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Ingredients 101

Explore how iS Clinical formulates with pharmaceutical-grade ingredients, advanced delivery technologies, and clinically backed concentrations. This course covers ingredient quality, the difference between cosmetic and clinical grades, and debunks common industry myths—equipping you to speak confidently about what’s inside every iS Clinical product.
  • Length 56 minutes
  • Materials Videos
  • Certificate Certificate of Completion
  • Audience Aesthetic Professionals + Educators & Trainers + Students + iS Clinical Brand Partners
  • Level Beginner

Course Content

Lesson 1: Ingredient Formulation & Technology 1 Topic
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Ingredient Formulation & Technology
Lesson 2: Ingredient Quality 2 Topics
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Ingredient Quality
Speaking to Ingredient Quality
Lesson 3: Ingredient Grades 1 Topic
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Pharmaceutical Grade vs Cosmetic Grade Ingredients
Lesson 4: Ingredient Myths 1 Topic
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Myth or Truth: Opening and Closing a Product Causes Active Ingredient Oxidation

What To Expect

  • On-demand content
  • Learn at your own pace
  • Get a certificate
  • Become the expert!

What You’ll Learn

  • How skincare formulas work—and why the full formula matters more than single ingredients
  • Classifications of ingredients and basic FDA guidelines
  • How to talk to clients about ingredient quality and why it matters
  • The difference between pharmaceutical-grade and cosmetic-grade ingredients

instructors

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President & CEO at iS Clinical
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Vice President, Global Corporate Account Development at iS Clinical
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MD, FACEP, Clinical Director at iS Clinical
Bryan Johns
President & CEO at iS Clinical
Dr. Charlene DeHaven
MD, FACEP, Clinical Director at iS Clinical
Molly Peters
Vice President, Global Corporate Account Development at iS Clinical
Mr. Bryan Johns is the co-founder, President, and CEO of Science of Skincare, LLC, and Innovative Skincare, with a background in biochemistry, psychology, and genetics from UC San Diego, and experience developing anti-aging treatments at the Kronos Group, while serving on the President’s Council of the National Breast Cancer Coalition and as Vice President of Stars for Stripes.

“I need to really leave a legacy that we helped people, because this is all about humanity. So that became the mission, and that’s how we ended up starting the company.”

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Bryan Johns
Dr. Charlene DeHaven is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and Clinical Director of Innovative Skincare, with over 20 years of experience in anti-aging, skincare product development, and age management, recognized internationally for her research, education, and media contributions.
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Dr. Charlene DeHaven
Molly Peters is the Senior Director of U.S. Sales for iS Clinical, overseeing sales, corporate accounts, and e-commerce, and is recognized for her strategic leadership, team development, and passion for building lasting relationships within the aesthetic industry.

“Even though I use the word “sales”, I really never even think of it as that. What I always think about is patient care and education. It’s really important that we emphasize that by selling products to them. We’re really providing solutions to our patients.”

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Molly Peters
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Frequently Asked Questions

Your questions answered about iS Clinical EDU and its resources for skincare professionals.

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