Ch 15 - Facial Treatments Flashcards
What is a food or drink that does NOT aggravate rosacea
Milk
What skin condition can be prevented by staying out of the sun and wearing protective clothing and sunscreen daily
Hyperpigmentation
What does it mean if a client says that extractions are painful
Extraction method being used is probably to rough and forceful
What is NOT among the environmental aggravators that clients with acne should avoid
water
What procedure should you recommend that clients with acne add to their home care twice per week
Clay mask
What are finger cots
Individual finger “gloves” used for extractions
What will you be able to perform easily and efficiently once you understand the angle of the various follicles in the different locations on the skin
Extractions
When in the extraction process is a healing mask beneficial
After all extraction are done
What is NOT one of the beneficial effects that warmth has on the skin
Decreases circulation
What is NOT a risk associated with keeping hot towels on the skin for to long
Overmoisturization
What is extraction
Manually removing impurities and comedones from follicles
What is NOT one of the functions of a treatment mask
Loosening the skin
When in the facial process should a calming, hydrating mask be applied
Only at the end
What becomes trapped under a paraffin mask and promotes penetration of ingredients deeper into the skin
Heat
Why should you offer clients water after performing services
To facilitate health
What should you do at the end of the service
Book the clients next appointment
Why should you apply a product moderately
Too much of a good thing can counteract benefits
When should the client be shown the area where he or she can change clothes and store any belongings
Immediately upon first arrival in the salon
What sort of fabric is MOST likely to collect lint from sheets
Dark
What aspect of services is affected by the considerations of efficiency and laundry costs
Draping
When in the process of draping the hair do you place the towel on the headrest
At the beginning of the process
What service should you recommend that all clients receive once a month
Facial
What step can be dropped when when a client is receiving a minifacial instead of a basic facial
Extractions
What is true of home care
It is probably the most important factor in successful skin care
What should do for about 15 mins after the first treatment with a new client
Perform and client consultation
What is true of a mini facial
It has fewer steps than a basic facial
What is the approximate length of a full, basic facial
60 mins
What skin type is associated with the treatment goal of stimulating sebum protection
Dry skin
What type of enzyme peel should you use to exfoliate dry skin
Gentle
What is NOT a recommended treatment for dry skin
Harsh exfoliation
What can be cause by sun exposure to extreme climates, extreme weight loss, and physiological disease
Accelerated skin aging
What do facial treatments offer in addition to relaxation
Improving the skins health
What is true of facial treatments
They are the core treatments that estheticians perform
What is a facial
Professional service designed to improve and rejuvenate the skin
Where are corrective treatments the focus
Medical offices
Who can issue prescriptions
physicians
How often should you attend an esthetics class or conference in order to improve your potential career in success
At least once a year
What can you help clients do by speaking to them in a quiet and professional manner
Relax
What is a good description of the way you should work with clients
Quietly and efficiently
What is the approximate length of a mini facial
30 minutes
What should you do after cleansing the clients skin
Complete a thorough skin analysis with a magnifying lamp
When during the facial procedure should you perform the client consultation
At the beginning
When during the facial procedure should you apply moisturizer
At the end
What is true of skin irritation
It is a contraindication for a facial
When should you apply warm towels
After the dry skin analysis
Who should rinse and flush the eyes if a product gets into the eyes
Esthetician
What type of cleanser is difficult to quickly and efficiently remove
Foaming
When is exfoliation most effective
After cleansing
What is NOT a beneficial treatment for mature skin
UV lamp treatment
What is NOT a beneficial treatment for sensitive skin
Harsh cleansers
What are considered vasoconstricting
Cold towels
What is desincrustation
Process used to soften oil and comedones in follicles
What is folliculitis
Inflammation of the hair follicles
What is the common name for pseudofolliculitis
Razor bumps
What is a use for cool towels
Calming sensitive lotions
What type benefits from light, water-bases products
Oily skin
Why should comedogenic products be avoided for clients with acne
These products tend to aggravate or produce acne symptoms
