If you have ever looked at an ingredient label and wanted to understand every word, you are in the right place.
I’m Dacota Brooks, a Licensed Master Esthetician, founder of Velour Skin Studio in Riverton, Utah, and the ingredient nerd behind The Skin Syllabus. I created this space for people who want to understand their skin and for estheticians who want to keep learning beyond the classroom.
Why The Skin Syllabus?
There is a lot of skincare information out there. My goal is to explain the reasoning behind products and treatments through clear explanations, thoughtful research, and practical insight from the treatment room.
What you will find here
- 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
The library will keep growing as I publish new lessons and explore new questions. You do not have to know everything to start. You just have to be curious.
