ITEC Unit 9 Skincare and Eye Treatments

Recommended guided learning hours – 100

Learning outcome Underpinning knowledge

Students will be able to: ♦ Contraindications requiring medical permission – in
1) Understand and recognise those circumstances where medical permission cannot be
contraindications to facial/eye treatment obtained clients must sign an informed consent form
requiring medical permission or the client stating that the treatment and its effects have been fully
to sign an informed consent form prior to explained to them and confirm that they are willing to
treatment and those contraindications that proceed without permission from their GP
restrict treatment • Medical oedema • Nervous/Psychotic conditions • Epilepsy
• Recent facial operations affecting the area • Diabetes
• Skin cancer • Slipped disc • Undiagnosed pain
• When taking prescribed medication • W hiplash
♦ Contraindications that restrict treatment
• Fever • Contagious or infectious diseases
• Under the influence of recreational drugs or alcohol
• Diarrhoea and vomiting • Any known allergies • Eczema
• Undiagnosed lumps and bumps • Localised swelling
• Inflammation • Cuts • Bruises • Abrasions
• Scar tissues (2 years for major operation and 6 months for
a small scar) • Sunburn • Hormonal implants
• Recent fractures (minimum 3 months) • Sinusitis
• Neuralgia • Sunburn • Migraine/Headache
• Hypersensitive skin
• Botox/dermal fillers (1 week following treatment)
• Hyper-keratosis • Skin allergies • Styes • W atery eyes
• Trapped/pinched nerve affecting the treatment area
• Inflamed nerve • Eye infection • Conjunctivitis
2) Understand and recognise other To include:
conditions which may affect facial • Cardiovascular conditions (thrombosis, phlebitis,
treatment hypertension, hypotension, heart conditions)
• Any condition already being treated by a GP • Osteoporosis
• Arthritis • Any dysfunction of the nervous system
• Bells Palsy • Postural deformities • Acute rheumatism
• Cervical spondylitis
Superficial Cleanse
3) Understand, explain and select the To include:
appropriate product for the client’s skin • Lotions • Milks • Foaming cream cleansers
type/characteristics For the following skin types:
• White • Black • Asian type skin • Mixed
• Dry • Oily • Combination • Mature skin • Young skin
4) Understand, explain and select the To include:
appropriate product for the client’s skin • Lotions • Milks • Foaming cream cleansers
condition/texture For the following skin conditions:
• Sensitive • Dehydrated • Lack of elasticity
• Lack of muscle tone • Blemishes • Age • Crows feet
• Broken capillaries • Open pores • Comedones • Milia
• Pustules • Papules • Hyper-pigmentation
• Hypo pigmentation • Dermatosis papulosa nigra
• Pseudo folliculitis • Keloids • Ingrowing hairs • Scarring
• Thin skin • Small moles
5) Understand, explain and perform the • Eye makeup
appropriate cleansing routine ensuring all • Lipstick
makeup and product is removed • Full face and neck sequence to cleanse the whole area
• A double cleanse should be performed
• Cleanser should be removed after each cleanse with damp
cotton wool or sponges
• Appropriate toner applied after second cleanse and blotted
with tissues

