23. Facials Flashcards
Removing cleanser
From the eye area it should be done with damp facial sponges or cotton pad in upward movements
Skin analysis
When performing with a magnifying lamp the first thing the technician should look for is the presence or a sense of visible pored
Dehydrated
Skin may be flaky or dry looking with small fine lines and wrinkles
Oily skin
May appear shiny or greasy and have large pores
Anaerobic bacteria
When follicle becomes clogged resulting in an infection of the follicle and it is caused by a type of acne bacteria
Acne papules
Red pimples that do not have a pus head
Hyper pigmentation
A skin condition caused by sun exposure or hormone imbalances resulting in dark blotches of color in areas of your skin
Rosacea
A chronic hereditary disorder indicated by constant or frequent facial blushing
Cosmetology professionals
Must not perform treatments that remove beyond the stratum corneum
Alpha hydroxy acid
A gentle, natural occurring exfoliation acid that helps dissolve the bonds and intercellular cement between cells
Serum
A concentrated product designed to penetrate the skin and various skin conditions and is apples under a moisturizer or sunscreen
Gauze
Thin open meshed fabric of loosely woven cotton that is used to hold mask on the face
Effleurage
Massage movement that is light, continuous stroking movement apples in a slow rhythmic manner with fingers or palms
Fulling
A form of petrissage in which the tissue is grasped gentle lifted and spread out
Tapotement
The most stimulating form of massage that should
Be applied with care and discretion
Motor point
The point on the skin that covers the muscles where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of the muscle
Brushing machine
When used to perform an exfoliation, the skin should be treated with a fairly thick layer of cleanser or moisturizer
Desincrustation
The process of softening and emulsifying hardened sebum stunk in the follicles
Lontophoresis
The process of using galvanic current to enable water soluble products that contain ions to penetrate the skin
Aromatherapy
The therapeutic use of plant aromas for beauty and health treatment
Aggravate redness
Caused by am harsh scrubs
Sun damaged skin
Often confused with aging skin
Salon aha exfoliants
Should never be used unless the client has been using 10% aha products at home or at least two weeks prior to the higher concentration salon treatment, has no contraindications for exfoliation treatment and is using a daily sunscreen product
Night treatment
Usually more intensive compared compared to day use products
Massage
One of the biggest benefits that it increases product absorption
Clay based masks
Oil absorbing cleansing masks that have an exfoliating and astringent effect on oily and combination skin
Alginate masks
Often seaweed based
Humectants
Ingredients that attract water
