WHAT IS THIS MODULE ABOUT?

This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in performing

body scrub It involves the preparation of the patron, application of body
scrub, treatment products and performing post body scrubbing activities.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

After completing this module, you should be able to:

a. prepare the patron;

b. scrub the body surface; and
c. perform final checking and polishing.

WHAT DO YOU ALREADY KNOW?

Pre-Test

Directions: Ask the following questions to your seatmate then

brainstorm for an agreement.
1. What is body scrub?
2. What are the benefits of body scrub?
3. What are the types body scrub?

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LESSON I

PREPARE PATRON

WHAT IS THIS LESSON ABOUT?

The lesson deals on how to prepare the patron, what are the
conditions and types of skin to be checked and analyzed, how to observe
safety and sanitary measures in the entire process and how to develop
harmonious relationship between patron and operator.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

1. prepare the patron;

2. arrange the tools and equipment according to service
requirements; and
3. discuss the sanitary and safety measures in the entire process.

LET US STUDY

Definition of Terms:

Allergy the hypersensitivity to a specific substance such as food pollen,

and dust which in similar amounts is harmless to most people.

Scrub to clean or wash by rubbing or brushing hard in order for dirt to

diminish.

Loofah – the fibrous, vascular skeleton of a gourd used as a sponge.

Grime – pertains to dirt on the surface of the skin.

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BODY SCRUB

It is a polish treatment to the body which exfoliates the skin, leaving it

feeling fresh, smooth, moisturized and soft. An abrasive scrub or polishing
product is rubbed vigorously, massaged across into your skin, and then
rinse away to reveal a moisturized layer of fresh, clean and smooth skin.

The benefits derived from body scrub:

1. Exfoliate the skin

2. Slough-off dead skin cells
3. Rub away hard and flaky skin
4. Leave off a smooth and soft feeling
5. Moisturizes and soothes the skin
6. Invigorates the skin
7. Improve blood circulation
8. Helps fight circulation
9. Improves skin tone
10. Opens skin pores in preparation for another skin treatment

Preparing the Patron for a Body Scrub

Before carrying out a body scrub, the patron’s skin condition must be
checked and analyzed to asses whether the patron is suited to the treatment
or not. If the patron has some allergies, precautionary measures should be
considered.

The basic factors to consider when analyzing the skin prior to the
scrub:
1. Skin Texture
a. soft
b. rough
c. tough
d. chapped flaky
2. Skin Elasticity
3. Body Condition
a. Normal
b. High blood and low blood pressure
c. Deformities
d. Skin rashes
e. Skin Allergies
4. Critical Body Points:
a. Nape
b. Breast

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 c. Spinal Column
d. Stomach
e. Head
f. Back of Knee
The purpose of analyzing the skin condition is to determine the skin
type and the and the needed treatment for the patron.

While doing skin analyzing, as a way of preparing the patron for body
scrub, you will note that different areas of the body may have different.

HOW TO PREPARE PATRON

Before carrying out a body scrub, the patron’s skin condition must be
checked and analyzed to assess whether the patron is suited to a treatment
or not. If the patron has some allergies to chemicals or treatment, pre-
cautionary measures should be considered.

A. The basic factors to be evaluated in a skin analysis:

1. General Condition (Degree of Moisture Balance)

Lacking moisture, skin is tough, rough, chapped & flaky

Normal skin
Evenly moist, smooth, and supple, with complexion free of
blemishes.

Oil abundant skin

An obvious oily skin is sometimes inflamed and often blemished.

2. Texture (Quality of the skin surface)

 smooth texture
 coarse texture
 pitted texture

3. Elasticity ( Degree that the skin can recover its shape after
pressure if tension is eliminated)

After you have examined the skin condition of the client/patron

described above, your finding should be recorded.

Aside from skin analysis and body condition, critical body

points must also be examined.

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 Body Condition
a. Normal
b. With low blood pressure
c. With high blood pressure
d. With deformities
e. With skin rashes

Critical Body Points

1. Nape 4. Stomach
2. Breast 5. Head
3. Spinal 6 Back of Knee

B .Analyzing the Skin Condition and Type:

The purpose of analyzing the skin condition is to determine the skin

type and the needed treatment for the patron In some instances, you will be
able to readily identify skin characteristics.

In doing skin analysis, you will note that different areas of the body
may have different skin conditions for this reason, it is necessary to
evaluate each skin condition separately

C. Professional Ethics:

This deals with the proper conduct of a cosmetologist in relation to

his/her patron.

Steps:
1. Greet the patron by name, with a pleasing tone of voice
2. Offer a seat to the patron.
3. See to it that the personal belongings are attended to.
4. Consult your patron regarding his/her preferences about the
treatment or product to be used.
5. Always see to it that the comfort of the patron is provided.

