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Facials

TermDefinition
facial Also known as a facial treatment; a professional skin treatment that improves the condition and appearance of the skin.
magnifying lamp A magnifying lens surrounded by a circular light, providing a well-lit, enlarged view of the skin.
contraindication Condition that requires avoiding certain treatments, procedures, or products to prevent undesirable side effects.
ostium Follicle opening.
alipidic Literally means “lack of lipids”; describes skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicated by absence of visible pores.
open comedones Also known as blackheads; follicles impacted with solidified sebum and dead cell buildup.
Extraction A procedure in which comedones are removed from the follicles by manual manipulation.
Toners Also known as fresheners or astringents; lotions that help rebalance the pH and remove remnants of cleanser from the skin.
Exfoliants Products that help bring about exfoliation.
couperose Distended capillaries caused by weakening of the capillary walls.
Foaming cleansers Cleansers containing surfactants (detergents) that cause the product to foam and rinse off easily.
Cleansing milks Non-foaming lotion cleansers designed to cleanse dry and sensitive skin types and remove makeup.
exfoliation The removal of excess dead cells from the skin surface.
Mechanical exfoliants Methods used to physically remove dead cell buildup.
microdermabrasion scrubs Scrubs that contains aluminum oxide crystals.
Moisturizers Products that help increase the moisture content of the skin surface.
Gommages Also known as roll-off masks; peeling creams that are rubbed off of the skin.
Enzyme peels Also known as keratolytic (kair-uh-tuh-LIT-ik) enzymes or protein-dissolving agents; a type of chemical exfoliant that works by dissolving keratin protein in the surface cells of the skin.
Chemical exfoliants Products that contain chemicals that either loosen or dissolve dead cell buildup.
humectants Also known as hydrators or water-binding agents; ingredients that attract water.
Ampoules Individual doses of serum, sealed in small vials.
emollients Oil or fatty ingredients that prevent moisture from leaving the skin.
Serums Concentrated products that generally contain higher concentrations of ingredients designed to penetrate and treat various skin conditions.
Masks Concentrated treatment products often composed of mineral 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 used to make the skin slippery during massage.
Clay-based masks Oil-absorbing, cleansing masks that have an exfoliating effect and an astringent effect on oily and combination skin, making large pores temporarily appear smaller.
Cream masks Masks often containing oils and emollients as well as humectants; have a strong moisturizing effect.
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.
Effleurage Light, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers (digital) or the palms (palmar) in a slow, rhythmic manner.
Paraffin wax masks Specially prepared facial masks containing paraffin and other beneficial ingredients; typically used with treatment cream.
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