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What are astringents and toners?
What are astringents and toners?
- Products that work to further cleanse the skin
- Products that remove makeup
- Products that moisturize the skin
- Products that work to further cleanse the skin and return it to its normal pH (correct)
What is effleurage?
What is effleurage?
A massage movement that is a light, gentle stroking or circular movement.
Areas of the skin that are diseased, broken, bruised, or scraped should be massaged.
Areas of the skin that are diseased, broken, bruised, or scraped should be massaged.
False (B)
What does petrissage involve?
What does petrissage involve?
Where should you test the temperature of the hot towel when performing a facial service?
Where should you test the temperature of the hot towel when performing a facial service?
What is a chemical exfoliant?
What is a chemical exfoliant?
What is vibration in massage?
What is vibration in massage?
What type of skin types is a clay/mud mask recommended for?
What type of skin types is a clay/mud mask recommended for?
What are the benefits of facial masks?
What are the benefits of facial masks?
In which direction should massage movements be directed to avoid damage to muscle tissue?
In which direction should massage movements be directed to avoid damage to muscle tissue?
What defines a manual exfoliant?
What defines a manual exfoliant?
Where is the mandibular branch located?
Where is the mandibular branch located?
What is tapotement in massage?
What is tapotement in massage?
What is the effect of massages on glandular activity?
What is the effect of massages on glandular activity?
What type of skin is a cream mask recommended for?
What type of skin is a cream mask recommended for?
After a service, supplies such as protective hair coverings that cannot be disinfected should be discarded.
After a service, supplies such as protective hair coverings that cannot be disinfected should be discarded.
What is the purpose of a toner?
What is the purpose of a toner?
What does an infrared lamp do?
What does an infrared lamp do?
Where is the buccal branch located?
Where is the buccal branch located?
What is an antiseptic in skin care?
What is an antiseptic in skin care?
Cosmetologists are licensed to massage the lower back.
Cosmetologists are licensed to massage the lower back.
What does applying pressure to motor points aim to do?
What does applying pressure to motor points aim to do?
What do astringents, toners, or refreshers do?
What do astringents, toners, or refreshers do?
Chloasma is a contraindication for withholding certain skin care treatments.
Chloasma is a contraindication for withholding certain skin care treatments.
What are facial masks designed to do?
What are facial masks designed to do?
What does Wood's lamp do?
What does Wood's lamp do?
What does a facial steamer do?
What does a facial steamer do?
What is a skin astringent?
What is a skin astringent?
What type of movement characterizes friction in massage?
What type of movement characterizes friction in massage?
Tapotement should be used when a client needs soothing.
Tapotement should be used when a client needs soothing.
What do gel masks contain?
What do gel masks contain?
Study Notes
Skin Care Products and Treatments
- Astringents & Toners: Products that cleanse skin and restore normal pH balance.
- Chemical Exfoliants: Products utilizing enzymes and alpha hydroxy acids to remove dead skin cells.
- Manual Exfoliants: Granular products that exfoliate by being massaged onto the skin.
- Skin Astringent: Helps cleanse oily skin and return it to normal pH levels.
- Toners: Specifically designed for normal to dry skin, helping restore pH balance.
Massage Techniques
- Effleurage: Soft, circular massage movement that often initiates and concludes treatments; promotes relaxation.
- Petrissage: Involves kneading and rolling the muscles, deeply stimulating skin, nerves, and glands.
- Tapotement: Light tapping or slapping massage that increases blood circulation; not recommended for clients requiring soothing.
- Friction: Circular or wringing movements performed with fingertips or palms for deeper stimulation.
- Vibration: Shaking movement applied with the fingertips or palms in contact with the client.
Facial Treatments and Benefits
- Facial Masks: Offer hydration, pore tightening, and excess oil reduction; types include gel masks for sensitive skin and cream masks for normal to dry skin.
- Clay/Mud Masks: Recommended for normal to oily skin types.
- Infrared Lamp: Provides soothing heat to soften skin, allowing better product penetration.
- Facial Steamer: Utilizes warm, humid mist to open follicles for efficient cleansing.
- Benefits of Facial Masks: Enhance blood circulation, aid surface dirt removal, and absorb excess oils.
Precautions and Contraindications
- Areas Not to Massage: Diseased, broken, bruised, or scraped skin; lower back area as licensed cosmetologists are restricted from massaging this zone.
- Testing Temperature: Always test hot towels on your own wrist or arm before applying to clients.
- Antiseptics: Products that prevent bacterial growth on the skin.
- Chloasma: A common skin condition not considered a contraindication for skin care treatments.
Muscle Anatomy
- Origin of Massage Movements: Direction of movements should aim toward the muscle's origin to avoid tissue damage.
Other Skin Care Equipment
- Wood's Lamp: Emits different colored light to help identify various skin conditions.
Post-Treatment Guidelines
- Disposal: Supplies that cannot be disinfected should be properly discarded after client use.
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Description
This quiz explores essential skin care products such as astringents, toners, and exfoliants, as well as various massage techniques including effleurage, petrissage, and tapotement. Gain insights into effective treatments for skin health and relaxation. Test your understanding of these crucial beauty and wellness concepts.
