Milady Chapter 23 Facial Quiz & Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What thin, open-meshed cotton fabric is used to hold mask products on the face?

Gauze

What is a stimulating form of massage that consists of short, quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements?

Tapptement

Masks containing hydrators and soothing ingredients that do not dry hard and can be used on sensitive skin are __________.

gel masks

_________ are non-foaming, lotion cleansers designed to cleanse dry and sensitive skin types and to remove makeup.

Cleansing milks Signup and view all the answers

When removing cleanser in the eye area, move outward on the upper lid and __________.

inward on the lower lid Signup and view all the answers

What are oily or fatty ingredients that prevent moisture from leaving the skin?

Emollients Signup and view all the answers

What is a deep rubbing massage movement in which pressure is applied to the skin while moving over an underlying structure?

Friction Signup and view all the answers

The direction of movement in massage should always be from insertion of the muscle toward its __________.

origin Signup and view all the answers

What products are used to physically remove dead cell buildup?

Mechanical exfoliants Signup and view all the answers

The amount of sebum produced by the sebaceous glands determines the size of the __________.

pores Signup and view all the answers

The term ________ means lack of lipids, and describes skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicated by absence of visible pores.

alipidic Signup and view all the answers

An enzyme peel that does not dry the skin and can be used during a steam treatment is the __________.

power form Signup and view all the answers

Chemical exfoliants that work by dissolving keratin protein in the surface cells are known as _________.

enzyme peels Signup and view all the answers

What skin condition contains areas of hyperpigmentation, wrinkled areas including areas not in the normal facial expression, and sagging skin from damage to elastic fibers due to chronic and frequent exposure to the sun over the client's lifetime?

Sun-damaged skin Signup and view all the answers

Masks containing _________ and other beneficial ingredients are melted at a little more than body temperature before application and applied over treatment creams to allow the cream's ingredients to penetrate more deeply into the surface layers of the skin.

paraffin Signup and view all the answers

__________ is a form of pétrissage in which the tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out.

Fulling Signup and view all the answers

What is a chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands whereby both wrists and hands move alternatively in fast, light, firm, and flexible motions against the skin?

Hacking Signup and view all the answers

Clients who present skin abnormalities, open sores, or fever blisters should be referred to a(n) __________.

physician Signup and view all the answers

What term describes a condition that requires avoiding certain treatments, procedures, or products to prevent undesirable effects?

Contraindication Signup and view all the answers

Exfoliants that dissolve the bonds between cells are ________.

alpha hydroxide acids Signup and view all the answers

Cosmetologists should avoid wearing jewelry on the hands or arms while administering facial treatments because rings and bracelets may ________ the client.

accidentally injure Signup and view all the answers

Products that are designed to rebalance the pH and remove remnants of cleansers from the skin are known as _________.

toners Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes follicles impacted with solidified sebum and dead cell buildup, also known as blackheads?

Open comedones Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes rosacea with dilated surface blood vessels?

Telangiectasias Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes follicles with solidified sebum and dead cell buildup that appear as small bumps just underneath the skin's surface?

Closed comedones Signup and view all the answers

The manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, kneading, or other movements is known as ________.

massage Signup and view all the answers

As applicator used to direct electric current from a machine to the client's skin is a(n) ________.

electrode Signup and view all the answers

The process of using galvanic current to enable water-soluble products that contain ions to penetrate the skin is _________.

iontophoresis Signup and view all the answers

Light therapy using a light/emitting diode (LED) uses blue light to treat skin that is _________.

acne-prone Signup and view all the answers

What are concentrated treatment products 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?

Masks Signup and view all the answers

An important part of a facial treatment that determines skin type, condition, and the recommended treatment is the _______.

skin analysis Signup and view all the answers

The difference between open and closed comedones is the size of the follicle opening, called the _________.

ostium Signup and view all the answers

The impact of a massage treatment depends on the amount of pressure, direction of movement, and ________.

duration of manipulation Signup and view all the answers

Skin products that have a higher concentration of ingredients are ___________.

serums Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of softening and emulsifying sebum that is stuck in the hair follicles?

Desincrustation Signup and view all the answers

Salon alpha hydroxy acid exfoliants are often referred to as __________.

peels Signup and view all the answers

What type of skin appears shiny or greasy from clogged, dead cells in the follicle?

Oily skin Signup and view all the answers

A cream-type enzyme applied to the face and rolled off the skin is a ________.

gommage Signup and view all the answers

High-frequency electrotherapy machines have how many electrodes?

