The career outlook for skin care professionals has never been brighter. The skin care industry is experiencing tremendous growth as evidenced by the skyrocketing numbers of day spas/medical spa, and sales of skin care products—both multimillion dollar industries. Skilled, educated skin care professionals are in high demand.

Resources you can use
ASCP is the largest organization for skin care professionals. Take a look around our website to learn more about a fulfilling career in esthetics.

• Visit our Media Corner for facts, statistics and general information about the profession.
• Find skin care schools in the USA and Canada.
• Learn your state’s licensing and training requirements.
• ASCP offers student membership while you’re training.
• You might also like to check out www.skincareprofessionals.com, a social networking community for the skin care industry—working estheticians, skin care students, instructors, product and equipment manufacturers, and anyone interested in skin care. Ask questions, chat or just browse the discussion forums.

Download ASCP’s free career planning booklet
ASCP provides a free career planning resource booklet, Thinking About Career Options: Esthetics/Skin Care Therapies. It includes information on trends in the profession, ideas for employment, how to choose a training program, financial aid resources, and more. Fill out the form below for immediate access to the downloadable booklet (PDF).