Should I be a skin care technician?

Do you have the same enthusiasm for skin care?

Then maybe a career as a Skin Care Technician is right for you.

But how do you know if you would enjoy the career?

What does the job entail?

Skin Care Technicians use a variety of skin treatments and products to help people with their skincare needs.

The goal is to improve the appearance and health of peoples' skin.

Skin Care Technicians are often responsible for:

• Conducting client consultations. Meet with clients to evaluate their skin and advise them on the right treatments.

• Performing techniques. Facials and other skin care treatments/products help to improve skin conditions.

• Maintaining an organized workstation. Technicians must set up their work area and make sure all tools are sterile.

Day Spa

• Perform non-medical skincare treatments to promote relaxation and improve the look of the skin.

• Work within a team of aestheticians and other skincare technicians.

Medical Spa

• Perform medical-grade skincare treatments to treat stubborn beauty and health issues.

• Work within a team of medical doctors, aesthetic nurses, aestheticians, and other skincare technicians.

• You are a people person and want to work with the public.

• You want to help others feel beautiful and confident in their own skin.

• You enjoy working with your hands.

• You have a strong interest in learning about skin care products.

• You want to educate people on skin care do's and don't's.

• You want a 9-5 job. You will have to work evenings and weekends frequently.

• You want a desk job. Most of the time, you will be performing treatments.

• You dislike cleaning or organizing. It is important to maintain a clean and sterile work area.

Canada

The average salary of a skin care technician is $35,000 CAD.

United States

The average salary of a skin care technician is $41,000 USD.

Do you think a career as a Skin Care Technician is the right fit for you?

If yes,