Skin Care Products and Treatments

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Which type of exfoliant dissolves keratin protein in the surface cells?

Clay masks

Moisturizers

Serums

Enzyme peels (correct)

What is the primary purpose of humectants in moisturizers?

To bind water (correct)

To provide color

To create a barrier

To exfoliate dead cells

Which mask is specifically designed to be hydrating and soothing for sensitive skin?

Clay-based masks

Gel masks (correct)

Modelage masks

Exfoliating masks

What defines the direction of movement in a massage?

From insertion to origin of the muscle Signup and view all the answers

Which massage technique involves kneading and pressing tissue with light, firm pressure?

Petrissage Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant outcome of using a facial steamer before extractions?

Softens skin tissues Signup and view all the answers

What type of electrode is used to direct electric current from a machine to the client's skin?

Electrode Signup and view all the answers

Which massage movement consists of short, quick tapping or slapping?

Tapotement Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using cotton pads during a light ray treatment?

To protect the client's eyes Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Desincrustation' refer to in skin care?

Softening hardened sebum in follicles Signup and view all the answers

Which type of foundation provides the lightest coverage?

Mineral powder foundation Signup and view all the answers

What describes a 'Cathode' in a galvanic machine?

Negative electrode Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of emollients in skincare?

To prevent moisture loss Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended practice for cleaning eye pencils?

Before each use Signup and view all the answers

Which facial shape is characterized by a wider jaw than forehead?

Pear-shaped face Signup and view all the answers

How should foundation be removed from its container?

Using a spatula Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using translucent powder after applying foundation?

To set the foundation Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of using a highlight color in makeup?

To accentuate and illuminate Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of lip liner in makeup application?

To outline and prevent lipstick from bleeding Signup and view all the answers

What are 'ampoules' in the context of skincare?

Individual doses of serum in small vials Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal lighting to use during a makeup consultation?

Natural light Signup and view all the answers

How are 'Eyelash tabbing' and 'band lashes' different?

Eyelash tabbing is applied directly on natural lashes while band lashes are on strips Signup and view all the answers

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Ciod a tha a' ciallachadh 'emollient' ann an cùram craiceann?

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Study Notes

Chemical Exfoliants

Enzyme peels dissolve keratin protein in surface skin cells.

Enzyme Peels - Powder Form

Powder form enzyme peels can be used during steam treatments, and do not dry the skin.

Skin Moisture

Moisturizers increase skin surface water content.
Humectants are water-binding agents in moisturizers.

Skin Products

Serums have higher ingredient concentrations than other products.
Massage creams are lubricating creams, requiring removal to allow other products to penetrate the skin.

Masks

Clay-based masks are oil-absorbing, exfoliating, and astringent, reducing pore size.
Gel masks contain hydrators and soothe sensitive skin, preventing drying.
Modelage masks are crystal-based, drying to a plaster-like consistency.
Gauze is a thin, open-meshed cotton fabric to hold mask products in place.

Massage

Massage manipulates the body manually for relaxation or therapy.
Massage effectiveness depends on pressure, movement direction, and duration.
Movement in massage should always be from insertion to muscle origin.
Effleurage is a light, continuous stroking movement performed with fingers or palms.
Every massage begins and ends with effleurage.
Petrissage is a kneading movement with lifting, squeezing, and pressing tissue with light, firm pressure.
Friction is a deep rubbing movement applying pressure to the skin over underlying structures.
Tapotement is a stimulating massage with short, quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements to contract muscles and increase blood circulation.
Motor points are pressure points on muscles which cause contraction when stimulated.

Skin Preparation

Facial steamers soften skin tissues and follicle accumulations for easier extractions.
Moisturizer or thick cleaner is used as a buffer for skin when using a brushing machine.
Electrodes direct electric current to the client's skin.

Electrotherapy

High-frequency electrotherapy machines use one electrode.
Iontophoresis is using galvanic current to allow water-soluble products to penetrate skin.
High-frequency current was discovered by Nikola Tesla.

Light Therapy

Blue LED light is used to treat acne-prone skin.
Cotton pads protect the client's eyes during light ray treatments.

Aromatherapy and Skincare

Aromatherapy is using essential oils for beauty and health.
Emollients are oily/fatty ingredients that prevent moisture loss.
Cathode is the negative electrode on a galvanic machine.
Telangiectasias are distended or dilated surface blood vessels.
Desincrustation softens and emulsifies hardened sebum/oil in hair follicles.
Rolling is pressing and twisting tissues with fast back-and-forth movements.
Hacking is a chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands.
Ampoules are individual doses of serum sealed in small vials.
Couperose skin has distended capillaries and diffuse redness.
Color primer conceals and cancels out skin discoloration.

Makeup Application

A clear line of demarcation after proper foundation application is incorrect.
Translucent powders do not add color over foundation.
Applying lip color directly from the container, if it's not the client's, is wrong.
Curling lashes after mascara application is wrong.
Oblong faces are longer than square or round faces.
Foundation colors the or evens skin coloring.
Mineral powder is a newest foundation trend in a powder form.
Liquid and cream foundations are mixtures of water, oil, and pigments.
Water-based foundations are best for lighter coverage for oily/combination skin.
Cream foundation is a thick, oil-based foundation in jar/tin forms, may contain water.
Foundation testing on the jawline for correct color.
Foundation application with disposable sponges.
Foundation removal with a spatula, not directly from container.
Concealers are thick foundations for hiding imperfections/dark spots.
Blush adds a natural glow to the cheeks.
Lipstick should be symmetrical on both sides of the mouth.
Eye shadows accentuate or contour eyes.
Darker eye shadow makes irises appear lighter.
Highlight colors are lighter than the client's skin tone.
Contour colors are darker than the client's skin tone.
Eye pencils and sharpeners must be cleaned before each use.
Eye pencils shouldn't be used on inner eye rims (per AMA).
Mascara darkens, defines and thickens eyelashes.
Mascara wands are disposable.
Greasepaint is heavy makeup for theatrical use.
Makeup brushes are cleaned with brush solvent or gentle shampoo.
The ferrule is the metal ring holding brush bristles to the handle.

Makeup Basics

Color theory knowledge is crucial fro makeup application.
Tertiary colors are created by mixing secondary colors with their adjacent primary colors.
Skin, eye, and hair color are factors when choosing colors for makeup.
Neutral skin tones, no matter the darkness, contain equal warm and cool tones.
Natural light is the best light for consultations and application.
Shadows (dark colors) minimize prominent features.
Oval faces are the ideal facial shape.

Corrective Makeup

The face is divided horizontally into three sections for corrective makeup.
Round faces are proportionally broader than long.
Pear-shaped faces have wider jaws than foreheads.
Translucent powder sets foundation and prevents transfers.
Eyebrow shape can be drawn in three lines.
Band lashes are applied as strips.
Eye tabbing applies lashes one-by-one; directly to the ones at the base.

Additional Makeup Terms

Line of demarcation is an obvious line where foundation starts or stops.
Lip color is a paste-like cosmetic to change/enhance lip color.
Eye makeup remover is for removing eye makeup.
Lip liner is for outlining and preventing lipstick from bleeding.
Eyeliner outlines and emphasizes eyes.
Face powder absorbs oil to minimize shine in oily skin.

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