Before a body scrub, you must assess the patron’s needs by:

 Discussing with the patron what he/she wants and expects.

 Examining your limitations.
 Showing body scrub catalogues, magazines and sample body scrub
products to help and guide the patron in deciding the treatment
he/she will prefer.

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D. Prepare Supplies and Materials
Bath Towel Whitening Soap and Lotion
Bath robe Headband with strap / snap
Face towel Scrubbing materials
Slippers 70 % alcohol
Pillow line Hand sanitizer
Smock gown

E. Accessories/Tools/Equipment needed in Body Scrub:

Basin Trolley
Mixing Bowl Model/Patron
Stool Gauze Mask
Spatula Disposable Gloves

Make sure that all tools and equipment are sanitized and that all
necessary materials are neatly organized on the trolley. Keeping the working
area tidy promotes an organized and professional image and prevents time
being wasted.

Performing Basic Safety and Precautionary Measures

Scrubs and body polishes are suitable and safe for just about
everyone. They are not invasive and wont involve your patron assuming any
odd positions. As a pre-cautionary measure, the following should be noted:

1. The patron should not have a scrub, if he/she has cancer or fever.

2. He/She should also seek expert advice, if he/she is allergic to

anything or has a skin condition of any kind.

3. Anyone with fragile, broken or sunburned skin is advised to skip

this treatment, as a very vigorous scrub may hurt more instead of
heal. Thus, this is really something that a good operator will take
into account.

4. Make sure he/she is clear about any medical condition, or

treatment, so that you can be sure of a treatment that is safe and
appropriate.

5. For female patrons, take off her entire make up before you can
begin. This includes anything that will leave a mark, such as
jewelry or watch.

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6. Sanitize hands with 70% alcohol before giving a body scrub (70%
Alcohol).

7. Don’t give a body scrub without analyzing the condition of the

body temperature and blood pressure of your patron

8. Give sponge bath to patrons, to cleanse the area of the body to

scrubbed.

NOTE: FOR MALE Patrons the operator should be MALE FOR

FEMALE patrons the operator should be FEMALE

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 LET US REMEMBER

LET US APPLY WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

1. How should you prepare your patron?

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 2. Why do you need to know the skin condition and type of your
patron before giving a body scrub.

HOW MUCH HAVE YOU LEARNED?

Group yourselves into four (4). Each group will perform a demonstration on
the following ;

a. Preparing the patron for a scrub;

b. Arranging the tools and equipment according to the
service requirements; and
c. Report on the sanitary and safety measures in the entire
process.

CRITERIA FOR EVALUTION

a. Preparing the patron 40%
b. Arrangement of equipment, tools and materials 20%
c. Efficiency of work procedure 20%
d. Patrons comments 20%
100%

RESOURCES :

Equipment / Tools / Accessories / Supplies

Ballpen, Student’s Participation, Record Book

REFERENCES:
www.wikihow.com
http:/www.wiki.how.com

Lorraine, Nordmann copyright @ 2001

Health Therapy, The Foundations, Singapore, Thomas Learning Asia

LESSON 2

SCRUB THE BODY SURFACE

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WHAT IS THIS LESSON ABOUT?

This lesson deals on how to prepare tools, supplies and equipment

according to salon policies and procedure and to observe safety and sanitary
measures in the entire process of body scrub.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

1. prepare supplies and materials;
2. observe sanitary measure and safety precautions;
3. apply the skin scrub product properly on the body surface; and
4. perform scrubbing with the timeline and procedure prescribed by
the salon.

LET US STUDY
Definition of Terms

Bathe to give a bath, to wash

Revitalization to bring vitality, vigor

Healing to restore a healthy condition

Scrubbing – to cleanse of impurities

Technique – the method or procedure, or way of using basic

skills, in rendering an artistic work.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF BODY SCRUB

There are many variations of body scrub, but the main difference is
usually on the products used.

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  Salt and oil: finely granulated salt is mixed with essential,
moisturizing oil. The salt might be sea salt or mineral salt.
 Sugar is also used, mixed with oils or creams.
 Loofah: some body scrubs use cream and a loofah to slough off dead
skin cells
 Herbal: A therapist may mix herbal oil with exfoliating scrub, such as
rosemary, lavender or aloe vera, depending on your skin type and
whether the scrub is designed to wake you up or relax you.
 Fruit (edible): some body scrubs mix crushed seeds with fruit oils,
oatmeal and other edible products to nourish and soothe the skin.
 It is important that both operator and patron have a harmonious
relationship with each other. The operator must ensure that the client
gets the first impression right.

