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Provide advice on specialised skin care formulations and ingredients

Provide advice on specialised skin care formulations and ingredients

Unit of competency
National Code
SHBBSKT002
State Code
ODR56
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/12/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/04/2022
Field of Education
110301 - Beauty Therapy
Original Release Date
12/04/2022
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide advice to clients on specialised skin care formulations and ingredients. It requires the ability to evaluate the product and match the formulation and ingredients to client skin conditions. This unit applies to skin therapists who work in beauty salons or skin clinics where beauty therapy is provided.The skills and knowledge required to assess client skin conditions, and design and plan treatment programs for complex skin needs are covered in SHBBSKT001 Provide skin therapy consultations.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply knowledge of cosmetic chemistry to select specialised skin care formulations.
  • 1.1. Access and interpret the regulatory framework classifying cosmetics, ‘cosmeceuticals’ and therapeutic skin care products.
  • 1.2. Clarify the differences between cosmetics, ‘cosmeceuticals’ and therapeutic skin care products.
  • 1.3. Determine the performance of specialised skin care formulations, ingredients and delivery systems according to cosmetic chemistry principles, and epidermal barriers and challenges.
  • 1.4. Determine the effect of method of application, frequency and sequence in the performance of specialised skin care formulations and ingredients.
  • 1.5. Determine the effects of infusing specialised skin care formulations and ingredients into the skin.
  • 1.6. Assess sustainable use of specialised skin care formulations.
2. Identify and recommend specialised skin care formulations and specific ingredients.
  • 2.1. Advise client according to relevant principles of cosmetic chemistry.
  • 2.2. Identify indications, contraindications and precautions to specific formulations and ingredients.
  • 2.3. Select and recommend specialised skin care formulation and ingredients to meet skin care objectives.
  • 2.4. Explain special precautions and written advice that must be followed with specific formulations and ingredients.
  • 2.5. Review and modify recommendations for specialised skin care formulations and ingredients.
  • 2.6. Record selection and advice given according to organisational policy.
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State Code National Code Title Type
BHJ9 SHB60221 Advanced Diploma of Skin Therapy Qualification