Description
Prepare cosmetic products, possibly customised for customers with specific needs, such as lotions, soaps, face masks or salves.
Alternative labels
make cosmetics
manufacture cosmetic
produce cosmetics
manufacturing cosmetics
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Manufacture cosmetics is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Cosmetics production machine operator: Cosmetics production machine operators tend machinery for the manufacturing of cosmetic products by setting up the machines and tools, cleaning and maintaining the equipment and abiding by the production schedule.
Optional skill
Manufacture cosmetics is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Pedicurist: Pedicurists offer cosmetic treatment and care for their clients’ feet and toenails. They cut and shape toenails, give footbaths and exfoliation treatments and apply nail polish.
Aesthetician: Aestheticians offer skin care treatments. They apply various facial treatments according to their clients’ needs and skin type, such as lotions, scrubs, peels and masks, in order to maintain the skin healthy and attractive. Aestheticians may also give neck massages and body treatments such as wraps. Aestheticians remove unwanted hair on different body parts like eyebrows, upper lip or the bikini area. They perform facial massage and apply make-up for various occasions.
Manicurist: Manicurists provide fingernail care. They clean, cut and shape the nails, remove cuticles and apply polish. Manicurists apply artificial fingernails and other decorative items on nails. They advice on nail and hand care and sell specialised products.
References
- Manufacture cosmetics – ESCO
