Professional Skin Therapist Apart from Beauty Consultants

4 Things That Set Professional Skin Therapists Apart From Beauty Consultants

Professional Skin Care Therapists vs Beauthy Consultants

In a world with so much possibility, there are infinite choices. It should be a good thing, provided you know how to make the right decision. More people are seeking home based employment opportunities, and with low entry requirements, it is easy to become anything, and many people opt to become Beauty Consultants, skin care consultants or advisors. Having a true passion for healthy skin and beauty, as well as a love for ongoing learning, the world is your oyster.

However, as a client, you want to know that your skin is in the best hands possible. It is your biggest organ, one which is visible to everyone you see, and with its exposure to the elements, it is also highly vulnerable to what happens both outside, and on a molecular level inside of your body. As a woman, your confidence may well be tied to the condition of your skin, and that’s why you should carefully weigh up how you treat it.

What’s the Difference Between a Skin Therapist and a Beauty Consultant?

At an elementary level, their place and method of work differs; while a Beauty Consultant / advisor works from a department store, pharmacy, spa or from home, selling (often via Multi Level Marketing) skin care products for a specific brand, a skin therapist will generally work from a registered clinic or medical spa that provides various medical-grade treatments for advanced skin conditions. When searching online for skin treatments, a Beauty consultant might have an online store that sells their day-to-day products, while a skin therapist will have a website with information about the treatments the clinic offers, as that is the focus of a skin clinic.

Apart from those tell-tale differences, there are 3 main elements that set a professional skin therapist apart from a beauty consultant, in the eyes of the client. These are the essential differences that influence the level of care, expertise and results that can be expected.

1.  Training

In order to become a Beauty Consultant, all you have to do is to undergo product training from the brand/s whose products you wish to sell. You should be able to assess a potential client’s skin type with accuracy, and recommend a skin care regime based on the company’s guidelines. A skin therapist or Medical Aesthetician, on the other hand, has to attend school, where she will learn about the biological makeup of the skin, and various near-medical treatments. With full-time attendance, you can complete the program in about six months to one year, and then you are required to do an Internship.   Passionate skin therapists, who are serious about the health of their patients’ skin, would attend ongoing training to learn about new techniques, products and equipment. They would independently assess the ingredients and methods based on their experience and medical knowledge before prescribing it to patients.

Mia Liefso, owner of Bradford Skin Clinic & Medical Spa is an example of a professional skin therapist. After years of working in gynaecology and seeing the effects of hormones on women’s skin and bodies, she decided to combine her empathy for women and her passion for beauty into a skin clinic, which has since gained a reputation for excellent service and lasting results. She earned several diplomas in skin care, including Medical Aesthetics, Skin Therapy, and Laser and RF Technology and Physics.

2.  Services

While a Beauty Consultant usually sells products from a counter (or the trunk of their car!), medical skincare therapists get down and dirty with their clients. After careful assessment of the skin and diagnosing any issues, they will cleanse and treat clients’ skin, select and apply specialized cosmetic products and techniques to improve appearance, remove facial or body hair, apply chemical peels, or collaborate with dermatologists and plastic surgeons to provide patients with pre- and post-operative care. Their multifaceted approach combines medical grade treatments and products to provide advanced skin care solutions.

3.  Products

A beauty consultant will usually be the ambassador of one, or sometimes a small handful of brands. Well-known brands, as well as new celebrity skin care ranges often rely on Beauty consultants to sell their products.

An expert skin therapist, on the other hand, will use a selection of medical grade products from premium brands, such as AFA MD and Obagi as well as their own formulations, to treat their patients. Their buying power ensures that they are able to purchase wholesale products and ingredients from the best brands, to bring affordable solutions to their clients.  Although professional aestheticians do offer the basics, such as cleanser, toner and moisturizer, they are more focused on the deeper issues, such as chemical peels, skin brightening, anti-blemish treatment, deep cleansing and cellular renewal.

In a medical spa, facial peels are done in preparation for other treatments, or as a stand-alone service.

4.   Equipment

Beauty consultants don’t use tools and equipment, because many of these electronics are only sold to registered Medical Aestheticians. A professional skin therapist will use technology, such as light-based treatments, RF technology, laser acne clearance or hair removal, photo rejuvenation, localized fat reduction, and fractional resurfacing, in addition to products, to address all kinds of skin care issues.

While using a proven skin care routine from a young age is a great way to prevent a variety of skin conditions, visiting a medical spa has been proven the most effective method of dealing with a variety of existing skin care conditions. Skin rejuvenation is often only possible by means of medical-grade treatments, which is why you should rely on a professional skin therapist with the necessary qualifications and background.

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Hadas Menashe
Hadas Menashe
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I started going to Bradford Skin Clinic because of Alex my injecting nurse. She started there recently (but has many years of experience). It’s a beautiful and clean place with professional service. If it’s Botox or filler for my lips, Alex was always gentle and patient. I love that she is 💯% honest with me and will always stop me from making bad decisions in regards to my face! LoL!
Elisabeth Isakov
Elisabeth Isakov
2020-09-17
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I started seeing Alex and I am amazed at the results I have seen already. The services and products Alex has recommended for me have changed my skin so much in the past few months. I am so thankful to have found such a knowledgeable professional!
Ilona Petrenko
Ilona Petrenko
2020-09-17
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I have been getting my Botox injection with Alex for the last two years, I initially met her in her Vaughan clinic and yesterday had the pleasure of visiting her location in Bradford, the place is so lovely clean modern and professional and the staff there is amazing :)
Kristine Viegas
Kristine Viegas
2020-04-26
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Friendly staff and amazing customer service. Ordered my at home facial, delivered to my house so quickly with great results.
Natalie Hartley
Natalie Hartley
2020-03-15
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Just had my very first ever micro-needling experience and in 24 hours utterly FANTASTIC results which will get even better over the next few weeks. Love that Jess talked me through the entire experience prior, loved that she focused in on the need areas and was diligent about her technique and maximizing the needles depth and range where appropriate. A day later my skin is smoother, pores already diminishing, fine line disappearing. I loved this treatment and highly recommend!
Christopher Stark
Christopher Stark
2020-01-07
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This is an amazing clinic! From their social media presence to their informative website. This is the exact kind of business we offer great prices & coverage's too because they are so professional.
Cathy Hamilton
Cathy Hamilton
2019-01-30
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Awesome staff! And my skin is so much better after just a couple sessions!
Margaret Joyce Crognale
Margaret Joyce Crognale
2018-12-07
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I got my first ever peel 3 weeks ago and started using a cleanser and moisturizer that Mia recommended to me. Within a couple of days I noticed a big difference in the way my skin looked and felt. I also HAD a lot of facial veins that I was very embarrassed by. Mia suggested a photo rejuvenation for broken capillaries and we scheduled it for the following week. I went in with a feeling like oh well let see what this can do as I had been living with this for so long I wasn’t sure anything would help. 20 minutes later about 80% was gone and within about 3 days another 10% was gone with 1 treatment! That was a week ago yesterday. I went to the open house yesterday with no make up on so I could show Mia, Ashley and Jessica what they did for me. I am so thankful and grateful. I will definitely be back soon for another treatment and continued maintenance. The clinic is beautifully decorated and spotless clean. The owner and staff are amazing women and so welcoming. I highly recommend Bradford Skin Clinic.
Sheri McGrath
Sheri McGrath
2018-11-26
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Very knowledgeable with many years experience.
Allana Cosby
Allana Cosby
2018-11-18
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Great service and products!