Chapter 15: Facial Treatments Flashcards
facial treatments
Extraction
manual removal of impurities & comedones
Facial
professional service designed to improve & rejuvenate skin
Vasoconstriction
vascular constriction of capillaries & blood flow
Paraffin masks
used to warm skin& promote penetration of ingredients deeper in skin through heat trapped under paraffin
Toners
finishes cleansing process by removing any product left on skin; Balances pH of skin
Serums
concentrated ingredients used for specific corrective treatments, applied under mask or moisturizer
Moisturizers
seal in moisture & protect barrier of skin, hydrate & balance the oil-water moisture content of the skin
Bolster
pillow
Dehydration
lack of water
Desincrustation
process used to soften & emulsify sebum/blackheads in follicles
Enzyme peel
enzyme products that dissolve keratin proteins (dead skin cells) & exfoliate the skin
Folliculitis barbae
(Barber’s Itch) inflammation of hair follicles caused by bacterial infection from ingrown hairs, caused typically from shaving/ other epilation
Hyperpigmentation
overproduction of pigment
Magnifying lamp
(loupe) magnifies face help estheticians treat & analyze skin. Has diopters (powers of mag.);
3,5,10 (10 times per power of mag) (30,50,100)
Occlusive products
thick, lay on top of skin reducing TEWL; helps hold moisture & protect the skins top barrier layer
Pseudofolliculitis
(razor bumps) resembles folliculitis w/o pus or infection
Rosacea
chronic condition, cheeks & nose; characterized by flushing (redness); telangiectasis (distended/dilated surface blood vessels); sometimes papules/pustules
Sebaceous glands
(oil glands), protect skin’s surface, appendages connected to follicles
lancet
small disposable needle used to open closed comedones during extractions
Finger cots
dampened 4x4s wrapped around fingertips to perform extractions
Eye Pads
Acne serum
Skin care program
Adam’s Apple
