Course curriculum

  • 1
    Welcome to the course!
  • 2
    Step 1: Learn What Really Causes Acne
  • 3
    Step 2: Learn The Path To Clear Skin
    • 2.1 Intro - Learn the path to clear skin
    • 2.2 The first key to clear skin
    • 2.3 The second key to clear skin
    • 2.4 The 4 acne trigger rules
    • 2.5 Trigger exposure reaction times
    • Quiz 2
    • Survey 2
  • 4
    Step 3: Eliminate Pore-Clogging Products
    • 3.1 Intro - Eliminate pore-clogging products
    • 3.2 What is comedogenicity
    • 3.3 The list of comedogenic ingredients to avoid
    • 3.4 Are oils acne-friendly?
    • 3.5 Guidelines for fragrance in products
    • 3.6 The real acne face map + what really determines where you breakout
    • 3.7 Product proofing checklist
    • 3.8 Sneaky places that may be causing your breakouts
    • 3.9 Important notes about product triggers
    • Quiz 3
    • Step 3 Resources + Homework
    • Survey 3
  • 5
    Step 4: Eliminate Lifestyle Triggers
    • 4.1 Intro - Eliminate lifestyle triggers
    • 4.2 Acne Mechanica pt. I
    • 4.3 Acne Mechanica pt II: heat and steam
    • 4.4 Acne Excoriee
    • 4.5 The sun + acne
    • 4.6 Stress + acne
    • 4.7 Travel + acne
    • Quiz 4
    • Step 4 Resources + Homework
    • Survey 4
  • 6
    Step 5: Eliminate Ingestible Triggers
    • 5.1 Intro - Eliminate ingestible triggers
    • 5.2 Dairy products
    • 5.3 Soy
    • 5.4 Excess iodine
    • 5.5 High androgen foods
    • 5.6 Drugs + medications
    • 5.7 Vitamins, supplements, and fitness products
    • 5.8 Things you were told you shouldn’t eat or drink that you don’t actually need to avoid
    • Quiz 5
    • Step 5 Resources + Homework
    • Survey 5
  • 7
    Step 6: Manage Natural Triggers
    • 6.1 Intro - Manage natural triggers
    • 6.2 Hormones 101
    • 6.3 The hormone-oil-acne connection
    • 6.4 Common testosterone triggers
    • 6.5 The bacteria-inflammation-acne connection
    • Quiz 6
    • Step 6 Resources
    • Survey 6
  • 8
    Step 7: Purge Old Acne
    • 7.1 Intro - Purge old acne
    • 7.2 How to purge acne and accelerate the clearing process
    • 7.3 The best tools for purging: chemical peels + serums
    • 7.4 What to expect during the purging process
    • 7.5 How long will the purging process last?
    • 7.6 Purging breakouts vs reactionary breakouts
    • 7.7 How to prepare if you are coming into the clinic
    • 7.8 Doing it on your own and tips for finding a service provider
    • Quiz 7
    • Survey 7
  • 9
    Step 8: Use An Effective Product Plan
    • 8.1 Intro - Use An Effective Product Plan
    • 8.2 The 7 essential product types for acne
    • 8.3 Choosing the right product kit
    • 8.4 Keys to an effective product plan
    • 8.5 Before you start any acne products
    • 8.6 Timeline of an effective product plan
    • 8.7 Step 1: Start With The Base Plan
    • 8.8 Step 2: Patch test your anti-inflammatory product
    • 8.9 Step 3: Introduce the anti-inflammatory product
    • 8.10 Step 4: Level up the anti-inflammatory product
    • 8.11 Step 5: Introduce the purging product
    • 8.12 Step 6: Level up the purging product
    • 8.13 Step 7: Level up the anti-inflammatory for severe cystic acne
    • 8.14 What to do if your skin is dry or irritated
    • Quiz 8
    • Survey 8
  • 10
    Bonus: Next Steps
    • 9.1 How to know when the purging process is complete
    • 9.2 How to perform a trigger test
    • 9.3 How to prepare for the virtual program
    • 9.4 How to prepare if you are coming to the clinic
    • 9.5 Doing it on your own and tips for finding a service provider
    • Survey 9
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A message from your Instructor

What to expect from this course

Your Instructor

  • Coach Kimmy

    Acne Coach

    Coach Kimmy

    Kimmy Pigliucci is the founder of AES Acne Clinic based in San Francisco California. As a Licensed Esthetician, Certified Health & Wellness Coach, and a Registered Yoga Teacher with a background in trauma-informed movement and mindfulness, she has years of experience in helping those struggling with acne. But what’s more, she knows firsthand the physical, emotional and mental strain that acne can have—because she’s been there. Beginning in her teens, Kimmy’s acne forced her to endure countless cycles of failed prescriptions, antibiotics, topical medications, and two painful rounds of Accutane. Not only were these treatment methods ineffective but she constantly felt forced to choose between the hope of clear skin and her health and well-being. After years of research (using herself as the subject), she found a safe, maintainable way to get clear and she now helps others win their acne battle and overcome the harmful side effects and health risks that accompany traditional acne treatments.

Our method works

The beautiful thing about AES is that we’re more than just empty promises. When they commit to the program, our program graduates all achieve radiant results—and we have the testimonials and photos to prove it.
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Our method works

FAQ

  • Will this course give me clear skin?

    Of course not. This course won't give you clear skin any more than watching an exercise video will give you a six-pack. What it will give you is the information you need to know exactly what steps you need to take to get clear.

  • Who is this course for?

    This course is for anyone struggling with acne who wants to understand the root cause of acne and learn a proven step-by-step method for getting clear in a long-term and sustainable way. Completing the e-course and passing all of the quizzes is also the first requirement for signing up for our virtual program.

  • Can I take the e-course if I don't want to participate in the virtual program?

    Of course! Even if you don't participate in our virtual, this e-course will provide you with all of the information you need to understand your acne and the steps needed to actually get clear once and for all.

  • What does this course offer that other acne programs don't?

    This course is developed and taught by an acne specialist who has trained and led a team of other Estheticians to clear hundreds of people using this exact method. This course is also a comprehensive course that was designed to provide you the knowledge you need to understand acne from the inside out so that you can be self sufficient in managing your own acne long term.

  • Can I take this course if I take prescription acne medication?

    Sure! Although this course is designed to provide you with the knowledge you need get clear without the use of prescriptions, this course can be used to supplement your acne management if prescription medication feels like the right option for you at this time.