AI exposure Personal care and service
Will AI replace skincare specialists?
Skincare Specialists. US occupation 39-5094.
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0.0%
of the time skincare specialists spend on their work goes on tasks where AI is already being used to do that work.of skincare specialists' working hours go on tasks AI has already started taking off their plate.
Ranked 346 of 756 US occupations. No AI use seen in the work yet, along with 410 other occupations.No handover started yet, along with 410 other occupations.
Per cent of working time Square-law scale
Average US job 7.7%
Among the least exposed jobs there are.Still waiting for liberation.
What AI already does for skincare specialistsWhat skincare specialists no longer do alone
O*NET lists 18 tasks for skincare specialists. None of them shows meaningful AI use at work yet.
What it does not touch, yetWhat still needs a human
18 of the 18 tasks show no AI use at work in the data.
- Apply chemical peels to reduce fine lines and age spots.Core task
- Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions.Core task
- Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens.Core task
- Determine which products or colors will improve clients' skin quality and appearance.Core task
- Examine clients' skin, using magnifying lamps or visors when necessary, to evaluate skin condition and appearance.Core task
- Keep records of client needs and preferences and the services provided.Core task
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- Perform simple extractions to remove blackheads.Core task
- Provide facial and body massages.Core task
- Refer clients to medical personnel for treatment of serious skin problems.Core task
- Remove body and facial hair by applying wax.Core task
- Select and apply cosmetic products, such as creams, lotions, and tonics.Core task
- Stay abreast of latest industry trends, products, research, and treatments.Core task
- Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.Core task
- Tint eyelashes and eyebrows.Core task
- Treat the facial skin to maintain and improve its appearance, using specialized techniques and products, such as peels and masks.Core task
- Advise clients about colors and types of makeup and instruct them in makeup application techniques.
- Collaborate with plastic surgeons and dermatologists to provide patients with preoperative and postoperative skin care.
- Sell makeup to clients.
How that compares
Among the 27 personal care and service occupations, skincare specialists rank 26. The group averages 1.9%, and its most exposed job is Concierges at 18.8%. The average US occupation sits at 7.7%.
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What this does and does not mean
Exposure is observed use, not a forecast. Anthropic maps work conversations with Claude onto the tasks O*NET lists for each job and asks, of the tasks AI could speed up, which are actually being used for at work. A use that does the task outright counts in full and a use that assists a person counts half. The task scores are averaged into the occupation figure by the share of time spent on each task.
A high figure means AI is already part of how this work gets done. It does not mean anyone has been replaced. Anthropic's own reading of the labour market finds no systematic rise in unemployment among exposed workers so far, and about 14% fewer 22 to 25 year olds starting exposed jobs.No measurable rise in unemployment among exposed workers so far, and about 14% fewer 22 to 25 year olds starting these jobs. Gap years for everyone. Labor market impacts, 5 March 2026.
Task list and titles from O*NET 31.0 by the US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, used under the CC BY 4.0 licence. Scores from the Anthropic Economic Index (CC BY). Checked 1 November 2026. How the ranking works.