Skincare Specialists
Official O*NET title: Skincare Specialists (39-5094.00)
Also called: aesthetician, clinical esthetician, electrologist, esthetician, facialist
Do you do this at work?
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Do you do this at work?
Stay abreast of latest industry trends, products, research, and treatments
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How AI is changing skincare specialists work
2 of 15 measurable main tasks for this job show up in real AI-use data, so we rate it Green (little AI use yet) — 13%.
This shows where people already use AI, not whether the job will disappear. How we measure this.
Tasks in this job and recorded AI use
- Stay abreast of latest industry trends, products, research, and treatments (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Determine which products or colors will improve clients' skin quality and appearance (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Sterilize equipment and clean work areas (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Keep records of client needs and preferences and the services provided (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Treat the facial skin to maintain and improve its appearance, using specialized techniques and products (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Examine clients' skin, using magnifying lamps or visors when necessary, to evaluate skin condition and appearance (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Perform simple extractions to remove blackheads (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Select and apply cosmetic products (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Apply chemical peels to reduce fine lines and age spots (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Refer clients to medical staff for treatment of serious skin problems (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Provide facial and body massages (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Remove body and facial hair by applying wax (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Tint eyelashes and eyebrows (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Collaborate with plastic surgeons and dermatologists to provide patients with preoperative and postoperative skin care — no recorded AI use
- Advise clients about colors and types of makeup and instruct them in makeup application techniques — no recorded AI use
- Sell makeup to clients — no recorded AI use
Tasks: O*NET 31.0. AI use: Anthropic Economic Index (exact or close text match).
Your first steps (guidance)
- Week 1: Open a free AI assistant and say hello. Follow our “Getting started with AI” guide. Ask it one simple question about your work.
- Week 2: Use AI on one task you do often. Try the prompt for: “Stay abreast of latest industry trends, products, research, and treatments”. Try the prompt for: “Determine which products or colors will improve clients' skin quality and appearance”.
Tick your own tasks above to get a plan based on what you really do. The first 2 weeks are free; Premium (coming soon) adds weeks 3–12. New to AI? Read our beginner’s guide.
Questions about AI and skincare specialists
Will AI replace skincare specialists?
Our data can’t predict job losses, and we don’t try to. What it does show: 2 of the 15 main tasks for this job match tasks people already use AI for (Anthropic Economic Index), giving a Green rating (little AI use yet). Using AI on a task is not the same as AI doing the whole job, and 16 of the 18 listed tasks show no recorded AI use yet.
Which skincare specialist tasks is AI used for most?
In the data, the most AI use among this job’s tasks is for: stay abreast of latest industry trends, products, research, and treatments; determine which products or colors will improve clients' skin quality and appearance.
Which skincare specialist tasks show little or no AI use?
For example: sterilize equipment and clean work areas; cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions; demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens. These are good places to keep building your own skills.
How does this job compare to others?
In Microsoft Research’s “Working with AI” study, this job’s AI applicability score is equal to or higher than 27% of the occupations they scored. That measures overlap with AI chat use, not risk of job loss.
How can a skincare specialist start learning AI?
Start small: open a free AI assistant, try it on one task you do often, and always check facts and numbers yourself. The plan on this page is guidance, not professional advice.
See how this job ranks
Skincare Specialists ranks #420 of 572 jobs for the share of main tasks with AI use (#1 = most), and #12 of 23 in Personal Care & Services.
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