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Why should estheticians study and have a thorough understanding of facial treatments?
This is a foundational skill for all skin care services. Providing education and consultations on how the skin works, along with the effects of environmental, dietary aging, and lifestyle choices are parts of a facial that establish a partnership between the client and the esthetician.
What is a facial?
A professional service designed to improve the appearance of the facial skin.
What does a facial include?
Deep cleansing such as extractions, hydration, massage, mask application or mild peels, the possible use of skin treatment machines, and finally the application of serums, moisturizer, and sunscreen.
How should facials be customized for each individual client?
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What are some of the benefits of facial treatments for clients?
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How should a professional esthetician focus on their clients?
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You do not have to wear disposable gloves for the client's comfort.
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What should you inform your clients about when performing a facial treatment?
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What should your clients do when coming in for their facial services?
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What are some essential customer service practices that you must perform every time you provide a facial service?
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What should you inform your clients to do when changing their clothes to prepare for their facial treatment?
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What is the total time it should take to perform a Full Facial?
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What is the total time it should take to perform an Express Facial?
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How many extra minutes should you schedule for first time clients and why?
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Based on the skin analysis and the client's concerns, what type of cleanser can be used during the treatment?
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What should you ensure your clients are not wearing in their eyes when they arrive for their facial treatment?
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What type of facial is appropriate for clients that would like to keep their eye makeup on?
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What facial treatment requires all makeup being removed?
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What do Toners do when being used in a facial treatment?
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When conducting a skin analysis on your client, what are you checking for?
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What should you be doing as far as communication when conducting your client's skin analysis?
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What is Mechanical Exfoliation?
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What is Chemical Exfoliation?
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What are chemical exfoliants used for?
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What should you always put on your face after applying a chemical exfoliator?
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What is Desincrustation?
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What tools are used to help during the desincrustation process?
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How long should steam be used and why?
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How far away from the client should the steamer nozzle be placed?
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You should check to make sure the client is comfortable and does not feel claustrophobic when you set the steamer up.
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What skin condition should you avoid using steam and hot towels?
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What are extractions?
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What must all facials end with?
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When you are finished with performing your facial treatment, what should you do with the linens?
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When your client is ready to depart and check out from their facial treatment, what should you do with the products that you would like your client to purchase and use?
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What are the omitted steps during an express facial?
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What are the most important elements of the express facial and why?
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Massage and exfoliation are beneficial to dry skin.
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When do we start aging?
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What are some of the reasons for aging skin?
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What are hormones?
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What should you inform your clients that have aging and mature skin?
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When you are in your 40's, what happens to sebum production?
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What may start to appear in your 50's?
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What is an ingredient that is needed for aging or sun-damaged skin?
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What can firming products be effective with when treating mature/aging skin?
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What causes sensitive skin and how does it react?
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What is the best cleanser for treating sensitive and sensitized skin or rosacea?
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Should you use ingredients such as Kojic acid, alpha arbutin, glycolic acid, in conjunction with exfoliating treatments?
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What are some things that estheticians can use in a treatment that benefit oily skin?
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What is Beta Hydroxy Acid?
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What are some other factors to remember when recommending a home care regimen for an acne client?
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What type of tool is useful for the majority of extractions?
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What is useful for around the nose area?
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What areas of the face have perpendicular follicular walls?
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What areas have slanted follicular shafts?
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What do you do with the outermost layer of the skin before proceeding with extractions?
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Why is applying an astringent critical following extractions?
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What is a major complaint spa owners hear from their male clients?
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Men's skin can both be excessively oily and have surface dryness.
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What is a good buzzword to use when describing offerings that will appeal to men?
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What should you tell your client to do with their jewelry before their treatment?
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How should you apply cleansing products to the face?
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When removing products, where should you not exert pressure on the body?
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What should you check with the steamer when performing a facial treatment?
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How do you make openings in the cotton compress of a facial?
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How do you properly perform extractions?
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You do not have to press gently next to the lesion to push it up and out.
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Where do you want to start performing your extractions?
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How do you perform extractions using the lancet?
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How do you remove a sheet mask?
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Study Notes
Importance of Facial Treatments
- Understanding facial treatments is essential as it's a foundational skill for all skin care services.
- Estheticians educate clients on skin biology and factors affecting skin health, facilitating a partnership.
Definition and Components of a Facial
- A facial is a professional service aimed at enhancing the appearance of facial skin.
- Key components include deep cleansing, extractions, hydration, massage, mask application, and product application like serums and moisturizers.
Customization and Client Interaction
- Facials should be tailored to individual clients with appropriate product selection and treatment protocol.
- Estheticians must engage genuinely, focusing on client needs and listening to concerns.
Safety and Comfort
- Disposable gloves should be worn for client comfort and safety.
- Clients should arrive 15 minutes early to fill out consultation forms and prepare.
Time Management for Facial Treatments
- A full facial typically takes 60 minutes, while an express facial lasts 30 minutes.
- First-time clients require an additional 15 minutes for consultation and skin analysis.
Skin Care Analysis and Product Use
- Cleansers vary by skin type: cream-based for dry skin, mousse for combination skin, and gel or liquid for oily skin.
- Extractions require that clients arrive without contacts, and all makeup must be removed for a full facial.
Exfoliation Techniques
- Mechanical exfoliation includes rotary brushes or microdermabrasion; chemical exfoliation involves AHAs and BHAs.
- Chemical exfoliants reduce wrinkles and discoloration, necessitating post-treatment sun protection.
Steam Treatment and Extractions
- Steaming should last no more than 10 minutes, placed about 18 inches from the client's face, while also ensuring client comfort.
- Extractions involve softening the outer skin layer prior and using astringents post-extraction to minimize infection risk.
Client Education and Aftercare
- Educate clients on product benefits and home care routines post-treatment.
- Offer written instructions on product use for client reference.
Aging Skin Considerations
- Aging begins at birth, influenced by genetics and environmental factors, notably UV exposure.
- Mature skin requires antioxidants, and there are no miracle treatments, just preventive care.
Men's Skin Needs
- Male clients often complain about razor bumps. Their skin can be oily yet have surface dryness.
- Use stress-reducing buzzwords to engage male clients and suggest appropriate skin treatments.
Procedure for Extractions
- Gentle pressure should be applied with a fingertip method, starting at the chin and using a lancet skillfully for difficult comedones.
- Proper cleansing product application involves evenly distributing a teaspoon of product using gloved hands.
Preparation and Cautions
- Ensure jewelry is secured before treatment and avoid pressure on the Adam’s apple area during product removal.
- When using a steamer, ensure it's positioned correctly to avoid overheating.
Final Treatment Steps
- Every facial concludes with restoring skin moisture to reinforce its barrier.
- Upon client checkout, present products for purchase and explain their use with written instructions.
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Test your knowledge on facial treatments with this flashcard quiz based on Milady's Fundamentals. Understand the foundational skills for estheticians and the importance of skin care services. Challenge yourself to learn about skin education and client consultations.