School of Botanical & Medical Aesthetics

Beautiful makeup starts with asking the right questions. ✨

It’s always best to complete a client intake form before a makeup application to discuss allergies, sensitivities, and contraindications. However, makeup artists aren’t always afforded that luxury, especially in fast-paced settings like weddings, photoshoots, or events. Even then, taking a few moments to ask key health and allergy questions can help keep your client safe and guide your product choices.

We love teaching our students that client safety should always be part of the artistry. 💄

✨ When it comes to acne, salicylic acid is often the gold star ingredient. ⭐ It helps exfoliate inside the pores, reduce excess oil, and support clearer-looking skin.

But skincare is not a one-size-fits-all journey. Some people may be more sensitive to salicylic acid and need a different approach or a gentler introduction.

Join Mal as she talks about why salicylic acid remains a favorite for acne-prone skin and why understanding your skin’s unique needs is just as important as the ingredients you use. 💙

POV: You’re finally choosing a career that excites you.

Maybe you’ve always loved skincare. Maybe you’re ready for a fresh start. Or maybe you’re looking for something that inspires you again.

At SBMA Denver, you’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from passionate instructors, and become part of a supportive community that wants to see you succeed.

💜 Make Space for Learning Something You Love.

Our June cohort has a few spots remaining, and July enrollment is now open. We’d love to help you take the first step.

✨ Skincare ASMR, anyone?

The satisfying sound you’re hearing is a professional dermaplaning blade gently exfoliating the skin by removing dead skin cells and vellus hair. Smooth skin, instant glow, and a little relaxation all in one treatment.

Turn up the volume and enjoy a few moments of dermaplaning bliss with Jenn. 💆‍♀️✨

Let’s listen to Martin as he breaks down three of his favorite lip products, the ingredients that make them effective, and when to use each one.

We love helping students and practitioners understand not just what products to use, but why they work. A little ingredient knowledge can go a long way in creating better results for your clients and supporting healthy, nourished lips.

✨ Looking for brighter, smoother skin without adding a mask to your routine?

Let’s listen to Mal talk about why treatment toners can be a fantastic option for clients who want gentle exfoliation and brightening benefits. Packed with active ingredients, treatment toners can help remove lingering dead skin cells, improve skin clarity, and support a more radiant complexion, all in a quick, easy step.

Sometimes the glow is in the details. ✨

A great lash curl can make a big difference in a makeup application, but technique matters! In this reel, Instructor Kat shares tips for curling lashes safely and thoroughly, including proper placement of the curler, working in sections for a natural lift, and avoiding common mistakes that can lead to pinching or crimping.

Sometimes it’s the small details that help create a polished final look.

What lash tip has made the biggest difference in your makeup applications?

✨ Make Space for Learning Something You Love ✨

Our June 15th Esthetics cohort at the School of Botanical & Medical Aesthetics is now enrolling, and there’s never been a better time to take the next step toward something you’re passionate about.

At SBMA, we believe esthetics education should be flexible, supportive, and comprehensive. Whether you are exploring a new path or finally saying yes to a dream you’ve had for years, our program is designed to help you build confidence, hands-on skills, and real-world knowledge.

Why students choose SBMA:

✨ Learn from the bestOur team of aesthetics instructors brings over 100 years of combined experience across all areas of the industry, from holistic practices to advanced medical aesthetics.

✨ Enjoy schedule flexibilityOur program is designed to fit real life. Complete your education at a pace and schedule that works for you.

✨ Receive a comprehensive educationStudents learn both medical and holistic approaches to skincare through a well-rounded curriculum developed from over 12 years of teaching aesthetics.

From facials and ingredients to advanced treatments, waxing, makeup, and client care, students are guided every step of the way in a supportive learning environment built for growth.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to invest in yourself and your future, this is it. 🌿

Our June 15th cohort is filling now. Visit our website to learn more or schedule a tour.

There’s something special about learning from the source. 🌿✨

Hillary, founder of SBMA, spent time with students sharing the art of Thai herbal compresses (Luk Pra Kob) and the beautiful tradition behind this wellness practice. From exploring the different herbs, flowers, and botanicals that can be used for both face and body applications to demonstrating preparation, warming, and treatment techniques, this was such a rich hands-on learning experience.

Thai herbal compresses have long been used to help encourage relaxation, ease tension, support circulation, and bring the therapeutic benefits of herbal medicine into bodywork and skin rituals.

At SBMA, we love giving students opportunities to experience techniques that blend holistic traditions with modern wellness education because understanding the why behind a treatment makes you a stronger practitioner. 💚

Have you ever experienced a Thai herbal compress treatment?