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CSME1248 - Principles of Skin Care

Catalog Description: An introduction of the theory and practice of skin care. Lecture Hrs = 1, Lab Hrs = 3, Insurance Fee

Prerequisite(s): Pre/Corequisite: READ 300, ESOL 310, or equivalent

Semester Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours per Week:
Lab Hours per Week:
Contact Hours per Semester: 64
State Approval Code: 1204090000

Course Subject/Catalog Number: CSME 1248
Course Title: Principles of Skin Care

Course Rationale:

Introduce the student to entry level facial procedures, to include cleansing techniques, facial manipulations, and proper product selections according to skin type.

Learning Objectives:

Identify the terminology related to the skin treatments; demonstrate the proper application and exhibit workplace competencies in skin care.

Specific Tasks Accomplished:

1. Perform hair removal techniques to include waxing, tweezing and shaving.
2. Perform brow and eyelash tinting techniques
3. Perform basic and spa facial treatments
4. Demonstrate knowledge in basic image consultation, and color selection for make-up and wardrobe.
5. Use the Woods Lamp in determining skin type
6. Properly apply make up to correspond with skin tones, types and facial shapes
7. Introduce basic image consultation and color selection for make-up and wardrobe.
8. Exhibit all safety and sanitation precautions as set forth by the Texas Cosmetology Commission

 Grading Policy:

Final course grade will be determined from:

Textbook and Supplies Requirement:

1. Milady Standard Textbook
2. Milady Standard Study Guide
3. Skin Care Kit
4. Texas Cosmetology Commission Regulations and Code Book
5. Cosmetology Kit
6. Department Approved Uniform

Optional Textbook:

1. Face Forward Make-up Book by Kevin Aucoin

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