Basic Facials & Facial Massage

Question 1

Name some benefits of facial treatments

Answer 1

Slows down premature aging, relaxing, stimulating to skin cells, provides a deep cleansing

Question 2

Ways to maintain client loyalty for facial services

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Name some multi use items

Answer 3

headband, sheets, towels, client wrap, skin care products, extractors, bowls

Question 4

Name some equipment used during a facial

Answer 4

steamer, loop (esthetics light), towel cabbie, table, table warmer, stool

Question 5

What parts of the body are left exposed for a facial

Answer 5

the face, neck and shoulders

Question 6

How many extra minutes should you schedule for a clients first visit?

Answer 6

15 minutes

Question 7

What part of the service comes after softening the clients skin with steam or hot towels?

Answer 7

extractions

Question 8

What products are applied last when performing a facial

Answer 8

moisturizer and sunscreen

Question 9

Name some contraindications for a facial

Answer 9

pink eye, herpes cold sores, use of some acne medications, sunburn, rash or irritation

Question 10

What type of cleanser should you use during the cleansing and analysis part of the facial (the first cleanse)

Answer 10

milky/creamy or a precleanse type makeup remover

Question 11

How far should the steamer nozzle be from the clients skin?

Answer 11

18 inches

Question 12

How should massage products be applied

Answer 12

warm, with fingers and palms of hands

Question 13

How often should clients schedule facials

Answer 13

once a month

Question 14

How long should the exfoliation or mask portion of the facial last

Answer 14

8-10 minutes

Question 15

What portion of the facial lasts the longest

Answer 15

massage

Question 16

What should you do after performing a facial treatment

Answer 16

remove dirty linens and remake the bed, disinfect equipment and implements

Question 17

What is a focus of the American beauty industry

Answer 17

advanced performance ingredients

Question 18

What step is definitely NOT omitted when performing a mini facial

Answer 18

deep cleansing

Question 19

How long should the mask be applied during a mini facial

Answer 19

10 minutes

Question 20

What is a treatment goal for mature skin

Answer 20

hydration

Question 21

What is seborrhea

Answer 21

oily skin

Question 22

What type of cleanser do you use for sensitive skin

Answer 22

gentle

Question 23

What type of mask can you use for acne

Answer 23

sulfur or clay mask

Question 24

What does oxygen therapy do

Answer 24

reduces bacteria

Question 25

What type of cleanser should acne clients use at home

Answer 25

foaming cleanser with exfoliant

Question 26

Where must you apply pressure for a successful extraction

Answer 26

skin surrounding the follicular wall

Question 27

What part of the face has slanted follicles

Answer 27

cheeks

Question 28

What type of cleansing products do males typically like

Answer 28

foaming cleanser

Question 29

How much cleansing lotion should you apply when cleansing a clients skin

Answer 29

1/2 teaspoon

Question 30

How many passes should you make over the face when cleansing

Answer 30

at least 6

Question 31

How long should you use the steamer during a facial

Answer 31

5-10 minutes

Question 32

Where do you apply paraffin wax when testing the temperature

Answer 32

inside of your wrist

Question 33

How long do you leave paraffin on the skin during a facial

Answer 33

15 minutes

Question 34

Name some benefits of massage

Answer 34

sloughs off dead skin cells, softens sebum, enhances product absorption, increases lymph circulation

Question 35

How long should the facial massage be during a facial

Answer 35

10-15 minutes

Question 36

Name some contraindications for facial massage

Answer 36

sunburn, sensitive skin, inflamed cystic acne, rash or irritation

Question 37

What is the most stimulating form of massage

Answer 37

tapotement

Question 38

When should dr. jacquet movement be performed during a facial

Answer 38

after desincrustation

Question 39

What is a benefit of reflexology

Answer 39

increases circulation

Question 40

Where can you perform kneading type movements

Answer 40

shoulders, cheeks, back of neck

Question 41

What should you remember to do with massage product before applying it to the face.

Answer 41

warm it