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___ is determined by the oiliness/dryness of the skin, is hereditary, and cannot be permanently changed with treatments.
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Ch. 23 Facials

Review Chapter 23 - Facials

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What should a facial treatment start with? Client consultation
___ is determined by the oiliness/dryness of the skin, is hereditary, and cannot be permanently changed with treatments. Skin type
This term means lack of lipids & describes skin that doesn't produce enough sebum, indicated by the absence of visible pores. Alipidic
Condition in which skin may appear dry or flaky indicating a lack of moisture. Dehydrated
Skin that has an over abundance of sebum. Oily skin
Sun exposure & ___ imbalances can cause most types of hyperpigmentation, or dark blotches of color. Hormone
This is a chronic, hereditary disorder that can be seen by a constant or frequent blushing with dilated capillaries & redness. Rosacea
___ is a non-foaming lotion cleanser designed to cleanse dry & sensitive skin types and remove makeup. Cleansing milk
___ contain surfactants (detergents) that cause the product to foam & rinse off easily and are recommended for combination or oilier skin types. Foaming cleansers
___ are used to remove excess cleansers & residue left behind by face wash cleansers, as well as help rebalance the pH of the skin and may be called fresheners & astringents. Toners
These types of toners are usually stronger, often with a higher alcohol content & are used to treat oilier skin types. Fresheners & astringents
This is a term that refers to the removal of excess dead cells from the skin surface. Exfoliation
___ is an enzyme peel in which a cream is applied to the skin & forms a hardened crust that is the massaged or rolled off the skin. Gommage
These are gentle, naturally occurring acids that remove dead skin cells by dissolving the bonds & intercellular cement between the cells & promoting smoother skin. Alphahydroxy acids
___ peels are a type of chemical exfoliation product. Enzyme
This product helps increase the moisture content of the skin surface & helps diminish fine lines & wrinkles and is often used daily. Moisturizers
What are agents that prevent moisture from leaving the skin? Emollients
This treatment is more intensive, designed for use at night to treat specific skin problems, and are heavier. Night treatments
___ are concentrated products designed to penetrate the skin & are sealed in a small container. Ampoules
To achieve a good slip during a massage, you should use ___ cream. Massage
___ masks temporarily contract the pores of the skin. Clay
What is the anti-bacterial product found to be beneficial in reducing the production of sebum? Sulfur
___ are masks that are melted at a little more than body temperature before the application. Paraffin wax masks
These masks contain special crystals of gypsum that harden when mixed with cold water immediately before application. Modelage masks
___ can be used to hold in place certain mask ingredients that tend to run. Gauze
___ is the manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by various movements to increase metabolism & circulation, promote absorption, and relieve pain. Massage
Cosmetology services are generally limited to the scalp, face, neck, shoulders, upper chest, feet, lower legs, ___ & ___. Hands & arms
A quality massage requires a firm, sure touch & strong, flexible hands, and ___ & ___. Self-control & soft hands
The direction of massage movements should always be from ___. Insertion to origin
___ of the muscle is the fixed attachment of one end of the bone or tissue. Origin
___ is a light, continuous movement applied with fingers, palms in a slow rhythmic manner without pressure. Effleurage
___ is when the skin is grasped between the fingers & palms, tissues are lifted from the underlying structures and squeezed with light, firm pressure. Petrissage
___ is a form of petrissage in which the tissue is grasped, gently lifted & spread out. Fulling
___ is a movement which involves pressing & twisting the tissues with a fast back and forth movement. Rolling
This is a vigorous movement in which your hands are placed a little distance apart on both sides of the clients arm or leg. While working downward, a twisting motion is applied against the bones in the opposite direction. Wringing
What is the most stimulating form of massage that is performed by tapping, slapping, or hacking movements? Percussion or Tapotement
___ is the use of the wrists & outer edges of hands in fast, light firm, flexible motions against the skin in alternate succession. Hacking
___ is a shaking movement by rapid muscular contractions in the practitioner's arms, while the balls of the fingertips are pressed firmly on the point of application. Vibration
Every muscle has a ___ point, which is the point over the muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of the muscle. Motor
___ is achieved through light but firm, slow rhythmic movements, or very slow, light hand vibrations over the motor points for a short time. Relaxation
___ is galvanic & high-frequency treatment which is the use of electrical currents to treat the skin. Electrotherapy
The negative pole is the active electrode of the galvanic current that is used when negative reactions are desired on the face, such as forcing product into the skin, or ___ sebum. Softening
What is the process called using galvanic current to enable water-soluble products that contain ions to penetrate the skin. Iontophoresis
___ is a popular treatment today using mechanical exfoliation. Microdermabrasion
When we maintain the health of the facial skin by cleansing, increasing circulation, relaxing the nerves, & activating the skin glands and metabolism through massage is known as ___ care. Preservative
Special notes when performing a facial to a man include ___ the pattern of the beard. Moving with
Aromatherapy refers to the use of ___ (aromas) for health & beauty. Essential oils
You remove cleaning cream from the skin with tissues, moist cotton pads, facial sponges, and ___ towels. Warm, moist
In order to ___ you must steam the face with warm moist towels or with a facial steamer. Open the skin pores
___ is applied after massage cream is removed. Toner or freshener
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