Mo Rosser's unique, bestselling text has been fully updated to reflect the latest standards in Beauty Therapy, with new photographs and a wealth of learning features to reinforce study and place the theory in the context of the salon. In order to provide the most effective treatments for their clients, students and practitioners of beauty therapy need to fully comprehend the science that underpins each treatment. This book enables you to understand the scientific aspects of both body and facial therapy, explaining the theory in an accessible yet comprehensive manner. Therapies covered include: mechanical massage, vacuum suction, galvanic treatment, electro-muscle stimulation, micro-current treatments, micro-dermabrasion, infra-red and ultraviolet, and heat therapy treatments.

Exercise is now included as a core unit in the NVQ/SVQ standards for beauty therapy at Level 3. It is an increasingly important aspect of any therapist's training, whether in beauty therapy or sports therapy. This book provides an up-to-date guide, including basic scientific principles, health contradictions, treating injuries, and many different examples of possible exercise routines.