Chapter 13: Advanced Treatments Flashcards
All of the following are contraindications for performing an advanced treatment EXCEPT: A) sunburn B) fungal infections C) emotional distress D) high blood pressure
C) emotional distress
Which of the following hand and foot treatment products are used to hydrate, calm, and soothe the skin?
Mask
Which of the following hand and foot treatment products soften skin by removing deal skin cells?
Exfoliant
The exfoliation treatment in which a layer of créme is applied to the skin, allowed to dry and then rubbed away is called:
Gomage
What two principles give wraps the ability to create temporary tightness?
Absorption and compaction
Prior to a body wrap, the bandages may be soaked in:
Aromatherapy toning solution
Which of the following cellulite wrap products is used to wrap the body and increase product penetration and treatment results?
Cellophane
The method of water therapy in which the client is sprayed with water, seawater, or mineral water infused with herbs or essential oils is called:
Affusion therapy
Superficial or light chemical peels affect:
Only the epidermis
Which of the following treatments offers a light resurfacing of the epidermis?
Microdermabrasion
The degree of exfoliation during microdermabrasion depends on all of the following EXCEPT: A) level of crystal spray B) time of day performed C) number of passes over the skin D) number of treatments performed
B) time of day performed
How many microdermabrasion treatments are required to achieve noticeable improvement?
6 to 12
Which of the following treatments requires a patient to be anesthetized? A) reflexology B) dermabrasion C) microdermabrasion D) aluminum oxide crystals
B) dermabrasion
If the client’s skin is noticeably pink after the first pass of the microdermabrasion machine over the face, the Esthetician should:
Not perform a second pass
For what length of time should the Esthetician advise the client to avoid saunas and steam following a microdermabrasion treatment?
24 to 48 hours
Which of the following is a technique that uses pressure on specific points of the feet, hands, and ears to influence certain body conditions?
Reflexology
Which of the following fluids is responsible for delivering nutrients to cells and carrying away cellular waste before it becomes toxic to the body?
Lymph
Which of the following treatments uses a gentle pumping technique to help eliminate toxins, waste, and excess water from the face and body?
Manual lymphatic drainage massage (MLD)
The treatment that increases circulation, promoting the removal of excess fluids and waste material as well as firming the muscle tissue is known as:
Cellulite massage treatments
Which of the following refers to the medicinal use of plants?
Phytotherapy
Chemicals such as alkaloids and glycosides that give plants their healing properties are called:
Active ingredients
Which of the following natural substances relives pain either by relaxing muscles or reducing pain signals to the brain?
Analgesic
The natural substance that is responsible for killing a wide range of harmful bacteria, fungi, and viruses is called a(n):
Antimicrobial
The natural substance that prevents bacterial growth on the skin with external application is called a(n):
Antiseptic
