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Chapter 23

Facials

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It’s a good idea to perform your cleaning and disinfection procedures in the presence of your clients. True
Moisturizers for oily skin generally contain greater amounts of emollient. False
A paraffin wax mask produces a gradual increase in temperature that reaches approximately 105 degrees Fahrenheit. False
Fulling is a form of pétrissage in which the tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out. True
Hacking is a form of mechanical exfoliation usually administered after or during steam. False
Viennese massage involves the client holding the electrode during treatment, creating an electrical stimulating massage. True
The important part of the facial treatment that determines skin type, condition, and the recommended treatment is the: skin analysis
Clients who present skin abnormalities, open sores, or fever blisters should be referred to a(n): physician
During an analysis procedure, cleansing milk is applied to the skin using: upward circular movements
When removing cleanser in the eye area, move outward on the upper lid and: inward on the lower lid
Oily or dry conditions of skin that cannot be permanently changed, only improved with treatments, are determined by the skin: type
The amount of sebum produced by the sebaceous glands determines the size of the: pores
Obvious pores on the surface of the skin indicate: oily skin areas
Dry skin that is not producing enough sebum is also known as: alipidic
Skin that appears shiny or greasy from clogged, dead cells in the follicle is: oily skin
The difference between closed and open comedones is the size of the follicle opening or: ostium
Acne bacteria cannot survive in the presence of oxygen, and are: anaerobic
Pimples that have a pus head are called: pustules
Dark blotches of color on the skin caused by sun exposure or hormone imbalance are known as: hyperpigmentation
Treatments that produce heat or stimulate the skin should be avoided for clients with the skin disorder: rosacea
Foaming wash-off type cleansers contain a detergent that is also known as a(n): surfactant
Products that are designed to rebalance the pH and remove remnants of cleanser from the skin are: toners
Cosmetology professionals are only allowed to use products that remove dead skin from the: stratum corneum
The process of removing dead cells from the surface of the skin is: exfoliation
A cream-type enzyme applied to the face and rolled off the skin is a: gommage
Exfoliants that dissolve the bonds and intercellular cement between cells are: alpha hydroxy acids
Salon alpha hydroxy acid exfoliants are often referred to as: Peels
Chemical exfoliants that work by dissolving keratin protein in the surface cells are known as: enzyme peels
An enzyme peel that does not dry the skin and can be used during a steam treatment is the: powder form
Products used to increase the water content of the skin surface are: moisturizers
Water-binding agents in moisturizers are also known as: humectants
Skin products that have a higher concentration of ingredients are: serums
A lubricating cream that must be thoroughly removed for additional products to penetrate the skin is: massage cream
Oil-absorbing masks that have an exfoliating and astringent effect, making large pores appear smaller are: clay-based masks
Masks containing hydrators and soothing ingredients that do not dry hard and can be used on sensitive skin are: gel masks
Masks that contain special crystals and dry to a plaster-like consistency are: modelage masks
A thin, open-meshed cotton fabric that is used to hold mask products on the face is: gauze
The manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, kneading, or other movements is: massage
The impact of a massage treatment depends on the amount of pressure, direction of movement, and: duration of manipulation
The direction of movement in massage should always be from insertion of the muscle toward its: origin
A light, continuous, stroking movement applied with the fingers or palms is: effleurage
Every massage should begin and end with which massage movement? effleurage
A kneading movement that is performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing tissue with light, firm pressure is: pétrissage
A deep rubbing massage movement in which pressure is applied to the skin while moving over an underlying structure is: friction
A stimulating form of massage that consists of short, quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements is: tapotement
The point over a muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of the muscle is the: motor point
To soften skin tissues and follicle accumulations making them easier to extract, it is recommended to first use a: facial steamer
To provide a buffer for the skin when using a brushing machine, apply a thick layer of cleaner or: moisturizer
An applicator used to direct electric current from a machine to the client’s skin is a(n): electrode
High-frequency electrotherapy machines have how many electrodes? One
The process of using galvanic current to enable water-soluble products that contain ions to penetrate the skin is: iontophoresis
Nikolas Tesla is credited with discovering: high-frequency current
Light therapy using a light-emitting diode (LED) uses blue light to treat skin that is: acne-prone
A mechanical exfoliation that uses a closed vacuum to shoot crystals onto the skin is: microdermabrasion
During a light ray treatment, the client’s eyes should be protected with: cotton pads
The therapeutic use of essential oils for beauty and health treatment is: aromatherapy
Oily or fatty ingredients that prevent moisture from leaving the skin Emollients
Negative electrode on a galvanic machine Cathode
Distended or dilated surface blood vessels Telangiectasias
Process of softening and emulsifying hardened sebum stuck in the hair follicles Desincrustation
Pressing and twisting the tissues with a fast back-and-forth movement Rolling
Chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands Hacking
Individual doses of serum, sealed in small vials Ampoules
Areas of skin with distended capillaries and diffuse redness Couperose
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