La Skin Académie®

What La Skin Académie® does

La Skin Académie® is a French professional aesthetic training organization headquartered in Saint-Genis-Laval near Lyon, founded in 2017 by Cécile Michel as a private SAS with €1,000 of share capital and 6 employees. The company delivers certification and continuing-education programs to licensed estheticians, beauty institute owners, and — to a lesser extent — healthcare professionals across France, DOM-TOM, Canada (Quebec), Belgium, and Switzerland. Its curriculum is anchored on the proprietary Cornéothérapeute® methodology, a skin-barrier-focused framework developed by Michel since 2011 and grounded in clinical research dating to the 1960s.

The product surface centers on the flagship Cursus Cornéothérapeute® (9 modules, ~130 hours, €5,950 HT in France / €6,200 CAD in Canada) and a stack of specialized device and treatment programs: ACS SkinNeedler® microneedling (Skinnéo, authorized by a 2025 Strasbourg tribunal ruling), Proton Pen Nano with the pHformula PH-DVC® complex, and Peelings Nouvelle Génération. Foundational modules (Pack Fondamentaux de la Peau, Les bases de la peau, Taches pigmentaires) serve as lower-priced entry points and are delivered via the third-party Learnybox e-learning platform. Training is delivered across three modalities — in-person at the Lyon-area center and partner locations across France, videoconference, and 100% e-learning — and the company also rents its two training rooms to external brands and trainers.

The business model is fee-based professional services with one-time/perpetual license pricing per program. Qualiopi certification enables French trainees to draw on professional-development funding (Fafcea, Opco EP, France Travail, Agefice, Fifpl). Since 2017 the company has trained 1,700+ professionals; in May 2025 it launched the annual Congrès Cornéothérapeute® in Lyon (99% satisfaction at the 2025 edition, 150+ professionals expected in 2026) as both a community event and a demand-generation engine. There are no disclosed funding rounds, no institutional investors, and no M&A activity.

Name

La Skin Académie®

Legal name

LA SKIN ACADEMIE

Website

https://laskinacademie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Aesthetic Training

NAICS

Cosmetology and Barber Schools (611511), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Esthetics / Skincare (EDAOALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Esthetics & Skincare Training Programs (HSALANAB), Sensitive Skin & Barrier Repair (CRABAAAG), Professional Skincare & Facial Treatments (CRABALAF), Skincare Devices (Cleansing Brushes, Microcurrent, LED, Dermaplaning) (CRABAKAI)

Keywords

• Aesthetic professional training
• Corneotherapy certification programs
• Esthetician skin biology education
• Professional beauty training
• Microneedling device training

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Genis-Laval

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Programs: Revenue generated from fee-based professional training programs for aesthetic practitioners. Programs include the flagship Cursus Cornéothérapeute® (5950€ HT France, 6200€ Canada), Peelings Nouvelle Génération, ACS SkinNeedler®, Proton Pen Nano, and various e-learning modules. Pricing varies by program duration, format (e-learning vs. in-person), and location.
2. Training Room Rental: Revenue from renting training facilities and classrooms to external trainers, brands, and organizations for their own professional training events. Two rooms available near Lyon with a commitment offer for 15+ days/year bookings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

La Skin Académie® is a professional aesthetic training center that delivers certification programs, specialized device training, and e-learning courses built around its proprietary Cornéothérapie® methodology for licensed estheticians, spa owners, and healthcare professionals. Its flagship Cursus Cornéothérapeute® certifies practitioners in advanced skin biology and personalized care protocols, supplemented by device training (ACS SkinNeedler® microneedling, Proton Pen Nano nanoneedling), next-generation peel protocols, and foundational modules delivered via in-person sessions, videoconference, and the Learnybox e-learning platform.

Product overview

La Skin Académie® operates as a comprehensive aesthetic training ecosystem built around its core Cornéothérapie® methodology. The flagship Cursus Cornéothérapeute® (9 modules, ~130 hours) certifies professionals in skin biology and personalized care protocols. This core certification is supported by specialized device training programs: ACS SkinNeedler® (microneedling) and Proton Pen Nano (nanoneedling with pHformula), plus Peelings Resurfacing Cutané (next-generation chemical peels). Foundational modules including Les fondamentaux de la peau pack and Les bases de la peau e-learning serve as entry points, while Taches pigmentaires provides advanced pigmentation expertise. The portfolio is anchored by the annual Congrès Cornéotherapue® and supplemented by venue rental services. All training blends e-learning via Learnybox with in-person and videoconference components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cursus Cornéothérapeute® Flagship certification program consisting of 9 specialized modules covering skin biology, aging, acne, skin conditions, menopause, and hyperpigmentation, combining e-learning via Learnybox with live videoconference sessions and in-person evaluation. Targeted at licensed estheticians seeking advanced skin expertise and the registered Cornéothérapeute® credential.
• ACS SkinNeedler® Training

