Allies Academy

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Alongside our Black Friday event, throughout November we're offering exclusive courses and a host of guests lectures to educate and reward our community with exclusive offers for course attendees.

Below you'll find the ALLIES Academy course catalog, bonus teacher notes post-lectures, and a detailed lecture syllabus.

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WELCOME TO THE

Alongside our Black Friday event, throughout November we're offering exclusive courses and a host of guests lectures to educate and reward our community with exclusive offers for course attendees.

Below you'll find the ALLIES Academy course catalog, bonus teacher notes post-lectures, and a detailed lecture syllabus.

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ALLIES Academy

Course Catalog & Guest Speakers.
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- IG LIVE 01
- Class notes
- 01NOVEMBER
  
  Time:
  6pm CET
  
  An introduction to
  Ingredients 101
  
  Join us for a special guest lecture on the science behind our Key Allies, the best skincare ingredients to try and insights on a new Allies of Skin formula.
  
  FACULTY:
  
  Nicolas Travis
  
  GUEST SPEAKER:
  
  Caroline Hirons
- Class notes:
  SUMMARY:
  - If you're breaking out, look to:
  Promise Keeper and Pore Refining Booster
  - If you need extra hydration, look to:
  Bandage Balm and CE15 Firming Oil
  - If you're looking for a menopausal or youth-preserving formula, look to:
  Advanced Lifting Serum, Firming Eye Cream, Night Cream and CE15 Firming Oil
  - Which retinoid product to invest in?
  Night Cream features retinaldehyde & can be used every single night
  Brightening Sleeping Facial features granactive retinoid & can be used 2-3 nights per week
  KEY LEARNINGS:
  
  Nic’s Holy Grail products:
  Advanced Lifting Serum
  Daily Treatment
  CE15 Firming Oil
  
  Caroline's Holy Grail products:
  Firming Eye Cream
  Daily Treatment
  20% Vitamin C Serum
  
  SHOP THE LECTURE:
  
  Hydrating Cleanser
  Nic's tip: Don't worry about creating a lather, it cleanses in its original form. Leave it on for 1-3 minutes for extra silky-smooth results.
  
  Daily Treatment
  The Swiss Army Knife of moisturizers, this is our #1 bestseller that suits all skin types and can be used alone and acts as your serums and eye cream.
  Nic's tip: Layer it with CE15 Firming Oil at night for supercharged results.
  
  Advanced Lifting Serum
  6 years in the making, this features a maxed-out 3% Growth Factor Complex due to the ingredients incredible study results and helped repair Nic's skin barrier issues. Peptides were also added to lift, firm and stimulate natural regeneration for our best results yet.
  
  Brightening Sleeping Facial
  One of our most underrated formulas, this gives the effect of a facial with just 3 nights usage, allowing you to skip that in-office appointment and slim down your PM skincare routine.
  Nic's tip: Mix 1-2 drops of CE15 Firming Oil to supercharge your results.
  
  Mandelic Night Serum
  Made to be used by everyone and every night, this formula is Nic's favorite exfoliator that's blended with antioxidants and peptides for multifunctional benefits.
  
  Antioxidants Purifying Mask
  Our limited-edition Black Friday launch, this clay mask is designed not to dry up or crack, so when you rinse it off your skin is left purified, soft and hydrated.
  
  20% Vitamin C Serum
  Known as our "lightbulb serum", this features a waterless base creating a thick texture that feels like glue, so you must apply it to damp skin – spritz with the Probiotics Mist or water post-cleansing and the serum melts into your skin.
  Nic's tip: Mix it with Advanced Lifting Serum for ultra-glowy results.
  
  CE15
  Nic's tip: If you can only buy one formula, buy this as it can be mixed with everything and used every night.
  One of the most active face oils on the market, it's packed with 10% Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), 5% Vitamin E, 1% Bakuchiol and 3% Teprenone, as well as fruit oils that don't clog the pores for hydrating rejuvenation for all skin types.
- IG LIVE 02
- Class notes
- 10NOVEMBER
  
  Time:
  3pm CET
  
  Ingredients 101 (Blending Key Allies)
  
  Join us for a special guest lecture on the science behind picking and blending our Key Allies to ensure the highest concentrations for maximum results and skincare benefits.
  
