the sign of skin aging and hyperpigmentation concerns, including retinoids, ascorbic acid, and hydroxy acids
Review research surrounding emerging cosmeceuticals used in reducing the signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation concerns, including peptides, plant stem cells, antioxidants, topical probiotics, and various skin lightening actives
Explore methods, and supportive materials, for integrating & utilizing cosmeceuticals into an aesthetics practice, particularly in the management of facial skin aging and dyschromia
Explore examples of how various cosmeceutical actives may be combined in product formulation
Explore research surrounding both general & specific nutritional strategies and the skin aging process, including:
Reviewing the impact of food and beverage choice on the limitation of sunburn formation;
Exploring the role of carotenoids and other antioxidants in mitigating the photodamage process;
Review cross-sectional studies’ exploration of associations between dietary nutrient components and the signs of skin aging; and
To discuss research using computer model simulation of the appearance change seen with increased carotenoid-based food consumption, and how this can be used as a motivator for dietary adjustments
Understand the detailed histo-pathological role and impact of Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs) in the skin aging process
Identify sources of both endogenous and exogenous AGEs
Explore the various dietary, oral supplement, and lifestyle approaches to reduce exposure to AGEs and AGEs formation
Review in detail specific foods and food groups highest in pre-formed dietary AGEs, including cooking methods to consider in their limitation
Explore research on a specific dietary approach used to reduce AGEs exposure
Review research surrounding oral supplements used in reducing the sign of skin aging and hyperpigmentation concerns, including Collagen peptides, Ceramides, CoQ10, green tea, among others
Explore research surrounding oral supplements used in imparting a cutaneous photoprotective effect, including extracts of Polypodium leucotomos, green tea, along with specific antioxidants
Discuss the essential component of sun protection measures, including what cosmeceutical ingredients to consider beyond those countering the UV light, application method, and methods to encourage patient compliance
Review research exploring the impact of inadequate sleep on the signs of skin aging
Explore the role of circadian rhythm and the skin, including how this may provide an optimal window of time for topical medicinal & cosmeceutical application
Understand the connection between stress and skin, including cutaneous-derived stress mediators and their impact on both dermatological and aesthetic-related concerns
Explore emerging evidence for the connection between air pollution and skin aging, including potential histo-chemical pathways through which this is mediated, and cosmeceuticals used to mitigate it
Review recent evidence exploring those facial areas most affected by the signs of aging as based on years and amount of alcohol use and cigarette smoking, including how this can be used as an educational & motivational tool for adjusting patient drinking and smoking behaviors