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Ch. 15 Fire Flashcards

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  1. Deep cleanses
  2. Exfoliates
  3. Increases circulation and detoxifies
  4. Relaxes the senses, nerves, and muscles
  5. Stimulates the skin functions and metabolism
  6. Slows down premature aging
  7. Treats conditions such as dryness, oiliness, or redness
  8. Softens wrinkles and aging lines
  9. Helps clear up blemishes and minor acne
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Facial Treatment Benefits

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  1. Knowledge of skin histology, skin analysis, and skin care products is essential for an esthetician to make informed decisions of r the client.
  2. Knowledge of contraindications, technological advances, and facial equipment is important.
  3. Massage techniques and your touch, pressure, and flow in teh facial are valuable parts of your skills.
  4. Retailing and client consultations
  5. Make a commitment to yourself to attend at least one esthetics class or conference every year
  6. Client-relations and connecting with your clients
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What you need to do to be successful and maintain client loyalty

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  1. Paper towels
  2. Gloves/finger cots
  3. Cotton pads
  4. Cotton rounds
  5. Sealable plastic bags
  6. Tissues
  7. Extraction supplies
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Single Use Items

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  1. Steamer
  2. Towel warmer
  3. Mag lamp
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Equipment

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Parts of the body that are usually bare for facials

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Neck and Shoulders

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Used for clients comfort and support

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Bolster and Neck Pillow

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

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At least 15 minutes extra

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  1. Look for any obvious skin conditions and note the skin type.
  2. Touch the skin, noting its elasticity, softness, texture, skin condition, and so on.
  3. Continue the consultation , asking question while analyzing.
  4. Choose the products.
  5. Note the information on the clients chart (this can be done before, during, or after the facial).
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Skin Analysis Checklist; Look, Touch, Ask, Listen

*Analyze the skin using a magnifying lamp. Place eye pads on the eyes. Try not to cover what you need to look at around the eyes.

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  1. Contagious diseased such as HIV, herpes or hep, pinkeye, or ringworm
  2. Skin disorders or diseases
  3. Medical conditions (be aware of pregnancy)
  4. Certain Rx
  5. Use of acne rugs or other topical peeling agents
  6. Skin irritation
  7. Allergies to products and ingredients
  8. Severe, uncontrolled hypertension
  9. Electrical contraindications
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Facial Contraindications

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What step comes after softening the clients skin with steam or warm towels?

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Extractions

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What type of cleanser should be used for the cleansing and analysis portion of the facial?

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Milky or creamy cleanser that rinses away easily

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  1. Setup time (10-15 min)
  2. Consultation
  3. Draping
  4. Towels
  5. Cleansing
  6. Skin analysis
  7. Exfoliation or mask (8-10 min)
  8. Steam or towels
  9. Extractions
  10. Massage (longest portion of facial/10 minutes)
  11. Mask (8-10 min)
  12. Toner
  13. Moisturizer
  14. Cleanup time and post consultation (10-15 min)
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Order of Facial Procedures

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What product is applied LAST when performing a basic facial

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Moisturizer and sun protection

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Warmth softens the follicles, promotes more effective cleansing, prepares the skin for extractions or product penetrations, softens superficial lines, and increases circulation. Steam is typically used before deep cleansing. The steamer nozzle is placed approximately __ inches (45 centimeters) away from the client.

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18 inches

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A clay-lifting mask or enzyme mask can also help _________ the skin. This step can be performed before steam, extractions, or a mask. It is most effective in the beginning of the treatment after cleansing.

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Exfoliate

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The technique of manually removing impurities and comedones from follicles.

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Extractions and/or Deep Pore Cleansing

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How are massage products applied?

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Massage products are applied warm, with the fingertips or a fan brush.

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  1. Draw out impurities
  2. Clear up blemishes
  3. Tighten and tone skin
  4. Hydrate
  5. Calm
  6. Rejuvenate the skin
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Treatment Masks

*If you are drawing impurities out of the skin, it may be beneficial to apply the mask before using steam and doing extractions.

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What should you do after performing a facial treatment.

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Put the linens, towels, and sheets in the appropriate covered laundry hamper.

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_______ masks are used to warm the skin and promote penetration of ingredients deeper into the skin through the heat trapped under the mask.

_______ masks are applied on top of a treatment cream as the ______, which has no treatment properties of its own, allows for deeper penetration of the cream’s ingredients into the skin.

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Paraffin

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Finish the cleansing process by removing any products left on the skin and help balance the skin’s pH.

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Toners

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Are concentrated ingredients used for specific corrective treatments.

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Serums, Eye, and Lip Treatments

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Depending on the formula, ____________ seal in moisture and protect the barrier layer of the skin.

