Skin Care Specialists - 39-5094.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Provide skin care treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

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Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

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Tasks

  • Advise clients about colors and types of makeup and instruct them in makeup application techniques.
  • Apply chemical peels to reduce fine lines and age spots.
  • Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions.
  • Collaborate with plastic surgeons and dermatologists to provide patients with preoperative and postoperative skin care.
  • Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens.
  • Determine which products or colors will improve clients' skin quality and appearance.
  • Examine clients' skin, using magnifying lamps or visors when necessary, to evaluate skin condition and appearance.
  • Give manicures and pedicures and apply artificial nails.
  • Keep records of client needs and preferences and the services provided.
  • Perform simple extractions to remove blackheads.
  • Provide facial and body massages.
  • Refer clients to medical personnel for treatment of serious skin problems.
  • Remove body and facial hair by applying wax.
  • Select and apply cosmetic products such as creams, lotions, and tonics.
  • Sell makeup to clients.
  • Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.
  • Tint eyelashes and eyebrows.
  • Treat the facial skin to maintain and improve its appearance, using specialized techniques and products, such as peels and masks.

Detailed Work Activities

  • administer medications or treatments
  • advise clients or customers
  • clean rooms or work areas
  • collect payment
  • inventory stock to ensure adequate supplies
  • maintain appointment calendar
  • maintain customer records
  • order or purchase supplies, materials, or equipment
  • provide customer service
  • schedule meetings or appointments
  • sell merchandise
  • use hair, cosmetic, or nail care instruments
  • use health or sanitation standards