Skin Analysis - Milady's Esthetics Fundamentals - Ch. 5
Legacy Classroom Lecture
Course Summary
Step back into the classroom with me for this legacy lecture on Skin Analysis, where I teach you the true foundation of every effective treatment: learning to read the skin. In this course, you’ll learn my signature approach to analyzing the skin through three essential skills every esthetician must master: looking, feeling, and listening. You’ll discover how subtle clues—texture, temperature, tone, pore activity, hydration levels, elasticity, and even the client’s own words—tell you exactly what the skin needs and what direction your treatment should take.
We walk through:
- How to properly observe skin conditions and surface clues
- How to feel the skin for firmness, hydration, sensitivity, and congestion
- How to listen to the client’s history, lifestyle, and concerns to build a full picture
- Understanding the Fitzpatrick Scale and why it matters for safety and treatment selection
- Identifying skin types and current conditions (because yes—they are not the same!)
- How to combine all three methods into confident professional decision-making
This throwback classroom lecture is packed with real-world examples, student questions, and the same clear teaching style my Cortiva classes loved. You’ll feel like you’re right there in the room—learning how to assess the skin with confidence, accuracy, and that esthi intuition that only comes from understanding the fundamentals. Whether you’re new, returning to the industry, or refreshing your knowledge, this training gives you the power to analyze skin the right way before you ever lay a hand on a client.
Course Curriculum
