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chapter 26

pedicuring

TermDefinition
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.
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