Description
Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.
- • Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.
- • Keep records of client needs and preferences and the services provided.
- • Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens.
- • Examine clients' skin, using magnifying lamps or visors when necessary, to evaluate skin condition and appearance.
- • Select and apply cosmetic products, such as creams, lotions, and tonics.
- • Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions.
- • Treat the facial skin to maintain and improve its appearance, using specialized techniques and products, such as peels and masks.
- • Refer clients to medical personnel for treatment of serious skin problems.
- • Determine which products or colors will improve clients' skin quality and appearance.
- • Perform simple extractions to remove blackheads.
- • Provide facial and body massages.
- • Remove body and facial hair by applying wax.
- • Apply chemical peels to reduce fine lines and age spots.
- • Advise clients about colors and types of makeup and instruct them in makeup application techniques.
- • Sell makeup to clients.
- • Collaborate with plastic surgeons and dermatologists to provide patients with preoperative and postoperative skin care.
- • Tint eyelashes and eyebrows.
- • Stay abreast of latest industry trends, products, research, and treatments.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
