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ch 23
Facials
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| All facial treatments should begin with a | client consultation |
| is determined by the oiliness or dryness of the skin, is hereditary, and cannot be permanently changed with treatments, although it can be improved with treatments | Skin type |
| lack of lipids, and describes skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicated by the absence of visible pores | alipidic |
| what is the condition in which their skin may appear flaky or dry looking, indicating a lack of moisture in the skin | dehydrated |
| skin that has an overabundance of sebum is considered to be | oily |
| most types of hyperpigmentation, or dark blotches of color, are caused by sun exposure or | hormone imbalance |
| a chronic hereditary disorder that can be indicated by constant or frequent facial blushing and appears often w/ dilated capillaries and diffuse redness | rosacea |
| what is a non foaming, lotion cleanser designed to cleanse dry and sensitive skin types and to remove makeup | cleansing milk |
| which cleansers contain surfactants that cause the product to foam and rinse-off easily, and are generally recommended for combination or oiler skin types | foaming cleansers |
| fresheners and astringents that are used to remove excess cleansers and residue left behind by face wash cleansers, as well as help rebalance the pH of the skin | toners |
| what types of toners are usually stronger, often with higher alcohol content, and are used to treat oilier skin types | fresheners and astringents |
| removal of excess dead cells from the skin surface is | exfoliation |
| an enzyme peel in which a cream is applied to the skin and forms a hardened crust that is then massaged or rolled off the skin is called | gommage |
| what are gentle, naturally occurring acids that remove dead skin cells by dissolving the bonds and intercellular cement between the cells, and promoting skin that is smoother and more hydrated | alpha hydroxy acids |
| type of chemical exfoliation product is | enzyme peels |
| products that help increase the moisture content of the skin surface and help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles | moisturizers |
| agents that prevent moisture from leaving the skin | emollients |
| what treatments are usually more intensive products designed for use at night to treat specific skin problems and are heavier than day-use products | night treatments |
| concentrated products designed to penetrate the skin and sealed in a small container are referred to as | ampoules |
| what is used to achieve good slip during a massage | massage cream |
| types of masks that temporarily contract the pores of the skin are | clay masks |
| an anti-bacterial product found to be beneficial in reducing the production of sebum | sulfur |
| masks that are melted at a little more than body temp before application are | paraffin wax masks |
| what can be used to hold in place certain mask ingredients that tend to run | gauze |
| manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by various movements to increase metabolism and circulation, promote absorption, and relieve pain is | massage |
| cosmetology services are generally limited to the scalp, face, neck, shoulders, upper chest, feet, lower legs, and | hands and arms |
| in addition to a firm, sure touch and strong, flexible hands, quality massage requires | self-control and soft hands |
| direction of massage movements should always be from | insertion to origin |
| the fixed attachment of one end of the muscle to a bone or tissue is called the | origin of the muscle |
| a light, continuous movement applied with fingers and palms in a slow, rhythmic manner without pressure is known as | effluerage |
| when the skin is grasped between the fingers and palms and tissues are lifted from the underlying structures and squeezed with light, firm, pressure, it is called | petrissage |
| what is a form of petrissage in which the tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out | fulling |
| pressing and twisting the tissues with a fast back and forth movement is | rolling |
| 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 |
| the most stimulating form of massage that is performed by tapping, slapping or hacking movements | percussion or tapotement |
| use of the wrists and outer edges of hands in fast, light, firm, flexible motions against the skin in alternate succession | hacking |
| a shaking movement accomplished by rapid muscular contractions in the practitioners arms, while the balls of the fingertips are pressed firmly on the point of application | vibration |
| every muscle has a motor point, which is the point over the muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of the muscle | motor |
| what is achieved through light but firm, slow rhythmic movements, or very slow, light hand vibrations over the motor points for a short time | relaxation |
| galvanic and high-frequency treatment are types of _______, 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, | softening sebum |
| the process of using galvanic current to enable water-soluble products that contain ions to penetrate the skin | iontophoresis |
| a popular treatment using mechanical exfoliation is known as | microdermabrasion |
| maintaining the health of the facial skin by using correct cleansing methods, increasing circulation, relaxing the nerves, and activating the skin glands and metabolism through massage ________ facial treatment | preservative |
| special notes for performing facial treatments on men include always _______the pattern of the beard | moving with |
| aromatherapy refers to the therapeutic use of _______or plant aromas for beauty and health treatment | essential oils |
| cleansing cream is removed from the skin with tissues, moist cotton pads, facial sponges, or | warm, moist towels |
