Mission
Making skin science easier to understand and apply, one lesson at a time.
Created by Dacota Brooks, Master Esthetician and founder of Velour Skin Studio, The Velour Syllabus connects skin science with everyday practice through ingredient breakdowns, treatment insights, and practical resources for curious clients and estheticians.
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Skin Fundamentals
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Ingredients
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Treatments
Meet the Esthetician
I’m Dacota, a Master Esthetician, founder of Velour Skin Studio, and the ingredient nerd behind The Velour Syllabus. I created this space to share what I’m learning, explain the reasoning behind treatments, and make skin education more approachable for clients and fellow estheticians.
From Learning to Treatments
The Velour Syllabus is the educational extension of my work at Velour Skin Studio in Riverton, Utah. Looking for personalized guidance? Explore the studio for customized skincare and treatments tailored to your skin concerns.
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What your skin barrier is made of, how it quietly repairs itself, the everyday habits (and Utah air) that wear… Read more.
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Mandelic acid has a reputation as the “gentle” AHA. Here’s the chemistry behind that reputation, what the research actually shows,… Read more.
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Explore the syllabus
Skin Fundamentals
Start with the Basics
Understand your skin barrier, common concerns, and what your skin needs to function well.
Treatment Notes
Understand the Why
Learn what treatments do, who they may suit, and what to expect before and after an appointment.
Ingredient Studies
Know what’s in your Skincare
Explore ingredient benefits, formulation details, and the reasoning behind product choices.
The Esthetician Edit
Keep your Curiosity Going
Explore deeper skin science, practical treatment considerations, and resources for fellow estheticians.
Choose your path
Here For Your Skin?
Here to Grow as an Esthetician?
OUR APPROACH
What Makes Us Different
Rooted in skin science
Content informed by research, established skin science, and professional education.
Connected to practice
Explaining how ingredients and treatments relate to everyday skincare and decisions in the treatment room.
Always learning
Exploring new information, questioning claims, and updating resources as our understanding grows.
