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COSM 60 - Basic Esthetician Theory

  • Prerequisite: High school diploma and Placement in ENG 22/60 or ESL 23
  • Corequisite: COSM 61L

COSM majors only. Basics of bacteriology, sterilization, disinfection and safety in the salon. Basics of physiology and histology and disorders of skin; ingredients and product analysis and color theory.

5 hrs. lect. per week

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of COSM 60, the student will be able to:

  • List career choices for estheticians.
  • Define esthetics and its relationship to health care.
  • Identify industry trends and statistics.
  • Indicate characteristics of good ethics.
  • Distinguish between healthful hygiene and good grooming.
  • Recognize the value of practicing personal hygiene and grooming as a service professional.
  • State the importance of sanitation and prevention of microorganisms.
  • Explain the differences in sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization.
  • Describe how to prevent cross-contamination using proper equipment and tools.
  • Explain the basic principles and functions of skin.
  • Differentiate the layers of the skin.
  • Name the different types of tissues and their functions.
  • Name the different systems, their functions, and their relationships to the body.
  • Identify the parts of the
    • skull
    • neck
    • thoracic bones
  • List the muscles of the
    • scalp
    • face
    • neck
    • shoulders
    • arms
  • Indicate the major nerves of the face.
  • Define the importance of the central nervous system and its functions.
  • State the importance of vitamins and minerals in skin care.
  • Explain the functions of
    • lipids
    • proteins
    • vitamins
    • minerals
  • Explain the effects of deficiencies in
    • lipids
    • proteins
    • vitamins
    • minerals
  • Discuss the importance of the esthetician's well being.
  • Perform a basic room set-up.
  • Perform proper maintenance on furniture and equipment.
  • Explain the importance of first impressions and professionalism.
  • Describe the five skin types and different skin conditions.
  • Define the purpose of a health analysis or client consultation form.
  • Explain the concept of the Fitzpatrick Scale.
  • Describe how to use different skin analysis tools.
  • Conduct an analysis.
  • Record analysis findings on a chart.
  • Identify the information an esthetician must know about product lines.
  • Describe the benefits of a facial.
  • Name the different types of massage.
  • List the common cosmetic ingredients.
  • Describe the FDA regulations regarding cosmetic claims.
  • List the new technological developments in skin care.
  • Describe the effects of new skin care technology on skin.
  • Explain the morphology of hair and its growth stages.
  • Identify methods of temporary and permanent hair removal.
  • List the different equipment, tools, and accessories in hair removal.
  • Describe the theory of color and its characteristics.
  • Identify warm and cool colors.
  • Explain each make-up product how it is used.
  • Explain each make-up tool and how it is used.
  • Explain contouring and highlighting and their effects.
  • Describe various specialty make-up techniques.
  • Discuss the importance or proper lighting.

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