What Do Skincare Specialists Do?

Job Description: Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual’s appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.

What do Skincare Specialists do On a Daily Basis?

• Remove body and facial hair by applying wax.
• Stay abreast of latest industry trends, products, research, and treatments.
• Treat the facial skin to maintain and improve its appearance, using specialized techniques and products, such as peels and masks.
• Perform simple extractions to remove blackheads.
• Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.
• Select and apply cosmetic products, such as creams, lotions, and tonics.

Skills Needed to be a Skincare Specialist

Skincare Specialists state the following job skills are important in their day-to-day work.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Related Job Titles

• Skin Care Therapist
• Esthetician/Spa Coordinator (Front Desk)
• Master Esthetician
• Beauty Therapist
• Electrolysis Needle Operator

Job Opportunities for Skincare Specialists

In the United States, there were 61,300 jobs for Skincare Specialists in 2016.

New jobs are being produced at a rate of 13.8% which is lower than average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 8,500 new jobs for Skincare Specialists by 2026. The BLS estimates 8,100 yearly job openings in this field per year.

The states with the most job growth for Skincare Specialists are California, Texas, and New York.

Watch out if you plan on working in South Dakota, Maine, or Kansas. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Average Skincare Specialist Salary

The typical yearly salary for Skincare Specialists is somewhere between $19,330 and $59,790. The median salary is $31,290.

How much do Skincare Specialists make in each U.S. state?

Annual Mean Salary by State

State	Annual Mean Salary
Colorado	$52,020
Hawaii	$51,930
Wyoming	$48,870
Massachusetts	$48,490
Minnesota	$47,470
Washington	$46,520
Mississippi	$44,850
Maryland	$44,560
North Carolina	$41,980
Oklahoma	$41,910
West Virginia	$40,540
Virginia	$40,340
New York	$39,740
Montana	$39,710
Maine	$39,670
Alaska	$39,570
Idaho	$39,500
Oregon	$39,090
Kentucky	$38,580
South Dakota	$38,000
Wisconsin	$37,560
New Mexico	$37,540
Ohio	$37,500
Connecticut	$37,470
Arizona	$37,330
New Jersey	$35,620
Kansas	$34,820
California	$34,780
Missouri	$34,730
Florida	$34,560
Pennsylvania	$33,790
North Dakota	$33,520
Utah	$32,790
Delaware	$32,760
New Hampshire	$31,540
Georgia	$31,300
Arkansas	$31,210
Tennessee	$30,680
Alabama	$30,640
Nevada	$30,600
Iowa	$30,370
Rhode Island	$30,010
Indiana	$29,970
South Carolina	$29,900
Illinois	$29,800
Louisiana	$29,220
Texas	$28,600
Michigan	$27,090

What Tools do Skincare Specialists Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Skincare Specialists:

• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word

How do I Become a Skincare Specialist?

What education is needed to be a Skincare Specialist?

What work experience do I need to become a Skincare Specialist?

Where Skincare Specialists Work

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References

Bureau of Labor Statistics

College Factual

O*NET Online

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