ch 15 - facial treatments Flashcards by tricia y

what is a food or drink that does NOT aggravate rosacea

a. milk
b. wine
c. beer
d. heavily spiced food

milk

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what skin condition can be prevented by staying out of the sun and wearing protective clothing and sunscreen daily

a. vitiligo
b. hyperpigmentation
c. hypopigmentation
d. albinism

hyperpigmentation

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what does it mean if a client says that extractions are painful

a. clients needs to get over his or her low pain threshold
b. extractions should never be preformed on this client
c. you should immediately ask a manager to review your technique
d. extraction method being used is properly too rough and forceful

extraction method being used is properly too rough and forceful

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what is NOT among the environmental aggregators that clients with acne should avoid

a. dirt
b. grease
c. humidity
d. water

water

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what procedure should you recommend that clients with acne add to their home care twice per week

a. enzyme peel
b. clay mask
c. therapeutic sun exposure
d. aggressive massage

clay mask

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what are finger cots

a. trays filled with lotion for softening the skin of the fingertips
b. wood slats strapped to the fingers to hold them rigid during treatment
c. an industry term referring to each individual “sleeve” or a glove
d. individual finger “gloves” used for extractions

individual finger “gloves” used for extractions

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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

a. enzyme peels
b. extractions
c. clay masks
d. product application

extractions

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when in the extraction process is a healing mask beneficial

a. before any extractions begin
b. midway through the extractions
c. after all extractions are done
d. the day after extractions

after all extractions are done

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what is NOT one of the beneficial effects that warmth has on skin

a. softens the follicles
b. promotes effective cleansing
c. decreases circulation
d. prepares skin for extractions

decreases circulation

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what is NOT a risk associated with keeping hot towels on the skin for too long

a. overmoisturization
b. overstimulation
c. redness
d. irritation

overmoisturization

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what is extraction

a. plucking hairs with tweezers
b. manually removing impurities and comedowns from follicles
c. reducing excess hair from nostrils with a nose trimmer
d. chemically extracting pigment

manually removing impurities and comedowns from follicles

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what is NOT one of the functions of a treatment mask

a. hydrating the skin
b. rejuvenating the skin
c. drawing out impurities
d. loosening the skin

loosening the skin

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when in the facial process should a calming, hydrating mask be applied

a. anytime
b. only at the beginning
c. only at the end
d. never

only at the end

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what becomes trapped under a paraffin mask and promotes penetration of ingredients deeper into the skin

a. heat
b. moisture
c. hydrogen
d. nitrogen

heat

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why should you offer clients water after performing services

a. to advertise the brand of water
b. to add an item to the client’s bill
c. to increase your tip
d. to facilitate hydration

to facilitate hydration

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what should you do at the end of the service

a. perform a skin analysis
b. book a client’s next appointment
c. perform the client consultation
d. show the client around the salon

book a client’s next appointment

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why should you apply product moderately

a. any excess product you use is deducted from you paycheck
b. you don’t want to be the reason the salon runs out of a product
c. most products are superconcentrated
d. too much of a good thing can counteract benefits

too much of a good thing can counteract benefits

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what should you do if you are having a bad day

a. call in sick to work
b. keep it to yourself
c. avoid needy clients
d. vent to your coworkers

keep it to yourself

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what is NOT among the reasons clients should arrive 15 minutes prior to appointments

a. fill out the consultation form
b. get into a robe
c. help you prepare the treatment room
d. prepare for their treatment

help you prepare the treatment room

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when should the client be shown the area where he or she can change clothes and store any belongings

a. only when the client asks to see the area
b. only if the trament room is too small for these purposes
c. at the end of the appointment
d. immediately upon arrival at the salon

immediately upon arrival at the salon

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what should female clients be instructed to remove before a facial treatment

a. panties
b. bra
c. garter belt
d. stockings

bra

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what sort of fabric is MOST likely to collect lint from sheets

a. light
b. dark
c. silk
d. satin

dark

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who is responsible for instructing the client how to get comfortable on the facial bed

a. client
b. receptionist
c. manager
d. esthetician

esthetician

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what aspect of services is affected by the considerations of efficiency and laundry costs

a. product application
b. massage technique
c. draping
d. hot-towel temperature

draping

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when I’m the process of draping the hair do you place the towel on the headrest a. at any time throughout the process b. whenever the client specifically requests you to do so c. at the beginning of the process d. at the end of the process

at the beginning of the process

what service should you recommend that all clients receive a month a. facial b. Botox injection c. Proactive treatment d. acupuncture

facial

what step can be dropped when a client is receiving a mini-facial instead of a basic facial a. moisturizer b. extractions c. product application d. draping

extractions

what is true of home care a. it is probably the least important factor in successful skin care b. it is probably the most important factor in successful skin care c. home care has no impact whatsoever on overall skin care d. very few clients perform any type of home care on their skin

it is probably the most important factor in successful skin care

what should you do for about 15 minutes after the first treatment with a new client a. demonstrate high-priced products b. explain why tips affect your income c. explain proper home care d. perform a client-consultation

explain proper home care

what is true of a mini-facial a. it has fewer steps than a basic facial b. it has more steps than a basic facial c. It is the same as a basic facial d. if ha no treatment benefits

it has fewer steps than a basic facial

what is the approximate length of a full, basic facial a. 10 minutes b. 25 minutes c. 45 minutes d. 60 minutes

