Esthetics scholarship application “why is professional skincare my passion" The skincare profession, at one time, thrived on mysteriousness. ‘Facialists’, ‘estheticians’ and other specialists in this field guarded their secrets well. Mystery ingredients were used on customers’ skin, with authentic ritual authority, and customers were ordered to come back from time to time to ensure long-term results. This age was characterized by intensely-perfumed creams, flashy gold-and-pink packages, and an abundance of brands with French-sounding names. Millenials, however, chiefly on account of the novel digital technology, is better aware and has greater demands. Twenty-first century consumers are well-read on the subjects of health, skincare and welfare; this awareness can empower the skincare industry via a novel responsiveness and sense of urgency in selling products (Ferraro, 2014).

My choice of career was evident to me from the outset. I know I have been born to help my fellow human beings feel and look better. This choice of career affords a rather emotionally rewarding experience. When my clients feel and look good I feel good as well. All customers come to a skincare specialist with a unique set of skin-related concerns, and therefore, we are faced with unique challenges every day. I have encountered a variety of issues including acne, dark spots, wrinkles and rosacea. As every individual has a different type of skin, with different needs, there is no one-product-fits-all approach (Rouleau, 2010).

Advances in the field mean that a lot remains for professionals to learn, on an ongoing basis. I love learning new things and rely on industry magazines, blogs, seminars, webinars, books, classes, websites and trade shows to acquire knowledge of new things. In fact, in my opinion, all careers require one to remain apprised of industry updates. Skincare is a swiftly evolving sector, necessitating constant learning (Rouleau, 2010).

Greater esthetic awareness accords respect to skincare professionals....

During the eighties, estheticians were confused for anesthesiologists. Further, the medical profession condemned estheticians and facialists. It is only recently that skincare’s significance is being appreciated by healthcare personnel, with a number of physicians collaborating with estheticians. Additionally, with growing demands for delaying the ageing process, esthetics has become a highly-regarded profession. This trend is novel to America; however, the French started giving importance to skincare several decades ago (Rouleau, 2010).
Touch has transformative ability. I worked as a volunteer once, giving facials to domestic violence victims. This patient population typically relates touch to aggression and rage. Facials help them see that touch may also imply love and care; it helps convert their mistrust into trust once more, with the added advantage that such therapy makes them look better and, as a result, feel better.  This improves their self-worth, empowering them to avoid violent scenarios. This tear-jerking experience of mine made me realize facials aren’t only good for one’s skin; they have myriad positive effects (Rouleau, 2010).

I love my profession and am extremely lucky to have realized what I wished to do in life from a very young age.  I am at progressing further and contributing to positive changes worldwide, one patient after the other. Estheticians don’t only market skincare creams and give facials; they create changes, thus greatly impacting lives.

I work with the personal ideology that it is central to my profession to remain adaptable, receptive to novel opportunities and solutions, and updated on novel trends by means of education, journals, trade magazines, and visiting exhibitions. Quite frequently, I have find things being contrary to my expectations; inflexibility of thought and expectation could cause one to miss a great opportunity. Moreover, I feel loving one’s job is the key to long-term happiness. The esthetics scholarship will facilitate my continued study…