Chapter 21

Question 1

Exfoliating Scrubs

Answer 1

Water based lotions that contain a mild gritty abrasive and moisturizers to help remove dry flaky skin and reduce calluses

Question 2

Foot files

Answer 2

Also known as pedicure paddles; large abrasive files used to reduce and smooth thicker foot calluses

Question 3

Pedicure

Answer 3

Cosmetic service performed on the feet by a licensed cosmetologist or nail technician. Can include exfoliating the skin and callus reduction as well as trimming and shaping and polishing toenails. Often includes foot massage

Question 4

Foot soak

Answer 4

Products added to the pedicure bath water. Can cleanse and deodorize without being harsh.

Question 5

Urea

Answer 5

Organic compound that has an increased hydrating effect on skin cells

Question 6

Toe separators

Answer 6

Rubber or cotton disposable used to keep toes apart

Question 7

Toenail nippers

Answer 7

Similar to fingernail nippers but larger and stronger. Used to trim toe nails.

Question 8

Potassium hydroxide

Answer 8

Inorganic compound that degraded the protein in callus cells

Question 9

Salicylic acid

Answer 9

Organic acid made from willow tree bark