One Signup and view all the answers

The cosmetologist must receive _______ instruction in order to properly perform extraction of clogged pores and comedones.

hands-on Signup and view all the answers

Every massage should begin and end with which movement?

Effleurage Signup and view all the answers

Pressing and twisting the tissues with a fast back-and-forth movement is a form of friction known as _________.

rolling Signup and view all the answers

What are scrubs that contain aluminum oxide crystals, along with other granular scrubs?

Microdermabrasion Signup and view all the answers

Oil-absorbing masks that have an exfoliating and astringent effect, making large pores appear smaller, are ________.

clay-based masks Signup and view all the answers

Oily or dry conditions of skin that cannot be permanently changed, only improved with treatments, are determined by the skin _________.

type Signup and view all the answers

The point over a muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of the muscle is the __________.

motor point Signup and view all the answers

A(n) _____________, also known as a facial treatment, is a professional skin treatment that improves the condition and appearance of the skin.

facial Signup and view all the answers

__________ is determined by how oily or dry the skin is.

Skin type Signup and view all the answers

When giving facials, _________ in the presence of your client's as much as possible.

perform your disinfection procedures Signup and view all the answers

Acne bacteria cannot survive in the presence of oxygen, and therefore, are __________.

anaerobic Signup and view all the answers

Any important observation or contraindications should be recorded ________ in the client's record card.

in colored pen Signup and view all the answers

The process of removing dead cells from the surface of the skin is _________.

exfoliants Signup and view all the answers

_________ are cleansers containing surfactants that cause the product to form and rinse off easily.

Foaming cleansers Signup and view all the answers

Water-binding agents in moisturizers are also known as __________.

humectants Signup and view all the answers

Obvious pores on the surface of the skin indicate __________.

oily skin areas Signup and view all the answers

Completed client intake forms and service record cards may contain _________ information about the client and must be kept in a secured room or cabinet.

private Signup and view all the answers

Treatments that produce heat or stimulate the skin should be avoided for clients with which skin disorder?

Rosacea Signup and view all the answers

What is a lubricating cream that must be thoroughly removed for additional products to penetrate the skin?

massage cream Signup and view all the answers

To provide a buffer for the skin when using a brushing machine, apply a thick layer of cleaner or __________.

moisturizer Signup and view all the answers

__________ is considered a skin type because the tendency to develop this condition is hereditary.

Acne Signup and view all the answers

Moisturizers for oily skin are most often found in lotion form and generally contain _________ amounts of emollient.

smaller Signup and view all the answers

Nikolas Tesla is credited with discovering _______.

high-frequency current Signup and view all the answers

During an analysis procedure, cleansing milk is applied to the skin using __________.

upward circular motions Signup and view all the answers

Cosmetology professionals are only allowed to use products that remove dead skin from the stratum _________.

corneum Signup and view all the answers

What is a light, continuous, stroking movement applied with the fingers or palms?

Effleurage Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes rosacea conditions with areas of skin with distended capillaries and diffuse redness?

Couperose Signup and view all the answers

__________ contain(s) chemicals that loosen or dissolve dead cell buildup, can work in a relatively short time, or be combined in a moisturizer for longer effects.

Chemical exfoliants Signup and view all the answers

Individual doses of serum, sealed in small vials, are called _________.

ampoules Signup and view all the answers

What kneading movement is performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing tissue with light, firm pressure?

Pétrissage Signup and view all the answers

What term describes dark blotches of color on the skin caused by sun exposure or hormone imbalance?

Hyperpigmentation Signup and view all the answers

What tool provides a magnifying lens surrounded by a circular light, providing a well-lit, enlarged view of the skin?

Magnifying lamp Signup and view all the answers

Foaming cleansers that wash off easily contain a detergent that is also known as a(n) _______.

surfactants Signup and view all the answers

Pimples that have a pus head are called __________.

pustules Signup and view all the answers

To soften skin tissues and follicle accumulations making them easier to extract, it is recommended to first use a(n) ________.

facial steamer Signup and view all the answers

What is a mechanical exfoliation that uses a closed vacuum to shoot crystals into the skin?

Microdermabrasion Signup and view all the answers

Which masks contain special crystals and dry to plaster-like consistency?

Modelage masks Signup and view all the answers

Shielding the skin from __________ is probably the most important habit to benefit the skin.

sun exposure Signup and view all the answers

Products used to increase the water content of the skin surface are known as _________.

moisturizers Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Facial Treatment Techniques and Products

Gauze: Open-meshed cotton fabric used to hold face masks in place.
Tapotement: Stimulating massage technique that includes quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements.
Gel Masks: Hydrating and soothing masks suitable for sensitive skin that do not harden.
Cleansing Milks: Non-foaming cleansers for dry and sensitive skin, effective at removing makeup.
Emollients: Oily or fatty substances that help retain moisture by preventing its loss from the skin.

