Questions and Answers
What part of the facial treatment determines skin type, condition, and recommended treatment?
Skin Analysis
How do you remove cleanser around the eye area?
Outward on upper lid and inward on lower lid
What determines the size of pores?
Amount of Sebum
What is dry skin also known as?
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A bacterium that cannot survive in the presence of oxygen is what?
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Dark blotches on the skin are known as what?
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What is the detergent in foaming wash-off type cleansers called?
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If a client has a skin abnormality, sores, or fever blisters what should you do?
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Oily or dry skin, that is heredity and unable to be permanently changed is called what?
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What do obvious pores on the skin indicate?
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The follicle opening is called the what?
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What are pimples with a pus head called?
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What type of treatments should be avoided for clients with rosacea?
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What products are designed to rebalance pH of the skin?
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This cream-type enzyme is rolled off the skin is called what?
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These exfoliants dissolve keratin on the surface of the skin is called what?
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These products increase the water content of the skin is called what?
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What is used to lubricate skin and must be removed after manipulations?
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What masks contain hydrators and soothing ingredients, and do not dry hard?
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What is a thin, open meshed fabric used to keep masks in place?
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The impact of massage depends on what?
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What process removes dead skin cells?
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Peels are usually comprised of what acid exfoliate?
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What enzyme peel does not dry and can be used with a steamer?
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What products have a higher concentration of product?
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What oil absorbing masks have an astringent and exfoliating effect?
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What masks have special crystals of gypsum, which dry to a plaster-like consistency?
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The direction of movement should always be from __________ to origin.
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Which massage movement consists of a light continuous stroking movement and should begin and end each massage?
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What should be used as a buffer when using a brushing machine?
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How many electrodes does a High Frequency machine use?
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Who discovered the High Frequency machine?
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What should protect the client's eyes during a light ray treatment?
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What is the therapeutic use of essential oils?
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What is a kneading movement performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue with a light, firm pressure called?
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Which massage movement involves tapping, slapping, and hacking?
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What applicator is used to put electrotherapy into the skin?
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Using galvanic current to push moisture into the skin is called what?
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What mechanical exfoliate uses a vacuum to shoot crystals at the skin?
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Study Notes
Skin Analysis and Treatments
- Skin analysis assesses skin type, condition, and informs treatment recommendations.
- Treatment techniques vary based on skin type, including oily, dry, or sensitive.
Eye Area Cleansing
- Cleanser removal around the eyes should be outward on the upper lid and inward on the lower lid.
Pore Characteristics
- The size of pores is determined by the amount of sebum produced.
Skin Types
- Alipidic refers to dry skin, which is hereditary and cannot be permanently modified.
- Oily skin is indicated by visibly large pores.
Bacteria and Skin Conditions
- Anaerobic bacteria are those that cannot survive in oxygen-rich environments.
- Hyperpigmentation manifests as dark blotches on the skin.
Cleansing and Products
- Surfactants are detergents found in foaming facial cleansers.
- Toners are specifically designed to rebalance skin pH after cleansing.
Masks and Exfoliation
- Gommages, or roll-off masks, are cream-based enzymes that can be rolled off the skin.
- Enzyme peels exfoliate by dissolving keratin on the skin's surface.
- After using masks, structures like gauze help secure them in place.
Moisturizers and Treatments
- Moisturizers help increase skin water content and maintain hydration levels.
- Gel masks contain hydrators and soothing ingredients without hardening.
Massage Techniques
- The effectiveness of massage is influenced by the duration of manipulation.
- Effleurage is a light stroking movement that initiates and concludes each massage.
- Petrissage involves kneading motions to lift and press tissue.
- Tapotement consists of rhythmic tapping, slapping, and hacking movements.
Machines and Equipment
- High Frequency machines, discovered by Nikola Tesla, typically utilize one electrode.
- Saturated pledgets are used to protect clients' eyes during light ray treatments.
- Iontophoresis uses galvanic current to infuse moisture into the skin.
- Microdermabrasion employs a vacuum method to project crystals for mechanical exfoliation.
Additional Skin Treatment Concepts
- Modelage masks contain gypsum crystals that dry to a plaster-like consistency.
- The choice of cream for brushing machines serves as a protective buffer during treatments.
- Serum products boast a higher concentration of active ingredients for targeted treatment.
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