Esthetics Protocol Design

Infection Control

• Microbiology (Bacteriology)
  • Disease Bacterial
  • Bacterial Infection
• Methods of Infection Control
• Safety procedures and guidelines
  • First aid
  • Bloodspill procedures

Human physiology and anatomy

• Cells
  • Structure
  • Growth and reproduction
• Tissues
  • Epithelial
  • Connective
  • Nerve
  • Muscular
• Organs and their function (e.g., skin, lungs, heart)
• Systems and their functions (e.g., muscular, integumentary, nervous)
• Proteins
  • Sclerprotein
  • Rheophlic

Histology and physiology of the skin

• Structure and function of the layers of the skin
• Structure and function of the glands
• Structure of the hair follicle
• Functions of the skin (e.g., protection, temperature regulation, absorption)

Skin disorders and diseases

• Disorders of the sebaceous gland (e.g., acne, millia, seborrhea)
• Disorders of the sudoriforus gland (e.g., hyperhydrosis, bromhidrosis, anhidrosis)
• Contagious diseases (e.g., bacterial conjunctivitis, herpes simplex, tinea)
• Skin inflammations (e.g., dermatitis, eczema, rosacea)
• Skin pigmentation (e.g., hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation)
• Skin growths (e.g., verruca, moles, keratoma)
• Skin cancers (e.g., basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma)
• Skin lesions (e.g., keloid, scars, ulcers)
• Xanthoma out of scope

Body hair

• Structure and growth of hair
• Abnormal hair growth (e.g., hirsutism, hypertrichosis)

Body Piercing

Business / Management

• Salon Management

Chemical Components of Product

• Ingredients (e.g., peptides, humectants)
• Labeling
• Function (e.g., hydration, protection, cleanse)
• Acidity/Alkalinity (i.e., pH)

Electricity and electrical equipment

• Types of electrical current (i.e., alternating and direct)
• Principles of electricity (e.g., measurements, conductivity, safety)

Client consultation and documentation

• Skin analysis
  • Fitzpatrick scale
  • Glogau scale
  • Rubin Scale
  • Skin Type Classification
  • Skin condition
• Client records (e.g., health history, intake form, consultation chart)
• Treatment protocol

Client Draping

Cleansing procedures

Steaming procedures (i.e., towel and steamer/vaporizer)

Exfoliation

• Exfoliation Types
  • Chemical (e.g., AHA, BHA, enzymes)
  • Physical (e.g., scrubs, brushing, microdermabrasion): Dermaplaning, Microdermabrasion 
  • Gommage
• Exfoliation Methods
  • Paraffin
  • Clay/Mud
  • Cotton compress
  • Gel
  • Rubberized
  • Cream
  • Thermal
• Exfoliation related to Hair Removal
  • Electrolysis
  • Sugaring
  • Threading
  • Waxing (i.e., hard and soft)
  • Tweezing
• Advanced exfoliation (e.g., Jessner’s, TCA)

Extraction procedures

Massage movements and effect

Machines

• Magnifying Lamp
• Wood’s Lamp
• Steamer
• Rotary Brush Machine
• Galvanic Current Machine
• High Frequency Machine
• Spray Machine
• Vacuum Suction
• Electric/Heat mask
• Treatment mitts and boots
• Dr. Lucas Spray machine
• LED Light Therapy
• Microcurrent
• Endermology
• Digital Skin Analyzer
• Electricity
• Faradic Current
• Ultrasonic
• Ultrasound

Pigmentation

• Micropigmentation

Services

• Reflexology
• Water/hydrotherapy
• Body treatments
• Body wraps
• Acupressure
• Lymphatic Drainage
• Aromatherapy
• Camouflage makeup
• Eyelash extensions
• Eyelash
• Eyelash perm
• Band/Strip lashes
• Lash and brow tinting
• Lash perming
• Ultrasonic technology
• Airbrush makeup
• Cellulite treatment
• Sunless tanning (e.g., airbrushing, bronzing)

Analysis of face shapes and features

Color theory

Sun Damage &  Treatment

• Dermatoheliosis
• Esol radio frequecy and light therapy
• Denature

Plastic surgery

• Dermatology
• Skin tag removal

Esthetics Theory Examination

• Esthetics Theory Examination Content Outline
• Esthetics AP Theory Examination Content Outline