Every lesson in The Velour Syllabus, newest first. Browse everything below, or jump into a topic:
- Skin Fundamentals: skin function, the barrier, and common concerns
- Ingredient Studies: what ingredients do and why formulation matters
- Treatment Notes: how treatments work, who they may suit, and what to expect
- The Esthetician Edit: deeper professional topics for estheticians
All Lessons
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Protected: Welcome to the Esthetician List
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Understanding Your Skin Barrier
What your skin barrier is made of, how it quietly repairs itself, the everyday habits (and Utah air) that wear it down, and how to help it recover.
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Mandelic Acid: Beyond the Buzz
Mandelic acid has a reputation as the “gentle” AHA. Here’s the chemistry behind that reputation, what the research actually shows, and how to use it well.
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Chemical Peels: What to Know Before You Book
What a chemical peel actually does, how depth is decided, who should wait, and the prep and aftercare that matter more than the acid itself.
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Welcome to The Velour Syllabus
If you’ve ever looked at an ingredient label and wanted to understand every word, you’re in the right place. I’m Dacota Brooks, a Master Esthetician, founder of Velour Skin Studio, and the ingredient nerd behind The Velour Syllabus. I created this space for people who want to understand their skin and for estheticians who want…
