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SKIN CARE
COURSE OUTLINE
Course Title: Skin Care
600 Hours
COURSE
DESCRIPTION: The objective of the Skin Care program is to train students
in theory and practical experiences, which will prepare them for entry
level employment positions. The course is geared towards developing
good work habits and attitudes with respect to safety & sanitation,
business ethics, and encourages self reliance, and a willingness to help
others look their personal best.
COURSE GOALS:
1. Students will receive training
in both theory and practical subjects and gain knowledge in all phases
of Skin Care.
2. To prepare students to
successfully pass the New Jersey State Board Examinations.
3. To prepare students to work in
a professional salon or related field.
4. To develop employer/employee
relationships and effective communications.
STUDENT
CLASSIFICATION:
Junior 1-300 hours
Senior 300-600 hours
COURSE FORMAT:
1. Lectures & Demonstrations
2. Practical workshop
3. Audio-visual materials
4. Illustrations
5. Written & Practical
evaluations
EVALUATION
PROCEDURES:
1. Testing in both theory,
practical, and clinic areas
2. Examination after each unit of
the course
3. Monthly Theory, Practical,
Clinic Progress Reports
4. Final examination
REQUIRED LEVEL OF
ACHIEVEMENT:
All students are required to maintain at least a 75% grade point average
in theory, practical, and clinic subjects in order to be eligible to
receive a Diploma of Completion.
Students are required to wear a school uniform, white shirt, white pants
and white shoes.
Students are required to report to class each day with a notebook, pen,
textbooks and complete Skin Care Kit.
Independent reading is strongly recommended.
TEXTS:
1. Milady’s Standard Textbook for
Professional Estheticians
2. Milady’s Standard Theory
Workbook for Professional Estheticians
3. Various school handouts
REFERENCES:
1. Van Dean Manual (Milady)
2. Milady’s Standard Textbook of
Cosmetology
3. New Jersey Law Rules and
Regulations
4. State Board Exam Review Book
LIBRARY:
The school library is
located in the Student Service Office has available for loan a variety
of course related reference material. You are welcome to visit our
office for the referenced material you seek.
HOURS
COURSE
CONTENT:
REQUIRED
A. STATE LAWS, SALON
MANAGEMENT
10
1. School Orientation: Rules &
Regulations
2. Licensing Requirements
3. State Board Rules and
Regulations
4. Salon Laws and Practices
5. Examinations
B. ORIENTATION,
SAFETY & HEALTH AND PROFESSIONALISM
10
1. Introduction to the course
2. Career Opportunities
3. Hygiene & Good Grooming
4. Professional Ethics
5. OSHA & MSDS
6. Examinations
C. BACTERIOLOGY,
STERILIZATION & SANITATION
25
1. Classification and types of
bacteria
2. Methods of Sterilization and
Sanitation
3. Procedures for Sterilization
4. Sterilization & Sanitation of
Equipment
5. Sterilization & Sanitation of
Implements
6. Examinations
D. ANATOMY,
PHYSIOLOGY AND NUTRITION
40
1. The Importance of Nutrition
2. Physiology & Histology of the
Skin
3. Functions of the Cells,
Tissues and Organs
4. Functions fo the Systems of
the body
5. Muscles of the Neck and Face
6. Motor Points of the Face
7. Arteries and Veins of the
Neck, Head and Face
8. Examinations
E. STRUCTURE &
FUNCTIONS FO THE SKIN
25
1. Composition and Structure of
the Skin
2. Layers of the Skin
3. Disorders of the Skin’anaylsis
of the Skin’Classification of Skin Types
4. Anaysis of the Skin
5. classification of Skin Types
6. Functions fo the Skin’
7. Facial Treatments without the
Aid of Machines
8. Facial Treatments with the Aid
of Machines
9. Examinations
F. SUPERFLUOUS
HAIR
40
1. Methods of Permanent Hair
Removal
2. Methods of Temporary Hair
Removal
3. Procedure for Tweezing
4. Procedures for Hot/Cold Waxing
5. Eyebrow Arching
6. Safety precautions
7. Examinations
G. CHEMISTRY RELATED
TO SKIN CARE
40
1. Introduction to Chemistry
2. PH Scale
3. Chemicals in Skin Care
Products
4. Enemies of the Skin
5. Effects of Chemicals on the
Skin
6. Ingredients and Product
Analysis
7. Sanitizing Chemicals
8. Examinations
H. ELECTRICITY AND
MACHINES
55
1. Magnifying Lamp
2. Woods Lamp
3. Facial Steamer
4. Suction/Spray Machine
5. Electirc Brushing Machine
6. Galvanic Curreny Machine
7. High Frequency Machine
8. Electric Heating Mask
9. Waxing Machine
10. Ultraviolet Sanitizer
11. Ultraviolet and Infra-red
Light
12. Examinations
I. FACIAL AND BODY
PROCEDURES
175
1. Skin Analysis
2. Facial Massage
3. Draping for a Facial
4. Cleansing Procedure
5. Masks and Packs
6. Procedures for Facial
Treatments
7. Skin Care for Men
8. Examinations
J. MAKE-UP
TECHNIQUES & CORRECTIVE MAKE-UP TECHNIQUES
150
1. Color Theory
2. Color Analysis
3. Color Selection
4. Facial Shapes
5. Product Used in Make-Up
6. Basic Make-Up Applications
7. Corrective Make-Up
Applications
8. Theatrical Make-Up Application
9. Artificial Eyelash Application
10. Examinations
K. BUSINESS
PRACTICES AND JOB SKILLS
30
1. Client Consultation
2. Client Record Keeping
3. Salon Management and Practices
4. Job Search
5. Resume Writing/Interview
Skills
6. Communication Skills
7. Payroll Deductions
8. Examinations
TOTAL HOURS
300
Not all subjects are
taught from the Milady’s Standard Textbook for Professional
Estheticians, but independent reading of all subjects is strongly
recommended.
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