This course is designed to give the student a thorough background in the area of skin 
care and temporary hair removal.

1.	Communication - Use listening and verbal skills with clients and co-workers.
2.	Critical Thinking and Problem Solving - Evaluate service situations on an 
individual client basis utilizing problem solving skills
3.	Technology - Use appropriate cosmetology implements in all service areas.
4. 	Personal Responsibility - Use learned skills in safety and sanitary procedures 
both in personal and public health

At the end of the course the student will understand:

1.	The composition of the skin.
2.	Skin functions.
3.	Skin diseases and disorders.
4.	Skin lesions.
5.	The theory of massage.
6.	Facial treatments.
7.	Cosmetics used in skin care.
8.	The purpose of hot compresses.
9.	Electricity and light therapy as it applies to Esthetics.
10.	Skin analysis.
11.	Temporary methods of hair removal.
12.	Safety, sanitary and first aid steps in Esthetics.
13.	Chemical handling, use and storage.

TOPICAL OUTLINE:	                            	 APPROX. HOURS

I.	The skin						15
II.	Theory of Massage					10
III.	Facials							10
IV.	Temporary hair removal					15
V.	Safety, sanitation and first aid as it relates to	 5
	Esthetics		
				


						Total		55