Setting the Skincare Standards
Saphonia Gee, CIDESCO
- International CIDESCO Diplomat
- Licensed Esthetics Instructor
- Licensed Esthetician
- Licensed Make-up Artist
- Certified Medical Esthetician
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certified Repechage Educator
- Owner & operator of Virginia Institute of Esthetics
- Saponaria Skin Therapy Center
- Founder of the Society of Virginia Skincare Specialist (SVSS)
- Co-owner of In Your Own Skin, Skin Therapy Center
- State member for Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetology
- Subject Matter Expert in designing National Exam
- Author of “ The Esthetics Manual “ Skills Book
Contents
- Benefits
- Precautation and Contraindications of use
- Pre-Procedure
- Procedure
- Post- Procedure
- Maintenance and Infection Control
- Frequently Asked Questions
Benefits
- Education level of Estheticians
- Professional Credentials
- Staying current with training
- Having documentation of your education
- Allows more schools to operate within the state
Precautation and Contraindications of use
- Lack of Time
- Lack of Expenses
- Negative Energy, Do not have a love for Esthetics
- If only pursuing for monetary gain
- Not being able to accept constructive criticism
Pre-Procedure
- Contact local & state officials
- Analyze the issues & concerns.
- Contact your local & national organization
- Determine the work load
- Contact other states and review current laws
- Solicit support from peers and colleagues
- Set goals and time lines
Procedures Codes and Creating a Law
- Identify the individual who will compose the legislation in legal terms.
- Identify the individual who will carry your legislation into session.
- Select a team representative of the state industry.
- It’s time to start to lobby for your cause.
- Gain local business support
Post-Procedure Regulations Supporting the law
- Contact your Board of Barbers and Cosmetology
- Establishment of the Regulations
- Take part in the public hearing process
- Assist the board member and staff with your knowledge of the industry
- Letters of support
Maintenance and Infection Control
- Always read your trade magazines
- Join at least two organizations
- Attend at once least trade show a year
- CIDESCO
Frequently Asked Questions
What are codes?
It is the State Law
What is a Regulation?
It is the Rule that supports the State Law
What are some of the different organizations you
can join?
NCA –National Cosmetology Association
ASCP- Association Skincare Professionals
NCEA –National Coalition of Esthetic
Manufactures/Distributors & Associations
SVSS –Society of Virginia Skincare Specialist
What are some of the trade magazines
companies?
American Spa
Beauty Launch Pad
Day Spa,
Dermascope,
Les Nouvelles Esthetiques
Medical Spas
Skin Inc
What’s medical Esthetics?
The practice of esthetics in a medical environment
Why do states need consistency in
Education?
To keep standards of education high
* If you enjoyed the format of this presentation, the Virginia Institute of Esthetics offers skills for all Esthetic disciplines.
What is the contact information for the Virginia Institute of Esthetics?
website: www.vaie.org
phone: 757-431-4526
Email: info@vaie.org
