Who is an Beauty Therapist or Aesthetician?
The international term for beauty therapist is Aesthetician or Aesthetic Therapist, the term coming form the Greek word Aesthetikos which means appealing to the sensors. Whether an aesthetician uses grooming practices such as make-up, waxing, cosmetic tattoo or the more therapeutic modalities such as electrolysis, massage therapy, lymphatic drainage or non-surgical face lifting her ultimate objective is to improve the outward appearance of the client. As aestheticians work extensively on the human body, they are required to undergo comprehensive studies in Anatomy and Physiology, Bacteriology, Cosmetic Chemistry, Skin Disorders and Nutrition as part of their core units of study. They are therefore trained to assess the body also from a holistic point of view determining the effects of stress and their consequences on the overall appearance and well being of their clients. When a beauty therapist/aestheticians gives you a facial she is trained to: • Correctly analysis your skin conditio
