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______ is a very important part of the facial treatment because it determines what type of skin the client has, the condition of skin, and what type of treatment the skin needs.
______ is a very important part of the facial treatment because it determines what type of skin the client has, the condition of skin, and what type of treatment the skin needs.
Skin analysis
The opportunity to ask a client questions about his or her health and skin care history and to advise the client about appropriate home care products and treatments occurs during the _________
The opportunity to ask a client questions about his or her health and skin care history and to advise the client about appropriate home care products and treatments occurs during the _________
Consultation
Before beginning the analysis, what must the client fill out?
Before beginning the analysis, what must the client fill out?
Client intake form
__________ is a condition that requires avoiding certain treatments, procedures, or products to prevent undesirable side effects.
__________ is a condition that requires avoiding certain treatments, procedures, or products to prevent undesirable side effects.
Last week, your client just stopped taking the drug isotretinoin for cystic acne. Today, she wants an exfoliation treatment you should:
Last week, your client just stopped taking the drug isotretinoin for cystic acne. Today, she wants an exfoliation treatment you should:
List the main contraindications.
List the main contraindications.
You may perform a facial on a client who has a fever blister, as long as you avoid the lip area.
You may perform a facial on a client who has a fever blister, as long as you avoid the lip area.
What additional information can you obtain when the client completes the client intake form that then can be transcribed onto the service record card?
What additional information can you obtain when the client completes the client intake form that then can be transcribed onto the service record card?
Why should client intake forms be kept separate and secured?
Why should client intake forms be kept separate and secured?
Clients with combination dry skin may have this condition.
Clients with combination dry skin may have this condition.
Why should you remove your rings or bracelets when performing a facial on a client?
Why should you remove your rings or bracelets when performing a facial on a client?
Skin that does not have visible pores would be considered _____.
Skin that does not have visible pores would be considered _____.
Why is acne considered a skin type?
Why is acne considered a skin type?
________ is a disorder in which the hair follicles become clogged, resulting in infection of the follicle with redness and inflammation.
________ is a disorder in which the hair follicles become clogged, resulting in infection of the follicle with redness and inflammation.
What are the two typical causes of hyperpigmentation of the skin?
What are the two typical causes of hyperpigmentation of the skin?
Treatments that _____ and _____ improve the appearance of aging skin.
Treatments that _____ and _____ improve the appearance of aging skin.
_____ are designed to clean the surface of the skin and remove make-up.
_____ are designed to clean the surface of the skin and remove make-up.
What are the two types of cleansers?
What are the two types of cleansers?
Also known as fresheners or astringents, what are lotions that rebalance the pH and remove remnants of cleansers from the skin?
Also known as fresheners or astringents, what are lotions that rebalance the pH and remove remnants of cleansers from the skin?
Toners may contain ingredients that help to:
Toners may contain ingredients that help to:
Fresheners and astringents are usually stronger products with higher alcohol content, and are used to treat ______.
Fresheners and astringents are usually stronger products with higher alcohol content, and are used to treat ______.
How are toning products applied?
How are toning products applied?
What do exfoliants do?
What do exfoliants do?
What are the benefits of using exfoliants?
What are the benefits of using exfoliants?
Cosmetologists may use products that remove dead surface cells from the ______.
Cosmetologists may use products that remove dead surface cells from the ______.
List the two basic types of exfoliants.
List the two basic types of exfoliants.
This exfoliant works by physically removing dead cell buildup.
This exfoliant works by physically removing dead cell buildup.
How do chemical exfoliants work?
How do chemical exfoliants work?
Popular exfoliating chemicals are ______.
Popular exfoliating chemicals are ______.
Salon alpha hydroxy acid exfoliants are often referred to as:
Salon alpha hydroxy acid exfoliants are often referred to as:
Salon alpha hydroxy acids contain larger concentrations of AHA, usually around ______ percent.
Salon alpha hydroxy acids contain larger concentrations of AHA, usually around ______ percent.
What are two precautions that must be taken before giving a client an AHA treatment?
What are two precautions that must be taken before giving a client an AHA treatment?
_______ or another type of chemical exfoliant are known as enzymes or proteins dissolving agents.
_______ or another type of chemical exfoliant are known as enzymes or proteins dissolving agents.
How does an enzyme peel work?
How does an enzyme peel work?
What are the two basic types of keratolytic enzyme peels?
What are the two basic types of keratolytic enzyme peels?
_______ are products that help increase the moisture content of the skin surface.
_______ are products that help increase the moisture content of the skin surface.
Moisturizers are mixtures of ______ also known as hydrators, which are ingredients that attract water and emollients.
Moisturizers are mixtures of ______ also known as hydrators, which are ingredients that attract water and emollients.
What is an emollient?
What is an emollient?
Moisturizers that are most often in lotion form and generally contain smaller amounts of emollient are for _____?
