Milady Fundamentals Chapter 8 Facial Treatments
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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?

<p>By choosing the correct products and ensuring the protocol steps implemented are appropriate for that client.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the benefits of facial treatments for clients?

<p>Deep cleanses, exfoliates, increases circulation, and detoxifies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should a professional esthetician focus on their clients?

<p>Be genuine in your concern for your client and focus on their needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

You do not have to wear disposable gloves for the client's comfort.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you inform your clients about when performing a facial treatment?

<p>The benefits of the products and service you offer and answer any questions the client may have.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should your clients do when coming in for their facial services?

<p>Have them come in 15 minutes prior to their appointment so they can fill out their consultation form, put on a robe/spa wrap, and prepare for their treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some essential customer service practices that you must perform every time you provide a facial service?

<p>Devote the time you are with your client to their needs, refrain from discussing your own problems, and ensure the client feels valued.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you inform your clients to do when changing their clothes to prepare for their facial treatment?

<p>Dark fabrics will collect lint from sheets, so it's best to remove clothing that will be under the sheets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total time it should take to perform a Full Facial?

<p>60 minutes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total time it should take to perform an Express Facial?

<p>30 minutes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many extra minutes should you schedule for first time clients and why?

<p>At least 15 minutes so you are able to conduct an initial consultation and skin analysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the skin analysis and the client's concerns, what type of cleanser can be used during the treatment?

<p>Cream based for dry to mature skin types, mousse for combination skin, and gels and liquids for oilier skin types.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you ensure your clients are not wearing in their eyes when they arrive for their facial treatment?

<p>Contacts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of facial is appropriate for clients that would like to keep their eye makeup on?

<p>Express treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What facial treatment requires all makeup being removed?

<p>Full facial.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do Toners do when being used in a facial treatment?

<p>They finish the cleansing process by removing any residue from the cleanser left on the skin and help restore the skin's pH balance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When conducting a skin analysis on your client, what are you checking for?

<p>Any conditions or contraindications prohibiting the treatment and analyzing the pore size, hydration level, pigmentation, muscle tone, broken capillaries, and signs of skin disorders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you be doing as far as communication when conducting your client's skin analysis?

<p>Continuing the consultation, asking questions while analyzing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Mechanical Exfoliation?

<p>The use of the rotary brush or microdermabrasion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Chemical Exfoliation?

<p>Enzyme and Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA's), Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA's), or azelaic acid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are chemical exfoliants used for?

<p>To lessen the appearance of wrinkles and skin discoloration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you always put on your face after applying a chemical exfoliator?

<p>Sun protections with SPF 30.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Desincrustation?

<p>The process used to soften and emulsify sebum such as comedones (blackheads) in the follicles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tools are used to help during the desincrustation process?

<p>A desincrustation fluid in conjunction with the galvanic machine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long should steam be used and why?

<p>No longer than 10 minutes to prevent overheating and irritation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How far away from the client should the steamer nozzle be placed?

<p>Approximately 18 inches (45 centimeters).</p> Signup and view all the answers

You should check to make sure the client is comfortable and does not feel claustrophobic when you set the steamer up.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What skin condition should you avoid using steam and hot towels?

<p>Rosacea-prone or couperose skin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are extractions?

<p>The technique of manually removing comedones from follicles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must all facials end with?

<p>Restoring the moisture in the skin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When you are finished with performing your facial treatment, what should you do with the linens?

<p>Remove them and remake the table.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>Set out the products, explain each one, and provide written instructions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the omitted steps during an express facial?

<p>Steaming, massage, or extractions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the most important elements of the express facial and why?

<p>Cleansing and masking; they produce the most visible results in 30 minutes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Massage and exfoliation are beneficial to dry skin.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

When do we start aging?

<p>The moment we are born.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the reasons for aging skin?

<p>Genetic factors, environmental damage, primarily from UV radiation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are hormones?

<p>Chemicals secreted by cells or glands that act as messengers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you inform your clients that have aging and mature skin?

<p>Treatments can make the skin look and feel better, but there are no miracle treatments that restore aging skin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When you are in your 40's, what happens to sebum production?

<p>It is reduced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may start to appear in your 50's?

<p>Age spots.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an ingredient that is needed for aging or sun-damaged skin?

<p>Antioxidants, such as Vitamins A, B, C, and E.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can firming products be effective with when treating mature/aging skin?

<p>Visibly tightening the appearance of the skin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes sensitive skin and how does it react?

<p>Specific chemicals and debris cause blotchy, broken out, or excessively dry skin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best cleanser for treating sensitive and sensitized skin or rosacea?

<p>Gentle cleanser.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Should you use ingredients such as Kojic acid, alpha arbutin, glycolic acid, in conjunction with exfoliating treatments?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some things that estheticians can use in a treatment that benefit oily skin?

<p>Galvanic current, steam, and extractions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Beta Hydroxy Acid?

<p>(Salicylic Acid) Products that are found naturally in willow bark.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some other factors to remember when recommending a home care regimen for an acne client?

<p>Ensure ingredients are not irritating, recommend an appropriate cleanser, and apply a light hydrating moisturizer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of tool is useful for the majority of extractions?

<p>Gauze.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is useful for around the nose area?

<p>Cotton swabs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What areas of the face have perpendicular follicular walls?

<p>All areas of the forehead, the top of the nose, the chin, and the jawline.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What areas have slanted follicular shafts?

<p>Sides of the nose and cheeks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do you do with the outermost layer of the skin before proceeding with extractions?

<p>Soften it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is applying an astringent critical following extractions?

<p>To help cleanse the skin and reduce the possibility of secondary infection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major complaint spa owners hear from their male clients?

<p>Razor bumps.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Men's skin can both be excessively oily and have surface dryness.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a good buzzword to use when describing offerings that will appeal to men?

<p>Stress-reducing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you tell your client to do with their jewelry before their treatment?

<p>Remove it and place it in a sealable plastic bag.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should you apply cleansing products to the face?

<p>Use approximately one teaspoon of the product to the fingers or palms of the hand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When removing products, where should you not exert pressure on the body?

<p>The Adam's apple in the center of the neck.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you check with the steamer when performing a facial treatment?

<p>Ensure it is not too close to the client and that the steam hits evenly on the face.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you make openings in the cotton compress of a facial?

<p>Tear holes in the nostrils.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you properly perform extractions?

<p>Use the side of your fingertips to exert firm pressure around the blackhead or comedone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

You do not have to press gently next to the lesion to push it up and out.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do you want to start performing your extractions?

<p>At the chin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you perform extractions using the lancet?

<p>Hold it parallel to the skin or at a 35-degree angle and gently pierce the skin horizontally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you remove a sheet mask?

<p>Beginning at the chin, remove the backing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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