Skincare

• A complete facial treatment includes several key steps designed to improve skin health and appearance.
• The initial step is a consultation to understand the client’s skin concerns and conditions.
• Remove eye and lip makeup with appropriate cleansers.
• A pre-cleanse prepares the skin by removing surface impurities.
• Skin analysis helps determine the skin type and specific issues.
• The second cleanse ensures all traces of makeup and dirt are removed.
• Exfoliation removes dead skin cells, promoting cell turnover.
• Extractions clear clogged pores, reducing blackheads and acne.
• Massage improves circulation and relaxes facial muscles.
• Treatment with serums, complexes, or ampoules addresses specific skin concerns.
• A mask provides targeted benefits, such as hydration or purification.
• Toning balances the skin’s pH levels.
• Moisturizing hydrates and protects the skin.
• SPF application shields the skin from harmful UV rays.
• Recommending a home care routine helps maintain results.
• LED light is used post-extractions or exfoliation.
• Ultrasonic is used post second cleanse for disincrustation and after treatment.
• Microcurrent is used after extractions/exfoliation for iontophoresis.
• High frequency is best suited for healing and germicidal purposes; used after extractions and before massage.
• High frequency is applied on dry skin with gauze.
• Vac-desincrustation is best suited for oily skin, completed after exfoliation and before extractions; can pair with steam.
• Vac-lymphatic drainage is suited for water retention/puffy face, replacing massage after extractions and before treatment.
• Galvanic desincrustation is best for oily or acne skin, after exfoliation and before extractions, using the negative wire.
• Galvanic desincrustation uses the negative (black) wire on the active probe and the positive (red) wire as the passive probe under the client’s shoulder
• Galvanic desincrustation can also be used with steam and desincrustation solution.
• Galvanic iontophoresis is suited for mature skin, after treatment and before mask, using the positive wire on the active probe.
• Galvanic iontophoresis uses the positive wire on the active probe and the negative wire on the passive probe.
• A steamer opens pores, softens skin, aids slip and slide, and activates ingredients.
• A magnifying lamp magnifies the skin, provides light, and provides a shield.
• A Woods lamp identifies skin conditions/types.
• A rotary/brushing machine is used for exfoliation.
• Vacuum/suction stimulates lymph, aids desincrustation, and stimulates circulation.
• Galvanic desincrustation causes an alkaline reaction to soften follicles and deep cleanse.
• Direct high frequency promotes healing, germicidal effects, antiseptic properties, stimulates circulation, oxygenates, and boosts cell metabolism.
• Iontophoresis introduces water-soluble products into the skin.
• Ultrasonic, uses high-frequency mechanical oscillations to deep clean, pore clean, and enhance product penetration.
• Microcurrent lifts, tones, tightens, and relaxes wrinkles.
• Contraindications for most electrical modalities include pregnancy, heart disease, epilepsy, pacemaker, metal implants, wounds, diabetes, and recent facial surgery.
• Facial massage improves circulation, reduces tension and stress, provides anti-aging effects, and enhances product absorption.
• It can also promote detoxification, relieve headaches and sinus issues, and potentially improve skin texture and appearance.
• Avoid facial massage on individuals with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, cold sores, severe acne, recent scarring, open wounds, or allergies to products used during the treatment.
• Alternatives to facial massage include Gua Sha, face rollers, microcurrent devices, face exercises, lymphatic drainage, and facial cupping.
• These alternatives offer similar benefits such as improved circulation and muscle toning.
• Pores tend to be medium to larger on the T-zone of the face of a client with combination skin.
• Oily skin is the skin type associated with treatments with extra cleansing and exfoliating.
• Water-based products are recommended for combination skin.
• Normal skin type is associated with treatments with maintenance and preventative care.
• Genetics and ethnicity determine a person's skin type.
• Skin type can be indicated by the size of the pores in the T-zone and throughout the face.
• Sensitive skin is a condition, not a skin type.
• Normal skin has a good oil-to-water balance.

Fitzpatrick Scale

• Used to measure the skin type's ability to tolerate ultraviolet (UV) exposure.
• Type 1: Very fair skin, blonde or red hair, light-colored eyes, often freckles.
• Type 2: Light skin, blue, hazel, or brown eyes, red, blonde, or brown hair.
• Type 3: Fair to olive skin, brown eyes, dark hair, tans well, burns moderately.
• Type 4: Light brown skin, dark hair, dark eyes, burns minimally, with immediate pigment response.
• Type 5: Dark brown skin, dark hair, dark eyes, rarely sun sensitive.
• Type 6: Dark brown or black skin, dark hair, dark eyes, rarely skin sensitive.
• Darker skin types can be fragile and more prone to hyperpigmentation, despite appearing oily and thicker.

Skin Conditions and Issues

• Solar comedones: Large blackheads, usually around the eyes, due to sun exposure.
• Wrinkles: Lines and damage from internal or external causes.
• Couprose skin: Redness with no visible vascularity, often seen with telangiectasia.
• Seborrhea: Excess oil production causing redness, irritation, and flaking.
• Keratosis: Abnormally thick buildup of cells.
• Papules: Raised lesions, also called blemishes.
• Pustules: Infected papules with fluid inside.
• Hyperpigmentation: Discoloration from melanin production due to sun or other factors.
• Milia: Hardened, pearl-like masses of oil and dead skin cells trapped beneath the skin's surface.
• Hyperkeratinization: Excessive buildup of dead skin cells/keratinized cells.
• Client consultation should always be completed before performing a service.
• The client chart includes record of notes from skin analysis and home care recommendations.