ITEC Unit 9 Skincare & Eye Treatments Syllabus V7 – Page 1

Toning
6) Understand, explain and select the To include:
appropriate product (astringent/toners) for • Rosewater • W itchazel • Orange flower • Distilled water
the skin type/condition/colour • Commercial toner/tonics
The following methods of application can be used:
• Cotton wool/gauze/tapping/spray
Pre-Heat Treatments
7) Understand, explain and select To include:
appropriate pre-heat treatment for client’s • Steam • Hot towels/compress
skin type and administer it safely and • Benefits • Effects • Safety precautions
effectively
Deep Cleansing
8) Understand, explain and select the To include:
appropriate product for the client’s skin • Enzymatic peel • AHAs • Exfoliation products
type • Brush cleansing
9) Understand, explain and apply product To include:
correctly and show adequate removal • Enzymatic peel • AHAs • Exfoliation products
10) Understand, explain and extract any Methods to include:
comedones or milia • Use of sterilised cotton wool or sterilised tissues
• Comedone extractor (in countries where it is acceptable)
• Lance (in countries where it is acceptable)
• Gloves must be worn
Skin Analysis
11) Understand, explain and demonstrate To include:
use of a magnifying lamp • Checking the lamp is in good working order
• Ensure it is cleaned.
• Ensuring the client’s eyes are sufficiently protected
12) Understand, explain and recognise To include:
skin diseases/disorders and show ♦ Infestations
knowledge of whether they are • Scabies • Lice
contraindicated ♦ Congenital
• Atopic eczema • Atopic dermatitis • Psoriasis
♦ Bacterial
• Acne vulgaris • Impetigo • Acne rosacea • Boils • Folliculitis
♦ Viral
• Warts • Herpes simplex • Herpes zoster
♦ Fungal
• Tinea corporis
♦ Pigmentation disorders
• Vitiligo • Albinism • Chloasma • Ephilides • Lentigo
• Moles (papilloma) • Naevae • Port wine stain • Leucoderma
♦ General disorders
• Urticaria • Allergic reaction
13) Understand and explain the To include:
environmental and lifestyle factors that • UV damage • Diet • Smoking • Alcohol • Central heating
can affect the condition of the skin • Air conditioning • Stress • Current regime
14) Understand and explain how to To include:
update the client record card accurately • Recheck contraindications on each visit
• Re-analyse the skin type and change the treatment plan
accordingly
• Note the benefits of the treatments on each visit
• Products recommended, purchased and used
15) Understand, explain and demonstrate A sample consultation form can be downloaded from
the importance of communicating with the www.itecworld.co.uk
client tactfully and accurately Taking into account the following:
• Private comfortable area • Positive body language
• Positioning of the client (no barriers between themselves
and client) • Good communication skills
• Use of open and/or closed questions where appropriate
• Trust • Professionalism, confidence and enthusiasm
• Confidentiality • Informed consent
• Any contraindications to treatment (as listed previously)
• Client lifestyle • Client profile
• Importance of planning a treatment programme taking into
account the clients religious, moral and social beliefs
ITEC Unit 9 Skincare & Eye Treatments Syllabus V7 – Page 2
Enhance the Appearance of Eyebrows
and Lashes
16) Understand and explain how to • Patch test should be performed 48 hours before treatment
produce written evidence of a patch test • Details should be recorded on the client record card and
signed by the client • The darkest colour tint should be mixed
and placed either behind the ear or in the crease of the elbow
• Any reaction should be noted over the next 48 hours
• If there is any skin reaction the eyelash/brow tint should not
take place
17) Understand and explain how to ♦ Hair
assess the client’s hair colour and skin • Fair • Red/Auburn • Dark • Grey
tone ♦ Skin tone
• Olive • Medium • Fair • Dark

18) Understand and explain how to • Petroleum jelly • Damp cotton wool pads/preformed eye
protect the surrounding skin sheilds

19) Understand and explain how to • Check manufacturer’s instructions however on average 1
ensure the mixture of tint and hydrogen centimetre of tint and 2 drops of 10 volume peroxide is
peroxide follows the manufacturer’s sufficient for the lashes and brows
instructions minimising wastage of
product
20) Understand, explain and apply tint • Ensure the tint covers the roots as well as the ends of the
correctly to lashes and eyebrows using lashes and does not cover the skin
orange wood stick, tint brush or cotton • Eye pads should be used to cover the eye lash tint
bud • The tint should be left for a maximum of 10 minutes on the
lashes (following manufacturer’s instructions)
• For the eyebrows the tint should be removed immediately
after tint application to the second eyebrow is complete
21) Understand, explain and demonstrate Damp cotton wool • Tipped orange wood stick or damp
after the required development time, cotton buds
thorough removal of tint
22) Understand, explain and apply any • An eye wash may be used ONLY if the client has tint in the
soothing agents where necessary eye
23) Understand, explain and recognise ♦ All the general contraindications plus any form of eye
contraindications with reasons infection to include:
• If there has been any reaction to the patch test, eye lash tint
will be contraindicated
• Any eye surgery (approximately 6 months)
• Conjunctivitis • Stye • Hay fever • W atery eye
• Very nervous clients • Blepharitis
Infectious and non infectious skin conditions specific to the
eye and surrounding area to include:
• Atopic eczema • Atopic dermatitis • Psoriasis
♦ Contact lenses must be removed
Facial Hair Bleaching
24) Understand and explain the benefits To include:
of bleaching facial hair • Lightening unsightly facial hair particularly on the upper lip,
chin and sides of the face
25) Understand and explain the method of To include:
applying the bleach • Patch test 48hrs before treatment (inner arm or behind the
ear)
• Ensuring that product is used sparingly and wastage is
minimised
• Ensure area is cleansed and dry prior to application
• Ensuring that bleach is only applied to the hair and not the
skin
• Ensuring that the bleach is removed efficiently after the
required treatment time
• Ensuring any reactions are recorded
• Follow manufacturers instructions and mix accordingly