Moisturizers that are most often in lotion form and generally contain smaller amounts of emollient are for _____?
Moisturizers that are often in the form of a heavier cream and contain more emollients are needed by ____
Moisturizers that are often in the form of a heavier cream and contain more emollients are needed by ____
What is the most important habit to benefit the skin?
What is the most important habit to benefit the skin?
A sun protection factor measures how long a person can be exposed to the sun without ____.
A sun protection factor measures how long a person can be exposed to the sun without ____.
An _______ or higher is considered to be adequate strength for daily use.
An _______ or higher is considered to be adequate strength for daily use.
_____ are concentrated products that generally contain higher concentrations of ingredients designed to penetrate the skin and treat various skin conditions.
_____ are concentrated products that generally contain higher concentrations of ingredients designed to penetrate the skin and treat various skin conditions.
Lubricants used to make the skin slippery during massage are called____.
Lubricants used to make the skin slippery during massage are called____.
What is the trend in treatment products for massage?
What is the trend in treatment products for massage?
____ are concentrated treatment products used to cleanse, exfoliate, tighten, tone, hydrate, and nourish the skin.
____ are concentrated treatment products used to cleanse, exfoliate, tighten, tone, hydrate, and nourish the skin.
Contain oils, emollients, and humectants; used to moisturize dry skin.
Contain oils, emollients, and humectants; used to moisturize dry skin.
Contain paraffin and are melted at a little more than body temperature before application, hardening to a candle-like consistency.
Contain paraffin and are melted at a little more than body temperature before application, hardening to a candle-like consistency.
Contain special crystals of gypsum.
Contain special crystals of gypsum.
Oil absorbing cleansing masks that have an exfoliating and astringent effect on oily and combination skin.
Oil absorbing cleansing masks that have an exfoliating and astringent effect on oily and combination skin.
Used for sensitive or dehydrated skin.
Used for sensitive or dehydrated skin.
Often seaweed based.
Often seaweed based.
Generally applies underneath alginate masks.
Generally applies underneath alginate masks.
The thin, open-meshed fabric of loosely woven cotton that is used to hold the mask on the face is called
The thin, open-meshed fabric of loosely woven cotton that is used to hold the mask on the face is called
What is the purpose of gauze?
What is the purpose of gauze?
_______ is sometimes used instead of gauze.
_______ is sometimes used instead of gauze.
_____ is the manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, gently pinching, kneading, tapping, and other movements.
_____ is the manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, gently pinching, kneading, tapping, and other movements.
What is the purpose of massage?
What is the purpose of massage?
Why do cosmetologists perform massage?
Why do cosmetologists perform massage?
To master massage technique, you just have a basic knowledge of ____.
To master massage technique, you just have a basic knowledge of ____.
A cosmetologist should only massage what portions of the body?
A cosmetologist should only massage what portions of the body?
Keep hands soft by using _______ and file and shape nails to avoid _____ your client.
Keep hands soft by using _______ and file and shape nails to avoid _____ your client.
The impact of a massage treatment depends on:
The impact of a massage treatment depends on:
The direction of movement is always from the _____ of the muscle towards its _____.
The direction of movement is always from the _____ of the muscle towards its _____.
Which portion of the muscle is the more movable attachment, meaning it is attached to another muscle or a movable bone or joint?
Which portion of the muscle is the more movable attachment, meaning it is attached to another muscle or a movable bone or joint?
Which portion of the muscle is the fixed attachment, meaning it is attached to an immovable section of the skeleton?
Which portion of the muscle is the fixed attachment, meaning it is attached to an immovable section of the skeleton?
What could result if the muscle is massaged in the wrong direction?
What could result if the muscle is massaged in the wrong direction?
Every muscle has a _____, which is a point in the skin over the muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of that muscle.
Every muscle has a _____, which is a point in the skin over the muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of that muscle.
Once you have started facial manipulation, do not ___ your hands from the client's face until you are done with the service.
Once you have started facial manipulation, do not ___ your hands from the client's face until you are done with the service.
What is an additional consideration required when massaging a male client's face?
What is an additional consideration required when massaging a male client's face?
Facial machines will help to:
Facial machines will help to:
A facial ______ heats and produces a stream of warm steam that can be focused on the client's face or other areas of the skin.
A facial ______ heats and produces a stream of warm steam that can be focused on the client's face or other areas of the skin.
Steaming the skin helps to ______, making it more accepting of moisturizers and other treatment products.
Steaming the skin helps to ______, making it more accepting of moisturizers and other treatment products.
When is steam usually administered?
When is steam usually administered?
What may also be used for a steam treatment if a steamer is not available?
What may also be used for a steam treatment if a steamer is not available?
A rotating electric appliance with interchangeable brushes that can be attached to the rotating head is called a _____
A rotating electric appliance with interchangeable brushes that can be attached to the rotating head is called a _____
Brushing is a form of _____ and is usually administered after or during steam.
