112.3 Flashcards
Products that help to cleanse, soothe and smooth the skin while bringing it to a normal pH are known as:
A) oils
B) toners
C) massage creams
D) manual exfoliant
B) products that help to cleanse, soothe and smooth the skin while bringing it to a normal pH are known as toners.
A term that is used to describe moisturizing is:
A) oiling
B) toning
C) hydrating
D) cleansing
C) a term that is used to describe moisturizing is known as hydration.
All of the following examples are possible mechanical exfoliation methods EXCEPT:
A) brush
B) scrubs
C) enzymes
D) facial cloths
C) brushes, scrubs and facial cloths are all examples of mechanical exfoliation methods.
Which of the following skin care products removes dead skin cells by using enzymes and hydroxy acids?
A) massage creams
B) cleansing lotion
C) chemical exfoliant
D) manual exfoliant
C) chemical exfoliant is a skin care product that removes the dead skin cells by using enzymes and hydroxy acids.
Applying the pressure to motor points will have which of the following effects?
A) increase body tension
B) inflame and irritate muscles
C) decrease production of keratin
D) soothe and stimulate nerves and muscles
D) applying pressure to motor points will soothe and stimulate the nerves and muscles.
A massage can provide all of the following results EXCEPT:
A) weaken muscle tissues
B) stimulate glandular activity
C) improve the texture of the skin
D) increase blood circulation to the skin
A) stimulating glandular activity, improve the texture of skin, and increase blood circulation to the skin are all things a massage can provide.
If a client suffers from high blood pressure or has suffered a stroke, massage movements should:
A) significantly reduce blood pressure
B) reduce the chance of second stroke
C) reduce the chance of heart attack
D) be avoided since massage increases circulation
D) if a client suffers from high blood pressure of has suffered a stroke, massage movements should be avoided since massaging increases circulation.
All of the following terms are basic massage movements EXCEPT:
A) cleansing
B) petrissage
C) effleurage
D) tapotement
A) petrissage, effleurage and tapotement are all basic massage moments.
The gentle massage movement that often begins and ends a massage treatment is called:
A) friction
B) petrissage
C) effleurage
D) tapotement
C) the gentle massage movement that often begins and ends a massage treatment is called effleurage.
Effleurage is a massage movement that involves:
A) circular movement with no gliding
B) light tapping or slapping movement
C) light, gentle stroking or circular movement
D) light or heavy kneading and rolling of muscles
Effleurage is a massage movement that involves light, gentle stroking or circular movement.
The massage movement that consists of light or heavy kneading and rolling of the muscles is called:
A) friction
B) vibration
C) petrissage
D) tapotement
C) the massage movement that consists of heavy or light kneading and rolling of the muscles is called petrissage.
The massage movement that involves a light tapping or slapping movement while increasing blood circulation and stimulating nerves is known as:
A) friction
B) vibration
C) petrissage
D) tapotement
D) the massage movement that involves a light tapping or slapping movement while increasing blood circulation and stimulates nerves is known as tapotement.
Which of the following massage movements is a circular or wringing movement usually carried out with the fingertips or palms of the hands?
A) friction
B) vibration
C) petrissage
D) tapotement
A) friction is a massage movement that consists a circular or wringing movement usually carried out with the fingertips or palms of the hands.
A shaking movement in the arms of the salon professional while the fingertips or palms are touching the client is known as:
A) friction
B) vibration
C) petrissage
D) tapotement
B) vibration is a shaking movement in the arms of the salon professional while the fingertips or palms are touching the client.
Areas of the skin that are diseased, broken, bruised or scraped:
A) require vibration
B) should not be massaged
C) require petrissage movements
D) require tapotement movements
B) areas of the skin that are diseased, broken, bruised or scraped should not be massaged.
To avoid damage to the muscle tissues, massage movements should be directed toward the:
A) end of the muscle
B) belly of the muscle
C) center of the muscle
D) origin of the muscle
D) to avoid damaging the muscle tissues, massage movements should be directed toward the origin of the muscle.
Which of the following items is NOT a type of facial mask?
A) clay
B) cream
C) modeling
D) astringent
D) clay, cream and modeling are all types of facial masks.
A facial mask that hardens to a rubber-like consistency and can be pulled from the face in one piece is a:
A) gel mask
B) cream mask
C) paraffin mask
D) modeling mask
D) a facial mask that hardens to a rubber-like consistency and can be pulled from the face in one piece is a modeling mask.
All of the following statements are true about paraffin masks EXCEPT:
A) heated then applied
B) applied over a layer of gauze
C) made from clay, sand, zinc, oxide or mud
D) acts to draw oil and perspiration to the top layer of skin
C) heated then applied, applied over a layer of gauze and acts to draw oil and perspiration to the top layer of skin are all true about paraffin masks.
All of the following statements identify a benefit of a facial mask EXCEPT:
A) removes surface oil
B) softens and smooths the skin
C) decreases blood circulation in the areas treated
D) increases skins firmness temporarily
C) removing surface oil, softening and smoothing of skin and increasing skins firmness temporarily are all statements that identifies benefits of a facial mask.
