ISCO Occupation Group 5142.1 Aesthetician

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Definition

Aesthetician: Aestheticians offer skin care treatments. They apply various facial treatments according to their clients' needs and skin type, such as lotions, scrubs, peels and masks, in order to maintain the skin healthy and attractive. Aestheticians may also give neck massages and body treatments such as wraps. Aestheticians remove unwanted hair on different body parts like eyebrows, upper lip or the bikini area. They perform facial massage and apply make-up for various occasions.

Essential Skills

  • Test Make-Up
  • Use Hair Removal Techniques
  • Determine Skin Type
  • Work Ergonomically
  • Cosmetics Ingredients
  • Identify Customer'S Needs
  • Perform Body Wrapping
  • Cosmetic Skin Treatment
  • Advise Customers On Usage Of Cosmetics
  • Cosmetics
  • Maintain Equipment
  • Make-Up Techniques
  • Give Massages
  • Perform Facial Treatment
  • Maintain Customer Service
  • Cosmetics Industry


Optional Skills

  • Offer Free Samples Of Cosmetics
  • Dispose Waste
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Offer Cosmetic Beauty Advice
  • Comply With Legislation Related To Health Care
  • Maintain Professional Administration
  • Monitor Stock Level
  • Administer Appointments
  • Keep Personal Administration
  • Treat Facial Hair
  • Cosmetic Manicure
  • Process Payments
  • Show Social Competences
  • Train Employees
  • Apply Permanent Make-Up
  • Sell Cosmetics
  • Order Supplies
  • Recommend Cosmetics To Customers
  • Issue Sales Invoices
  • Maintain Relationship With Suppliers
  • Spa Products
  • Manage Indoor Tanning Sessions
  • Manage A Small-To-Medium Business
  • Manufacture Cosmetics
  • Support Individuals On Nutrition Changes


Alternative Names

  • Skin Care Technician
  • Beauty Specialist
  • Cosmetician
  • Facial Treatment Operator
  • Esthetician
  • Skin Care Specialist
  • Facialist
  • Beautician


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