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What is a dermal therapist? A complete guide to this in-demand career

By Lauren Streng | 12 February 2025

Curious about a career in dermal therapy or just want to know more about what a dermal therapist does? The…

How to become a dermal therapist in Australia: Everything you need to know

By Shilna Malde | 27 January 2025

  Passionate about skincare and helping others achieve healthier, more radiant skin? A career as a dermal therapist might be…

How to become a cosmetic nurse in Australia: Your pathway to a rewarding career

By Shilna Malde | 27 January 2025

The cosmetic aesthetic industry is rapidly expanding, with demand for cosmetic procedures such as injectables and cosmetic surgery increasing.  Cosmetic…

Melasma

Melasma Awareness Month

By Dr Carol Wang, Unit Coordinator at the Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science. | 23 July 2024

Did you know the month of July is Melasma Awareness Month? As a Dermal Therapist, Dermal Clinician, Cosmetic Nurse or…

microbiome

Understanding the Skin Microbiome and its Relationship to Dermal Therapies

By Marian Morley, RN, Unit Coordinator for CDNIHD01 Integrate health and dermatology for aesthetic practise | 5 April 2024

Image Source – wellnessbyrosh.com This information is intended for Dermal Therapists and Cosmetic Nurses or anyone considering completing a formal…

New TGA Guidelines for Advertising Cosmetic Injectables

By Shilna Malde | 20 March 2024

Welcome to our new micro-learning series on industry regulations. Following on from the recent changes to Ahpra’s guidelines, this micro-learning…

Why You Need to be Aware of Nasal Sprays for Tanning

By News & Research | 18 January 2024

One of the latest trends gaining popularity on social media is using nasal tanning sprays, which claim to give a…

Factors Influencing Trust and Trustworthiness: Cosmetic Injectable Patient Experience Exploratory Study (CIPEES)

By News & Research | 16 May 2023

Factors Influencing Trust and Trustworthiness: Cosmetic Injectable Patient Experience Exploratory study (CIPEES) A study published in 2022 by McDonald et.…

Careers in Cosmetic Nursing

By News & Research | 20 December 2022

Careers in Cosmetic Nursing: Which Direction to Take? By Crystie Ettridge RN (Cosmetic Nurse) Over the last decade, the aesthetic…

Five Professional Certificates to Boost your Career as a Dermal Therapist or Cosmetic Nurse

By News & Research | 19 October 2021

Five Professional Certificates to boost your career as a Dermal Therapist or Cosmetic Nurse The Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal…

The Aesthetic Medical Emergency Team: Helping to Ease Practitioner Anxiety about Injectable Complications

By News & Research | 30 June 2021

The Aesthetic medical Emergency Team Helping to Ease Practitioner Anxiety about injectable Complications The Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science is…

Position Yourself for the Best Start with your ABIC Membership

By News & Research | 11 May 2021

Position Yourself for the Best Start with your ABIC Membership Finally, the aesthetics industry has one strong national voice, with…

PSYCHODERMATOLOGY: A New Approach to Dermal Therapies and Cosmetic Nursing

By News & Research | 14 January 2021

PSYCHODERMATOLOGY: A New Approach to Dermal Therapies and Cosmetic Nursing This is the second of many blogs at the Australasian…

Is a Laser Tattoo Removal Course for me?

By News & Research | 17 November 2020

Is a Laser Tattoo Removal Course for me? Are you considering adding laser tattoo removal to your scope of services?…

Cosmetic dermal science and the gut skin axis

By News & Research | 15 September 2020

Cosmetic Dermal Science and the Gut / Skin Axis The Gut Movie by Australian Journalist Kale Brock is selected as…