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Our skin is constantly changing throughout our lives, but the changes we experience during our 40s, 50s and beyond can sometimes feel particularly noticeable.
Changes in hormones, lifestyle, collagen and elastin production, hydration levels and the skin barrier can all influence how our skin looks, feels and behaves. Skin that once felt balanced may suddenly become dry, sensitive or unpredictable. You may begin to notice changes in firmness, texture, pigmentation, fine lines or breakouts and wonder:
“Why has my skin suddenly changed?”
Skin Through the Years has been created to help you understand those changes and feel more confident caring for your skin as it matures.
Thursday 4th March 2027, 5.30pm-8.00pm.
There are no entry requirements for this course, just an enthusiasm for the topic and a willingness to learn.
Our skin is constantly changing throughout our lives, but the changes we experience during our 40s, 50s and beyond can sometimes feel particularly noticeable.
Changes in hormones, lifestyle, collagen and elastin production, hydration levels and the skin barrier can all influence how our skin looks, feels and behaves. Skin that once felt balanced may suddenly become dry, sensitive or unpredictable. You may begin to notice changes in firmness, texture, pigmentation, fine lines or breakouts and wonder:
“Why has my skin suddenly changed?”
Skin Through the Years has been created to help you understand those changes and feel more confident caring for your skin as it matures.
This is not an anti-ageing course and it is not about trying to stop the natural ageing process. Instead, we will focus on understanding, supporting and caring for your skin at every stage of life.
Throughout this relaxed and informative course, you will learn more about how the skin works, what happens to it as we mature and how perimenopause and menopause can influence skin health.
We will explore common concerns including dryness and dehydration, loss of firmness and elasticity, fine lines, pigmentation, sensitivity, changes in texture and adult breakouts. You will also learn about skincare ingredients, product choices and how lifestyle factors can influence the health and appearance of your skin.
Most importantly, you will begin to understand your own skin.
There is no single skincare routine that is right for everyone. By learning how to recognise your skin's individual needs, you can make more informed choices about the products you use and the way you care for your skin.
Topics include:
- How the skin is structured and how it functions
- What happens to our skin as we mature
- How perimenopause and menopause can affect the skin
- The role of collagen, elastin and hydration
- Why the skin barrier becomes increasingly important
- Common mature and menopausal skin concerns
- Pigmentation and changes in skin tone
- Dryness, dehydration and increased sensitivity
- Adult and hormonal breakouts
- Skincare ingredients and what they actually do
- How to choose products for your individual skin
- The importance of SPF and protecting the skin
- How nutrition, hydration, sleep, stress and lifestyle can influence skin health
- Professional skin treatments and when they may be beneficial
- How to create a realistic skincare routine that works for you
There will be no formal assessments but your tutor will work with you to make sure you learn and achieve the course objectives through in-class activities.
You may be eligible for this course to be free if your personal income is less than £35,000 and you live in the York North Yorkshire Combined Authority postcode area.
If your personal income is between £25,000 and £35,000 we would request a 25% contribution to the cost of the course. Learners may study more than one tailored learning course, provided each course has a distinct learning objective and aim.
If you are not eligible to get this course for free we would request 25% fee of the total course fee (£140.00), so the payment amount would be £35.00.
Students have access to a fantastic range of College-wide facilities such as the Learning & Research Centre, study hubs, computer areas with accompanying multi-function printers and helpdesk advice.
All materials are provided for you to complete the course. However, this course may require additional study from home, you will need access to a PC/laptop and suitable Wi-Fi to access teaching and learning.
The course is delivered through face-to-face classroom learning.
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- Improved skills to participate in community life
- Increased understanding of democratic values
- Improved skills for independent living
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Please consider our full range of adult courses, your tutor will be able to advise on bespoke career progression depending on your individual motivation for undertaking this course.
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