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chapter 26
pedicuring
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| basalt | p. 904 A dark, fine-grained volcanic rock used in hot stone massage. |
| callus softeners | p. 908 Products designed to soften and smooth thickened tissue (calluses). |
| curette | p. 905 A small, scoop-shaped implement used for more efficient removal of debris from the nail folds, eponychium, and hyponychium areas. |
| exfoliating scrubs | p. 908 Water-based lotions that contain a mild, gritty-like abrasive and moisturizers to help in removing dry, flaky skin and reduce calluses. |
| foot files | p. 906 Also known as pedicure paddles; large, abrasive files used to reduce and smooth thicker foot calluses. |
| foot soaks | p. 908 Products containing gentle soaps, moisturizers, and other additives that are used in a pedicure bath to cleanse, deodorize, and soften the skin. |
| mask | A mask (or masque) is a concentrated skincare treatment made with clays, moisturizers, and botanical ingredients that cleanses, exfoliates, tightens, hydrates, and nourishes the skin.** |
| nail rasp | p. 906 A metal implement with a grooved edge that is used for filing and smoothing the edges of the nail plate. |
| pedicure | A pedicure is a cosmetic foot service that exfoliates skin, reduces calluses, trims and shapes toenails, polishes them, and often includes a foot massage only licensed cosmetologist or nail technician |
| potassium hydroxide | p. 909 An inorganic compound that degrades the protein in the callus cells. |
| reflexology | p. 915 A unique method of applying pressure with thumb and index fingers to the hands and feet; it has demonstrated health benefits. |
| salicylic acid sal-uh-SIL-ik AS-ud . | p. 909 An organic acid that derives originally from the bark of willow trees. |
| toe separators | p. 907 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 | p. 905 Professional implements that are larger than fingernail clippers and have a curved or straight jaw specifically designed for cutting toenails. |
| toenail nippers | p. 905 Similar in design to fingernail nippers, but are larger, much stronger, and used to trim the toenail as opposed to trimming the excess cuticle. |
| urea | p. 909 An organic compound that has a super-hydrating effect on skin cells. |