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Essential Esthetician Supplies & Equipment

Are you opening a salon or a spa? There are so many things to keep top of mind when you are starting your business, including a variety of supplies to check off a list. At Minerva Beauty, we are not only your one-stop shop for all things skin care equipment, but we also want to be a resource that you can count on to support and grow your business.

That&#;s why we have created a checklist for essential esthetician supplies so you can feel confident that you aren&#;t missing anything. From purchasing skin care technician chairs to shopping for waxing supplies, this comprehensive list will help you open your esthetics spa with complete confidence.

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Esthetician Supplies for Every Aspect of Your Business

There are many aspects of your spa or salon that you will need to take care of, which is why we have broken this down into separate categories. From the legal aspects to purchasing equipment sanitizers, this list will ensure you have everything ready.

Licenses and Signage 

Before you open your salon or spa and start shopping for skin care lighting, there are many legal aspects and logistics to nail down. Every state and region is different so it&#;s important to make sure you research local laws and certifications needed for salons and spas, as well as esthetician licensing requirements for staff. Because some clients are still concerned about COVID-19 transmission, it&#;s also critical to research local and state regulations in regards to wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and social distancing. 

Here is a list of items that should be taken care of before your grand opening:

• State licenses for all estheticians 

• Signage

  expressing any dangers associated with chemicals the salon or spa is using, which is required by state law

• COVID-19 signage stating policy on masks and social distancing

• Handwashing signage 

• A list of health and safety rules

Equipment and Supplies for Skin Care Procedures 

For esthetics spas and medspas, you will need to make sure you have state-of-the-art equipment to offer premium services. From facial beds to waxing supplies, here is everything you will need to stock up on: 

We offer a wide range of spa carts, trolleys and trays to keep your esthetician supplies organized: learn how to chose the best esthetician cart for your spa.

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Basic Esthetician Supplies to Stock Up On

Estheticians use highly specialized tools and equipment to provide professional skincare treatments, but there are also essential esthetics supplies you can find at a drugstore:

• Baby wipes

• Tissues

• Hand sanitizer

• Microfiber washcloths

• Cold cream makeup remover

• Astringent/toner

• Cotton rounds

• Sponges/wedges

• Extractors

• Tweezers

• Facial moisturizer

Because estheticians work in close proximity to their clients' faces, having the right supplies on hand to maintain proper sterilization and prevent the spread of germs is critical.

Spa Cleaning and Sanitation Supplies 

Sanitation and cleaning is something salon and spa owners cannot skimp out on. There are a variety of ways to keep your esthetician equipment, supplies, tools and room sanitary, which is why we have put together this list of cleaning and sanitation supplies you need to protect your clients and staff. 

Personal Protective Gear for Salons and Spas

Since older adults and other at-risk populations may still have concerns about COVID-19, it&#;s important to provide protective gear for those taking extra precautions. However, even in a non-COVID-19 world, salons and spas still use a variety of protective measures to keep their spaces clean and sanitary. Here are some of the essentials: 

• Disposable liners for spa chairs

• Facial bed and massage table liners 

• Gloves

• Masks

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• Table shields

• Aprons and drapes

• Robes

• Disposable towels

Every salon and spa is unique, which means that your esthetician business may require special equipment or tools for the specific services you will be offering. It&#;s always a great idea to ask your estheticians for feedback on the kinds of supplies they need and want to do their job to the best of their ability. Check out our guide to choosing the best facial bed for your spa.

Keep reading: Minerva Beauty is a proud sponsor of The Spa Industry Association, which offers free memberships and many benefits for spa owners and estheticians.

Words by Kiehl&#;s skincare experts

Face masks are a smart addition to any skincare routine. Once you&#;ve got your basics sorted &#; cleansing, moisturising, and SPF &#; adding a face mask makes sense. 

Think of it like a more intense treatment that targets and tackles specific skin issues whether that&#;s dehydration, excess oil, or dullness &#; or something else entirely. 

Now, let&#;s face it, we&#;re all busy people, so while you can lounge in a bath luxuriating in your favourite mask, you don&#;t need to. 