Massage Techniques

Friction: Deep rubbing massage where pressure is applied while moving over underlying structures.
Effleurage: Light, continuous stroking movement for starting and ending facial massages.
Pétrissage: Kneading technique involving lifting, squeezing, and pressing of tissue.
Fulling: A form of pétissage where the tissue is grasped and gently lifted.
Hacking: Chopping movements performed with the hands, alternating rapidly against the skin.

Exfoliation and Skin Conditions

Mechanical Exfoliants: Products that physically remove dead skin cells.
Alpha Hydroxy Acids: Exfoliants that dissolve bonds between skin cells.
Enzyme Peels: Chemical exfoliants that break down keratin proteins without drying the skin.
Sun-Damaged Skin: Characterized by hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and sagging from sun exposure.
Alipidic Skin: Lacks lipids, not producing enough sebum, resulting in invisible pores.

Skin Analysis and Treatment

Skin Analysis: Crucial for determining skin type and condition, guiding treatment recommendations.
Closed Comedones: Follicles with solidified sebum that appear as small bumps beneath the skin.
Open Comedones: Follicles impacted with sebum and dead cells, also known as blackheads.

Equipment and Safety

Electrodes: Applicators used to direct electric current from machines to the skin.
Iontophoresis: Process of using galvanic current to help products penetrate the skin.
Hands-on Instruction: Essential for safely performing extractions of clogged pores and comedones.
Private Client Information: Must be secured and documented appropriately in client intake forms and records.

Client Considerations

Contraindications: Conditions requiring avoidance of specific treatments to prevent adverse reactions, such as rosacea or skin abnormalities.
Proper Hygiene: Important to preform disinfection procedures in the presence of clients during treatments.
Skin Type Determination: Skin that is oily, dry, or has acne is determined by hereditary factors and cannot be permanently changed.

Product Functions

Serums: Highly concentrated treatment products for skin nourishment.
Humectants: Water-binding agents in moisturizers that increase skin hydration.
Moisturizers: Products designed to enhance water content on the skin’s surface.
Modelage Masks: Plaster-like masks that contain crystals and dry naturally.

General Knowledge

High-Frequency Current: Discovered by Nikolas Tesla, utilized in various skin treatments.
Gommage: A cream-type enzyme that is rolled off the skin to remove dead cells.
Microdermabrasion: Mechanical exfoliation using crystals and vacuum methods to slough off skin surfaces.

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Prepare for your Milady exams with this study guide focused on Chapter 23, covering facials. This quiz includes essential terms and definitions related to facial treatments, techniques, and products. Test your knowledge to ensure you understand the key concepts needed for real-life applications.

Milady Chapter 23 Study Guide (Facials)

Questions and Answers

What thin, open-meshed cotton fabric is used to hold mask products on the face?

What is a stimulating form of massage that consists of short, quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements?

Masks containing hydrators and soothing ingredients that do not dry hard and can be used on sensitive skin are __________.

_________ are non-foaming, lotion cleansers designed to cleanse dry and sensitive skin types and to remove makeup.

When removing cleanser in the eye area, move outward on the upper lid and __________.

What are oily or fatty ingredients that prevent moisture from leaving the skin?

What is a deep rubbing massage movement in which pressure is applied to the skin while moving over an underlying structure?

The direction of movement in massage should always be from insertion of the muscle toward its __________.

What products are used to physically remove dead cell buildup?

The amount of sebum produced by the sebaceous glands determines the size of the __________.

The term ________ means lack of lipids, and describes skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicated by absence of visible pores.

An enzyme peel that does not dry the skin and can be used during a steam treatment is the __________.

Chemical exfoliants that work by dissolving keratin protein in the surface cells are known as _________.

What skin condition contains areas of hyperpigmentation, wrinkled areas including areas not in the normal facial expression, and sagging skin from damage to elastic fibers due to chronic and frequent exposure to the sun over the client's lifetime?

Masks containing _________ and other beneficial ingredients are melted at a little more than body temperature before application and applied over treatment creams to allow the cream's ingredients to penetrate more deeply into the surface layers of the skin.

__________ is a form of pétrissage in which the tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out.

What is a chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands whereby both wrists and hands move alternatively in fast, light, firm, and flexible motions against the skin?

Clients who present skin abnormalities, open sores, or fever blisters should be referred to a(n) __________.