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Moisturizers

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Daily application of _________ is essential to help protect the skin. After finishing a stimulating, nourishing facial, do not send your client out with a newly exfoliated face without ___ __________.

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Sunscreen/sun protection

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Tend to be oriented toward the newest technology available, with a focus on advance performance ingredients.

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The American Beauty Industry

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Mini-facials may take only 30 minutes and do not include all the steps of a full, 60 minute facial. Deep cleansing and masking (approx 10 min) are the most important elements of a mini-facial because they produce the most visible results. Some omitted steps may include?

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Comprehensive skin analysis, steaming, massage, or extractions

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How long should you leave a mask on in a mini-facial?

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Approximately 10 minutes

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What are some treatment goal for mature skin?

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Hydration and revitalization of the skin

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Aging skin often lacks _______. One way to test the skin for ________ is by taking a small section of the facial skin or neck between the thumb and forefingers and give the skin a slight outward pull. Firming ingredients and treatments are beneficial for skin’s _________.

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Elasticity

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Primary goal for this skin type is to calm and cool the skin. Should avoid stimulating, drying products and heat. Aloe vera, chamomile, allantoin, azulene, and licorice extracts are all effective on this type of skin.

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Sensitive Skin and Rosacea

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Brighteners such as kojic acid, mulberry, licorice root, azaleic acid, bearberry, and citrus such as lemon are know to reduce ___________. These affect melanin production and are more effective when used with AHA’s and BHA’s and other types of exfoliators that may lighten the pigment on the surface of the skin.

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Pigmentation/Treatments for Hyperpigmentation

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Can significantly affect the skin’s appearance.

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Acne Facials

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Working with problem skin is a continuous process, and clients need to follow regular skin care programs.

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Acne Treatment Care

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Are not as strong as AHA’s, but they are effective when used alone, especially for sensitive skin (check for *aspirin allergies before using salicylic acid)

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Beta hydroxy acids (BHA’s/salicylic acid)

*Acne treatment care

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These are effective acne products that exfoliate skin and heal and dry blemishes (check for sulfur allergies).

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Sulfur Masks

*Acne Treatment Care

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These products reduce bacteria; they also oxygenate and open impacted follicles for easier extractions.

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Oxygen Therapy Treatments

  • Acne Treatment Care
  • Ozone is good for acne
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BHA’s, Sulfur Masks, Vitamins, Increased Vitamin C, AHA’s (glycolic, lactic, malic, citric, and tartaric acids), Vitamin A, Benzoyl Peroxide, Healing Creams, Oxygen Therapy Treatments, Spot Blemish Treatments

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Acne Treatment Care

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  1. Eliminate comedogenic products. Oil-free does not mean “noncomedogenic”.
  2. Practice stress reduction and good nutrition.
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Acne Care Tips

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A foaming cleanser with an exfoliant (AHA, salicylic acid, or benzoyl peroxide) is the best choice. Use a soothing or antibacterial toe to calm skin, control oil, or kill bacteria.

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Home care for acne

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  1. finger cots are individual finger “gloves” that are used with thin, dampened cotton wrapped around the gloved index fingers.
  2. Comedone extractors are metal tools used for open comedones and sebaceous filaments.
  3. Cotton swabs are smaller than fingertips and are especially useful around the nose area.
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Three methods used for extractions

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  1. It is always important to explain to the client that you cannot always remove all blemishes during one treatment.
  2. To achieve optimum success when performing extractions, you must put pressure o the skin surrounding the follicular wall so that you can extract the impaction with the least trauma to the surrounding tissue.
  3. *All areas of the forehead, the top of the nose, the chin and the jawline have follicular walls perpendicular to the surface of the skin. The follicles are positioned this way on all flat surfaces. *All other areas of the skin, such as the sides of the nose and cheeks, have slanted follicular shafts.
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Extraction Techniques

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Most clients will only tolerate __ minutes of extractions.

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10

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It is necessary to open closed lesions. Closed lesions are removed in the same manner as blackheads except that an opening in the dead-cell layer must be made first with a lancet.

Place the lancet almost parallel to the surface of the skin and prick the top of the dead-cell layer to make an opening for the debris to pass through. The lesion is then removed by applying gentle pressure down, in, and then upward.

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Extractions of closed comedones, whiteheads, and other blemishes

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Massage is irritating to inflamed acne and is usually not part of the acne facial.

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Acne Facial

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  1. Men need the same skin care programs that women do, but most men will want to use only a few products.
  2. They also like foaminess of soaps, so s a foaming cleanser is a good choice.
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Men’s Skin Care

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  1. Sponges and towels are more appropriated for a man’s face. Cotton pads or gauze will grab the beard hair, leaving particles clinging to the face. Shaving before a facial actually makes the skin more sensitive.
  2. Professional movements during a man’s facial should flow withe the hair growth.
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Professional Treatments for Men

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Inflammation of the hair follicles.

