Esthetician how-to

How to Recommend a Home Care Routine

Home care extends results.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Home care extends results. In short: review; recommend; add, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Review the client’s skin goals.

  2. Recommend a cleanser.

  3. Add a treatment product.

  4. Add moisturizer.

  5. Stress daily SPF.

  6. Keep it simple and follow up.

Safety reminders for estheticians

  • Screen for contraindications before treatments
  • Test wax temperature
  • Disinfect tools and use single-use items
  • Wear gloves for extractions

Skin analysis · Exfoliation · Chemical peel · Extraction · Microdermabrasion · Fitzpatrick scale: see the full esthetician glossary.

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