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Benefits of Therapies

Why Should I See an Esthetician?

Esthetics is the application of various treatments to the skin, to maintain its health and vitality. Estheticians are trained in skin wellness, helping their clients balance oil and moisture content and achieve a healthy, youthful complexion. As well as various facial treatments they commonly also perform body treatments such as salt or sugar scrubs, moisturizing or slenderizing body wraps, hair removal techniques such as waxing or threading, and hand/foot treatments to rejuvenate the skin.

A variety of treatments and products are used to protect skin from environmental hazards and combat fine lines, wrinkles, and a dull, uneven skin tone. Estheticians are also skilled in managing conditions such as acne, rosacea, eczema, and dry skin, to name just a few. And finally, skin care treatments are wonderfully relaxing and rejuvenating. If smooth, healthy skin is your goal, visiting a skin care professional can benefit you.

What’s the difference
between dermatology,
cosmetology, and esthetics?

  • Dermatology is a branch of the medical profession, practiced by licensed physicians who specialize in disorders of the skin.
  • Cosmetology is the study of beauty treatments including nail care, hair care and styling, makeup application, skin care and more.
  • Esthetics is one branch of cosmetology; some estheticians work in other branches of cosmetology in addition to their skin care practice.

Visiting an Esthetician

It is always a good idea to schedule a consultation appointment prior to your first treatment, especially if you are new to esthetic treatments. This gives you and your therapist a change to discuss your goals and expectations for the first visit, and long term goals for the future. During a consultation, your therapist will go over an extensive intake form, and most likely do a cleasing of the skin followed by a detailed skin analysis. This will give your therapist the information she/he needs to create and individualized treatment plan, both for a series of professional treatments and recommendations for products you can use at home.

Techniques and Products

Techniques used by estheticians include facial steaming, wrapping, exfolation, waxing, pore cleasing, extraction, and chemical peels. Creams, lotions, wraps, clay or gel masks, and salt scrubs are used. Machines may also be used to help deliver high-tech services.