Master Facial Course
Adds extractions, fruit enzyme education, a men’s facial, the Professional Facial Brush Set, and approximately 90 hours of training.
Explore the Master course
ASFA Academy • Beginner Facial & Skincare Foundations
Skin Types, Facial Anatomy, Products, Sanitation & the Signature Facial Process
Start with the essential knowledge used to understand skin, prepare a clean treatment area, organize professional tools, select basic products, and perform a structured foundational facial service.
The Introductory Facial Course explains the core knowledge behind a professional facial service. Students study facial history, skin anatomy, Fitzpatrick classification, visible skin conditions, sanitation, commonly used tools, skincare products, and ingredient functions.
The program then connects those subjects to the ASFA Signature Facial, including treatment-area preparation, cleansing, gentle exfoliation, massage, masking, finishing products, client comfort, home-care guidance, and professional service presentation. Extractions, fruit enzymes, hydroxy acids, men’s facials, devices, and luxury treatments begin in the higher course levels.
Review the essential course details, included education, and subjects reserved for higher ASFA course levels.
Every educational subject taught in Introductory is also included in Master, Premier, and Ultimate. Choose this level for the essentials, or begin with a higher level to receive the same foundation plus additional treatments, tools, and advanced study.
Adds extractions, fruit enzyme education, a men’s facial, the Professional Facial Brush Set, and approximately 90 hours of training.
Explore the Master courseAdds AHA and BHA education, anti-aging care, pumpkin enzyme, vitamin C, consultation forms, the brush set, and approximately 120 hours.
Explore the Premier courseAdds high frequency, advanced acne education, luxury facials, diamond-tip microdermabrasion, the brush set, skincare kit, approximately 220 hours, and complimentary safety bonus training.
Explore the Ultimate courseFour connected areas build the knowledge needed to understand skin, prepare a clean workspace, select beginner-level products, and perform an organized signature facial service.
Study anatomy, Fitzpatrick types, visible skin conditions, contraindication awareness, and basic service planning.
Understand workstation preparation, common utensils, hygiene, disinfection, clean storage, and cross-contamination prevention.
Learn the purpose and order of cleansers, gentle exfoliants, masks, serums, moisturizers, sunscreen, and key ingredient groups.
Organize the service sequence, communicate realistic benefits, provide basic aftercare, and present the service professionally.
Course benefits appear first, followed by the exact educational subjects taught at this level. Physical facial brush and skincare kits are not included.
Learn how a foundational service moves through client preparation, sanitary setup, cleansing, skin observation, gentle product selection, massage, masking, finishing products, documentation, and basic home-care guidance.
Keep access to the full Introductory program so you can revisit skin foundations, sanitation, tools, products, ingredients, signature facial sequencing, and marketing lessons whenever you need a refresher.
After completing the required coursework and assessments, receive an ASFA certificate documenting the Introductory course level. Learn about the online facial certificate and certificate verification.
Yes. This is ASFA’s foundational facial course and is designed for students with no previous skincare or treatment experience.
Yes. The approximately 60-hour program is completed online through video lessons, reading, assignments, guided practice, quizzes, and review. Lifetime access lets you return to the material whenever you need a refresher.
Yes. Students who successfully complete the required coursework and assessments receive an ASFA certificate identifying completion of the Introductory Facial Course.
The course covers facial history, tools and utensils training, sanitation, skin anatomy, Fitzpatrick classification, visible skin conditions, skincare products, ingredients, the ASFA Signature Facial, and professional marketing foundations.
No. Students learn how common tools, utensils, and product categories are used, but the physical facial brush set and skincare product kit are not included at this level. Review the course comparison chart for package details.
No. Those subjects begin in Master, Premier, or Ultimate depending on the treatment. Introductory focuses on the skin, sanitation, products, tools, ingredients, and signature facial foundation.
No previous ASFA course, esthetics education, or professional experience is required to begin.
Yes. ASFA’s esthetics education team may review assigned work and provide guidance on basic technique, product choices, organization, and service presentation.
Students who choose the Ultimate Facial Course receive complimentary access to AML Laser Academy’s Safety & Infection Control Course and Bloodborne Pathogens Training. These bonus courses can be completed whenever the student chooses.
Choose Introductory for a beginner-friendly online program covering skin, sanitation, products, ingredients, professional tools training, the signature facial process, lifetime access, and an ASFA certificate.
