As an esthetician, you must have solid technical skills and a deep understanding of the basic knowledge necessary for your profession. With the increasing diversity and intensity of skin and body problems caused by environmental changes, it’s important to translate theory into practice with your hands. The ability to apply formulas and knowledge to a client’s skin is essential for achieving the desired results. In this article, we will discuss the importance of basic knowledge, circulation, flow, muscle texture, charting, and prescribing therapies and cosmetics for an esthetician.
The Importance of Basic Knowledge
The foundation of becoming a skilled esthetician is the acquisition of basic knowledge. You must have a deep understanding of the skin, muscles, and human body, including how they function and their characteristics. Without this knowledge, it’s impossible to perform effective treatments that yield lasting results.
To become a competent esthetician, it takes a lot of study and repetition. You need to be able to relate the theory to the hands-on work you do. Just memorizing formulas and techniques won’t cut it. You must understand and master the basics of cleansing and techniques, and be able to apply them in practice.
Circulation and Flow
Understanding the importance of circulation and flow is crucial for an esthetician. In some cases, touching an inflamed area can make it worse, and in others, it can help to regenerate and remove heat from the face. Depending on the client’s skin type and needs, an esthetician must know which cosmetics and therapies to use, how much to use, and how to apply them to achieve the desired results.
To achieve results easily and effectively, an esthetician must have a good understanding of muscle texture, blood flow, organ characteristics, meridian pathways, lymphatic flow, and more. With this knowledge, they can adjust the direction of the skin, body, care, and results.
The Importance of the Basics
Sometimes, the answer to a client’s skin and body problems is found in the most basic things. For example, if a client has atopic dermatitis that isn’t responding to steroids, an esthetician can help by focusing on the basics of skin care. By following a step-by-step approach based on the basics, an esthetician can achieve a noticeable improvement in the client’s skin.
Understanding the Organic Links in the Body
The human body is an interconnected system, and understanding how it works is critical for an esthetician. For example, if a client comes in with a torn rotator cuff in their shoulder and has had surgery, an esthetician must know how to provide care without touching the shoulder directly.
Complete Charting and Lifestyle Understanding
In the age of 1:1 customization, an esthetician must have a complete understanding of a client’s lifestyle and medical history. For example, a client who is having trouble getting pregnant may have hints of the answer in their charting and pre-consultation recording. Similarly, if a client has had a bad hip flare while skiing, an esthetician should understand why they’re asking about it and how it may be affecting the client’s skin and body.
Prescribing Therapies and Cosmetics
As an esthetician, you must be able to explain how to use cosmetics effectively. Even the same product can have different effects depending on how, how much, and when it’s used. By explaining the basics of how to use a product and how much to use, an esthetician can help clients achieve the best possible results.
In the same way, prescribing therapies and cosmetics can help improve a client’s skin if done correctly. By having a good understanding of the product, solutions, and explaining them to the client, an esthetician can help the client achieve the desired results.
An Esthetician with the Basics Down
The basics of esthetics cannot be overemphasized. With the increasing diversity and intensity of skin and body problems, it’s more important than ever for estheticians to have a solid foundation of technical skills and basic knowledge. The starting point for any effective treatment is a deep understanding of the skin, muscles, and human body.
Repetition and awareness are key to becoming a skilled esthetician. With a focus on the basics, estheticians can develop a comprehensive understanding of the body and use that knowledge to provide effective treatments.
In conclusion, becoming a skilled esthetician requires a deep understanding of the skin, muscles, and human body. Estheticians must be able to translate theory into practice with their hands and apply formulas and knowledge to a client’s skin to achieve the desired results. The basics of esthetics cannot be overemphasized, and repetition and awareness are key to becoming a skilled practitioner.
By focusing on the basics and understanding the importance of circulation, flow, muscle texture, charting, and prescribing therapies and cosmetics, estheticians can develop the technical skills and knowledge necessary to provide effective treatments and help clients achieve their skin and body goals.