There are face mask formulations out there that mean you only need to spare a few minutes of your time, or, even better, you can wear them overnight which requires very little effort from you besides slathering it on and getting into bed.

But, with so many face masks out there, how do you know where to start? 

Let&#;s break it down.

Face mask shopping guide

Face masks are great for improving skin issues. Image credit: Anetlanda/Bigstock.com

The best way to shop for a face mask is to identify one of two things: the skin issue you want to tackle or the result you want to achieve. Most masks will shout about one or both on the packaging and product description online.

The Skin Issue: Dry = The Result: Hydrating 

Hydrating face masks often contain humectants such as glycerine and hyaluronic acid that attract moisture into the upper layers of the skin.

The Skin Issue: Combination = The Result: Balancing

A balancing face mask will tackle both dry patches and excess sebum at the same time. Result.

The Skin Issue: Oily = The Result: Mattifying

Look to mattifying face masks to tackle shine, they&#;ll usually reduce the amount of excess oil on your skin and leave the complexion looking matte (but not flat).

The Skin Issue: Blocked Pores = The Result: Deep Cleansing

Deep cleansing face masks, often enriched with ingredients like kaolin clay and charcoal, are designed to clean the skin of impurities and can also help minimise the look of enlarged pores.

The Skin Issue: Dull Skin = The Result: Brightening

Got dull skin? A brightening face mask will usually have an exfoliating function, whether that&#;s using acids such as Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) or natural grains to slough away dull, dead skin.

The Skin Issue: Sagging Skin = The Result: Firming

Firming face masks will often temporarily tighten the feel of the skin, while also having a hydrating action leaving skin feeling and looking plumper too.

The Skin Issue: Sensitivity = The Result: Soothing

For skin that&#;s sensitive and prone to redness, soothing face masks often enriched with calendula or aloe, are designed to calm the feeling of uncomfortable skin.

3 ways to use a face mask

Multi-masking involves applying different masks to different &#;zones&#; of the face. Image credit: Anetlanda/Bigstock.com

There are three key ways you can use face masks. It&#;s time to play!

Full coverage

The most common and easiest way to take advantage of a face mask is to follow the instructions and simply apply it all over the face.

But are you feeling playful and creative?

Multi-masking

A hot trend in recent years, multi-masking involves applying different masks to different &#;zones&#; of the face. It&#;s kind of like being your own facialist, after all you know your skin better than anyone! 

Think about it, you might be dealing with an oily T-zone, blemishes, and dry patches, so it makes sense to apply different masks to the different areas of concern. 

For example, if you have a cluster of spots on your chin, you don&#;t need to apply a pore clearing or spot fighting mask to your whole face, the active ingredients could be too much for areas of your complexion that are blemish-free.

Layering

Tread carefully with layering. Don&#;t apply one mask and, while it&#;s still on, layer another over the top as the ingredients may not be compatible. However, you can apply a mask, leave it to do its thing, remove it and then apply another. This works particularly well if you use an exfoliating mask then follow up with one that&#;s hydrating or firming.

When to use a face mask

You can usually apply the same mask two-three times a week. Image credit: Prostock-studio/Bigstock.com

For best results, most masks will instruct you on how often to apply it and for how long. If you&#;re a busy, on-the-go person then look to masks that you apply for 5-10 minutes (or less) and can tissue off. Alternatively, opt for an overnight face mask (think of it like an intense moisturiser) these are mostly designed to sink right in so they shouldn&#;t leave residue on your pillow.

If you tend to have a bit more downtime, then you can look to wash-off face masks that you leave on for 15-20 minutes (while you laze in the bath or catch-up on your favourite TV show). If rinsing off is too much faff, sheet masks are your friend. They require you to sit relatively still but once it&#;s done its thing you simply chuck the face mask and take a little time to massage the excess into your skin.

As for frequency, you can usually apply the same mask two-three times a week (check for directions of use first). The face masks you may want to limit to once or twice per week would be those that are a little more &#;active&#; such as the deep cleansing and brightening masks that contain clay, acids, or grains.

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