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10.1 Flashcards

1
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What are the four basic steps of daily skin care

A

Cleanse tone moisturize protect

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2
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Why are body soaps not recommended for cleansing the face

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They are generally alkaline and will strip the skin of its protective acid mantle and natural moisturizers

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What are two other words used for astringent

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Toner or skin refiner

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4
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What are humectants

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Ingredients that create a barrier to help lock in moisture and prevent it from escaping the skin surface

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5
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What percentage do skin cells renew faster when you’re asleep

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30%

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6
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What percentage of aging comes from the sun

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90%

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What does an absorber ingredient do in sunscreen

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And absorber absorbs the suns rays and deflects them throughout the layers of the skin. One example is methoxycinnamate

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What does a blocker do in sunscreen

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Blockers actually block the sun is burning rays by reflecting them off the skin surface. Examples of blockers are ingredients such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide

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9
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What is the primary purpose of clay masks

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To absorb excess oil, tighten and refined the pores and aid in preventing clogging

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What type of skin are clay or mud masks for

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Oily or acne skin types, they are not recommended for dry skin

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What are cream masks good for

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They are rich in moisturizers, humectants and other nutrient rich ingredients such as vitamins

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12
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What type of skin is best for cream masks

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Dry skin

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What is the purpose of gel masks

A

Calm and soothe sensitive skin

Reduce redness or irritation

They may contain antibacterial ingredients

Prevent clogging or a greasy feel

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What type of skin is best for Gel masks

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Sensitive or oily skin

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What are modeling masks good for

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They deliver the benefits of the ingredients of which they are made such as collagen elastin lactic acid or other beneficial additives

They seal the skin lacking in moisture and creating a firm tight feeling

They are often an additional service that can come in a higher price

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16
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What are paraffin masks good for

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They are applied over a piece of gauze

The increase circulation and promote penetration of any nutrients or ingredients that were applied underneath it

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17
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What type of skin is best for paraffin masks

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Highly recommended for dry mature skin types

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18
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What is the name of the actual action or movement performed during massage

A

Manipulation

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19
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What are the five basic movements of massage

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Effleurage
Petrissage
Tapotement
Friction
Vibration
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20
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What is effleurage

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Smooth gentle stroking or circular movement with the pads of the fingertips or palms of the hands

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21
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What is the purpose of effleurage

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Sooth muscles and relax sensory nerve endings at the surface of the skin. It affects surface muscle tissue. It is often used to begin and end massage treatments

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What is petrissage

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A light or heavy kneading, pinching and rolling of the muscles.

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What is the purpose of petrissage

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To deeply stimulate the muscles, nerves and skin glands which in turn increase the circulation of blood and lymph

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24
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What is one area to avoid while doing petrissage

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Eyes

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25
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What is fulling

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A form of petrissage that is most often used in hand and arm massages. This movement is similar to the movements used when kneading dough

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26
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What is tapotement

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A percussion, light typing or slapping movement applied with the fingertips or partly flexed fingers

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27
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What is the purpose of tapotement

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To increase blood circulation, stimulate the nerves and promote muscle contraction.

it also assist the skin and releasing carbon dioxide and waste material

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28
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What is the most stimulating movement in massage

A

Tapotement

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29
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Which massage technique is used for the shortest period of time

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Tapotement

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30
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What is hacking

A

A motion that resembles a chopping movement using the edge of the hands

It is a form of department used on the arms back and shoulders

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31
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What is the friction massage technique

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A circular or ringing movement with no gliding usually performed with the fingertips or palms of the hand. Instead of moving across the skin fiction motions move the skin either across the muscle with a bone beneath it.

32
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Where is friction massage mostly used

A

On the scalp, hands, or less pressure during a facial massage

33
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What are two other types of friction massage

A

Chucking and wringing

34
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What is chucking

A

Chucking is performed by holding the clients arm and one hand and lifting the skin firmly up and down over the bone with the other hand

35
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What is wringing

A

Ringing is much like ringing out a wet cloth. The client skin is grass several inches apart and twisted in opposite directions.