ITEC Unit 9 Skincare & Eye Treatments Syllabus V7 – Page 3

Eyebrow Tweezing
26) Understand, explain and assess client Measure from the corner of the nose to the inside corner of
requirements and measure accordingly the eye – any brow hairs extending beyond this point should
be removed
• Measure from the corner of the nose to the outside corner
of the eye and any hairs extending towards the middle of the
forehead should be removed
• The arch should be at the highest point when the pupil of
the eye is looking straight ahead
27) Understand and explain different To include:
eyebrow shapes • Arched • Angular • Straight
• Round • Thin • Medium • Thick
28) Understand and explain how to • Keep a mirror on hand and keep checking with the client
communicate with client regarding the throughout
desired outcome • Check they are happy with the finished result
29) Understand, explain and demonstrate To include:
how to pre-heat the area where • Facial steam
appropriate • A cotton wool pad soaked in warm water can be held over
the area to dilate the hair follicle
30) Understand and explain how to • The skin should be held taut between the index and middle
support the area keeping skin taut finger to ensure the skin does not move when the hairs are
tweezed
31) Understand, explain and demonstrate • Skin should be held taut
removal of hairs in the direction of growth • Hairs must be tweezed out in the direction of the hair
minimising client discomfort growth • Gloves must be worn
32) Understand, explain and apply • A soothing lotion should be wiped over the area to prevent
aftercare where appropriate any infection
33) Understand and explain how all • Hands must be washed in antiseptic soap
equipment should be sterilised/sanitised • Tweezers can be sterilised in a variety of ways: Glass bead,
accordingly Autoclave, UV cabinet, chemical immersion and should be
wiped with surgical spirit/antiseptic during the treatment
Facial Massage
34) Understand, explain and select • Oil • Cream • Gel
suitable massage medium
35) Understand, explain and demonstrate To include:
all classical massage movements • Effleurage • Petrissage: Kneading and Frictions
• Tapotement • Vibrations
36) Understand, explain and demonstrate To include:
massage movements which are adapted • Effleurage • Petrissage: Kneading and Frictions
to meet the needs of the client’s skin and • Tapotement • Vibrations
muscle tone
37) Understand, explain and demonstrate • Vary the pressure and technique according to the area
massage techniques; varying pressure being massaged and maintain fluidity and continuity
and maintaining fluidity throughout the sequence
38) Understand, explain and demonstrate To include:
effective removal of the massage medium • Damp cotton wool • Toner • Sponges
Masks
39) Clay Masks: •Calamine • Kaolin • Magnesium Carbonate • Fuller’s Earth
Understand, explain, select and mix • Flowers of Sulphur (COSHH) • Rosewater
ingredients minimising wastage and state • Orange flower water • Distilled water • Witchazel
their effects and benefits • Glycerine • Almond oil
40) Natural Masks: • Avocado • Egg white • Honey • Banana • Cucumber
Understand, explain and select • Strawberry • Natural Yoghurt • W heatgerm • Lemon Juice
appropriate ingredients and state their • Oatmeal • Milk • Tea bags • Egg yolk • Kiwi • Carrot • Aloe
effects and benefits
41) Commercial Masks: • In accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, the
