Basic Facials & Facial Massage Flashcards
Name some benefits of facial treatments
Slows down premature aging, relaxing, stimulating to skin cells, provides a deep cleansing
Ways to maintain client loyalty for facial services
warm hands before touching the face, provide relaxing music, be aware of the pressure applied to the face, use smooth connecting movements with a nice flow
Name some multi use items
headband, sheets, towels, client wrap, skin care products, extractors, bowls
Name some equipment used during a facial
steamer, loop (esthetics light), towel cabbie, table, table warmer, stool
What parts of the body are left exposed for a facial
the face, neck and shoulders
How many extra minutes should you schedule for a clients first visit?
15 minutes
What part of the service comes after softening the clients skin with steam or hot towels?
extractions
What products are applied last when performing a facial
moisturizer and sunscreen
Name some contraindications for a facial
pink eye, herpes cold sores, use of some acne medications, sunburn, rash or irritation
What type of cleanser should you use during the cleansing and analysis part of the facial (the first cleanse)
milky/creamy or a precleanse type makeup remover
How far should the steamer nozzle be from the clients skin?
18 inches
How should massage products be applied
warm, with fingers and palms of hands
How often should clients schedule facials
once a month
How long should the exfoliation or mask portion of the facial last
8-10 minutes
What portion of the facial lasts the longest
massage
What should you do after performing a facial treatment
remove dirty linens and remake the bed, disinfect equipment and implements
What is a focus of the American beauty industry
advanced performance ingredients
What step is definitely NOT omitted when performing a mini facial
deep cleansing
How long should the mask be applied during a mini facial
10 minutes
What is a treatment goal for mature skin
hydration
What is seborrhea
oily skin
What type of cleanser do you use for sensitive skin
gentle
What type of mask can you use for acne
sulfur or clay mask
What does oxygen therapy do
reduces bacteria
What type of cleanser should acne clients use at home
foaming cleanser with exfoliant
Where must you apply pressure for a successful extraction
skin surrounding the follicular wall
What part of the face has slanted follicles
cheeks
What type of cleansing products do males typically like
foaming cleanser
How much cleansing lotion should you apply when cleansing a clients skin
1/2 teaspoon
How many passes should you make over the face when cleansing
at least 6
How long should you use the steamer during a facial
5-10 minutes
Where do you apply paraffin wax when testing the temperature
inside of your wrist
How long do you leave paraffin on the skin during a facial
15 minutes
Name some benefits of massage
sloughs off dead skin cells, softens sebum, enhances product absorption, increases lymph circulation
How long should the facial massage be during a facial
10-15 minutes
Name some contraindications for facial massage
sunburn, sensitive skin, inflamed cystic acne, rash or irritation
What is the most stimulating form of massage
tapotement
When should dr. jacquet movement be performed during a facial
after desincrustation
What is a benefit of reflexology
increases circulation
Where can you perform kneading type movements
shoulders, cheeks, back of neck
What should you remember to do with massage product before applying it to the face.
warm it
