Provide manual and spray tanning treatments

This standard coexists alongside, SKAHDBRBNST1 Implement and maintain safe, hygienic and effective working practices *and *SKAHDBRBNS1 Consult, assess, plan and prepare for Hair, Barbering, Beauty, Nails, Wellbeing and Holistic services. This standard is for a Beauty professional providing manual and spray tanning treatments. You will also be required to do a post treatment evaluation and reflection for continuous improvement. Users of this standard will need to ensure that their practices reflect up-to-date information, policies, procedures and best practice guidance. It is advisable users of this standard are aware of, and comply with first aid requirements in accordance with legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

The main outcomes are:

1. Enhance the skin colour using spray tanning techniques
2. Enhance the skin colour using manual tanning techniques

1. ​carry out a concise and comprehensive consultation with the individual
2. maintain your responsibilities for health and safety in accordance with legislation, regulations, directives and guidelines, to include:
   1. use of appropriate extraction facilities in accordance with legislative requirements
3. discuss and establish the individual's objectives, concerns, expectations and desired outcomes to inform the manual or spray tanning treatment plan, to include:
   1. treatment history
   2. alternative treatment options
4. confirm and agree with the individual, they have understood the proposed manual or spray tanning treatment, to include:
   1. expected outcomes
   2. contra-actions
   3. adverse reactions
   4. physical sensation
5. carry out a pre-treatment test(s) to determine skin sensitivity
6. carry out a skin analysis, to include:
   1. skin classification
   2. skin type
   3. skin condition
7. obtain and record the individual's informed consent for the manual or spray tanning treatment in accordance with organisational and insurance requirements, to include:
   1. re-treatment instructions and advice
8. select an effective hygiene preparation product to meet the individual's needs in accordance with the manufacturer instructions
9. prepare the individual's treatment area in accordance with the manual or spray tanning treatment protocol, to include:
   1. apply a moisturiser to areas of dry skin in accordance with the tanning manufacturer instruction
10. Spray tanning: prepare and use equipment in accordance with the treatment protocol
11. Spray tanning: select the appropriate strength of tanning solution to use in the spray tanning equipment in accordance with the treatment protocol
12. Spray tanning: test the equipment prior to application to determine appropriate air stream and intensity of tan by adjustment of the pounds per square inch gauge
13. Spray tanning: carry out the spray tanning treatment in accordance with the treatment protocol
14. Manual tanning: select the exfoliating product and carry out an exfoliation treatment in accordance with the treatment protocol
15. Manual tanning: select the appropriate strength of tanning lotion or cream to use in accordance with the treatment protocol
16. Manual tanning: apply the tanning lotion according to the treatment protocol and manufacturer instructions
17. Manual tanning: monitor the individual's health, wellbeing and skin reaction throughout the manual or spray tanning treatment
18. Manual tanning: implement the correct course of action in the event of an adverse reaction
19. Manual tanning: conclude the spray or manual tan treatment in accordance with the manual or spray tanning treatment protocol, legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures
20. Manual tanning: complete the individual's treatment records and store in accordance with data legislation
21. Manual tanning: use reflective practice to evaluate the manual or spray tanning treatment and take appropriate action
22. Manual tanning: provide instructions and advice to the individual, pre and post the treatment
23. Manual tanning: record the outcome and evaluation of the manual or spray tanning treatment

