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CH. 8 Facial Treatments. Flashcards

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In the skin care industry, regular facial treatments are considered…

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Necessary.

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For estheticians, facial treatments are considered…

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Foundational to the field.

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A professional service designed to improve the appearance of the facial skin.

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Facial.

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When working with a client on pretreatment services, esthetician’s should…

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Make the service as individual as possible.

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A facial has the benefit of relaxing all of the following EXCEPT:
Circulation.
Nerves.
Muscles.
Senses.

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Circulation.

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What type of skill is evident in an esthetician who is incorporating flow in a facial massage?

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Technical skills.

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What time should clients be asked to arrive on the day of their appointment?

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15 minutes before the appointment time.

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When preparing a facial treatment, the estheticians primary objective is…

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To determine a client’s skin concerns in order to determine an individualized treatment.

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How long do most basic facials take?

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60 minutes.

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What kind of cleanser should be used for clients with combination skin?

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Mousse.

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For more mature skin types, it is best to use what kind of cleanser?

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Cream based.

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What step in the facial involves restoring the pH balance to skin?

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Toner.

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When consulting a client, in depth analysis such as pore size, pigmentation, and broken capillaries should occur…

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While asking the client questions & listening for the client’s responses.

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What might present a problem with a client having a chemical peel with a low pH?

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The clients use of Retin-A.

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What type of exfoliation might involve the use of honey?

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Granular exfoliation.

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What type of exfoliant is used to treat skin discoloration?

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Chemical exfoliants?

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What is desincrustation used for?

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To treat blackheads.

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How long should steam be used for?

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No longer than 10 minutes.

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During a facial, manually removing comedones from follicles is a technique known as…

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Extraction.

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What is the necessary final step in a facial?

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Application of moisturizer & sunscreen.

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What is likely they most important factor in a successful skin care program?

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At home care.

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How much time should be blocked out to discuss home care after a client’s first facial?

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15 minutes.

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What is the most effective method to develop a long term retail relationship with a client?

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Recommending one or two products at first, based on the client’s primary concerns.

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During express facials, which procedure is skipped?

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Extractions.

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What step takes up the most time in an express facial?
Exfoliation.
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What are the most important parts of the express facial?
Cleansing & masking.
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What is usually the result of under active sebaceous glands?
Dry skin.
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What two skin types have similar treatment goals? : Hyperpigmentation & aging skin. Dry skin & aging skin. Oily skin & hyperpigmentation. Dry skin & hyperpigmentation.
Dry skin & aging skin.
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TEWL can be prevented by...
Maintaining the natural acid mantle of the skin.
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What single factor causes the most changes in the skin commensurate with aging?
Sunlight.
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At what point in human life does sebum production begin to slow?
40s.
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Age spots may begin to appear as early as one's...
50s.
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What type of skin care program would likely involve drinking green tea?
Mature skin.
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Firming products are part of the treatment program for...
Aging skin.
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Applications using fatty acids and low percentages of AHA is an ideal treatment for...
Sensitive skin.
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Chemical exfoliation may be most effective with...
Hyperpigmentation.
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For oily skin types, the best treatment products should involve : Massage w/ serums. Brightening agents. Rich masks & creamy cleansers. Galvanic current, steam, & extractions.
Galvanic current, steam, & extractions.
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When working with clients who have acne, estheticians should...
Focus on deep cleansing.
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Which type of acid is more soluble in oil than water, & seeks out sebum to cleanse the skin?
Salicylic acid.
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What is the most important step in treating acne?
The cleansing & removal of blemishes.
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The majority of extractions are performed using...
Gauze wrapped around gloved fimgers.
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What method of extraction is especially useful around the nose area?
Cotton swabs.
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What method of extraction is performed by estheticians in some states, but is not allowed in others?
Lancet removal.
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When performing an acne treatment procedure, when does analyzing the skin occur?
Immediately after deep cleansing.
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During an acne treatment, extractions should never be performed without first...
Performing desincrustation.
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Which of the following steps comes last in an acne treatment?
Performing a galvanic (or high-frequency) treatment.
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When consulting with a client during an acne treatment, good dietary advice should encourage the consumption of...
Probiotics.
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One of the most common complaints men have about their skin is...
Razor burn.
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In general, mens skin tends to be...
Oily with surface dryness.
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Take precautions using the following products & techniques on freshly shaven facial skin exceot for the use of : Steam. Alpha hydroxy acids. Microdermabrasion. Brush machine.
Steam.
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Clients preferring simple routines & multipurpose products can start w/ these 2 products: Cleanser & toner. Cleanser & mask. Hydrating lotion & sunscreen. Cleanser & hydrating lotion.
Cleanser & hydrating lotion.
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When performing a facial for a client w/ facial hair...
Sponges & towels are preferable.
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During a facial, the hand towel that was placed on the headrest during the pre-service should...
Be wrapped around the client's head at the hairline & held in place w/ a disposable headband.
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When removing eye makeup before a facial, the correct technique is to...
Begin w/ the left eye, gently wiping from the nose outward.
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When removing the majority of lipstick before a facial, the correct technique begins w/
Using a dry tissue.
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How should cleanser be applied during a facial?
A teaspoon of cleanser should be applied directly to the face w/ gloved hands.
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Where & how should the cleanser first be applied to a client's skin during a facial?
To the neck, w/ palms down.
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What finishes the cleansing process by removing any residue from the cleanser left on the skin?
Toner.
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How many times should each area be rinsed when removing products during a facial?
At least 3-6 times.
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When removing products during a facial, do NOT exert pressure on...
The adam's apple.
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How close should the steamer be to the client?
About 18 inches away.
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How long are towels left on the skin during a facial?
2 minutes.
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When applying a cotton compress, it is important to...
Tear holes for the nostrils.
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How long should a mask be left on during a facial?
7-10 minutes.
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When performing a facial, what step usually cones immediately after extractions?
Massage.
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When removing a mummy mask, start with the...
Forehead.
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How should comedones be manually extracted?
With the side of the fingertip.
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What is the last area of the face to be treated w/ extractions?
Forehead & upper cheekbones.
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When using the comedone extractor, it is important to...
Press gently when extracting.
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When using lancets for extraction, always...
Hold the lancet at an angle to the skin that is 35 degrees or less.
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Where should the application of a sheet mask begin?
The chin.
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At what point after treatment should the next appointment be scheduled?
After the client has paid for the service.

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