| steam the face mildly with warm, moist towels or with a facial steamer in order to | open the skin pores |
| what is applied after massage cream is removed | toner or freshener |
| Alginate masks are often ______based | seaweed |
| Ingredients that attract water are known as | humectants |
| a________is a hair follicle impacted with solidified sebum and dead cell buildup that appears as small bumps just underneath the skin's surface | closed comedone |
| which type of mask contains special crystals of gypsum | modelage mask |
| which of these terms refers to a lack of lipids | alipidic |
| lotions that help rebalance the ph and remove remnants of cleanser from the skin are called | toners |
| an __________ is an applicator for directing the electric current from a machine to the client's skin | electrode |
| the opening of a follicle is called the | ostium |
| which of these is a type of chemical exfoliant that works by dissolving keratin protein in the surface cells of the skin | enzyme peel |
| An ________is an individual dose of serum contained in a small vial | ampoule |
| the rapid shaking of the body part while the balls of the fingertips are pressed firmly on the point of application is called | vibration |
| products used to physically remove dead cell buildup are called | mechanical exfoliants |
| the manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, gently pinching, kneading, tapping, and other movements is called | massage |
| modelage masks______and are very beneficial for dry, mature skin | increase blood circulation |
| moisturizers for oily skin are most often in________form | lotion |
| mild exfoliation will | reduce hyperpigmentation |
| the cosmetologist should avoid wearing which type of jewelry whille administering a facial treatment | rings |
| electrical treatments are contraindicated on clients | with metal bone pins in the body |
| which of these is a condition in which areas of the skin have distended capillaries and diffuse redness | couperose |
| a______is a peeling cream that is rubbed off of the skin | gommage |
| which of these terms refers to a condition that requires avoiding certain treatments, procedures, or products to prevent undesirable side effects | contraindication |
| when performing petrissage | you lift, squeeze, and press the tissue |
| which type of massage involves grasping the flesh firmly in one hand and moving the hand up and down along the bone while the other hand keeps the arm or leg in a steady position | chucking |
| hacking is performed with which part of the hand | the edges |
| When removing a cleanser from the eye area, it should be done w/ damp facial sponges or cotton pads | in upward and outward movements |
| when performing a skin analysis w/ a magnifying lamp, the first thing the technician should look for is the presence or absence of | visible pores |
| Skin that may be flaky or dry looking, w/ small , fine lines and wrinkles is characterized as | dehydrated |
| oily skin or skin that produces too much sebum may appear shiny or greasy and have | large pores |
| when a follicle becomes clogged, resulting in an infection of the follicle, it is caused by a type of acne bacteria called | anaerobic bacteria |
| Red pimples that do not have a pus head are referred to as | acne papules |
| Which of these is a skin condition caused by sun exposure or hormone imbalances resulting in dark blotches of color on areas of the skin | hyperpigmentation |
| Which of these is a chronic hereditary disorder indicated by constant or frequent facial blushing | Rosacea |
| Cosmetology professionals must not perform treatments that remove beyond the | Stratum corneum |
| Which of these is a gentle, natural occurring exfoliation acid that helps dissolve the bonds and intercellular cement between cells | Alpha hydroxy acid |
| A __________ is a concentrated product designed to penetrate the skin and treat various skin conditions and is applied under a moisturizer or sunscreen | serum |
| The thin, open-meshed fabric of loosely woven cotton that is used to hold the mask on the face is called | gauze |
| Which massage movement is a light, continuous stroking movement applied in a slow, rhythmic manner w/ the fingers or palms | effleurage |
| Which of these is a form of petrissage in which the tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out | fulling |
| What is the most stimulating form of massage that should be applied w/ care and discretion | tapotement |
| the point on the skin that covers the muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of the muscle is referred to as the | motor point |
| When using a brushing machine to perform an exfoliation, the skin should be treated w/ a | fairly thick layer of cleanser or moisturizer |
| the process of softening and emulsifying hardened sebum stuck in the follicles is called | desincrustation |
| the process of using galvanic current to enable water-soluble products that contain ions to penetrate the skin is called | iontophoresis |
| the therapeutic use of plant aromas for beauty and health treatment | aromatherapy |
| If you use harsh scrubs on sensitive skin, it can | aggravate redness |
| Sun-damaged skin is often confused w/ | aging skin |
| Salon AHA exfoliants should never be used unless the client has been using 10 percent at home for ____________prior to the higher concentration salon treatment, has no contraindications for exfoliation treatment, and is using a daily facial sunscreen prod | atleast 2 weeks |
| Compare to day-use products, night treatments are usually | more intensive |
| one of the biggest benefits of massage is that | increases product absorption |
| Clay based masks are oil-absorbing cleansing masks that have an exfoliating and _______effect on oily and combination skin | astringent |
| masks that contain special crystals of gypsum that harden when mixed w/ cold water immediately before application are | modelage masks |