What term describes a condition that requires avoiding certain treatments, procedures, or products to prevent undesirable effects?

Exfoliants that dissolve the bonds between cells are ________.

Cosmetologists should avoid wearing jewelry on the hands or arms while administering facial treatments because rings and bracelets may ________ the client.

Products that are designed to rebalance the pH and remove remnants of cleansers from the skin are known as _________.

Which term describes follicles impacted with solidified sebum and dead cell buildup, also known as blackheads?

Which term describes rosacea with dilated surface blood vessels?

Which term describes follicles with solidified sebum and dead cell buildup that appear as small bumps just underneath the skin's surface?

The manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, kneading, or other movements is known as ________.

As applicator used to direct electric current from a machine to the client's skin is a(n) ________.

The process of using galvanic current to enable water-soluble products that contain ions to penetrate the skin is _________.

Light therapy using a light/emitting diode (LED) uses blue light to treat skin that is _________.

What are concentrated treatment products 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?

An important part of a facial treatment that determines skin type, condition, and the recommended treatment is the _______.

The difference between open and closed comedones is the size of the follicle opening, called the _________.

The impact of a massage treatment depends on the amount of pressure, direction of movement, and ________.

Skin products that have a higher concentration of ingredients are ___________.

What is the process of softening and emulsifying sebum that is stuck in the hair follicles?

Salon alpha hydroxy acid exfoliants are often referred to as __________.

What type of skin appears shiny or greasy from clogged, dead cells in the follicle?

A cream-type enzyme applied to the face and rolled off the skin is a ________.

High-frequency electrotherapy machines have how many electrodes?

The cosmetologist must receive _______ instruction in order to properly perform extraction of clogged pores and comedones.

Every massage should begin and end with which movement?

Pressing and twisting the tissues with a fast back-and-forth movement is a form of friction known as _________.

What are scrubs that contain aluminum oxide crystals, along with other granular scrubs?

Oil-absorbing masks that have an exfoliating and astringent effect, making large pores appear smaller, are ________.

Oily or dry conditions of skin that cannot be permanently changed, only improved with treatments, are determined by the skin _________.

The point over a muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of the muscle is the __________.

A(n) _____________, also known as a facial treatment, is a professional skin treatment that improves the condition and appearance of the skin.

__________ is determined by how oily or dry the skin is.

When giving facials, _________ in the presence of your client's as much as possible.

Acne bacteria cannot survive in the presence of oxygen, and therefore, are __________.

Any important observation or contraindications should be recorded ________ in the client's record card.

The process of removing dead cells from the surface of the skin is _________.

_________ are cleansers containing surfactants that cause the product to form and rinse off easily.

Water-binding agents in moisturizers are also known as __________.

Obvious pores on the surface of the skin indicate __________.

Completed client intake forms and service record cards may contain _________ information about the client and must be kept in a secured room or cabinet.

Treatments that produce heat or stimulate the skin should be avoided for clients with which skin disorder?

What is a lubricating cream that must be thoroughly removed for additional products to penetrate the skin?

To provide a buffer for the skin when using a brushing machine, apply a thick layer of cleaner or __________.

__________ is considered a skin type because the tendency to develop this condition is hereditary.

Moisturizers for oily skin are most often found in lotion form and generally contain _________ amounts of emollient.

Nikolas Tesla is credited with discovering _______.

During an analysis procedure, cleansing milk is applied to the skin using __________.

Cosmetology professionals are only allowed to use products that remove dead skin from the stratum _________.

What is a light, continuous, stroking movement applied with the fingers or palms?

Which term describes rosacea conditions with areas of skin with distended capillaries and diffuse redness?

__________ contain(s) chemicals that loosen or dissolve dead cell buildup, can work in a relatively short time, or be combined in a moisturizer for longer effects.

Individual doses of serum, sealed in small vials, are called _________.

What kneading movement is performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing tissue with light, firm pressure?

What term describes dark blotches of color on the skin caused by sun exposure or hormone imbalance?

What tool provides a magnifying lens surrounded by a circular light, providing a well-lit, enlarged view of the skin?

Foaming cleansers that wash off easily contain a detergent that is also known as a(n) _______.

Pimples that have a pus head are called __________.

To soften skin tissues and follicle accumulations making them easier to extract, it is recommended to first use a(n) ________.

What is a mechanical exfoliation that uses a closed vacuum to shoot crystals into the skin?

Which masks contain special crystals and dry to plaster-like consistency?

Shielding the skin from __________ is probably the most important habit to benefit the skin.

Products used to increase the water content of the skin surface are known as _________.