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Ch. 26 Vocab

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Basalt   A dark, fine-grained volcanic rock used in hot stone massage.  
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Callus Softeners   Products designed to soften and smooth thickened tissue (calluses)  
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Curette   A small, scoop shaped implement used for more efficient removal of debris from the nail folds, eponychium, and hyponychium areas.  
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Exfoliating Scrubs   Water-based lotions that contain a mild, gritty-like abrasive and moisturizers to help in removing dry, flaky skin and reduce calluses.  
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Foot Files   Also known as pedicure paddles; large, abrasive files used to reduce and smooth thicker foot calluses.  
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Foot Soaks   Products containing gentle soaps, moisturizers, and other additives that are used in a pedicure bath to cleanse, deodorize, and soften the skin.  
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Mask   A concentrated treatment product 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.  
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Nail Rasp   A metal implement with a grooved edge that is used for filing and smoothing the edges of the nail plate.  
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Pedicure   A cosmetic service performed on the feet by a licensed cosmetologist or nail technician; can include exfoliating the skin and callus reduction, as well as trimming, shaping and polishing the toenails. Often includes a foot massage.  
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Potassium Hydroxide   An inorganic compound that degrades the protein in the callus cells.  
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Reflexology   A unique method of applying pressure with thumb and index fingers to the hands and feet; it has demonstrated health benefits..  
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Sallicylic Acid   An organic acid that derives originally from the bark of willow trees.  
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Toe Separators   Foam rubber or cotton disposable materials used to keep toes apart while polishing the nails. A new set must be used on each client.  
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Toenail Clippers   Professional Implements that are larger than fingernail clippers and have a curved or straight jaw specifically designed for cutting toenails.  
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Toenail Nippers   Similar in design to fingernail nippers, but are larger, much stronger, and used to trim the toenail as opposed to trimming the excess cuticle.  
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Urea   An organic compound that has a super-hydrating effect on skin cells.  
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