Understand, explain and demonstrate the ingredients of any mask applied to the skin should be known
underpinning knowledge of ingredients
and their effects and benefits
42) Specialised Masks: To include:
Understand, explain and demonstrate the • Thermal/mineral masks • Peel off masks • Paraffin wax
underpinning knowledge of ingredients • Hot oil as per manufacturer’s instructions • Collagen masks
and their effects and benefits
43) For all masks listed: • The whole area should be covered including the neck and
Understand, explain and demonstrate décolleté • Lips should be moisturised
ITEC Unit 9 Skincare & Eye Treatments Syllabus V7 – Page 4
application of masks evenly and neatly • Damp eye pads over the eyes
and cover the area to be treated
44) Understand, explain and demonstrate • Remove with warm water and sponges • Tone • Blot with
removal of masks thoroughly after tissue • Apply appropriate moisturiser
treatment time has elapsed (according to
manufacturer’s instructions where
appropriate)
Structure of the Skin
45) Understand and explain (with the aid ♦ Epidermis
of a diagram) the position and function of • Stratum Corneum • Stratum Lucidum • Stratum
the following: Granulosum • Stratum Spinosum/Malphigian
• Stratum Germinitivum/Basal Layer
♦ Dermis
• Blood supply • Lymphatic supply • Hair follicle • Hair
• Sebaceous gland • Sweat gland: Eccrine and Apocrine
• Sensory nerve endings • Dermal papilla • Collagen
• Elastin • Histeocytes • Mast Cells • Fibroblasts
• Erector pili muscle
46) Understand and explain • The structure and function of the fatty layer underneath the
subcutaneous/adipose layer Dermis
47) Understand and explain Melanocytes • Describe where they are found and their function
Functions of the Skin
48) Understand and explain the functions • Secretion • Heat regulation • Absorption
of the skin • Protection/Acid Mantle (composition and formation)
• Elimination/excretion • Sensation
• Vitamin D formation (7-dehydro-cholesterol)
49) Understand and explain the functions To include:
and formation of the acid mantle • Composition and formation
50) Understand, explain and recognise To include:
the different skin types/conditions • White • Black • Asian type skin • Mixed
• Dry • Oily • Combination • Mature skin • Young skin
• Sensitive • Dehydrated • Broken capillaries • Open pores
• Comedones • Milia • Pustules • Papules
• Hyper pigmentation • Hypo pigmentation
51) Understand, explain and devise To include:
treatment programmes for the following • White • Black • Asian type skin • Mixed
skin types/conditions • Dry • Oily • Combination • Mature skin • Young skin
• Sensitive • Dehydrated • Broken capillaries • Open pores
• Comedones • Milia • Pustules • Papules
• Hyper pigmentation • Hypo pigmentation
Pathology:
52) Understand, explain and recognise To include:
the following skin diseases and disorders: ♦ Infestations
• Scabies • Lice
♦ Congenital
• Atopic eczema • Atopic dermatitis • Psoriasis
♦ Bacterial
• Acne vulgaris • Impetigo • Acne rosacea • Boils • Folliculitis
♦ Viral
• Warts • Herpes simplex • Herpes zoster
♦ Fungal
• Tinea Corporis
♦ Pigmentation disorders
• Vitiligo • Albinism • Chloasma • Ephilides • Lentigo
• Moles (papilloma) • Naevae • Port wine stain • Leucoderma
♦ General disorders
• UV damage • Urticaria • Allergic reaction
Skin Cancer
53) Understand and explain the main skin To include:
cancers and all possible causes of: • Basal Cell Carcinoma • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
• Malignant Melanoma

