Esthetics and Skin Care Services
What the exam tests
Esthetics tests skin analysis, cleansing, exfoliation, massage, masks, and sun protection, plus scope limits. Nevada expects referral, not diagnosis.
Core rules
- Identify skin type (dry, oily, combination, normal) and condition (sensitive, dehydrated, mature) before choosing products.
- Cleanse, tone as appropriate, exfoliate, massage, mask, moisturize, and apply sunscreen.
- Patch test products when indicated; avoid harsh exfoliation on sensitive or irritated skin.
- Do not diagnose disease or perform medical treatments; refer suspicious lesions, rashes, or infections.
- Keep records and consent, especially for chemical peels or waxing if within scope.
- Follow manufacturer contact times; more product or longer time is not better.
Worked example
A client with redness and a new mole asks for a “strong peel” to even tone. The reasoned response is to decline the peel, avoid massage and heat, and refer the mole for medical evaluation. Treating the redness as cosmetic could delay diagnosis. The service plan might be gentle cleansing and sunscreen only after clearance.
Traps
Calling yourself a dermatologist; extracting inflamed lesions aggressively; using hot towels on rosacea; and skipping sunscreen after exfoliation.