Gold Goddess Skin Institute, a pioneering educational institution specializing in advanced aesthetics and the neuroscience of the skin, has been honored with the Emerging Excellence Award at the Global Integral Beauty Awards 2025, held in New York. This distinction recognizes institutions with up to 10 years of trajectory that demonstrate outstanding growth, innovation, and impact in the health and beauty industry.
Since its founding in 2021, Gold Goddess Skin Institute has positioned itself as a leading academy in Puerto Rico through its scientific and neuro-aesthetic approach to professional training. With a mission rooted in ethics, empathy, innovation, and excellence, the institute is committed not only to teaching— but to inspiring and empowering the next generation of skincare professionals.
Under the visionary leadership of Director Glenda Alicea Rodríguez, Gold Goddess Skin Institute has developed academic programs recognized for their rigor and real-world applicability, including Skin Care Specialist, Master Esthetician, Clinical Esthetician, and Full Specialist. The academy has successfully implemented hybrid learning methodologies enriched with digital innovation tools, enabling students to develop critical scientific, clinical, and emotional skills to excel in the evolving landscape of aesthetics.
One of its most notable achievements is its distinction in the study and application of the neuroscience of the skin, a specialization that has earned national and international recognition. In 2025, the institution was selected to participate in a doctoral scientific research project at NSU Florida, further validating its high academic standards and contribution to the advancement of aesthetic science.
The institute receives approximately 60 students annually, fostering a culture of responsibility and excellence while promoting the visibility and empowerment of the Puerto Rican aesthetic community. Its collaborations include academic partnerships with Florida Global University, JE Esthetic Academy Spain, Idraet Florida Institute, and BodyCare Academy Argentina.
Gold Goddess Skin Institute is also recognized for its strong community impact, thanks to initiatives such as its Summer Protocols and Cancer Prevention Project, and its commitment to continued education through faculty training in virtual education, emotional intelligence, assertive communication, crisis management, and more.
