Chapter 10: Facials Flashcards
All of the following are elements of proper skin care that combine to result in healthy, glowing skin EXCEPT: A) regular exercise B) a well-balanced diet C) an adequate intake of water D) excessive exposure to the sun
D) excessive exposure to the sun
How often is the basic regimen of cleansing, toning, moisturizing, and protecting recommended to be followed?
Twice daily
What step in the basic skin care regimen is specifically designed to remove dirt, oil, makeup, and environmental pollutants from the surface of the skin?
Cleansing
Which of the following is the final step of the basic skin care regimen that deals with harmful UVA and UVB rays projected from the sun?
Protecting
What SPF number is recommended for sports or swimming when perspiration or water can wash away the sunscreen?
30
The most effective sunscreens contain ingredients that act as:
Both blockers and absorbers
Which of the following works in conjunction with other ingredients to cause a chemical reaction to remove dead skin cells?
Chemical exfoliant
Which of the following types of masks are ideal for dry skin types?
Créme masks
What type of mask seals the skin, locking in moisture and creating a firm, taut feeling after removal?
Modeling mask
What type of mask increases circulation and promotes penetration of nutrients or ingredients applied underneath it?
Paraffin mask
Which of the following is a systemic, therapeutic method of manipulating the body by rubbing, pinching, tapping, kneading, or stroking?
Massage
All of the following are benefits of massage EXCEPT:
A) tighter, firmer muscles
B) stronger muscle tissue
C) stimulation of glandular activities of the skin
D) decreased circulation of the blood supply to the skin
D) decreased circulation of the blood supply to the skin
A light, relaxing, smooth, gentle, stroking, or circular movement used in massage is known as:
Effleurage
Which of the following is probably the most important of the massage movements?
Petrissage
Which of the following areas should NOT be stimulated be Petrissage movements?
Eyes
The massage movement that is the most stimulating and is used for the shortest period of time is:
Tapotement