Steps in performing Body Scrub

Sugar Scrub: (Locally prepared product)

You will need the following:

1. Tools Equipment
Massage table Gauze mask
Basin Scrubbing gloves
Stool Timer
Spatula
Trolley
Model patron

2. Supplies and Materials

Bath towel Turban/Headband with strap/Snap
Bath robe Scrubbing materials
Apron Hand sanitizer
Slippers 70% alcohol
Linen pillow
Smock gown
Whitening soap and lotion

3. Scrub mixtures & ingredients

One cup brown sugar or 1 cup powdered milk
One cup white sugar
Sweet almond oil
Any kind of fragrance oil that you want

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 A mason jar for storage
Steps:

1. Take one cup of brown sugar or 1 cup powdered milk, place in a

medium mixing bowl.
2. Add one cup of white sugar and mix together.
3. Slowly add sweet almond oil to sugar until it starts to look like a thick
paste.
4. Add a few drops of orange essential oil, fragrance oil, or soap
fragrance until it smells just right.
5. Put it in a decorative jar and give it as a gift, or enjoy it yourself.

Tips for the patrons:

 Use this scrub twice a week on wet skin. Gently rub the skin with
dry or dull patches with a small palm of full scrub. Avoid rubbing
too hard, as it can cause irritation.

 If your skin is really dry, you need to exfoliate. By using a

commercially prepared product to remove the dead skin. Make sure
you are not allergic to any of the ingredients. Consult a dermatologist
for proper procedure and for appropriate products to be used
according to skin types & conditions.

Preparation

1. Always ask your patron on what kind of product he/she prefers, by

giving a choice of smells or asking whether your patron wants to
feel relaxed or revitalized by the body scrub. Tell something about
the types products and the procedures to be expected
2. Take the patron to the treatment area.
3. Wash your hands and wear your protective clothing.
4. Refer to the record card to check for any known allergies to
cosmetic products.
5. Advise your patron to take off all jewelry and clothes before you
start applying cream.

Before the actual procedure, check first if you have all the needed
supplies and materials. Make sure that you have the right equipment.
Perform your best, and observe proper strokes or techniques when giving a
body scrub like rubbing, scrubbing, massaging.

Procedure:

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 1. Ask the patron to take off the robe and to lie down between towels
already laid out for her/him on the table.
2. Bathe your patron in lukewarm water before scrubbing the body in
lukewarm water before scrubbing the body surface with the use of
towel gently.
3. Towels are expertly rolled and folded to the body.
4. Apply the sugar scrub starting with one side of patron’s back and
the scrub product will be swept up and down the body
simultaneously. Work across the body by rubbing, scrubbing, and
massaging one area at a time.
5. Rinse off with towel socked in warm soft water and cover with
towel before moving on to the next part. This treatment usually
takes about 30 minutes.

Dead Sea Mud Treatment (Commercially prepared product)

This treatment gives a nice, younger looking and healthier skin. The
Dead Sea Mud is therapeutic because of its high-mineral content. When it
is applied on the skin, minerals are absorbed by the body cells, that

1. Promotes healing through cell revitalization.

2. Strengthens the body with mineral replacement.
3. Calms the mind and body with mineral balance.
4. Makes the skin healthy and young looking by removing dirt and
dead skin cells.

The Treatment:

1. The body is cleansed with loofah and apricot scrub.

2. Mud is applied on the body.
3. Body is wrapped with a warm blanket for 30 minutes
4. Mud is removed and rinsed.
5. Treatment time: 60 minutes

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 LET US REMEMBER

A body scrub is a great treatment as it makes you look and feel good.
After a good body scrub, your skin should feel really soft, smooth and silky:
you should feel pampered and energized.

HOW MUCH HAVE YOU LEARNED?

Use separate sheet of paper to answer the following questions:

1. Why is it important that the body scrub treatment will be prepared

correctly?
2. What precautions should be taken before giving a body scrub?
3. Why is it important to observe proper hygiene while the procedure is
being carried out?
4. Give the steps in bathing the patron before and after scrubbing the
body surface?
5. Give the basic procedure in applying the scrub on a body surface.

LET US APPLY WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED?

Look for a patron and prepare all tools, supplies, materials, scrub
product needed. Ask your teacher to observe you.

1. Apply properly the body scrub product on the body surface.

2. Demonstrate the scrubbing techniques on the body surface.

Very Fairly Needs

Criteria Excellent Satisfactory Satisfactory Satisfactory Improvement
(5) (4) (3) (2) Score

A. Followed Followed Missed Most of the Did not follow

Knowledge all steps the steps two(2)of the steps were any of the steps
correctly but missed steps not
one (1) followed

B. Speed Finished Finished Finished Finishes Did not finish

ahead of on time but late by but late by
time more than more than
two mins. three
minutes

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C. Did not Needed Needed Needed Needed
Assistance need assistance assistance assistance assistance all
Required assistance once more than four times the time
once
D. Had the Had the Had the Had the Was
Customer customer’s customer’s customer’s customer’s unconcerned
Relation welfare and welfare and welfare and welfare and and indifferent
well being well being well being well being throughout the
in mind all in mind in mind in mind procedure
the time 50% of the 25% of the 10% of the
time time time

* Highest Possible Score 20 points

RESOURCES:

Materials, Supplies, Tools, Student Participation

Ball pen/Index card/Index box

REFERENCES:

Quirino Cory Forever young: Cory Quirino’s Guide to Beauty

and Wellness New Ed. Pasig City; Anvil Pub., 2002

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LESSON 3

PERFORM FINAL CHECKING AND POLISH

WHAT IS THE LESSON ABOUT?

