Is being a skincare specialist a good fit for you?

Gives skin treatments to the face and body to improve how people look. May also do hair removal.

What the work involves

Sterilises equipment and cleans work areas.
Cleans clients' skin with water, creams or lotions.
Shows clients how to clean and care for their skin and suggests skin-care routines.
Works out which products or colours will improve clients' skin and appearance.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and helping. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.

CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.

CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.

HelpingSome. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.

PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.

OrganisingLow. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.

How much training it needs

Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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