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CH. 8 Facial Treatments. Flashcards

1
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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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4
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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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5
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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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9
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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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12
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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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13
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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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17
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What is desincrustation used for?

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To treat blackheads.

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18
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How long should steam be used for?

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No longer than 10 minutes.

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19
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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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21
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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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22
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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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23
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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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24
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During express facials, which procedure is skipped?

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Extractions.

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25
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What step takes up the most time in an express facial?

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Exfoliation.

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26
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What are the most important parts of the express facial?

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Cleansing & masking.

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27
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What is usually the result of under active sebaceous glands?

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Dry skin.

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28
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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.

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Dry skin & aging skin.

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29
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TEWL can be prevented by…

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Maintaining the natural acid mantle of the skin.

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30
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What single factor causes the most changes in the skin commensurate with aging?

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Sunlight.

31
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At what point in human life does sebum production begin to slow?

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40s.

32
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Age spots may begin to appear as early as one’s…

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50s.

33
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What type of skin care program would likely involve drinking green tea?

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Mature skin.

34
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Firming products are part of the treatment program for…

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Aging skin.

35
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Applications using fatty acids and low percentages of AHA is an ideal treatment for…

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Sensitive skin.

36
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Chemical exfoliation may be most effective with…

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Hyperpigmentation.

37
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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.

A

Galvanic current, steam, & extractions.

38
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When working with clients who have acne, estheticians should…

A

Focus on deep cleansing.

39
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Which type of acid is more soluble in oil than water, & seeks out sebum to cleanse the skin?

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Salicylic acid.

40
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What is the most important step in treating acne?

A

The cleansing & removal of blemishes.

41
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The majority of extractions are performed using…

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Gauze wrapped around gloved fimgers.

42
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What method of extraction is especially useful around the nose area?

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Cotton swabs.

43
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What method of extraction is performed by estheticians in some states, but is not allowed in others?

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Lancet removal.

44
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When performing an acne treatment procedure, when does analyzing the skin occur?

A

Immediately after deep cleansing.

45
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During an acne treatment, extractions should never be performed without first…

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Performing desincrustation.

46
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Which of the following steps comes last in an acne treatment?

A

Performing a galvanic (or high-frequency) treatment.

47
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When consulting with a client during an acne treatment, good dietary advice should encourage the consumption of…

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Probiotics.

48
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One of the most common complaints men have about their skin is…

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Razor burn.

49
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In general, mens skin tends to be…

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Oily with surface dryness.

50
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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.

A

Steam.

51
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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.

A

Cleanser & hydrating lotion.

52
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When performing a facial for a client w/ facial hair…

A

Sponges & towels are preferable.

53
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During a facial, the hand towel that was placed on the headrest during the pre-service should…

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Be wrapped around the client’s head at the hairline & held in place w/ a disposable headband.

54
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When removing eye makeup before a facial, the correct technique is to…

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Begin w/ the left eye, gently wiping from the nose outward.

55
Q

When removing the majority of lipstick before a facial, the correct technique begins w/

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Using a dry tissue.

56
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How should cleanser be applied during a facial?

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A teaspoon of cleanser should be applied directly to the face w/ gloved hands.

57
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Where & how should the cleanser first be applied to a client’s skin during a facial?

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To the neck, w/ palms down.

58
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What finishes the cleansing process by removing any residue from the cleanser left on the skin?

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Toner.

59
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How many times should each area be rinsed when removing products during a facial?

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At least 3-6 times.

60
Q

When removing products during a facial, do NOT exert pressure on…

A

The adam’s apple.

61
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How close should the steamer be to the client?

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About 18 inches away.

62
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How long are towels left on the skin during a facial?

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2 minutes.

63
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When applying a cotton compress, it is important to…

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Tear holes for the nostrils.

63
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How long should a mask be left on during a facial?

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7-10 minutes.

64
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When performing a facial, what step usually cones immediately after extractions?

A

Massage.

65
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When removing a mummy mask, start with the…

A

Forehead.

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67
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How should comedones be manually extracted?

A

With the side of the fingertip.

68
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What is the last area of the face to be treated w/ extractions?

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Forehead & upper cheekbones.

69
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When using the comedone extractor, it is important to…

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Press gently when extracting.

70
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When using lancets for extraction, always…

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Hold the lancet at an angle to the skin that is 35 degrees or less.

71
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Where should the application of a sheet mask begin?

A

The chin.

72
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At what point after treatment should the next appointment be scheduled?

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After the client has paid for the service.

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