CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Separate Fee is required
CIDESCO International is the world's leading certification provider in esthetics and beauty therapy — providing over 5000 international diplomas to professionals annually. Presented by Esthetics America / CIDESCO USA, these sessions provide a focus on the techniques and knowledge needed to compete with the best.

Sunday, March 7

PANEL DISCUSSION: PANEL: Building a Profitable Skincare and Spa Business
10:00am-11:30am
  • MARGRIT ALTENBURG • Director - Institute of Cosmetology and Esthetics
  • LYDIA SARFATI • Founder and CEO - Sarkli-Repêchage
  • MARK LEES PH.D., M.S •
  • LOIS CHRISTIE • Founder & CEO - Christie & Co.
Learn how you can build a profitable skincare and spa business through the use of retail, spa service up sales, team management and building and much more.
CIDESCO Scientific Approach to Facial Analysis and procedures, including Demystifying Electrical Skincare Equipment
2:00pm-5:00pm
Effective facial analysis is the foundation to successful client treatments. This program provides an in depth understanding of the how to properly analyze a client skin – including the use of the CIDESCO Facial Sheet and Treatment Plan- to allow for proper skin diagnosis and client evaluation. Areas of focus include demonstrations of advanced deep cleansing techniques, brush cleansing, exfoliation, disencrustation, steam and extraction, use of enzymes and gommage, mask application, eyebrow shaping, and lash/brow tinting techniques.

Monday, March 8

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Skincare Cosmetic Formulations
10:00am-1:00pm
  • MARK LEES PH.D., M.S •
Knowing the science behind cosmetics gives estheticians the ability to best serve their clients' needs. Get an insider look on how to read labels and what that means to the consumer.
Rosacea, Redness, & Reactivity: Controlling Skin Irritation
2:00pm-5:00pm
  • MARK LEES PH.D., M.S •
Rosacea is a frequently diagnosed condition that may need both medical and esthetic care. Learn about rosacea and its medical treatments, as well as the causes of sensitivity and reactivity. Learn what you can do to help your client calm the skin, reduce redness, and prevent reactivity. Dr. Lees shows actual case studies, and explains his time-tested, step-by step practical approach to helping these clients have calmer, more beautiful skin.

Tuesday, March 9

CIDESCO Scientific Approach to Body Treatment & Procedures
10:00am-1:00pm
As bodywork continues to lead growth for many Day Spas and Spas, CIDESCO's body analysis, consultation and treatment specifications provide a road map for quality service – including proper body massage techniques and use of specific body equipment. Includes presentation of classical body massage modalities, and contraindications.
CIDESCO Facial Massage Workshop
2:00pm-5:00pm
CIDESCO's timeless approach to facial massage techniques and theory includes a review of histology and anatomy of the head muscles and bones of the face followed by a detailed presentation of the five classical movements of massage including Effleurage, Rotations, Pettrisage, Tapotements and Vibrations. A brief presentation of lymph drainage will also be included. Learn how to make the best choice of method based on the client's needs as well as a review of client safety and sanitation followed by aftercare.