Median Annual Wage: $29,050
Education: Post-secondary certificate (87%); Some college, no degree (10%); Associate's degree (2%)
Projected Growth: Much faster than average (22% or higher)
Related Job Titles: Esthetician; Aesthetician; Skin Care Specialist; Skin Care Therapist; Spa Technician; Facialist; Medical Esthetician; Skin Care Technician; Clinical Esthetician; Lead Esthetician
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Source: O*NET OnLine information for Skincare Specialists.
More Personal Care and Service Careers
- 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.
- 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.
- Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Skincare Specialists.