SHBBSKT002 — Provide advice on specialised skin care formulations and ingredients

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147 assessable components: 2 elements (12 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 126 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Apply knowledge of cosmetic chemistry to select specialised skin care formulations.

1.1Access and interpret the regulatory framework classifying cosmetics, ‘cosmeceuticals’ and therapeutic skin care products.
1.2Clarify the differences between cosmetics, ‘cosmeceuticals’ and therapeutic skin care products.
1.3Determine the performance of specialised skin care formulations, ingredients and delivery systems according to cosmetic chemistry principles, and epidermal barriers and challenges.
1.4Determine the effect of method of application, frequency and sequence in the performance of specialised skin care formulations and ingredients.
1.5Determine the effects of infusing specialised skin care formulations and ingredients into the skin.
1.6Assess sustainable use of specialised skin care formulations.

2 Identify and recommend specialised skin care formulations and specific ingredients.

2.1Advise client according to relevant principles of cosmetic chemistry.
2.2Identify indications, contraindications and precautions to specific formulations and ingredients.
2.3Select and recommend specialised skin care formulation and ingredients to meet skin care objectives.
2.4Explain special precautions and written advice that must be followed with specific formulations and ingredients.
2.5Review and modify recommendations for specialised skin care formulations and ingredients.
2.6Record selection and advice given according to organisational policy.

Performance evidence

access and interpret information from at least three reliable sources on specialised skin care formulations and ingredients
determine and recommend specialist skin care formulations and products for six different clients with varying skin conditions and requirements including each of the following: ageing, acne, pigmentation, skin lightening requirements, sun protection requirements, superficial epidermal peel requirements
for each of the above: explain to each client as appropriate the development of the skin condition, and the benefits and limitations of the recommended treatment and product record selection and advice given to each client.

Knowledge evidence

regulatory framework governing cosmetics in Australia including:
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
National Industrial Chemicals Notification Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)
skin care terminology and definitions:
cosmetics
cosmeceuticals
pharmaceuticals
active ingredients
cosmetic chemistry principles:
chemical concepts for cosmetic products
organic chemistry applicable to cosmetic chemistry
percutaneous absorption
chemical formulation of basic emulsions, masks, exfoliants and peels
delivery of specialised skin care formulations and ingredients:
percutaneous delivery – barriers and challenges
active ingredients - physical and chemical parameters including:
molecular weight
dissociation constant pK
solubility
octanol-water partition coefficient
net ionic charge
active ingredients penetration profile
vehicle effect on specialised skin care formulations:
delivery of actives from emulsions
formulation strategies
medical mimics
penetration enhancers:
solvents
physical enhancers
penetration enhancement vectors:
liposomes
nanosomes
solid lipid nano-particles
nanocapsules
devices to enhance penetration of specialised skin care formulations and ingredients:
sonophoresis
microneedles
iontophoresis
antioxidants in specialised skin care formulations:
types
effects on cell signalling pathways
topical formulation
retinoids in specialised skin care formulations:
definition
therapeutic and ‘cosmeceutical’ retinoids
intracrine proligand concept
genomic effects
non-genomic effects including:
photobiology of topical retinoids
antibacterial activity of retinaldehyde
topical cosmeceutical retinoids as antioxidants
effects of topical cosmeceutical retinoids on pigmentation
hyaluronan
retinol and retinyl esters
retinaldehyde
retinoic acid
conversion and retinol pathways
topical vitamins:
A, B3, B5, C, E, D, P
forms
mechanism of action
topical effects
formulation challenges
calcium and its importance of skin homeostasis
physiologic lipids
botanicals:
definition
factors affecting concentration and quality
extraction methods
safety
effectiveness
specific plants with aesthetic properties:
aloe
bromelain and papain
coffee
feverfew
German chamomile
golden fern
grape
milk thistle
mushrooms
oat
pomegranate
pycnogenol
turmeric
metals
peptides and proteins:
definition
amino acids, peptides, proteins
biological functions of peptides and proteins in the skin
challenges to peptide use in dermocosmetics:
skin penetration
stability
analysis
toxicity
cost
examples of peptides in antiaging skin care – matrikines, neuropeptides
proteins – proteolytic enzymes, T4 endonuclease V
cellular growth factor:
skin ageing and wound healing
advantages and disadvantages
risks
ingredients:
natural growth factors
growth factor secreting stem cells
synthetic growth factors
dietary nutrients and supplements for skin health (nutraceuticals):
nutrients
roles:
protection against UV damage
improving skin appearance
improving wound healing
sunscreens:
definitions
types
sun protection factor
formulations
nanoparticles
hydroxy acids:
physiochemical and biological properties
effects on skin
alpha
beta
poly
aldobionic or bionic
aromatic hydroxy acids.

Foundation skills

Reading skills: source, interpret and critically analyse: cosmetic chemistry texts, manufacturer instructions and promotions, industry publications, organisational procedures, source and understand government regulations relating to supply and manufacture of cosmetic products.
Oral communication skills: provide clear explanations of complex technical information to clients and colleagues, using language and style to enable understanding.
Learning skills: identify emerging specialised skin care formulations, ingredients and trends, evaluate own knowledge and skill in relation to specialised skin care formulations and ingredients, and determine learning needs.
Problem-solving skills: identify limitations and contraindications of recommended specialised skin care formulations and ingredients for specific clients, select and recommend alternative products or treatments.
Planning and organising skills: sequence use of specialised skin care formulations and ingredients into an effective skin therapy plan.
Self-management skills: manage length of consultation, recognise scope of practice issues and refer clients to colleagues or health care professional.

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