Why should a cosmetologist avoid working over inflamed or broken skin during a facial?

A cosmetologist should avoid performing facial steps (like exfoliation, extraction, or massage) over inflamed, irritated, or broken skin because doing so can worsen the condition, cause pain, and spread bacteria, increasing infection risk. Such areas may need to be avoided, the service modified, or the client referred to a physician if a medical issue is suspected. Recognizing inflamed or broken skin as a reason to avoid or modify treatment is part of the contraindication awareness emphasized in the facial content.