ITEC Unit 9 Skincare & Eye Treatments Syllabus V7 – Page 5

The Cell and Tissue Types
54) Understand and briefly explain (with • Cell membrane • Nuclear membrane • Nucleus • Nucleolus
the aid of diagrams) the following • Protoplasm • Cytoplasm • Centrosome • Centromere
structures of the cell and their functions: • Chromosome • Golgi apparatus • Mitochondria • Lysosome
• Centrioles • Ribosomes • Vacuoles
• Endoplasmic Reticulum
55) Understand and briefly explain the • Histology • Mitosis
following:
56) Understand and explain the structure ♦ Epithelial
and function of the following tissue types: ♦ Nervous
♦ Muscular
♦ Connective Tissue
• Areolar • Adipose • W hite fibrous • Yellow elastic • Bone
The Skeletal System • Cartilage • Circulatory • Lymphatic
57) Understand and explain the structure • Cancellous • Compact
of bone
58) Understand and explain the types of • Long • Short • Flat • Irregular • Sesamoid
bone and give examples
59) Understand and explain the position ♦ Cranium
(with the aid of diagrams) of the bones of • Parietal • Frontal • Ethmoid • Sphenoid • Occipital
the cranium and face • Temporal
♦ Facial
• Nasal • Zygomatic • Maxilla • Lacrimal • Turbinate
• Palatine • Mandible • Vomer
♦ Shoulder
• Clavicle • Scapula • Humerus
♦ Chest
• Sternum
♦ Neck
• Cervical vertebrae
The Muscular System
60) Understand and explain (with the aid • Voluntary • Involuntary • Cardiac
of diagrams) the types of muscular tissue
and their functions
61) Understand and explain the following • Origin • Insertion • Action • Tone • Tension • Fatigue
terms
62) Understand and explain (with the aid • Orbicularis Oculi • Orbicularis Oris • Masseter • Buccinator
of diagrams) the position and action of the • Risorius • Levator Anguli Oris • Levator Labii Superioris
following muscles of the face and neck: • Depressor Anguli Oris (Triangularis)
• Depressor Labii Inferioris • Mentalis • Zygomaticus
• Temporalis • Nasalis • Procerus
• Corrugator • Frontalis • Occipitalis • Pterygoids • Trapezius
• Platysma • Sternocleido mastoid • Deltoid
• Pectoralis major and minor
The Nervous System
63) Understand and explain the following • Motor • Sensory • Mixed nerves • Neurone
terms:
th th th
64) Understand and explain (with the aid • 5 , 7 and 11 cranial nerves
of a diagram) the position and function of
the main cranial nerves
The Circulatory System
65) Understand and explain the structure • Blood plasma • Erythrocytes • Leucocytes • Platelets
and function of the following: • Thrombocytes • Arteries • Arterioles • Veins • Venules
• Capillaries
66) Understand and explain (with the aid ♦ Main arteries of the head and neck
of diagrams) the position of: • Thyroid • Facial • Temporal • Lingual • Occipital • Maxillary
♦ Main veins of the head and neck
• Middle Temporal • Superficial Temporal • Maxillary
• Anterior Facial • Common Facial • Internal Jugular
• External Jugular
67) Understand and explain the • The way in which the 2 systems support each other i.e.
interrelationship between blood and lymph blood transports nutrients to the cells and tissues, the
lymphatic system transports additional waste from the cells
and tissues
ITEC Unit 9 Skincare & Eye Treatments Syllabus V7 – Page 6
The Lymphatic System
68) Understand and explain the structure The content of lymph and its function:
and functions of lymph • Transports waste which the circulatory system cannot cope
with • Purifies toxins
• Adds antibodies, antitoxins and lymphocytes
• Rejoins the circulatory system • Part of the immune system
• Secondary circulation
69) Understand and explain the structure • Lymphocyte • Lymphatic Capillary • Lymphatic Vessel
and function of the following: • Lymph Node • Lymphatic Duct
70) Understand and explain (with the aid • Superficial and deep cervical • Submandibular
of diagrams) the main lymph nodes of the • Anterior and Posterior Auricular • Occipital • Buccal
head and neck • Sub-mental
Cosmetic Science
71) Understand, explain and give • Oils • Fats and waxes • Emulsions • Emulsifying agents
examples of the sources and uses of: • Humectant • Emollient • Talc
72) Understand and explain the difference • Cleansing milks/creams • Facial washes • Lotions
between, and give examples of: • Day cream • Night cream • Eye cream • Neck cream
• Toner • Astringent • Gels • Lip balms • Serums (ampoules)
73) Understand and explain the different Cleansing milks/creams • Facial washes • Lotions
ingredients of: • Day cream • Night cream • Eye cream • Neck cream
• Toner • Astringent • Gels • Lip balms • Serums (ampoules)
74) Understand and explain the main Clays: • Fuller’s Earth • Calamine • Kaolin
mask ingredients • Magnesium Carbonate • Flowers of sulphur • W itchazel
• Rosewater • Orange flower water • Distilled water
• Glycerine • Almond oil
Commercial Masks: • AHA’s • Exfoliators
75) Understand and explain the effects of • Banana • Avocado • Apple • Pear
natural ingredients • Strawberry • Egg yolk • Egg white • Natural Yoghurt
• Honey • Oatmeal • Kiwi • Cucumber • Milk • Wheatgerm
• Lemon juice • Teabags • Carrot • Aloe
Skincare and Eye Treatment Evidence of Treatments
Evidence of 5 full facial treatments To include:
• Consultation
These are internally assessed by the • Medical history
college lecturer and verified by the ITEC • Skin analysis
Practical Examiner • Treatment details – skincare and eyelash/eyebrow
treatments performed
• Client feedback
• Aftercare and home care advice including retail
recommendations

Treatments should be evidenced through the consultation form.

See www.itecworld.co.uk for a sample consultation form and
evidence of treatments guidance form.

ITEC Unit 9 Skincare & Eye Treatments Syllabus V7 – Page 7