  FACULTY:
  
  Nicolas Travis
- Class notes:
  
  SUMMARY:
  Want to get supercharged results? Why not try our Founder, Nic's routine:
  Nic’s routines:
  AM: Probiotics Mist + Advanced Lifting Serum + Advanced Brightening Serum + 20% Vitamin C Serum + Firming Eye Cream + Daily Treatment
  PM: Mandelic Night Serum + Advanced Lifting Serum + Advanced Brightening Serum + Bandage Balm + CE15 Firming Oil
  KEY LEARNINGS:
  Consistency is key, and more important than product percentages – so make sure you stick to your routine!
  Mix all serums together, and cocktail your moisturizer and oil to keep your routine simple yet effective.
  Oil can penetrate creams, but creams can’t penetrate oils. So mix or use oil as your final step.
  If you've got sensitive skin, introduce 1 new product at a time so you can identify any irritating products.
  SHOP THE LECTURE:
  For Brightening:
  Advanced Brightening Serum + 20% Vitamin C Serum
  
  For Mature Skin:
  Hyaluronic Acid Serum + Advanced Lifting Serum + Repair Night Cream + CE15 Firming Oil
  
  For Scars + Pigmentation:
  Mandelic Night Serum + Repair Night Cream + CE15 Firming Oil
  
  For Visible Pores + Blackheads:
  Antioxidants Purifying Mask + Repair Night Cream
  
  For Firmer Eyes:
  20% Vitamin C Serum + Advanced Lifting Serum + Firming Eye Cream
  
  For Congestion:
  Antioxidants Purifying Mask + Mandelic Night Serum + Promise Keeper
  
  Breakout Prone:
  Pore Refining Booster + Advanced Brightening Serum + Renewing Dioic Cream
- IG LIVE 03
- Class notes
- 10NOVEMBER
  
  Time:
  7pm CET
  
  Ingredients 101 (Blending Key Allies)
  
  Join us for a seminar on the science behind our Key Allies to ensure you choose the right ingredients to achieve your skin goals.
  
  FACULTY:
  
  Nicolas Travis
- Class notes:
  
  SUMMARY:
  Want to get supercharged results? Why not try our Founder, Nic's routine:
  Nic’s routines:
  AM: Probiotics Mist + Advanced Lifting Serum + Advanced Brightening Serum + 20% Vitamin C Serum + Firming Eye Cream + Daily Treatment
  PM: Mandelic Night Serum + Advanced Lifting Serum + Advanced Brightening Serum + Bandage Balm + CE15 Firming Oil
  KEY LEARNINGS:
  Consistency is key, and more important than product percentages – so make sure you stick to your routine!
  Mix all serums together, and cocktail your moisturizer and oil to keep your routine simple yet effective.
  Oil can penetrate creams, but creams can’t penetrate oils. So mix or use oil as your final step.
  If you've got sensitive skin, introduce 1 new product at a time so you can identify any irritating products.
  SHOP THE LECTURE:
  For Brightening:
  Advanced Brightening Serum + 20% Vitamin C Serum
  
  For Mature Skin:
  Hyaluronic Acid Serum + Advanced Lifting Serum + Repair Night Cream + CE15 Firming Oil
  
  For Scars + Pigmentation:
  Mandelic Night Serum + Repair Night Cream + CE15 Firming Oil
  
  For Visible Pores + Blackheads:
  Antioxidants Purifying Mask + Repair Night Cream
  
  For Firmer Eyes:
  20% Vitamin C Serum + Advanced Lifting Serum + Firming Eye Cream
  
  For Congestion:
  Antioxidants Purifying Mask + Mandelic Night Serum + Promise Keeper
  
  Breakout Prone:
  Pore Refining Booster + Advanced Brightening Serum + Renewing Dioic Cream
- IG LIVE 04
- Class notes
- 16NOVEMBER
  
  Time:
  6pm CET
  
  Skincare Beyond The Face 101
  
  Join us for a special guest lecture discussing skincare beyond the face, from a holistic perspective.
  
  FACULTY:
  
  Nicolas Travis
  
  GUEST SPEAKER:
  
  Amy Chang
- Class notes:
  SUMMARY:
  Allies of Skin was born from our Founder, Nic's desire to help everyone feel good in their own skin with supercharged formulas that achieve maximum results, in minimum steps. These are his go-to formulas to achieve just that...
  KEY LEARNINGS:
  Take a holistic approach to feeling good in yourself too, here's their top tips:
  - Swap your cotton pillowcase for silk as it's gentler on skin
  - Focus on your sleep too – in Traditional Chinese Medicine the golden sleep hours are 10pm-2am when you're in deep restorative sleep for body and skin repair.
  - Reduce stress by trying meditation or sound baths.
  - Try to have a positive mindset, love yourself unconditionally and put space between yourself and negativity.
  SHOP THE LECTURE:
  Nic and Amy's favorites for rapid results are Growth Factors, Peptides, Vitamin C & Mauka Honey:
  The fastest ingredient to repair skin is Growth Factors, our Advanced Lifting Serum is great for use after in-office treatments like microneedling and laser.
  For Growth Factors: Advanced Lifting Serum
  Peptides are like a personal trainer for your skin, training your skin to perform better. Think: reduced inflammation, increased radiance and boosted collagen production.
  For Peptides: Daily Treatment & Firming Eye Cream
  Manuka Honey is a great skin healer as its antibacterial and draws moisture to the skin – skin heals faster when hydrated.
  For Manuka Honey: Promise Keeper
  Vitamin C is crucial, day and night! In the AM, they help to brighten and fade dark spots. In the PM, they help skin repair and boost other actives' benefits.
  For Vitamin C: 35% Vitamin C+ Serum, Repair Lip Balm & CE15 Firming Oil
- IG LIVE 05
- Class notes
- 22NOVEMBER
  
