107.1,2,3,4 And 107.15 Facial Treatments Flashcards
What is a facial treatment?
A Service used to improve and maintain the appearance of the face skin.
A facials variation will depend on what?
The client’s needs, skin type and any conditions, as well as time limitations.
Most common types of facials?
Facial treatment
Express facial treatment
Acne facial treatment
Men’s facial treatment
Anti-aging facial treatment
Hydrating facial treatment
What are the 8 fundamental steps of a facial treatment?
- Pre-cleanse
- Analyze
- Cleanse and Tone
- Exfoliate
- Treat
- Massage
- Mask
- Protect
What are the three phases of a facial treatment?
Increase phase
Balance phase
Decrease phase
What is the function of the Increase phase? And what are the steps involved in the Increase phase?
To stimulate the skin, promoting cell turnover and increased skin moisture.
Pre-cleanse
Analyze
Cleanse and Tone
Exfoliate
Pre-cleanse
Light cleansing to remove any makeup
Analyze
Assessment of the skin to create a personalized treatment
Cleanse and Tone
Deep cleansing; refreshes the skin and balances the pH; skin warming to soften skin
Exfoliate
Removal of dead skin cells and buildup of pollution and debris; steam to activate an enzyme exfoliation
What happens during the Balance phase?
The skin is prepared to receive an infusion of active ingredients to correct the skin’s pH and improve the skin’s hydration and protection.
What steps are used during the Balance phase?
Treat and Massage
Treat
Extractions to remove comedones; antibacterial product; specific condition serum
Massage
Provides nutrients to the skin, initiates relaxation, increases microcirulation and serum absorption
During what phase should the skin be calmed and sedated? And what steps are used during this phase?
Decrease phase; Mask and Protect
What are the goals of the Decrease phase?
> reduce inflammation, microcirculation, and bacteria growth
target pigmentation concerns, erythema (redness), rough texture and edema
decrease skin barrier dysfunction and melanocyte over-production
What step uses specialized ingredients to enhance, calm the skin and focus on the skin’s concerns?
Mask
With this step you would add serums to address specific concerns and moisturize with sun protection (SPF)
Protect
What is a express facial?
A speedy, 30 minute version of a facial treatment.