36
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What does chucking and wringing do for the body

A

They stimulate and warm the muscles, increasing circulation and promote sebaceous gland activity

37
Q

What is vibration massage

A

A shaking movement achieved when the aesthetician shakes his or her arms while the fingertips or palms are touching the client

38
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Where is vibration massage most frequently used

A

Large areas such as the arms legs and back

39
Q

What is the jaquet movement

A

A snapping movement intended to open the pores not stimulate the glands

40
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What are the four contraindications for massage

A

Skin conditions
high blood pressure
Heart condition
Previous stroke

41
Q

When do you identify the skin type and current condition of your clients skin

A

During skin analysis

42
Q

What is Couperose skin

A

Displays find dilated capillaries called telangiectasia which is most frequently found on the cheeks in corners of the nose

43
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What is Couperose skin typically caused by

A

Typically caused by damage or trauma to the skin or harsh products sensitive to extreme temperatures and harsh products and chemicals

44
Q

What is rosacea

A

Avascular disorder characterized by flushed redness, dilated capillaries and small red bumps

45
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At what age does rosacea typically occur

A

30-40

46
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What factors aggravate rosacea

A

Alcohol stress spicy foods and extreme temperatures

47
Q

What is acne typically caused by

A

Over activity of sebaceous glands

48
Q

What is the friction massage technique

A

A circular or ringing movement with no gliding usually performed with the fingertips or palms of the hand. Instead of moving across the skin fiction motions move the skin either across the muscle with a bone beneath it.

49
Q

Where is friction massage mostly used

A

On the scalp, hands, or less pressure during a facial massage

50
Q

What are two other types of friction massage

A

Chucking and wringing

51
Q

What is chucking

A

Chucking is performed by holding the clients arm and one hand and lifting the skin firmly up and down over the bone with the other hand

52
Q

What is wringing

A

Ringing is much like ringing out a wet cloth. The client skin is grass several inches apart and twisted in opposite directions.

53
Q

What does chucking and wringing do for the body

A

They stimulate and warm the muscles, increasing circulation and promote sebaceous gland activity

54
Q

What is vibration massage

A

A shaking movement achieved when the aesthetician shakes his or her arms while the fingertips or palms are touching the client

55
Q

Where is vibration massage most frequently used

A

Large areas such as the arms legs and back

56
Q

What is the jaquet movement

A

A snapping movement intended to open the pores not stimulate the glands

57
Q

What are the four contraindications for massage

A

Skin conditions
high blood pressure
Heart condition
Previous stroke

58
Q

When do you identify the skin type and current condition of your clients skin

A

During skin analysis

59
Q

What is Couperose skin

A

Displays find dilated capillaries called telangiectasia which is most frequently found on the cheeks in corners of the nose

60
Q

What is Couperose skin typically caused by

A

Typically caused by damage or trauma to the skin or harsh products sensitive to extreme temperatures and harsh products and chemicals

61
Q

What is rosacea

A

Avascular disorder characterized by flushed redness, dilated capillaries and small red bumps

62
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At what age does rosacea typically occur

A

30-40

63
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What factors aggravate rosacea

A

Alcohol stress spicy foods and extreme temperatures

64
Q

What is acne typically caused by

A

Over activity of sebaceous glands

65
Q

What percentage of SPF is recommended for sports

A

30

66
Q

What do antiseptics do

A

Assist in preventing the growth of bacteria on the skin

67
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What do astringents do

A

Assists in cleansing skin and returns oily skin to a normal pH

68
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What do toners do

A

Assists in cleansing skin and returns normal to dry skin to a normal pH

69
Q

What are the benefits of a paraffin mask

A

Increases circulation, promotes product penetration

70
Q

What are the benefits of an infrared lamp

A

Relaxes client, softens the skin, increases blood flow

71
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What are the benefits of woods lamp

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allows analysis of the skin, aids in determining treatment, colors indicate conditions using ultraviolet light

72
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What are the benefits of a vacuum

A

Increases blood circulation, AIDS deep pore cleansing

73
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What are the benefits of a high frequency

A

Heat producing and germicidal

74
Q

What is a galvanic current and what does it do

A

It is a low level direct current, and it forces a water soluble product deep into the epidermis

75
Q

What are the nine contraindications for facials with and without machines

A 
Pregnancy
Heart conditions
Pacemaker
Joint replacements
Epilepsy
Diabetes
Prosthesis
Metal plates or pins
Herpes
76
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What are the five phases of service

A 
Greeting
Ask analyze assess
Agreement
Delivery
Completion

Ch 10 - Facial Care (3 decks)

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