Standard

Posted: 07/28/04

EST 103 – Electricity & Facial Treatments with Machines

Course Description

Provides instruction on and application of techniques and theory in the treatment of the skin. Topics include: skin analysis equipment, basic skin care products, basic electricity, men’s skin care products, post consultation and home care, mechanical versus chemical exfoliations, microdermabrasion, and advanced product types and features.

Competency Areas	Hours
Skin Analysis Equipment	Class	2
Basic Skin Care Products	D. Lab	6
Men’s Skin Care Products	P. Lab/O.B.I.	6
Post Consultation and Home Care	Credit	7
Mechanical versus Chemical Exfoliations
Microdermabrasion
Advances Product Types and Features

Prerequisite:	EST 102
Corequisite:

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.

SKIN ANALYSIS EQUIPMENT		2	8	10
	Describe the machines used in skin analysis.
BASIC ELECTRICITY		2	8	0
	Define the basics of atoms, neutrons, and electrons.
MEN’S SKIN CARE PRODUCTS		4	10	0
	Describe the importance of a man’s facial.
	Explain the difference between a facial given for a man and for a woman.
	Identify the conditions that can occur on a man’s skin.
	Perform a man’s facial.
POST CONSULTATION AND HOME CARE		4	10	10
	State the purpose and the steps of closing consultations.
	Describe how to sell a product line to a client.
	Explain the importance of the Home Care Guide.
MECHANICAL OR CHEMICAL EXFOLIATIONS		2	8	20
	Explain the difference between mechanical and chemical exfoliation.
MICRODERMABRASIONS		3	8	20
	Understand the use of microdermabrasion
Advanced Product Types and Features		3	8	0
	Identify a more complete system of home care of clients.
	Know how to add advanced products to a client’s home care inventory.
	Learn how to “close the sale” with a client.

Suggested Resources

Milady’s Standard Comprehensive Training for Estheticians