Product Knowledge and Application Techniques in Skincare

Chapter 1: Introduction

  • Overview of Cleansing Products

    • Special Cleansing Gel:

    • Description: Soap-free foaming gel

    • Skin Resurfacing Cleanser:

    • Contains lactic acid

    • Purpose: Works on treating aging and resurfacing

    • Intensive Moisture Cleanser:

    • Designed for drier skin, provides lipids

  • Interaction with students:

    • Sia identifies that Intensive Moisture Cleanser is not suitable for their client

    • Focus on water-soluble products to treat dehydration

    • Decision-making based on client's skin type

Chapter 2: A Little Bit

  • Application Techniques for Cleansers

    • Importance of using enough water with cleansers to avoid skin tightness

    • Recommended use of a jelly cup for mixing products

    • Personal testimonial: Special Cleansing Gel is a favorite product of the speaker

  • Proper Mixing Technique

    • Emphasis on achieving a good foam consistency without it being messy

Chapter 3: The Next Okay

  • Client-Centered Approach to Cleansing

    • When clients use products at home, vary the cleansing routine

    • Concept of "exfoliation stacking" introduced:

    • Using different levels of exfoliant through different procedures

  • Level of Exfoliants

    • Daily Microfoliant:

    • Key Ingredient: Rice bran powder

    • Purpose: Brightening and cleaning skin daily

    • Students recall skin anatomy:

    • Layers of skin discussed

      • Hypodermis, Dermis, Epidermis

      • Focus on specific layers: Stratum corneum and Stratum disjunctum

Chapter 4: Use Much Mix

  • Daily Microfoliant: Detailed Explanation

    • Removes cells in stratum disjunctum

    • Recommended mixing method: create a creamy paste and apply for 1-2 minutes

  • Recommendations for usage

    • Caution against using too much product in professional settings

  • Daily Milkfoliant:

    • Suitable for sensitized skin, contains pharmaceutical grade oats

    • Similar usage as Daily Microfoliant but tailored for sensitive skin

Chapter 5: Mix Daily Microfoliant

  • Advancing Exfoliation Techniques

    • Powering up treatments by mixing Daily Microfoliant with Exfoliation Accelerator (EA) 35

  • Key for upgrading exfoliation:

    • EA 35 Components: 30% lactic acid, pH of 3.2

    • Benefits: Works deeper into skin, enhances exfoliation

  • Ratio for Mixing

    • Recommended ratio: half a teaspoon of Daily Microfoliant to one pump of EA 35

  • Effects on Skin

    • Possible tingling indicates effective ingredients at work, not a negative response

Chapter 6: A Little Bit

  • Mixing Demonstration

    • Practical application of combining daily microfoliant with EA 35 for superior exfoliation

  • Importance of maintaining good mixing techniques for consistency

    • Encourage using adequate water for effective foaming

Chapter 7: Conclusion

  • Application of Multivitamin Retinol Peel

    • Oil-based solution with 1% retinol, 15% salicylic acid, and 13% lactic acid

    • Precautions: Not suitable for pregnant clients

  • Application method:

    • Use of a fan brush for sensitive areas, apply for 3-7 minutes depending on skin type

  • Emphasis on removing the product through a double cleanse is crucial at the end of treatment

  • Professional Tips:

    • Using gloves to prevent irritant contact dermatitis while using strong chemical formulations