The word esthetics ( also spelled Aesthetics) comes to us from the branch of philosopy that pertains to or deals with the nature and forms of beauty. Esthetics, based on good taste and artistic principles is an approprate word to describe skin care and the realted theraputic practices
that help keep the body healthy and attractive.
As Estheticians we encourage living and working in a clean healthy enviornment, a healthy diet, regular exercise, limited unprotected sun exposure and stress relief that we find enjoyable.
The key to beautiful healthy skin is a healthy body and mind.
An Esthetician is recognized in the cosmotology or beauty industry as one who is trained to specialize in the practice of esthetics. especially the care of the skin. Estheticians are usually not medical practicioners (unless they have also earned the proper medical credentials) but they are frequently employed to assist dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons in certain treatment procedures.
Advanced training is available and very necessary for a number of services, some being lymphatic drainage, accupressure, reflexology. Aromatherapy, working with high concentrates of Alta"s and chemical peels, many types of body treatments and advanced specialized make-up work.
The field of esthetics is very diverse. An Esthetican can specialize in a specific area or offer many services. An Estethician who truly develops and expresses their individual passion and expertise in their work
will be the most sucessful.
The Esthetic Industry is forever changing and growing. The only way to stay sucessful is constant learning. Estheticians should never stop going to Trade Shows, classes and workshops. There are many associations and trade journals that are available tools to keep abreast of the industry.
Estheticians offer many very valuable services to help the whole person. When we look our best, we feel our best - when we feel our best , we are our best.
Whether your having esthetic services performed for you or you are the provider, esthetics is very personally gratifying

There are a wide variety of services available today in the skin care Industry. The following serves only to be a list of the most common. Explanations and pictures are added where there are highlighted words.
Astericks * indicate these services are strickly regulated by some states,
so check your state department of health for further information.
Skin Care Services
Facials skin analysis, Facial skin Treatments, Eye treatments,Eyelash tinting*, Home care consulting, Parrafin treatments, Aromatherapy, Accelerated exfoiliations* Hair Removal*, Acne Treatmemts, Make-up, Henna
Body Care Services
Body massage*, Salt glow exfoliants, Wraps, Hydrotherapy, Thalassotherapy. Aromatherapy, Body Waxing*, Henna
Nail Services
Manicures*, Hand treatments, Pediures*, Reflexology*

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