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Folliculitis

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Rinse under the eye sweeping in towards the nose. Place the edge of the pad under the lower lashes at the outside corner of the eyes, and slide the pad toward the inner corner of the eyes.

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Milady’s eye makeup removal technique

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  1. Cleanse the hands and apply gloves before touching the clients’s face
  2. Cleans each area using six passes
  3. While applying the product, it is suggested that hands are not lifted from the client’s face until you are finished.
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Applying Cleansing Products Milady’s

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Cleanse the area directly underneath the nose by using downward and sideways strokes.

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Removing Product Milady’s

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  1. If exfoliation is part of the service, it could be done before steaming. Eyebrow arching should be done after steaming to avoid irritation from the steam.
  2. Steamer should be 18” away from the clients face. Steam for approximately 5-10 minutes.
  3. Proceed to the jawline and apply the mask on the face from the center outward. Keep away from eye area unless appropriate for that area.
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Basic Step-by-Step Facial

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  1. Nose. Slide fingers down each side of nose, holding the nostril tissue firmly, but do not press down too firmly on the nose.
  2. The lancet should be inserted at a 35 degree angle or parallel to the surface of the skin.
  3. Lancets are disposed of in biohazard containers.
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Extraction Procedures

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  1. Test the temperature of eh paraffin by applying to the inside of the wrist with a spatula.
  2. After the was application is completed, have the client relax until the wax is hardened and ready to remove (approximately 15 minutes).
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Applying the Paraffin Mask

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Characterized by excessive oiliness of the skin.

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Seborrhea

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What type of masks are recommended for acne prone skin?

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Sulfur Masks

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Where to apply pressure during extractions to achieve optimum success?

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You must put pressure on the skin surrounding the follicular wall so that you can extract the impactions with the least trauma to the surrounding tissue.

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Sides of the nose and cheeks have ______ follicular shafts.

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Slanted

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Follicles are perpendicular tot eh surface of the skin

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Forehead, top of nose, chin, and jawline

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How much of the water-soluble cleansing lotion do you apply to the fingers or palms of the hand when applying cleansing product to client?

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Approximately 1/2 tsp of product

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Professional service designed to improve and rejuvenate the skin.

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Facial

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Position the magnifying light where you want it before starting the facial, so that you an swing it over easily to line up over the face. Note the skin type and condition, and feel the texture of the skin.

*Optional: If exfoliation is part of the service, it could be done at this time before steaming.

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Magnifying Lamp (mag lamp)

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This is the part of the service when you cover the client’s eyes with eye pads.

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During skin analysis… (mag lamp)

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End the facial by washing your hands and quietly letting the client know you are finished. Give the client instructions for getting dressed. Have the client come out to the reception area when they are ready to discuss the ____ - ____ ____ ____ _______.

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Home-care skin care program

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  1. Makes skin smoother
  2. Helps product penetration by unblocking turnover rate
  3. Exfoliates the skin
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Exfoliation

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How often should you recommend your clients schedule a facial?

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Once a month

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  1. Starting at the décolleté, cleanse sideways and up to the neck. Cleanse the neck using upward strokes. To keep the pad from slipping from the hand, pinch the edge of the pad between the thumb and upper part of the forefinger. It is important that most of the surface of the pad remain in contact with the skin. Do not exert pressure on the Adam’s apple in the center of the neck.
  2. Place the pad directly under the chin and slide the pad along the jawline, stopping directly under the ear. Repeat the movement on the other side of the face. Alternate back and forth three times on each side of the face, or do the movement concurrently by using both hands at the same time.
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Milady’s-Proper way to remove product from the neck and chest

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  1. Choose a mask formulated for the client’s skin condition. Remove the mask from it’s container, and place it in the palm or a small mixing bowl. (Use a clean spatula, if necessary, to avoid contamination.) Warming the mask is recommended for better results as well as the client’s comfort.
  2. Apply the mask with fingers or a brush, usually starting at the neck. Use long slow strokes from the center of the face, moving outward to the sides.
  3. Proceed to the jawline and apply the mask on the face from the center outward.
  4. Allow the mask to remain on the face for approximately 7-10 minutes.
  5. Remove the mask with towels, followed by wet sponges.
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Milady’s-proper way to apply a mask

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To avoid double-dipping in the paraffin, put a small amount in a separate bowl and work out of that bowl with a brush. Work quickly as paraffin cools rapidly. After the service, the bowl and brush can be cleaned out and disinfected after the paraffin hardens and is removed from the bowl and brush.

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How to avoid contamination and double-dipping in paraffin

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