Standard

Updated: 07/07/07

EST 102 – Skin Care Procedures

Course Description

Introduces the theory, procedures, and products used in the care and treatment of the skin. Topics include:  client consultation and preparation, cleansing the skin, techniques for professional massage, facial treatments and body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps, reflexology, and air borne and blood borne pathogens and OSHA updates


 

Competency Areas

Hours

Client Consultation and Preparation

Class

1

Cleansing the Skin

D. Lab

6

Techniques for Professional Massage

P. Lab/O.B.I.

6

Aromatherapy

Credit

6

Body Wraps

 

 

Reflexology

 

 

Air Borne and Blood Borne Pathogens and OSHA Updates

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

EST 101

Corequisite:

     

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.


 

 

 

 

CLIENT CONSULTATION AND PREPARATION

1

10

10

 

Explain the importance of the first impression of the professional and the salon.

 

 

 

 

Discuss the importance of the client consultation and the questions to ask during a consultation

 

 

 

CLEANSING THE SKIN

2

12

10

 

Explain how to analyze different skin types and which treatment is the best for each.

 

 

 

 

Discuss the importance of a skin care regimen for home care.

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate how to make cleansing pads, eyepads, and compresses.

 

 

 

 

Explain how to properly apply and remove cleansing creams.

 

 

 

TECHNIQUES FOR PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE

2

12

10

 

Demonstrate the proper draping for the male and female client.

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate the different head drapings for your clients.

 

 

 

 

Describe the benefits of massage.

 

 

 

 

Explain the different types of massage.

 

 

 

FACIAL TREATMENTS AND BODY TREATMENTS

2

11

10

 

Explain how to set up a treatment room and prepare a client for treatment.

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate how to apply a cotton compress and why it is used.

 

 

 

Aromatherapy/Body Wraps/Reflexology

2

14

18

 

Describe and locate the different nerves and muscles of the face and neck.

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate hand exercises for the esthetician.

 

 

 

 

Define and demonstrate the different massage movements

 

 

 

 

Explain and demonstrate the purpose and procedure of massage #1, massage #2, and Dr. Jacquet movements.

 

 

 

 

Discuss the importance of a facial without the aid of a machine in the salon.

 

 

 

 

Explain the procedures that can be done in the salon and the type of skin each is used for while explaining the benefits of each procedure

 

 

 

 

Discuss phytotherapy, its use, and the precautions.

 

 

 

 

Explain advanced massage techniques such as reflexology and lymphatic drainage.

 

 

 

 

Describe different water therapies that can be used in a specialized salon.

 

 

 

 

Discuss algae treatments and body wraps and how they are used in the salon.

 

 

 

 

Describe the procedure for a chemical peeling.

 

 

 

AIR BORNE AND BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS AND OSHA UPDATES

1

1

2

 

Comply with state regulations on proper ventilation

Follow ALL state Laws on proper disinfection methods of equipment

Maintain a log book listing dates and disinfection methods used

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Milady’s Standard Comprehensive Training for Estheticians