Global Skin Health & Beauty Across Cultures

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Skincare and beauty practices are deeply connected to culture, wellness, health, identity, and self-expression. This course explores both the science of skin health and the cultural traditions of beauty and skincare around the world. Students will examine how different societies approach skincare, wellness, and beauty rituals, while also learning the biological and environmental factors that affect skin health.

The course combines elements of wellness science, cultural studies, consumer awareness, and global lifestyle trends. Students will explore topics such as nutrition, stress, sleep, hydration, skincare ingredients, sun protection, and the impact of social media and globalization on beauty standards. At the same time, the course will examine skincare traditions from cultures including Korean, French, Ayurvedic, African, Latin American, and Indigenous beauty practices.

Through interactive discussions, reflection assignments, product and ingredient analysis, and cultural case studies, students will develop a broader understanding of how beauty and wellness practices are shaped by culture, science, history, and society.

This course encourages students to think critically about beauty trends, wellness habits, and self-care while gaining practical knowledge about maintaining healthy skin and understanding global beauty cultures.

ONLINE FORMAT

This class will consist of readings and assignments posted on Google Classroom and TWO scheduled zoom sessions (zoom is a video conference app.) You will only have two zoom meetings the first weekend of class, and then work independently on your assignments for the remaining 4 weeks. Please make sure you register for the course with a valid email address, since this is where you will receive an invitation notification to join Google Classroom. Both zoom and Google Classroom are free platforms and easy to use. You will be invited to join Google Classroom a week before class starts. Make sure you check your spam/junk folder, as invitations to join Google Classroom sometimes end up there. Your email must be Google compatible, so it’s best if you use gmail, hotmail or yahoo. If you don’t receive a notification before class starts, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to contact us.

ASSIGNMENTS & COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

All assignments must be successfully completed in order to receive your course completion certificate. Course completion certificates will be uploaded to Google Classroom in a shared folder after class has concluded, and you will be able to download your certificate. If you have a deadline and need your certificate earlier, please indicate it during the registration process (there is a question that asked about early certificate.) You may receive your certificate as early as ONE week after class has started, as long as you complete all assignments successfully and it is confirmed by your instructor.

ATTENDANCE

Attendance during the scheduled zoom sessions IS MANDATORY and we will be taking attendance! If you do not attend these, you will NOT receive a course completion certificate. Meetings are not recorded and there are no make-up sessions. It is not possible to sign up for a new class if you miss the zoom meetings – your will have to pay for a new class! Other than the zoom sessions, the class is self-paced and you will be free to work on your assignments whenever you can. You will have 4 weeks to complete all assignments and course requirements.

ZOOM SESSIONS

Please note that all zoom sessions are scheduled in Eastern Time (New York City). Please check which time zone you are in, and make sure you attend the zoom sessions on time!

$240 + registration fees | ONLINE | 36 Hours (equivalent to 3 credits)

Contact Information

Office of Continuing Education
161 Newkirk Street, Room E504
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 360-4224
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