Chpt. 1_ Career Opportunities And History Of Esthetics Flashcards
Clinical Esthetics
Previously known as medical esthetics; the integration of surgical procedures and esthetic treatments.
Esthetician
Also known as aesthetician; a specialist in the cleansing, beautification, and preservation of the heath of skin on the entire body, including the face and neck.
Esthetics
Also known as aesthetics; from the Greek word aethetikos (meaning “perceptible to the senses”); a branch of anatomical science that deals with the overall health and well-being of the skin, the largest organ of the human body.
Henna
A dye obtained from the powdered leave and shoots of the- mignonette tree; used as a reddish hair due and in temporary design tattooing.
Kosmetikos
Greek word meaning skilled in the use of cosmetics.
Oncology
The study and treatment of cancer and tumors.
Esthetician should have a thorough understanding why?
~ You learn about the many and diverse career opportunities to begin planning for your career.
~ it is good to have a historical perspective on where we have been to know how far we have come.
~ materials used in early beauty preparations may have been instrumental in determining how materials are used today, such as
In color formulations and cosmetics
~ you will have a better understanding of how culture can shape product development and how it can bring about the necessity for change.
Career options available to licensed estheticians
Estheticians provide preventive care for the skin and offer treatments to keep the skin healthy and attractive, the may also manufacture, sell, or apply cosmetics.
Careers:
Salon or day spa esthetician
Clinical esthetician
Waxing specialist/brow specialist
Make up artistry
Manufacture’s Representative
Salesperson or sales manager
Cosmetics buyer
Esthetics writer or beauty editor
Travel industry professional
Educator
Cosmetic chemist and product developer
State licensing inspector or examiner
State board member
Oncology trained esthetician
Existing esthetics practices to help chart your career path.
Franchised salon or spa
Independently owned skin care clinics and day spas
Full service salon or day spa
Resort or destination spa
Medical spa or wellness center
Skin care practices from early cultures
Ancient Egypt: cosmetics was used as part of their personal beautification habits for religious ceremonies and in preparing the deceased for burial. *Henna - mignonette tree
Ancient Greece: Greek word Kosmetikos; Greeks viewed the body as a temple, they frequently bathed in olive aid and then dusted their bodies in fine sand; honey and Olive oil were used for elemental protection.
Ancient Rome: famous for their bathhouses; steam therapy, body scrubs, and other physical therapies. Bathing and grooming rituals included applying rich oils and argrances made from flowers, saffron, almonds and other ingredients.
Asia- China and Japan: geisha removed their body hair using a technique similar to today’s threading. Japanese woman used a type of paper called aburatorgami to blot oil from the skin and reduce shine. Chinese women mixed rice with water as a toner and used turmeric as a main ingredient in their facial masks to prevent wrinkles and skin discoloration.
Africa: Africans have created remedies and grooming aids from materials found in their natural environment such as roots, berries, and clay; often adorned themselves with variety of colors to blend for hunting.
Middle Ages: healing particularly with herbs, was largely in the hands of the church. Pale skin was a sign of wealth and status. Colored their cheeks and lips but not their eyes. Bathing was not a daily ritual, but those who could afford them used fragrant oils.
The renaissance era: women shaved their eyebrows and hairline to show a greater expanse of forehead for a look of greater intelligence. highly color preparation’s for lips cheeks and eyes were discouraged. Man and woman actually use lead and arsenic face powder to adorn themselves.
Age of extravagance: woman of status bathed in strawberries and milk and use extravagant cosmetic preparations, such as scented face powder made from pulverized starch. Lips and cheeks were often brightly colored in pink and orange shades by crushed geranium petals. Patches were used to decorate the face and conceal blemishes.
The Victorian age: make up and showy clothing were discouraged except in the theater. Woman used Beauty masks and packs made from honey, eggs, milk, oatmeal, fruits, vegetables, and other natural ingredients. Victorian women pinched their cheeks and bit their lips to induce natural color, rather than using cosmetics.
Consumers
Anti-aging will continue to be top priority
Men’s skin care will continue to grow
Consumers have increased interest in vegan skin, care and facial masks, especially charcoal and clay
Development of gluten, free skin, care, and make up products are on the rise with the increased awareness of gluten intolerance
Baby Bommers
Americans born between 1946 and 1964
Largest customer base and can be made aware of the value of wellness ingredients and treatments for anti-aging
Ingredients
Organic cosmetics grew in popularity in the 20th century
New ingredients and therapies for wrinkles skin cancer and general skin health will continue to be developed
Cell-and tissue protectants will be sought by cause consumers
Technologically advanced treatments that are effective for various skin problems include plant, stem cells and different types of peptides to improve the health of the skin and truly have anti-aging properties
Antioxidants and other vitamins are being used for the many different ways they affect the skin.
Technology
20th century
The interest in less invasive technology is here to stay
Device manufactures will continue to innovate and improve on existing technologies and create new ones.
Facilities/Services
Do US Department of labor predicts the rapid growth of full-service day spas and a growing demand for practitioners licensed to provide a board range of services
Aesthetics, massage wellness and women’s fitness centers may be partnered with medical facilities
Teaching hospitals that run clinical studies and human potential also have medical spas and fitness centers to enhance the benefits of the studies
You may see more aestheticians as independent practitioners, who make home, office, and hotel visits.