Brushing is a form of _____ and is usually administered after or during steam.
What does brushing do?
What does brushing do?
Brushing should never be used on clients using _____ or on clients who have _______.
Brushing should never be used on clients using _____ or on clients who have _______.
The skin suction and cold spray machine should only be used on skin that is:
The skin suction and cold spray machine should only be used on skin that is:
The skin suction and cold spray machine is used to ______ and apply jet-spray lotions and toners onto the skin.
The skin suction and cold spray machine is used to ______ and apply jet-spray lotions and toners onto the skin.
Galvanic and high-frequency treatments are types of ______, which is the use of electrical currents to treat the skin.
Galvanic and high-frequency treatments are types of ______, which is the use of electrical currents to treat the skin.
An ______ is an applicator for directing electrical currents from the machine to the client's skin.
An ______ is an applicator for directing electrical currents from the machine to the client's skin.
_______ machines have 1 electrode and _____ have 2.
_______ machines have 1 electrode and _____ have 2.
The process of softening and emulsifying hardened sebum stuck in the follicles is called:
The process of softening and emulsifying hardened sebum stuck in the follicles is called:
The process that uses galvanic current to enable water-double products that contain ions to penetrate the skin.
The process that uses galvanic current to enable water-double products that contain ions to penetrate the skin.
It is critical to always apply the passive electrode in the ______ of the client's body to avoid having the current flow through the client's heart.
It is critical to always apply the passive electrode in the ______ of the client's body to avoid having the current flow through the client's heart.
A type of galvanic treatment using a very low level of electrical current that has many applications in skin care is _____
A type of galvanic treatment using a very low level of electrical current that has many applications in skin care is _____
______ current is used to stimulate blood flow and help products penetrate the skin.
______ current is used to stimulate blood flow and help products penetrate the skin.
Electrodes for high-frequency machines are made of _____
Electrodes for high-frequency machines are made of _____
How many electrodes do high-frequency machines require?
How many electrodes do high-frequency machines require?
How can you prevent burns to a client during the use of galvanic current treatments?
How can you prevent burns to a client during the use of galvanic current treatments?
What techniques are used to apply high-frequency?
What techniques are used to apply high-frequency?
Traditionally, _____ have been used to heat the skin and increase blood flow.
Traditionally, _____ have been used to heat the skin and increase blood flow.
What is a popular type of light therapy?
What is a popular type of light therapy?
What does the LED treatment do?
What does the LED treatment do?
What is the cosmetic use of LED light therapy?
What is the cosmetic use of LED light therapy?
A client who has a _____ disorder should not receive LED treatments.
A client who has a _____ disorder should not receive LED treatments.
A type of mechanical exfoliation that uses a vacuum to shoot crystals into the skin, bumping off cell buildup that is then vacuumed by suction, is known as _____
A type of mechanical exfoliation that uses a vacuum to shoot crystals into the skin, bumping off cell buildup that is then vacuumed by suction, is known as _____
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Skin Analysis and Treatment
- Skin analysis is essential to determine skin type, condition, and necessary treatments.
- Consultations allow for gathering information about the client's health and skincare history.
Client Intake and Contraindications
- Clients must complete a client intake form prior to analysis.
- Contraindications require avoidance of specific treatments to prevent adverse effects.
Precautions and Conditions
- Clients on isotretinoin should wait at least six months before receiving exfoliant treatments.
- Contraindications include a history of Accutane use, pregnancy, and various medical conditions.
Skin Types and Care
- Combination dry skin may lead to clogged pores, especially in the T-zone.
- Acne is hereditary and considered a skin type due to its genetic component.
Cleansing and Toning
- Cleansers are designed to remove makeup and cleanse the skin's surface.
- Toners re-balance the skin's pH and may contain hydrating and exfoliating ingredients.
Exfoliation Techniques
- Exfoliants remove dead skin cells and promote smoother skin texture.
- Types of exfoliants include mechanical (physical scrubs) and chemical (AHAs, enzymes).
Moisturizers and Sun Protection
- Moisturizers increase skin moisture and contain humectants that attract water.
- SPF protection is crucial to shield the skin from sun exposure, with a minimum of SPF 15 recommended.
Massage Techniques
- Massage increases metabolism, circulation, and absorption of products while relieving pain.
- Direction of massage movements should always flow from insertion to origin of muscles.
Facial Machines and Electrotherapy
- Facial machines enhance treatment efficacy and product penetration.
- Electrotherapy includes techniques like galvanic and high-frequency treatments for skin rejuvenation.
Light and Heat Treatments
- LED therapy minimizes redness and improves skin smoothness.
- Infrared lamps traditionally used to heat skin and increase blood flow.
Safety and Best Practices
- Avoid using certain treatments on sensitive or inflamed skin.
- Strict adherence to safety protocols is required during all client treatments.
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