Introducing basic skin care treatments
Unit summary
This unit will expose the learner to the different and diverse nature of the perceptions of facial beauty and how this is affected by stereotyping and media influences. They will explore how their own views of facial beauty have been formulated, which will give them the opportunity to challenge and review their own perceptions and that of others.
Unit details
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07 Retail and Commercial Enterprise
Task-based controlled assessment
| Learning Outcome |
Assessment Criteria |
| 1 Understand the developments in the beauty sector. |
a Explain the different and diverse nature of the perceptions of facial beauty.
b Explain how key technological developments in facial treatment have influenced the beauty industry. |
| 2 Know the skin structure and the factors that affect its condition. |
a Name the basic structure of the skin.
b Name the common skin conditions.
c Describe the main factors affecting skin condition. |
| 3 Know the purpose and benefits of skin care services and products. |
a List basic skin care routines and facial treatments available.
b Outline the main factors affecting the delivery of skin care routines and treatments.
c State the purpose and maintenance of products and materials.
d State the maintenance of tools and equipment.
e List the key differences between professional and retail skin care products.
f State the reasons for adapting basic skin care and cleansing treatments for male and female clients. |
| 4 Be able to safely carry out skin care treatments. |
a Outline safe working practices specific to carrying out basic skin care routines breaking these down into manageable steps.
b Prepare basic skin care and cleansing treatments.
c Carry out safely basic skin care and cleansing treatments in a professional manner.
d Review treatments carried out and suggest improvements for future progress |