This lesson deals on how to advise the patron’s maintenance program

base on their requirement needs. This lesson also includes sanitary and
safety precautions to be observed in keeping tools and cleaning the work
area.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

1. advise the client/patron with appropriate maintenance;

2. Clean and sanitize used tools and work area; and
3. provide tips to the patrons.

LET US STUDY
Definition of Terms

Work Area - a place where treatment is done

Dispose - to place in a certain order to throw away

Observe - to comment or study

Smooth - to polish or refine

Record card - a written report of student progress and

behavior

Sanitary Measures and Safety Precautions in Performing Body Scrub:

1. Wash hands before and after treatment.

2. Always prepare the tools, supplies, materials and equipment
needed in body scrub.
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 3. Always assess patron first and check the condition of the body
temperature.
4. Towels should be absolutely clean and soft.
5. Hold/touch patron patiently and lovingly.
6. Rubbing and scrubbing must be with a slight pressure.
7. Always give safety reminders to patron after the treatment
8. Sanitize all the materials with detergent, rinsed in clean water and
allowed to dry. They are then briefly immersed in the alcohol
solution and again allowed to dry. Work area must be sanitized, it
must be pleasing and in good condition for the next activity.

Provide tips for patrons on how to make a healthy skin body.

1. It must be kept clean, and it must be nourished.

2. Body scrub products must be used according to
the condition and type of the skin.
3. Regular use of exfoliating products to reduce the
effect of harsh chemical and physical treatments.
4. Warn your patron about danger of a very low-fat,
low-carbohydrates or low-protein diet. These can deprive the body
of the nutrients it needs for growth, repair and energy.
5. Encourage patron to drink 6-8 glass of water a day
to replenish the moisture in the body, and rehydrate skin cells.
6. Proper use and application of scrub products
should be observe, as well as the required duration of application.
7. Patron’s are advised with appropriate maintenance
of the previous treatment
8. Progress of the maintenance program should be
recording according for future reference.

LET US REMEMBER

In giving a body scrub, there are important things to be observed. The

scrub product that you are to use must be suited to the skin condition of the
client/patron. Proper handling and use of tools, supplies and materials must be
taken into consideration. A record book of the patron must be provided, to note
down development of the treatment.

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HOW MUCH HAVE YOU LEARNED?

1. State sanitary rules and precautions during post body scrub

treatment.
2. How can tools be kept clean after they have been used?
3. Give examples of tips on how to maintain a healthy skin?

LET US APPLY WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

Perform the following activities in front of the class.

1. Discuss in your own words sanitary measures that should be

observed after the treatment.
2. Demonstrate the proper way of sanitizing materials.
3. Role play a conservation between you and your classmate on
giving tips on maintaining a healthy skin.

Scoring Criteria Criterion Description

5 Skillfully Done
4 Very Satisfactory Done
3 Satisfactory Done
2 Fairly Done
1 Poorly Done

RESOURCES

Record Book, Ball Pen, Supplies, Materials, Equipment, Student

Participation.

REFERENCES

Lorraine, Nordmann. HEALTH THERAPHY, The Foundation,

Thomas, Learning Asia. Singapore, 2001

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POST TEST

Arrange the following steps of body scrub in order. Use separate sheet of
paper.

1. Then rinse off with warm soft water and cover with a towel before
moving on the next part.

2. Take off the robe and lie down between towels already laid out for you
on the table.

3. Towels are expertly rolled and folded next to the body.

4. Apply the sugar scrub, starting with one side of your back and the
scrub product will be swept up and down in the body simultaneously.
Then it will work across the body, rubbing, scrubbing and massaging
the area at a time.

5. Bathe your patron in lukewarm water before scrubbing the body

surface with the use of

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Answer Key

Post Test
1. Ask patron to take off the robe and lie down between towels already
laid out for him/her on the table.
2. Towels are expertly rolled and folded to the body.
3. Bathe your patron in lukewarm water before scrubbing the body
surface with the use of towel gently.
4. Apply the sugar scrub starting with one side of your back and the
scrub product will be swept up and down your body simultaneously.
Work across the body by rubbing, scrubbing and massaging on one
area at a time.
5. Then rinse off with warm soft water and cover with a towel before
moving on the next part. The treatment usually takes about 30 mins.

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