The Industry’s Most Comprehensive Training on Treating Melanin-Rich Skin
Created by celebrity aesthetician Erica Skynn, the Melanin Masterclass is a certification program designed for licensed professionals who want to confidently treat skin of color and grow their client base with real results. Most licensed aestheticians are never taught how to treat melanin-rich skin and it shows. When clients of color are consistently misdiagnosed or poorly treated, trust is broken and real skin progress stalls. This course was built to change that.
Meet Erica Skynn
Celebrity Aesthetician. Skin Strategist. Melanin Advocate.
Erica Skynn isn’t just an aesthetician—she’s a force. With over 20 years of hands-on experience and a client list that spans celebrities, public figures, and everyday people, Erica built her reputation on one undeniable truth: melanated skin requires different care and deeper knowledge.
After years of working with top-tier skincare lines, she realized the industry was missing something crucial—true education and products designed for melanin-rich skin. So, she created both. Over five years of research, testing, and formulation, Erica developed Derm7, a results-driven product line built specifically for deeper skin tones. Along the way, she tracked ingredient interactions, studied scar and trauma responses, and worked directly with thousands of clients to uncover what truly works.
That discovery became the foundation of the Melanin Masterclass—a groundbreaking educational program pairing science, strategy, and skincare. Bold, real, and results-focused, Erica’s mission is to equip aestheticians with the understanding and confidence to treat melanated skin with precision and purpose.
“You don’t just need to know what to use. You need to know why melanated skin responds the way it does—so you can treat it, not just guess at it.” – Erica Skynn
Course Overview
Becoming a Pure Pigmentation Specialist means more than just knowing what products to use it means understanding why melanin-rich skin behaves the way it does, and how to treat it with skill and care.
In this course, you’ll dive deep into the science of pigmentation, explore the root causes of hyperpigmentation, melasma, and acne in deeper skin tones, and learn how to apply treatments that actually work. You'll gain hands-on knowledge of how to use the Derm7 Back Bar a professional product system designed specifically for melanated skin.
Each module blends theory and technique, helping you grow your expertise through case studies, guided practice, and visual learning tools. You’ll also test your knowledge with short quizzes, receive support through our private community, and even have the option to schedule one-on-one coaching sessions with Erica.
Types of Melanin
Explore the three main types of melanin—eumelanin, pheomelanin, and neuromelanin—and how they shape skin tone, hair color, and natural protection.
What Is Melanogenesis?
Learn how melanin is formed in the body, the role of melanocytes, and the key factors that regulate pigment production.
The Genetic Basis of Melanin
Understand how your genes influence pigmentation and what makes every skin tone unique.
Factors Affecting
Melanin Production
Learn how hormones, sunlight, and environment influence melanin levels—and how balance keeps skin healthy and protected.
Melanin &
Skin Health
Discover melanin’s role in shielding skin from UV damage and maintaining balance to prevent pigmentation concerns.
Hyperpigmentation
vs Melasma
Understand the key differences, causes, and triggers of hyperpigmentation and melasma, and how to treat them effectively.
In the final section, you’ll:
- Apply your knowledge through real-world case studies
- Join a live Q&A with Erica to review progress
- Get an in-depth look at Derm7’s professional product line
- Learn practical marketing & client strategies
- Access helpful digital resources
- Complete your final assessment
By the end of the course, you'll be certified, confident, and capable of delivering real results that build trust, loyalty, and lasting client transformations.
This is more than education — it's professional elevation.
Ready To Get Certified?
Designed For Licensed Aestheticians
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3. Once approved, you’ll be invited to officially enroll and begin the course.