  Time:
  3am CET
  
  An introduction to Repair & Healing Skin 101
  
  Join us for our first of two special guest lectures introducing our next course, Repair & Healing Skin 101, and the importance of building a skincare routine to support the microbiome.
  
  FACULTY:
  
  Nicolas Travis
  
  GUEST SPEAKER:
  
  Nikki DeRoest
- Class notes:
  SUMMARY:
  Everyone makes skincare mistakes, from sunburn to over-exfoliating or using acids too harsh for our delicate skin barrier. If you’re overwhelmed and don’t know what to pick, start with cleanser, serum, and moisturizer.
  KEY LEARNINGS:
  How to know when your skin barrier is disrupted:
  - Your skin feels really tight,
  - You're noticing very inflamed breakouts where you don't normally get them
  - Your hydrating skincare isn't lasting: When your skin barrier is damaged, you have increased trans epidermal water loss. It’s not able to hold onto the moisture. Healthy skin naturally glows and holds onto moisture better.
  SHOP THE LECTURE:
  Products you can use for barrier repair:
  - Nic's favorite: Advanced Lifting Serum
  This formula helps to lift, speed up healing, reduce fine lines & wrinkles.
  - Nikki's go-to: Bandage Balm
  A very good product for repair and healing.
  - CE15 Firming Oil
  Helps rejuvenate and repair skin.
- IG LIVE 06
- Class notes
- 24NOVEMBER
  
  Time:
  5pm CET
  
  Skincare Q&A
  
  Join us for a celebratory Black Friday lecture that focuses on the skin barrier, how to prevent damage, and how to aid recovery.
  
  FACULTY:
  
  Nicolas Travis
  
  FACULTY:
  
  Alex Gilchrist
- Class notes:
  SUMMARY:
  Everyone's skin changes with the seasons. For winter, try adding hydrating and nourishing formulas to your routine to lock-in moisture.
  KEY LEARNINGS:
  - Follow your products directions, but why not try applying your moisturizer and oil in one step to speed up your routine.
  - Apply your products to damp skin to increase product absorption and results.
  - Mix retinoid products with moisturizers or an oil as a buffer and apply to dry skin for gentler results.
  SHOP THE LECTURE:
  Hyaluronic Acid Serum
  Bandage Balm
  CE15 Firming Oil
- IG LIVE 07
- Class notes
- 28NOVEMBER
  
  Time:
  2am CET
  
  Repair & Healing Skin 101
  
  Join us for our second of two special guest lectures introducing our next course, Repair & Healing Skin 101, and the importance of building a skincare routine to support the microbiome.
  
  GUEST SPEAKER:
  
  Chanel Tyler
- Class notes:
  
  SUMMARY:
  
  Nic's tip: If your skin reflects light, people will not notice all your other skin imperfections.
  
  Try this routine for radiant skin: 20% or 35% Vitamin C Serum, Advanced Lifting Serum, Advanced Brightening Serum & Daily Treatment.
  
  KEY LEARNINGS:
  
  FOR BLACKHEADS:
  Try Pore Refining Booster
  
  FOR PIGMENTATION:
  Advanced Brightening Serum
  +
  35% Vitamin C Serum
  
  FOR MATURE SKIN:
  Advanced Lifting Serum
  +
  35% Vitamin C Serum
  +
  CE15 Firming Oil
  
  FOR VISIBLE PORES & SCARRING:
  Mandelic Night Serum
  +
  Advanced Lifting Serum
  
  FOR GLASS SKIN:
  Hyaluronic Acid Serum
  +
  Advanced Lifting Serum
  +
  Advanced Brightening Serum
  
  SHOP THE LECTURE:
  Hydrating Cleanser
  Hyaluronic Acid Serum
  35% Vitamin C Serum
  Mandelic Night Serum
  Pore Refining Booster
  Advanced Brightening Serum
  Daily Treatment
  Bandage Balm
  CE15 Firming Oil

Class is in session:

Repair & Healing Skin 101

November 21^st - 30^th

Attend our Instagram Live that discusses the importance of nourishing, protecting and rebuilding the skin care barrier.

