# Skincare Specialists

> Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.

- Code: 39-5094.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 39-5094)
- Family: [Personal Care & Service](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-39), one of its 34 occupations
- Tasks: 18 tasks (15 core and 3 supplemental)
- Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/39-5094.00
- JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/39-5094.00.json

## What the work is made of

1. Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.  
   Core task · Task 8069 · Rated by 85 people who do the job, July 2012
2. Examine clients' skin, using magnifying lamps or visors when necessary, to evaluate skin condition and appearance.  
   Core task · Task 8072 · Rated by 85 people who do the job, July 2012
3. Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions.  
   Core task · Task 8074 · Rated by 85 people who do the job, July 2012
4. Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens.  
   Core task · Task 8071 · Rated by 85 people who do the job, July 2012
5. Select and apply cosmetic products, such as creams, lotions, and tonics.  
   Core task · Task 8073 · Rated by 83 people who do the job, July 2012
6. Perform simple extractions to remove blackheads.  
   Core task · Task 8078 · Rated by 82 people who do the job, July 2012
7. Stay abreast of latest industry trends, products, research, and treatments.  
   Core task · Task 20258 · Rated by 82 people who do the job, July 2012
8. Determine which products or colors will improve clients' skin quality and appearance.  
   Core task · Task 8077 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2012
9. Treat the facial skin to maintain and improve its appearance, using specialized techniques and products, such as peels and masks.  
   Core task · Task 8075 · Rated by 83 people who do the job, July 2012
10. Refer clients to medical personnel for treatment of serious skin problems.  
   Core task · Task 8076 · Rated by 83 people who do the job, July 2012
11. Remove body and facial hair by applying wax.  
   Core task · Task 8080 · Rated by 83 people who do the job, July 2012
12. Provide facial and body massages.  
   Core task · Task 8079 · Rated by 84 people who do the job, July 2012
13. Keep records of client needs and preferences and the services provided.  
   Core task · Task 8070 · Rated by 85 people who do the job, July 2012
14. Apply chemical peels to reduce fine lines and age spots.  
   Core task · Task 8081 · Rated by 85 people who do the job, July 2012
15. Advise clients about colors and types of makeup and instruct them in makeup application techniques.  
   Core task · Task 8082 · Rated by 85 people who do the job, July 2012
16. Collaborate with plastic surgeons and dermatologists to provide patients with preoperative and postoperative skin care.  
   Supplemental task · Task 8084 · Rated by 85 people who do the job, July 2012
17. Sell makeup to clients.  
   Supplemental task · Task 8083 · Rated by 83 people who do the job, July 2012
18. Tint eyelashes and eyebrows.  
   Supplemental task · Task 8086 · Rated by 82 people who do the job, July 2012

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## Where this comes from

Quoted from O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, under CC BY 4.0: free to copy and reuse, with credit. Nothing on this page is written by the Org.AI Foundation.
