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Men's Facial
Ch. 13 Men's Facial massage and treatments
Term | Definition |
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astgringent | tonic lotions with an alcohol content of up to 35%; used to remove oil accumulation on oily and acne-prone skin |
direct surface application | high-frequency current performed with the mushroom or rake shaped electrodes for its calming and germicidal effect on skin |
effleurage | light, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers or the palms of the hands in a slow rhythmic manner |
electric massager | massaging unit that attaches to the barber's hand to impart vibrating massage movements to the skin surface |
friction | deep rubbing movement requiring pressure on the skin with the fingers or palm while moving the hand over and underlying structure |
indirect application | high-frequency current administered with the client holding the wire glass electrode between both hands |
motor point | a point on the skin, over a muscle, where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of that muscle |
muscles | system that covers, shapes, and supports the skeleton; contracts and moves various parts of the body |
percussion | another name for tapotement |
phoresis | the process of forcing chemical solutions into unbroken skin by way of galvanic current |
rolling cream | cleansing and exfoliating product used in facials to lift dead skin cells and dirt from the skin surface |
tapotement | most stimulating massage movement, consisting of short, quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements |
tonics | include toners, fresheners, and astringents; are used after cleansing and prior to the application of a moisturizer |
vibration | in massage, the rapid shaking if the body part while the balls of the fingertips are pressed firmly on the point of application |