Quantifiable outcome

• Trained over 1700 professionals since 2017
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• pHformulacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Primary technology partner providing the resurfacing peelings product line and Proton Pen Nano device used in training programs. The company is the exclusive distributor for pHformula France and provides the proprietary PH-DVC® technology. Brand logo appears prominently in partner sections.
• CorpodermminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAesthetic equipment brand (radiofrequency and skin regeneration technology) that participates in the annual Cornéotherapute® Congress as a brand partner. Located in France.
• SkinnéocoreTechnology or IntegrationCreator and owner of the ACS SkinNeedler® device. La Skin Académie® is an approved trainer for the device in France. The device holds authorization for use by estheticians following a 2025 Strasbourg administrative tribunal ruling.
• BlooméaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner at the Cornéotherapute® Congress 2026, focusing on institute animation and business development topics.
• SkinDiligentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner presenting at the Cornéotherapute® Congress 2026 on the topic of skin aging origins.
• Laboratoires MansardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner at the Cornéotherapute® Congress 2026.
• KBSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner at the Cornéotherapute® Congress 2026.
• DermotechnologyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner at the Cornéotherapute® Congress 2026, providing tissue work demonstrations aligned with the Corneotherapeutic approach.
• AAMSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner at the Cornéotherapute® Congress 2026.
• HysopeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner at the Cornéotherapute® Congress 2026.
• Substance of LightminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner at the Cornéotherapute® Congress 2026.
• EltradermminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner at the Cornéotherapute® Congress 2026.
• Laboratoire VibraForceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner featured at the Congress, providing aesthetic technology solutions.
• Nouvelles Esthétiques SPAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry media partner with logo displayed in the 'Ils nous font confiance' (They trust us) section of the website.
• Zeal CosmeticsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner with logo featured in the 'Ils nous font confiance' section.
• Jerome PoiraudminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional partner with logo featured in the 'Ils nous font confiance' section.
• MédiAge FormationscoreOthersParent company/group providing marketing, communication, and administrative support. Contact email uses @mediageformations.com domain. SIRET number associated with the parent entity.
• LearnyboxcoreTechnology or IntegrationE-learning platform provider used for hosting and delivering all online training programs, managing student access, and processing course enrollment.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• École Silvya Terrade: One of the largest French networks of beauty, aesthetics, and coiffure schools, with a broad curriculum spanning CAP, BP, BAC PRO, and continuing education. Competes with La Skin Académie for advanced post-licensure training of estheticians, but operates at significantly larger scale and as a generalist institution.
• CIDESCO: International body setting standards for aesthetics and beauty therapy training worldwide, with accredited schools across multiple countries. Comparable as an internationally recognized premium aesthetics qualification, though operating at a broader and more established level than La Skin Académie.
• International Dermal Institute (IDI): Global aesthetics education institution owned by Dermalogica, offering postgraduate skin treatment and product training to licensed estheticians worldwide. Comparable as a globally scaled premium esthetic education brand targeting the same end-practitioner audience.
• Dermalogica Education: The global education division of Dermalogica offering professional skin therapist training and certification. Comparable as a major brand-aligned professional training ecosystem for licensed estheticians seeking advanced skin expertise.

Direct peers

• pHformula Academy: The official training arm of pHformula, the skincare brand whose PH-DVC® technology and Proton Pen Nano device are central to La Skin Académie programs. Competes directly for advanced resurfacing and device training of estheticians, but as the brand owner rather than a third-party trainer.
• Skinnéo Academy: The training arm of Skinnéo, the manufacturer of the ACS SkinNeedler® device that La Skin Académie is authorized to train on. Competes for the same microneedling certification market among French estheticians.
• ENACO: French online and distance-learning school offering beauty, aesthetics, and well-being programs with Qualiopi certification. Comparable as a remote/distance alternative for estheticians seeking professional development.
• Catherine Maugin Formation: French aesthetic training provider offering specialized post-licensure courses to estheticians. Comparable as a small, founder-led French training specialist targeting the same advanced-skin-education niche.
• Estheticienne Performante: French aesthetic training platform for estheticians, listed as a partner/trust-mark on La Skin Académie's website. Competes for the same esthtetician audience seeking advanced skin and business training programs.

Regional players

• Académie Scientifique de Beauté (ASB): Historic French aesthetics training school founded in 1890, offering professional beautician and advanced aesthetics training across multiple French locations. Comparable as a French incumbent offering continuing and advanced training to licensed estheticians.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCukjTZG-5hybNlBDPHNAFGQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/laskinacademie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/laskinacademie
• Instagraminstagram.com/la_skin_academie_mediage
• TikToktiktok.com/@laskinacademie

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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