The Skin Care Professional's Guide to Exfoliation

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About the Course
This course describes the difference between mechanical and chemical exfoliation and gives examples of the exfoliants used in each method. Additionally, this courses defines standard precautions and infection control for exfoliation and explains the role of the FDA in classifying devices.

Learning objectives
  • Describe the difference between mechanical and chemical exfoliation.
  • Give examples of mechanical and chemical exfoliants. 
  • Recall cosmetology rules regarding the practice of microdermabrasion. 
  • Define standard precautions and infection control.
  • Understand the role of the FDA in classifying devices.
About the Author
Jo Ann M. Stills began her career as the owner of a successful salon. From that position, she moved into an educational focus as
Manager and Styles Director for Trend International Beauty colleges. Further career development led her to the position of
Salon Manager for a chain of corporate owned salons. In the first year of this position, she successfully headed off a unionization effort and increased salon revenues by 37%. The year the salon was sold, we reached $1 million level, with a 98% customer satisfaction rate.