60 minutes

what skin type is associated with the treatment goal of stimulating sebum production a. oily skin b. couperose skin c. dry skin d. damaged skin

dry skin

what type of enzyme peel should you use to exfoliate dry skin a. gentle b. medium c. harsh d. enzyme peels should not be used on dry skin

gentle

what is NOT a recommended treatment for dry skin a. moisturizing cream with an oil base b. antioxidants c. sunscreen finish d. harsh exfoliation

harsh exfoliation

what can be caused by exposure to extreme climates, extreme weight loss, and physiological disease a. hypopigmentation b. accelerated skin aging c. couperose skin d. albinism

accelerated skin aging

what do facial treatments offer in addition to relaxation a. changes in skin type b. improving the skin’s health c. weight loss d. stimulated hair growth

improving the skin’s health

what is true of facial treatments a. they are the core treatments that estheticians perform b. they are minor elements of the services performed by estheticians c. only clients with damaged skin truly benefit from facial treatments d. clients with damaged skin are beyond the help of facial treatments

they are the core treatments that estheticians perform

what is a facial a. professional service designed to improve and rejuvenate the skin b. application of makeup to make the client’s face more attractive c. medical procedure involving the use of injected chemicals d. surgical procedure more commonly known as a face lift

professional service designed to improve and rejuvenate the skin

where are corrective treatments the focus a. nail salons b. beauty salon c. medical offices d. day spas

medical offices

who can issue prescriptions a. receptionists b. physicians c. estheticians d. salon managers

physicians

how often should you attend an esthetics class or conference in order to improve your potential career success a. at least once a month b. at least once a year c. every few years d. never, because classes and conferences are only for beginners

at least once a year

what can you help clients do by speaking to them in a quiet and professional manner a. believe everything you say b. take all your advice c. relax d. sleep

relax

what is a good description of the way you should work with clients a. fast and aggressively b. quietly and efficiently c. loudly and slowly d. causally and haphazardly

quietly and efficiently

what is NOT among the reasons why you should remove rings, bracelets, and other jewelry before performing services a. your nice jewelry will make clients jealous b. jewelry might injure the client c. jewelry might cause a distraction during the service d. jewelry might inhibit your movements during the service

your nice jewelry will make clients jealous

what is the approximate length of a mini-facial a. five minutes b. 10 minutes c. 20 minutes d. 30 minutes

30 minutes

what should you do after cleansing the client’s skin a. show the client where to change into a robe for the service b. complete a thorough skin analysis with a magnifying lamp c. perform a client consultation to identify which service to perform d. get the client comfortable on the treatment table

complete a thorough skin analysis with a magnifying lamp

when during the facial procedure should you perform the client consultation a. at the beginning b. in the middle c. at the end d. anytime

at the beginning

when during the facial procedure should you apply moisturizer and/or sunscreen a. at the beginning b. in the middle c. at the end d. anytime

at the end

what is true of skin irritation a. it is a contraindication for a facial b. it is always caused by an allergic reaction c. it can quickly be eliminated by scrubbing the area with soap and water d. it is most commonly seen in people with oily skin

it is a contraindication for a facial

when should you apply warm towels a. before the dry skin analysis b. during the dry skin analysis c. after the dry skin analysis d. at the end of the facial treatment

after the dry skin analysis

who should rinse and flush the client’s eyes if profits get into the eyes a. client b. physician c. esthetician d. supervisor

client

what type of cleanser is difficult to quickly and efficiently remove a. milky b. foaming c. powdered d. liquid

foaming

when is exfoliation most effective a. before cleansing b. during cleansing c. after cleaning d. instead of cleansing

after cleaning

what is NOT a common result of extreme weight loss a. loss of muscle tone b. lined skin c. sagging skin d. abnormal hair growth

abnormal hair growth

what is NOT a beneficial treatment for mature skin a. UV lamp treatment b. deep-penetrating serum c. firming products d. massage

UV lamp treatment

what is NOT a beneficial treatment for sensitive skin a. freeze-dried collagen masks b. gentle cleansers c. harsh cleansers d. minimal steam

harsh cleansers

what are considered vasoconstricting a. hot towels b. cold towels c. steam treatments d. paraffin masks

cold towels

what is NOT constraindicated for sensitive skin a. gentle cleaners b. microdermabrasion c. hot steam or towels d. vigorous massage

gentle cleaners

what is desincrustation a. process of removing the “crust” that gathers around the eyes during sleep b. process used to soften oil and comedones in follicles c. another name for extractions d. another name for exfoliation

process used to soften oil and comedones in follicles

what is folliculitis a. excessive hair around the face b. goose bumps c. abnormally low number of hair follicles d. inflammation of the hair follicles

inflammation of the hair follicles

what is the common name for pseudofolliculitis a. goose bumps b. razor bumps c. wind burn d. sunburn

razor bumps

what causes pseudofolliculitis a. use of hair dye b. improper shaving c. use of Rogaine d. poor sleep habits

improper shaving

what is a use for cool towels a. preventing folliculitis b. preventing pseudofolliculitis c. calming sensitive skin d. stimulating sensitive skin

calming sensitive skin

what skin type benefits from light, water-based products a. couperose skin b. oily skin c. damaged skin d. mature skin

oily skin

why should comedongenic products be avoided for clients with acne a. these profits are typically water-based b. clients with acne experience pain from comedogenic products c. clients with acne bleed easily after exposure to comedongenic products d. these products tend to aggravate or produce acne symptoms

these products tend to aggravate or produce acne symptoms