Setting the Skincare Standards Setting the Skincare Standards

Setting the Skincare Standards

Setting the Skincare Standards Saphonia Gee, CIDESCO • International CIDESCO Diplomat • Licensed Esthetics Instructor • Licensed Esthetician • Licensed Make-up Artist • Certified Medical Esthetician • Certified Nursing Assistant • Certified Repechage Educator • Owner & operator of Virginia Institute of Esthetics • Saponaria Skin Therapy Center • Founder of the Society of Virginia Skincare Specialist (SVSS) • Co-owner of In Your Own Skin, Skin Therapy Center • State member for Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetology • Subject Matter Expert in designing National Exam • Author of “ The Esthetics Manual “ Skills Book

Setting the Skincare Standards • Benefits • Precautation and Contraindications of use • Pre-Procedure • Post- Procedure • Maintenance and Infection Control • Frequently Asked Questions

Setting the Skincare Standards Benefits 1. Education level of Estheticians 2. Professional Credentials 3. Staying current with training 4. Having documentation of your education 5. Allows more schools to operate within the state

Setting the Skincare Standards Precautions and Contraindications of Use 1. Lack of Time 2. Lack of Expenses 3. Negative Energy, Do not have a love for Esthetics 4. If only pursuing for monetary gain 5. Not being able to accept constructive criticism

Setting the Skincare Standards Pre-Procedure 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Contact local & state officials Analyze the issues & concerns. Contact your local & national organization Determine the work load Contact other states and review current laws Solicit support from peers and colleagues Set goals and time lines

Setting the Skincare Standards Procedures Codes and Creating a Law 1. Identify the individual who will compose the legislation in legal terms. 2. Identify the individual who will carry your legislation into session. 3. Select a team representative of the state industry. 4. It's time to start to lobby for your cause. 5. Gain local business support

Setting the Skincare Standards Post-Procedure Regulations Supporting the law 1. Contact your Board of Barbers and Cosmetology 2. Establishment of the Regulations 3. Take part in the public hearing process 4. Assist the board member and staff with your 5. knowledge of the industry 5. Letters of support

Setting the Skincare Standards Maintenance and Infection Control 1. 2. 3. 4. Always read your trade magazines Join at least two organizations Attend at once least trade show a year CIDESCO

Setting the Skincare Standards Frequently Asked Questions What are codes ? üIt is the State Law

Setting the Skincare Standards Frequently Asked Questions What is a Regulation? üIt is the Rule that supports the State Law

Setting the Skincare Standards Frequently Asked Questions What are some of the different organizations you can join? NCA –National Cosmetology Association ASCP- Association Skincare Professionals NCEA –National Coalition of Esthetic Manufactures/Distributors & Associations SVSS –Society of Virginia Skincare Specialist

Setting the Skincare Standards Frequently Asked Questions What are some of the trade magazines companies? • American Spa • Beauty Launch Pad • Day Spa, • Dermascope, • Les Nouvelles Esthetiques • Medical Spas • Skin Inc

Setting the Skincare Standards Frequently Asked Questions What's medical Esthetics? üThe practice of esthetics in a medical environment

Setting the Skincare Standards Frequently Asked Questions Why do states need consistency in Education? üTo keep standards of education high

Setting the Skincare Standards Frequently Asked Questions * If you enjoyed the format of this presentation, the Virginia Institute of Esthetics offers skills for all Esthetic disciplines.

Setting the Skincare Standards Frequently Asked Questions What is the contact information for the Virginia Institute of Esthetics? website: www. vaie. org phone: 757 -431 -4526 Email: info@vaie. org

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