ALLIES ACADEMY TIMELINE

Discover this semester's courses:

Ingredients 101 01/ November 1^st - 10^th

Class is in session! Learn more about the breakthrough ingredients we're proud to have supercharged our formulas with to achieve maximum results.

MossCellTec™

An award-winning natural adaptogen that promotes skin barrier recovery, strengthens skin against urban aggressors, improves hydration and barrier recovery.

Found in: Bandage Balm

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Growth Factors

A potent active ingredient helps to stimulate collagen production and skin recovery.

Found in: Advanced Lifting Serum

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Colloidal Silver

An antibacterial active that will quickly soothe the skin, making it perfect for fighting skin conditions, like acne.

Found in: Promise Keeper

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Kojic Acid

A naturally occurring skin-restoring ingredient that works as a potent antioxidant to scavenge free radicals and is thought to help soften the appearance of hyperpigmentation and skin spots.

Found in: STAY TUNED...

Dioic Acid

Dioic Acid is a next-generation acid and organic compound naturally derived from vegetables that helps reduce excess sebum, reduces imperfections, and helps improve uneven skin tone.

Found in: DIOIC RENEWING CREAM

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MSM

This is a sulfur compound naturally occurring in our bodies. This multitasking ingredient serves as an antioxidant and helps minimize signs of premature aging by aiding in the strength, elasticity, and integrity of youthful skin..

Found in: Advanced Lifting Serum

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Manuka Honey UMF 16+

A potent active ingredient helps to stimulate collagen production and skin recovery.

Found in: Brightening Sleeping Facial

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Copper Tripeptide

A naturally occurring skin-restoring ingredient that works as antioxidants and is thought to stimulate collagen and elastin production, which can help soften the appearance of fine lines, hyperpigmentation and skin spots.

Found in: STAY TUNED...

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Skincare Beyond The Face 101 02/ November 11^th - 20^th
DARK UNDERARMS

This can happen for several reasons, including your genetics, irritation from products you're using, or an underlying condition – which should be ruled out by a doctor first!

Want to do something about it?
If you're unhappy with the cosmetic appearance of your underarms and have ruled out any possible conditions with your doctor, look to formulas featuring Niacinamide, Retinol, Kojic Acid and Hydroquinone which may help to lessen the appearance of pigmentation.

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Dry Skin Patches

Do you notice patches of skin that look and feel rough and itchy? Dry skin is often temporary or seasonal and has many causes including skin conditions (which you should rule out with your doctor first!), changing weather and environment, sun damage, harsh skincare products.

Want to do something about it?
If you're unhappy with the appearance of your dry skin, make sure you're using moisturizing formulas and using SPF to protect your skin from further damage.

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Body Acne (AKA: BACNE)

While acne is more common for teenagers, it can happen to people of any age and can also appear anywhere that you have oil glands on your skin (think: face, back, chest etc). This can happen for many reasons including excess sweating and friction from clothing, to stress, your diet and hormonal changes.

Want to do something about it?
If you're unhappy with the cosmetic appearance of your acne, there's many treatments available to help minimize the appearance and help avoid scarring. Look to non-comedogenic formulas that won't clog pores and ingredients such as salicylic acid.

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Ingrown Hairs

You may notice ingrown hairs after hair removal where the hair starts to grow back but doesn't break through the skin. It can result in small, swollen bumps that may feel sore.
Want to prevent them?
Before hair removal, wash your skin with warm water and a mild cleanser.
Apply a lubricating shaving cream/gel, and use a fresh, sharp razor.
Shave in the direction of hair growth.
Rinse the blade after each stroke, then your skin with cool water once you're finished.
Use an exfoliator that features AHAs to help remove dead skin cells and prevent ingrown hairs.
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Repair & Healing Skin 101 03/ November 21^st - 30^th
Understanding the Skin Barrier
The skin barrier, also known as the moisture or lipid barrier, constitutes the outer layer of our skin. Picture it like a brick wall, where cells are bricks, and lipids like ceramides and fatty acids are the mortar. This barrier is pivotal, safeguarding vital water reserves within the body, while fending off harmful microorganisms. It plays a key role in supporting skin immunity and managing inflammation.
A healthy skin barrier
Smooth,
Even-toned,
Well-hydrated,
Clear.

A compromised barrier
Irritation,
Redness,
Inflammation, and
Susceptibility to issues like breakouts, dryness, and a burning sensation.
Factors Damaging the Skin Barrier

Environmental stressors,
Emotional and physical stress,
Nutrition,
Genetic predispositions,
Sensitizing ingredients,
Excessive exfoliation,
Cosmetic procedures,
Aging.
To restore a damaged skin barrier:

Pause the use of exfoliating and active ingredients.
Prioritize hydrating, nourishing, and healing skincare products.
Consistently apply SPF for protection against environmental stressors.
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