SkinSmart™ Level 2: Advanced Skin & Spray Tan Science

Guild Accredited Professional Certification
CIBTAC & BABTAC accreditation in progress

Professional Skin Education for Tanning Specialists

SkinSmart Level 2 is an advanced professional development programme designed for qualified spray tan artists who want to deepen their understanding of skin, work more confidently with complex clients, and deliver consistently higher-quality results.

This is not a basic tanning course. This is professional skin education for tanning specialists.

Created to bridge the gap between application training and true professional understanding, SkinSmart Level 2 gives you the knowledge most technicians were never taught – and the confidence to work at a higher standard.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

SkinSmart Level 2 is accredited by The Guild of Beauty Therapists, confirming that the programme meets recognised professional training standards and provides insurable certification within the UK.

The programme is also currently in the process of securing further professional accreditation with CIBTAC and BABTAC, aligning SkinSmart with the highest international beauty education frameworks.

This reflects SkinSmart’s commitment to proper education, professional credibility, and long-term industry standards.

Who This Programme Is For

SkinSmart Level 2 is designed for:

• Qualified spray tan artists • Salon-based and mobile technicians • Beauty professionals who offer tanning • Artists who feel underconfident with skin knowledge • Professionals who want to elevate their standard of practice • Technicians who are tired of guessing and want real understanding

If you already know how to spray tan but want to understand skin properly, this programme is for you.

What You Will Learn

SkinSmart Level 2 is structured into 13 comprehensive professional modules:

Module 1 – Skin Science Foundations

The structure and function of the skin, the acid mantle, barrier health, and how skin actually works.

Module 2 – Skin Conditions & Tanning Impact

Understanding eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, sensitivity and compromised skin – and how these affect tanning results and safety.

Module 3 – The Science of Tanning Solutions & Bases

Colour theory, DHA development, base colours, formulation differences, alcohol content, ingredients, and how solutions truly behave on different skins.

Module 4 – Lifestyle, Wellness & Hormones

How stress, sleep, hydration, diet, hormones, medication, and lifestyle directly impact skin quality and tanning outcomes.

Module 5 – Skin & Tanning for Black, Asian, and Diverse Skin Tones

Melanin, undertones, colour adaptation, common challenges, and professional approaches to diverse skin types.

Module 6 – Professional Practice & Client Care

Consultation mastery, ethics, boundaries, patch testing, risk management, professionalism, and client communication.

Module 7 – Beauty, Clinic & Wellness Treatments

Understanding laser, peels, microneedling, injectables, skincare treatments, and how they interact with tanning.

Module 8 – The Truth About Sunbeds & UV

What clients are really exposed to, skin damage, misinformation, and how to advise professionally.

Module 9 – Sun, Vitamin D & Sunscreens

The role of sunlight, vitamin D, SPF, and how to educate clients responsibly.

Module 10 – Body Skincare: Healthy Skin, Healthy Tan

Exfoliation, hydration, barrier support, and how body skin health affects tan development and longevity.

Module 11 – Face Skincare: Supporting Skin Health & Spray Tan Results

Facial skincare, sensitivity, active ingredients, treatments, and how to protect facial results.

Module 12 – Men’s Face & Body Care

Male skin differences, grooming, skincare needs, and tanning considerations.

Module 13 – Advanced Skincare, Ingredients & Life Stages

Retinol, acids, actives, pregnancy, menopause, ageing skin, and how life stages affect skin and tanning.

How This Will Change Your Work

With SkinSmart Level 2 you will:

• Understand why tans behave differently on different skins • Know how to adapt your approach for challenging clients • Reduce patchiness, poor development and uneven fade • Improve results across all skin types and conditions • Feel confident in consultations • Communicate professionally with clients • Position yourself as a specialist, not a generalist

This is the difference between applying product and practising professionally.

How the Programme Is Delivered

SkinSmart Level 2 is delivered online via our professional learning platform.

You will receive access to: • Structured modules • In-depth written content • Visual resources • Downloadable materials • Assessments and knowledge checks

You can study at your own pace.

Certification

On successful completion, you will receive a Guild Accredited SkinSmart Level 2 Professional Certificate, confirming advanced training in skin science and professional practice for spray tan artists.

This qualification can be used to support insurance, demonstrate advanced training, and enhance professional credibility.

Professional Pathway

SkinSmart Level 2 forms the foundation for progression onto:

• Level 3 – Spray Tan Mastery • Level 3b – Muscle Tan® Competition Certification • Level 3c – Manual Application & Artistry • Level 4 – Educator Pathway

This is where your professional pathway begins.

“This is not an online course. This is professional skin education for tanning specialists.”

Payment Plan Available Can't pay in full today? No problem. We offer a 3 month payment plan of £117 per month. Simply contact us at hello@skinsmarttraining.com to arrange this. Please note course access is granted upon receipt of final payment.