Skincare Specialists

• Examine clients' skin, using magnifying lamps or visors when necessary, to evaluate skin condition and appearance.
• Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions.
• Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens.
• Select and apply cosmetic products such as creams, lotions, and tonics.
• Perform simple extractions to remove blackheads.
• Stay abreast of latest industry trends, products, research, and treatments.
• Determine which products or colors will improve clients' skin quality and appearance.
• 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.
• Remove body and facial hair by applying wax.
• Provide facial and body massages.
• Keep records of client needs and preferences and the services provided.
• 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.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Skincare Specialists.

• Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Skincare Specialists.