Chapter 23 Flashcards
Alipidic
“Lack of lipids;” describes skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicated by absence of visible pores
Ampoules
Individual does of serum, sealed in small vials
Aromatherapy
The therapeutic use of plant aromas for beauty and health treatment
Brushing machines
A rotating electric appliance with interchangeable brushes that can be attached to the rotating head
Chemical exfoliants
Products that contain chemicals that either loose or dissolve dead cell buildup
Chucking
Massage movement accomplished by grasping the flesh firmly in one hand and moving the hand up and down along the bone while the other hand keeps the arm or leg in a steady position
Clay-based masks
Oil-absorbing cleansing masks that have an exfoliating effect and an astringent effect on oily and combination skin, making large pores temporarily appear smaller
Cleansing milks
Non-foaming lotion cleansers designed to cleanse dry and sensitive skin types and to remove makeup
Contraindication
Condition that requires avoiding certain treatments, procedures, or prevent undesirable side effects
Couperose
Distended capillaries caused by weakening of the capillary walls
Cream masks
Masks often containing oils and emollients as well as humectants; have a strong moisturizing effect
Effleurage
Light, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers of the palms in a slow, rhythmic manner
Electrotherapy
The use of electrical currents to treat the skin
Emollients
Oil or fatty ingredients that prevent moisture from leaving the skin
Enzyme peels
Keratolytic enzymes or protein- dissolving agents; a type of chemical exfoliant that works by dissolving keratin protein in the surface cells of the skin
Exfoliants
Products that help bring about exfoliation
Exfoliation
The removal of excess dead cells from the skin surface
Foaming cleansers
Cleansers containing surfactants which cause the product to foam and rinse off easily
Friction
Deep rubbing movement requiring pressure on the skin with the fingers or palm while moving them over an underlying structure
Fulling
Form of petrissagein which the tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out; used mainly for massaging
Gommages
Roll-off masks; peeling creams that are rubbed off of the skin
Hacking
Chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands in massage
Humectants
Hydrators or water-binding agents; ingredients that attract water
Masks
Masques; concentrates treatment product vary depending on need
Massage
Manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, gently pinching, kneading , tapping, or other movements to increase metabolism and circulation, promote absorption and relieve pain
Massage creams
Lubricants used to make the skin slippery during massage
Mechanical exfoliants
Methods used to physically remove dead cell buildup
Microdermabrasion
Mechanical exfoliation that involves shooting aluminum oxide or other crystals at the skin with hand-held device that exfoliates dead cells
Microdermabrasion scrubs
Scrubs that contains aluminum oxide crystals
Modelage masks
Facial masks containing special crystals of gypsum a plaster like ingredient
Moisturizers
Products that help increase the moisture content in the skin surface
Motor point
Point on the skin over the muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of the muscle
Open comedones
Blackheads; follicles impact with solidified sebum and dead cell buildup
Ostium
Follicle opening
Paraffin was masks
Special prepared facial mask containing paraffin and other beneficial ingredients; typically used with treatment cream
Pétrissage
Kneading movement performed by liftin, squeezing, and pressing the tissue with a light firm pressure
Rolling
Massage movement in which the tissues are pressed and twisted using a fast back-and-forth movement
Serums
Concentrated products that generally contain higher concentrations of ingredients designed to penetrate and treat various skin conditions
Steamer
A facial machine that heats and produces a steam of warm steam that can be focused on the client’s face or other areas of skin
Tapotement
Percussion; movement consisting of short quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements
Toner
Fresheners or astringents; lotions that help rebalance the pH and remove remnants of cleanser from the skin
Treatment cream
A specialty product designed to facilitate change in the skin’s appearance
Vibration
In massage, the rapid shaking of the body part while the balls of the fingertips are pressed firmly on the point of application
Wringing
Vigorous movement in which the hands placed a little distance apart on both sides of the clients arm or leg working downward apply a twisting motion against the bones in the opposite direction
