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Ch 8: Facial Treatments Flashcards

1
Q

What are facials designed to do?

A

Improve the appearance of the facial skin.

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2
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Knowing how to (?) and (?) will help determine the success of an esthetician.

A

Connect & Communicate

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3
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List the facial benefits.

A
  • Deep Cleanses
  • Exfoliates
  • Increased Circulation and Detoxifies
  • Relaxes the senses, nerves, and muscles
  • Slows down symptoms of premature aging
  • Addresses conditions such as dryness, oiliness, and redness
  • Softens the appearance of wrinkles and aging lines
  • Helps lessen the appearance of blemishes and minor acne
  • Provides access to an esthetician’s expertise for at-home skin care maintenance
  • Supports skin health and making good lifestyle choices
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4
Q

How can an esthetician stay motivated and up to date on the latest skincare?

A

Continuing Education with Advanced classes and attending conferences and trade shows.

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5
Q

After warmly (?) the client, assist them in preparing for a facial.

A

Greeting

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6
Q

Describe men’s pores and sebaceous glands.

A

Larger pores & more active sebaceous glands

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7
Q

When performing facials, all skin types should receive extractions and facial massages. True or False?

A

False

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8
Q

When you are creating a treatment plan for a client you should?

A

Explain the benefits of the products and services offered and answer any questions

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9
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When performing a skin analysis with a magnifying lamp you should…

A
  • Look for obvious skin conditions and note skin type
  • Touch the skin noting elasticity, softness, texture and skin condition
  • Continue consult, ask questions and analyze
  • Choose the products
  • Note the information on the client chart
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10
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If product accidentally gets into a clients’s eyes you should

A

Rinse and flush immediately

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11
Q

What skin types should use little to no steam?

A

Clients with Sensitive skin, Rosacea, or Inflamed Acne

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12
Q

The steamer should be (?) inches away from the face.

A

18inches (45 centimeters)

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13
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What two positions can the steamer nozzle be placed?

A

Above or below the clients face

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14
Q

List exceptional skills needed for estheticians to perform facials.

A

Knowledge of contraindications, technological advances, facial treatments

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15
Q

List the steps for a basic facial.

A

Analysis
Remove Makeup
Cleanse Skin
Toner
Extractions
Toner
Mask
Serum
Eye Cream
Moisturizer
SPF
Lip Cream

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16
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What are the benefits of a treatment mask?

A

Benefits vary across skin types.
Reduce Hyperpigmentation, Increase Hydration, soothes the skin.

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17
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Massage products are applied with (?) fingertips

A

Warm

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18
Q

Explain the steps after completing a facial service.

A

Explain next steps, Ask “what products?”, and thank them for coming

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19
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You should always wear (?) while performing extractions.

A

Gloves

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20
Q

Milia are keratinized sebum trapped under the skin that need the help of a (?) to get them out.

A

Lancet

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21
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Client consultations and (?) are part of the esthetician’s job.

A

Retail

22
Q

What is the key element of client interaction?

A

Client Comfort

23
Q

Dark Fabric is designed to keep lint away. TRUE OR FALSE.

A

False

24
Q

You should recommend (?) and (?) for their home care regimen to start with.

A

Cleanser and Moisturizer

25
Q

List the steps that can be omitted during an express facial.

A

Steaming, Extractions, Massage

26
Q

What usually causes dry skin?

A

Genetic disposition of under active sebaceous glands

27
Q

A (?) cream is good for dry skin.

A

Moisturizing cream

28
Q

Why would you choose to massage after applying a mask and not before?

A

The massage lotion/oil may be too thick for following products to penetrate.
Working remaining mask residue into the skin

29
Q

How can dairy products affect the skin?

A

Dairy makes it harder for dead skin cells to clear out which allows oils to collect and become inflamed

30
Q

Why is a thermal mask good for mature skin?

A

The thermal mask will force-feed nutrients into the skin and help to soften the appearance of the skin, diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

31
Q

Antioxidants are good for aging skin and sun damaged can be use (?) or (?).

A

Orally or topically

32
Q

List ingredients good for hyperpigmentation.

A

Kojic acid, alpha arbutin, glycolic acid, mulberry, licorice root, azaleic acid, bearberry, and citrus such as lemon

33
Q

Elasticity is…

A

the skin’s ability to return to its normal state

34
Q

Benzoyl Peroxide releases (?) that kills (?) and helps exfoliates the skin.

A

oxygen; bacteria

35
Q

What method is often used to expel comedones and clean out the follicles?

A

Manual Exfoliation

36
Q

Treatment for dry skin is similar to (?) skin

A

Mature

37
Q

Which UV exposure group presents with age spots in early signs of parallel smile lines?

A

Group 2: Moderate

38
Q

What can help with vasoconstricting?

A

Cold towels, compresses

39
Q

Define excoriee.

A

a disorder in which patients have a conscious, repetitive, and uncontrollable desire to pick, scratch, or rub acne lesions

40
Q

Autoclaves completely kill all (?)

A

Microorganisms

41
Q

Where are Milia typically found?

A

Under and around eye sockets

42
Q

It is better to use (?) and (?) on a man’s face, so that particles do not cling to their face.

A

Towels and sponges

43
Q

Razor bumps are known as (?).

A

Pseudofolliculitis

44
Q

Where should you place the bolster?

A

Supine: Under the Knees
Prone: Under the Ankles

45
Q

(?) cleanser is good for combination skin.

A

Mousse

46
Q

You should use Descrustation fluid after extractions. TRUE OR FALSE.

A

False

47
Q

When doing an acne facial apply an (?) moisturizer.

A

mattifying

48
Q

Estheticians should take a (?), direct approach when discussing skin care with men.

A

Simple

49
Q

Why should you apply toner after exfoliating?

A

Reduces the pH of the skin and risk of infection

50
Q

When working with male clients, (?) and (?) are more male friendly

A

Tube and Pumps

S1 - Facial Specialist (6 decks)

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