This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide advice to clients on specialised skin care formulations and ingredients. It requires the ability to evaluate the product and match the formulation and ingredients to client skin conditions.

This unit applies to skin therapists who work in beauty salons or skin clinics where beauty therapy is provided.

The skills and knowledge required to assess client skin conditions, and design and plan treatment programs for complex skin needs are covered in SHBBSKT001 Provide skin therapy consultations.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.