No7 Beauty Company has launched a beauty advisory training programme, Skin School, developed by its Global Beauty Academy in partnership with the University of Manchester and endorsed by the Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (CIBTAC).

Reflecting No7 Beauty Company’s commitment to making beauty accessible and affordable for everyone, the comprehensive training programme has been created to ensure that No7 and Liz Earle beauty advisors have a uniquely rich and deep understanding of skin’s physiology and the needs of all skin types, regardless of age, ethnicity and different skin concerns. They will be equipped to provide scientifically based, personalised advice for customers to ensure their individual skin and beauty needs are answered.

The programme will consist of the following modules:

• Skin Physiology: How the skin works and how products work on the skin
• Uniqueness of the Skin: Biological and physical differences across skin tones. Created with support from aesthetician Dija Ayodele
• Part 1: Skin Through the Life Stages / Part 2: The Skin and the Sun: How the skin ages and the impact of environmental and lifestyle factors 
• Part 1: The Menopause / Part 2: The Menopause and the Skin: A holistic view of the menopause, and its impact on the skin. Created with support from Doctor Louise Newson
• Skin Conditions: Healthy skin and common skin conditions
• Product Development: The journey of a skincare product, from idea to shelf
• Global Trends and Technology:  Advancing technologies in beauty and the importance of consumer insights and trends
• Lifestyle and Wellness: How to look after the skin both inside and out
• Macmillan Cancer Support: The visible side effects of cancer treatment on the skin

The training programme takes 9-12 months to complete and will be given to No7 and Liz Earle beauty advisors in the UK from May this year, and in the US in 2022.