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COS CH26
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Callus Softeners | Products designed to soften and smooth thickened tissue (calluses). |
| Curette | A small |
| Exfoliating Scrubs | Water-based lotions that contain a mild |
| Foot File | Also known as a paddle; large |
| Foot Soaks | Products containing gentle soaps |
| Nail Rasp | A metal implement with a grooved edge that is used for filing and smoothing the edges of the nail plate. |
| Pedicure | A cosmetic service performed on the feet by a licensed cosmetologist or nail technician; can include exfoliating the skin |
| Reflexology | A unique method of applying pressure with thumb and index fingers to the hands and feet and it has demonstrated health benefits. |
| Toe Separators | Foam rubber or cotton disposable materials used to keep toes apart while polishing the nails. A new set must be used on each client. |
| Toenail Clippers | Professional implements that are larger than fingernail clippers and have a curved or straight jaw |
| basalt | A dark |
| mask | Also known as a masque; is a concentrated treatment product often composed of mineral clays |
| potassium hydroxide | An inorganic compound that degrades the protein in the callus cells. |
| salicylic acid | An organic acid that derives originally from the bark of willow trees. |
| toenail nippers | Similar in design to fingernail nippers |
| urea | An organic compound that has a super-hydrating effect on skin cells. |