Skin Care and Facial Services
What this domain tests
Skin care and facial services tests skin analysis, cleansing and exfoliation, massage, masks, extraction limits, and contraindications.
Core rules
- Analyze skin type and condition under magnification before choosing products.
- A basic facial sequence is cleanse, exfoliate, massage, mask, and moisturize.
- Massage manipulations include effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, and friction; avoid inflamed or infected areas.
- Extraction is limited to trained technique and noninflamed comedones; never squeeze pustules or cysts.
- Contraindications include open lesions, severe acne, rosacea flares, eczema, and contagious conditions.
- Patch test products when appropriate and keep implements sanitary.
Worked example
An oily client has blackheads but no inflammation. Use gentle steam, mild exfoliation, and conservative extraction only if trained. Avoid a harsh scrub and heavy moisturizer, because irritation can increase oiliness and inflammation.
Traps
Diagnosing skin disease; over-extraction; massaging infected areas; using strong products without a patch test; skipping hand washing and implement disinfection.
Exam focus
Choose products and techniques by observed skin condition, and stop at the boundary of medical treatment.