What is an Esthetician or Aesthetician?

The term aesthetics comes from the Greek word aesthetikos meaning “Perceptible to the senses”. Esthetics or aesthetics (both has same meaning) has roots as a branch of philosophy that examines the relationship between the senses and matters of beauty. In the beauty industry, In a simple and straight forward term, it refers to the beautification of the skin. Simple.

Therefore, an esthetician is a specialist in the cleaning, beautifying, and preserving the health of the skin on the entire body including the face and neck. Estheticians provide preventative care of the skin and offer treatments to keep the skin healthy and attractive.

Why do you need an Esthetician?

Many times clients seek out estheticians to perform treatments that fight the signs of aging including, fine lines and wrinkles as well as other concerns including dry skin, eczema, or acne. Other clients make appointments with their favorite esthetician to enjoy a rejuvenated or refreshed complexion. However, all clients enjoy a trip to the esthetician for a relaxing experience. 

What work can an Esthetician do?

,​Estheticians are state licensed professionals and must complete a course of training and/or education and pass specific state written and practical examinations to earn licensure through their state board of cosmetology or department of health.

​The work of estheticians involves applying treatments and performing procedures to the skin as to maintain its health and vitality, improve its overall appearance, and combat the effects of sun overexposure and aging. Estheticians are trained in skin wellness; they are trained to recognize a number of medical conditions affecting the skin and may, therefore, refer their clients to a medical professional in these instances. Most often helping their clients combat complexion problems through a number of therapies and practices. In addition to engaging in therapies that are designed to improve the tone, texture, color, and youthfulness of the skin of the face and neck, estheticians may perform a wide range of body therapies, as well, such as salt or sugar scrubs, body wraps, and hair removal.

​Estheticians may use a variety of techniques and treatments including the use of creams, lotions, masks, serums, and wraps, many of which are created with antioxidants, botanicals, essential oils, and infused scents as to provide the client with a sensory experience that promotes relaxation and rejuvenation. Estheticians also often use mechanical or electrical appliances and devices, such as microdermabrasion machines, brushing machines, electric pulverizers, atomizers, and galvanic current to achieve the desired effect.

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A small sampling of the services provided by estheticians include:

• Microdermabrasion 
• Chemical peels
• Light therapy
• Waxing/threading/chemical hair removal
• Facial
• Face and body masks and wraps
• Makeup application

• Pore Cleansing                                       
• Body scrubs (salt and sugar scrubs) and  other types of exfoliation
• Aromatherapy 
• Moisturizing treatments
• Acnet reatments                                   
• Scalp massage and treatments
• Manual or mechanical extraction

What Estheticians Cannot Do

​Although the term “medical esthetics” is often used, esthetics is not a medical practice and estheticians are not allowed to diagnose, prescribe medication and/or treat skin disorders or diseases. Instead, medical skin care services are left strictly up to licensed medical professionals. Estheticians may sometimes be found working in offices of medical practitioners, such as dermatologists and plastic surgeons. Their work in these medical settings often includes providing patients with complementary and support therapies. ​

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What does Oasis Skin Care Clinic specialize in?

• I am a Holistic esthetician, which means I work to incorporate homeopathic, naturopathic, herbal, and organic skin care treatments or detoxification regimens.
• I provide Waxing services using a very clean and gentle hard wax ingredients.
• I work with electrical modalities including LED light therapy, microcurrent, high frequency, galvanic and microdermabrasion to increase product penetration.

 
Now that you know a little more about what I do as an Esthetician, schedule your appointment today.