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Facials
Cosmetology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| alipidic | literaly means "lack of lipids" describes Skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicated by absence of visble pores |
| ampoules | individual doses of serum, sealed in small vials |
| aromatherapy | the therapeutic use of plant aromas and essential oils for beauty and health treatment purposes |
| brushing machine | A rotating electric appliance with interchangeable brushes that can be attached to the rotating head. |
| chemical exfoliants | Chemical agent that dissolves dead skin cells. |
| chucking | Massage movement accomplished by grasping the flesh firmly in one hand and moving the hand up and down along the bone while the other hand keeps the arm or leg in a steady position. |
| clay-based masks | oil-absorbing cleansing masks that have an exfoliating effect and astringent effect on oily and combination skin, making pores large temporarily appear smaller |
| cleansing milks | non-foaming lotion cleansers designed to cleanse dry and sensitive skin types and to remove makeup. |
| contraindication | Procedure or condition that requires avoiding certain treatment to prevent undesirable side effects |
| couperose | distended capillaries caused by weakening of the capillary walls |
| cream masks | masks often containing oils and emollients as well as humectants; have a strong moisturizing effect |
| effleurage | Light, continuous-stroking massage movement applied with fingers and palms in a slow and rhythmic manner. |
| electrotherapy | The use of electrical currents to treat the skin. |
| emollients | Oil or fatty ingredients that prevent moisture from leaving the skin. |
| enzyme peels | also known as keratolytic enzymes or protein-dissolving agents;a type of chemical efolliants that involve vthe use of enzymes that help speed up the breakdown keratin,protein in skin |
| exfoliants | Products that help bring about exfoliation. |
| exfoliation | Removal of excess dead cells from the skin surface. |
| foaming cleansers | Wash-off product that contains a surfacant. |
| friction | Deep rubbing movement requiring pressure on the skin with the fingers or palm while moving them over an underlying structure |
| fulling | Form of petrissage in which the tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out; used mainly for massaging the arms. |
| gommages | Enzyme peels in which a cream is applied to the skin beofre steaming and forms a hardened crust that is then massaged or "rolled" off the skin; also called "vegetal peeling'. |
| hacking | Chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands in massage. |
| humectants | ingredients that attract water |
| masks | concentrated treatment products often composed of minerals clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, botanical extracts and other beneficial ingredients to cleanse, exfoliate, tighten, tone, hydrate, and nourish the skin |
| massage creams | Lubricants designed to give the practitioner a good slip (slippery quality) during a massage. |
| massage | manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, gently pinching, kneading, tapping, and other movements to increase metabolism and circulation, promote absorption and relieve pain |
| mechanical exfoliants | Methods of physical contact used to scrape or bump cells off the skin. |
| microdermabrasion scrubs | scrubs that contain aluminum oxide crystals, along with other granular scrubs, are examples of mechanical exfoliants |
| microdermabrasion | Mechanical exfoliation that involves "shooting" aluminum oxide or other crystals at the skin with a hand-held device the exfoliates dead cells. |
| modelage masks | Facial masks containig special crystals of gypsum, a plaster-like ingredient. |
| moisturizers | products that help increase the moisture content of the skin surface |
| motor point | Point in the skin over the muscle where pressure ir stimulation will cause contraction of that muscle. |
| open comedone | Also known as blackheads. When the follicle is filled with excess oil a blackhead is formed. It is dark because it is exposed to oxygen and oxidation occurs. |
| ostium | Follicle opening. |
| paraffin wax masks | Specially prepared facial masks containing paraffin and other beneficial ingredients; typically used with treatment cream. |
| petrissage | Kneading movement performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue with a light, firm pressure. |
| rolling | massage movement in which the tissues are pressed and twisted using a fast back and forth movement |
| serums | concentrated liquid ingredients for the skin designed to penetrate and treat various skin conditions |
| steamer | a facial machine that heats and produces a stream of warm steam that can be focused on the client's face or other areas of skin |
| tapotment | or percussion , is a light tapping or slapping movement applied with the fingertips or partly flexed fingers. the purpose is to increase blood circulation, stimulate the nerves and promote muscle contraction. |
| toners | also known as fresheners or astringents, are designed to lower the pH of the skin after cleansing, an to help remove excess cleaning milk. |
| treatment cream | Cream designed to hydrate and condition the skin during the night; heavier in consistency and texture than a moisturizer. |
| vibration | In massage, the rapid shaking of the body part while the balls of the fingertips are pressed firmly on the point of application. |
| wringing | Vigorous movement in which the hands, placed a little distance apart on both sides of the client's arm or leg and working downward, apply a twisting motion against the bones in the opposite direction. |
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