Skin Care Student

As a student in the esthetician feild, I was looking for a book I couldn't find. I wanted a book that was straight forward and answered my questions without being too technical. I wanted to understand what I was being taught. I needed it to "click" with so much information coming at me at once. Some of my questions seemed too simple to ask, while others veered off topic. This book is written in a question and answer format and also includes lists and charts. It's a book for the beginner, the student looking for an easier way to absorb what you're being taught. It can also be used for the intermediate esthetician as a quick study guide and refresher. This is the book I was looking for while I was in school, but never found.

Skin Care: Beyond the Basics, 3e is an invaluable resource for both the student and the professional esthetician seeking practical information and the latest in skin care breakthroughs. Written by one of the countrys most noted skin care specialists, this text presents the most up-to-date information available on acne, aging treatment, rosacea management, sensitive skin care, and plastic surgery patient care. New information on non-invasive anti-aging programs and new ingredient technologies are presented, as well as new photos to aid in skin analysis and the identification of various conditions. The text presents numerous examples and application techniques throughout, which can be utilized in daily practice.

Advanced Professional Skin Care, Medical Edition is the most informative, well-written, and current guide for high-level skin care students and professionals on the market today. The skin care industry is booming with more practitioners, more customers to service, more information, better instruments, and better products! The growth is incredible, which means that the educational materials need to be better than ever. The material in this book provides professionals with current information preparing them for the future of the skin care industry. The experienced esthetician is provided with current skin care science as well as advanced science to prepare for any and all industry developments. The reader is educated in chemistry, physiology, and pathology of the skin to prepare them for more in-depth treatments and methods. Another feature is a new model for skin typing called EA Isotypes that is based on hormonal markers and replaces the antiquated ?dry, normal, oily? system. There is also focus on a discussion of the methods and products designed to stimulate cellular skin repair without damage. The book includes a section on cosmetic chemistry that gives the reader the tools they need to evaluate any products based on basic performance parameters, and there is a special guest chapter by Scotland?s premier practitioner of herbal medicine addressing the use of botanicals. Many illustrations, sidebars, tables, and graphs are placed throughout the book helping to enhance the text and lead to a better understanding of the content. Other features include website and periodical references as well as a Latin pre-fix section. This book is the must-have reference for the serious skin care professional or graduating student ready to enter the rewarding world of professional skin care!

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Designed to inspire and to motivate, Facials and Skin Care in Essence provides students with an exciting and accessible introduction to this fascinating area of beauty therapy. Designed to inspire and to motivate, Facials and Skincare in Essence provides a beautifully illustrated, easy to follow introduction to this popular area of study. Designed to inspire and to motivate, Facials and Skin Care in Essence provides students with an exciting and accessible introduction to this fascinating area of beauty therapy.

Provides a flexible approach to teaching through activities, demonstrations, quizzes and student worksheets. Designed to assist you in the planning and delivery of classes. Interactive worksheets and quick quizzes keep students motivated and help measure the success of each session. Shows how activities link to relevant Key Skills. Contains a FREE easy-to-use CD-ROM with fully editable worksheets, networkable photos from the coursebook and answers to student quizzes.

You Can Succeed in Medical EstheticsIn Taking Beauty to the Next Level, Carly Williams gives you a glimpse into the rapidly evolving industry of medical esthetics and its incredible career opportunities. With new types of laser skin-care treatments and other state-of-the-art skin-care technologies advancing every day, the demand for trained and certified medical estheticians keeps growing. Packed with advice and tips, this book is designed to help you succeed in this highly lucrative industry and avoid common pitfalls and challenges that Carly herself faced when just starting out. Get the inside scoop from an industry leader on how to think about your career, which medical esthetics careers are best for you, how to evaluate schools, and even how to plan your finances, so you're ahead of the game before you even step foot into school. You'll even get a sneak preview into some of the ways to market yourself after graduating.

"More than 2,200 vocational schools east of the Mississippi River"--Cover.