1. your role and responsibilities in providing manual or spray tanning treatments and the importance of working within your competence
2. why you must comply with ethical practice and work within the legislative requirements, to include:
   1. the responsibilities under local authority licensing regulations for yourself and your premises
3. the importance to engage in, and document continuous professional development to include, up-to-date information policies, procedures and best practice guidance
4. the anatomy and physiology relevant to this standard
5. the relative and absolute contraindications relevant to the beauty treatment, to include:
   1. the legislative and insurance requirements for obtaining medical diagnosis and referral
6. the importance of recognising suspicious skin irregularities and lesions, and referring to a relevant healthcare professional
7. the purpose, use and limitations of manual or spray tanning treatments, in relation to:
   1. past and current medical history
   2. skin condition
   3. relevant lifestyle factors
   4. medication and medical conditions
   5. individual's expectations
8. the legislative and indemnity requirements of gaining signed, informed consent for the manual and spray tanning treatment.
9. the importance of tests prior to self-tanning treatment and recording the results in accordance with legislative requirements.
10. the types of spray or manual tan products
11. the active ingredient dihydroxyacetone in tanning solutions and the physiological effects it has on the skin
12. how and when to use:  
    1. tanning enhancers  
    2. tanning correctors
13. the types of spray tanning equipment, to include:  
    1. hand held spray tan equipment
14. why and how to adjust the pounds per square inch gauge on spray tanning equipment, to include:
    1. troubleshooting
15. the risks associated with the use of pressurised spray tanning equipment
16. how to prepare, clean, maintain and reassemble spray tanning equipment and associated accessories
17. the importance of pre-treatment advice and instructions and how it can impact the treatment and outcomes
18. the importance of items used for the individuals protection in a manual or spray tanning treatment, to include:  
    1. single use under foot wear  
    2. single use hair nets  
    3. single use undergarments  
    4. tent  
    5. barrier cream  
    6. towels
19. the importance of preparing and exfoliating the individual’s skin prior to application of tanning solutions
20. the legislative and regulatory requirements of completing and storing the individual's manual or spray tanning treatment records
21. the purpose of reflective practice and evaluation and how it informs future the treatments
22. the importance to record the outcome and evaluation of the manual or spray tanning treatment
23. the instructions and advice, pre and post the manual or spray tanning treatment

Adverse reactions

1. hyperaemia
2. skin irritation
3. oedema
4. burning
5. itching
6. watery eyes
7. coughing
8. fainting
9. allergy

Skin classification

1. Fitzpatrick scale
2. Lancer scale

Skin type

1. dry
2. oily
3. combination
4. balanced

Skin condition

1. lax elasticity
2. hyper and hypo pigmentation
3. congested
4. pustular
5. fragile
6. vascular
7. sensitised
8. sensitive
9. dehydrated
10. photo-sensitive
11. photo-aged
12. dehydrated
13. lack lustre

Tanning treatment protocol

1. working environment
2. health and safety
3. infection prevention and control
4. service plan
5. informed consent
6. data management
7. test outcomes
8. manufacturer instructions
9. audit and accountability
10. instructions and advice
11. sustainability
12. waste management
13. evidence-based practice
14. reflective practice

Equipment

1. spray gun
2. compressor
3. buffing mitt

Instructions

1. the individual and practitioner's legal rights and responsibilities
2. pre and post treatment instructions and care
3. restrictions and associated risks
4. future treatments

Anatomy and physiology

1. the structure and function of the skin
2. the anatomy and physiology of the human body
3. relative and absolute contraindications and related pathologies

Products

1. spray tanning solutions
2. manual tanning solutions
3. barrier cream
4. exfoliators
5. moisturisers
6. tanning enhancers
7. tanning correctors

Absolute contraindication

An absolute contraindication is a condition that prevents the service from being carried out and may require referral.

Adverse reaction
An adverse reaction is an 'unexpected' reaction or outcome following a service, i.e. fainting

Contra action
A contra-action is an 'expected' reaction or outcome following a service, i.e. erythema

Evidence-based practice

Evidence-based practice is based on the best available, current, valid and relevant evidence.

First aid

First aid can refer to first aid at work qualifications or equivalent and first aid mental health awareness.

Protocol

A protocol is a standard procedure to ensure best practice and compliance when providing services, i.e. follow manufacturer instructions.

Relative contraindication

A relative contraindication is a condition that requires an assessment of suitability for the service and/or if adaptions are required.

Sensitive skin condition

A genetic increased capillary reactivity and altered barrier function leading to inherent epidermal fragility.

Sensitised skin condition

A sensitised skin condition occurs due to environmental and lifestyle factors that either increase inflammatory cytokines and modulators or impair skin barrier.

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