chapter 23 Flashcards
the important part of the facial treatment that determines skin type, condition, and the recommended treatment is the what?
skin analysis
clients who present skin abnormalities, open sores, or fever blisters should be referred to a what?
physician
during an analysis procedure, cleansing milk is applied to the skin using what?
upward circular movements
when removing cleanser in the eye area , move outward on the upper lid and
inward on the lower
oily or dry conditions of the skin that cannot be permanently changed, only improved with treatments are determined by the skin
type
the amount of sebum produced by the sebaceous glands determines the size of the what?
pores
obvious pores on the surface of the skin indicate what
oily skin areas
dry skin that is not producing enough sebum is also known as what
alipidic
skin that appears shiny or greasy from clogged dead cells in the follicle is what
oily skin
the difference between closed and open comedones is the size of the follicle opening or
ostium
acne bacteria cannot survive in the presence of oxygen and are what
anaerobic
pimple that have a pus head are called
pustules
dark blotches of color on the skin caused by sun exposure or hormone imbalance are known as what?
hyperpigmentation
treatments that produce heat or stimulate the skin should be avoided for clients with the skin disorder what?
rosacea
foaming wash off type cleansers contain a detergent that is also known as a what
surfactant
products that are designed to rebalance the pH and remove remnants of cleanser from the skin are what?
toners
cosmetology professionals are only allowed to use products that remove dead skin from the what
status corneum
the process of removing dead cells from the surface of the skin is
exfoliation
a cream type enzyme apple dot the face and rolled off the skin is a
gommage
exfoliants that dissolve the bonds and intercellular cement between cells are
alpha hydroxy acids
salon alpha hydroxy acid exfoliants are often referred to as what
peels
chemical exfoliants that work by dissolving keratin protein in the surface cells are also known as what? think fruit peels
enzyme peels
an enzyme peel that does not dry the skin and can be used during a steam treatment is the what
powder form
products use dot increase the water content of the skin surface are what
moisturizers
water binding agents in moisturizers are also known as what
humectants
skin products that ave a higher concentration of ingredients are what
serums
a lubercating cream that must be thoroughly removed for additional product to penetrate the skin is what’
massage cream
oil absorbing masks that have an exfoliating and astringent effect making large pores appear smaller are what
clay based masks
masks contain hydrator sand soothing ingredients that do not dry hard and can be used on sensitive skin are
gel mask
masks that contain special crystals and dry to a plaster lie consistency are what
modelage masks
a thin, open meshed cotton fabric that is used to hold mask products on the face is what
gauze
the manual or mechanical manipulations of the body by rubbing , kneading, or other movements is
massage
the impact of a massage treatment depends on the amount of pressure, direction of movement and what
duration of manipulation
the direction of movement in manage should always be from insertion of the muscle towards its what
origins
a light continuous , stroking movement applied with the fingers or palms is what
effleurage
every massage should begin and end with which massage movement
effleurage
a kneading movement that is performed by lifting squeezing and pressing tissue with light , firm pressure is what
petrissage
a deep ruling massage movement in which pressure is applied to the skin while moving over an underlying structure is what
friction
a stimulating form of massage that consists of short , quick tapping , slapping and hacking movements is what
tapotement
the point over a muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of the muscle is the what
motor point
to soften skin tissues and follicle accumulations making them easier to extract, it is recommended to first use a what
facial steamer
to provide a buffer for the skin when using a brushing machine, apply a thick layer of cleaner or what
moisturizer
an application used to direct electric current from a machine to the clients skin is a what
electrode
high frequency electrotherapy machines have how many electrodes
one
The process of using galvanic current to enable water soluble products that contain ions to penetrate the skin is
iontophoresis
nikolas tells is credited with discovering what
high frequency current
light therapy using a light emitting diode (led) uses blue light to treat skin that is what
acne prone
a mechanical exfoliation that uses a closed vacuum to shoot crystals onto the skin is what
microdermabrasion
during a light ray treatment, the clients eyes should be protected with what
cotton pads
the therapeutic use of essential oils for beauty and health treatment is what
aromatherapy
oily or fatty ingredients that prevent posture from leaving the skin
emollients
negative electrode on a galvanic machine
cathode
distended or dilated surface blood vessels
telangiectasias
process of softening and emulsifying harder sebum stuck in the hair follicles
desincrustation
pressing and twisting the tissue with a fast back and forth movement
rolling
chopping movement performed with edges of the hand
hacking
individual doses of serum , sealed in small vials
ampoules
areas of skin with distended capillaries and diffuse redness
couperose
