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Chapter 23 Facials Flashcards

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Pêtrissage

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Kneading movement performed by lifting, squeezing &pressing the tissue w/a light, firm pressure.

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Rolling?

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Massage movement in which the tissues are pressed & twisted using a fast back-&-forth movement.

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Paraffin Wax Masks

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Special prepared facial masks containing paraffin & other beneficial ingredients.

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Ostium

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Follicle opening.

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Open Comedones

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“Blackheads”

Follicles impacted w/solidified sebum & dead cell build up.

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Motor Point

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Point on the skin over the muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of that muscle.

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Moisturizers

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Products that help increase the moisture content of the skin surface.

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Modelage Masks

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Facial masks containing special crystals of gypsum, a plaster-like ingredient.

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Microdermabrasion Scrubs

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Scrubs that contains aluminum oxide crystals.

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Microdermabrasion

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“Mechanical Exfoliation”

Involves shooting aluminum oxide or other crystals at the skin w/a hand-held device that exfoliates dead cells.

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Serums

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Concentrated products that generally contain higher concentrations of ingredients designed to penetrate & treat various skin conditions.

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Steamer

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Facial machine that heats & produces a stream of warm steam that can be focused on the clients face or other areas of the skin.

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Tapotement

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“Percussion”

Movements consisting a short quick tapping, slapping & hacking movements.

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Toners

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“Fresheners or Astringents”

Lotions that help rebalance the pH & remove remnants of cleanser from the skin.

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Treatment Cream

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A specialty product designed to facilitate change in the skins appearance.

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Vibration

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In massage the rapid shaking of the body part while the balls of the fingertips are pressed firmly on the point of application.

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Wringing

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Vigorous movement in which the hands placed a little distance apart in both sides if the clients arm or leg, working downward apply a twisting motion against the bones in the opposite direction.

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Chucking

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“Massage Movement”

Grasping the flesh firmly in one hand & moving the hand up & down along the bone while the other hand keeps the arm or leg in a steady position.

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Chemical Exfoliants

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Products that contain chemicals that either loosen or dissolve dead cell buildup.

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Brushing Machine

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A rotating electric appliance w/interchangeable brushes that can be attached to the rotating head.

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Aromatherapy

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The therapeutic use of plant aromas for beauty & health treatment.

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Ampoules

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Individual doses of serum, sealed in small vials.

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Alipidic

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“Lack I Lipids”

Skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicates by absence of visible pores.

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Mechanical Exfoliants

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Methods used to physically remove dead cell buildup.

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Massage Creams

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Lubricants used to make the skin slippery during massage.

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Massage

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Manual or Mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, gently pinching, kneading, tapping & other movements to increase metabolism & circulation, promote absorption & relieve pain.

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Masks

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“Masques”

Concentrated treatment products often composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, botanical extracts & other beneficial ingredients to cleanse, exfoliate, tighten, tone, hydrate & nourish the skin.

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Humectants

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“Hydrators or Water-binding Agents”

Ingredients that attract water.

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Hacking

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Chopping movement performed w/the edges of the hands in massage.

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Gommages

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“Roll-off Masks”

Peeling creams that rubbed off of the skin.

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Fulling

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“Form of Pêstrissage”
The tissue is grasped, gently lifted & spread out.
-used mainly for massaging the arms -

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Friction

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Deep rubbing movement requiring pressure on the skin w/the fingers or palm while moving them over an underlying structure.

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Foaming Cleansers

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“Cleansers containing surfactants (detergents)”

Causes the product to foam & rinse off easily.

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Exfoliation

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The removal of excess dead cells from the skin surface.

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Exfoliants

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Products that help bring about exfoliation.

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Enzyme Peels

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“Keratolytic enzymes or Protein-dissolving agents”

Type of chemical exfoliant that works by dissolving keratin protein in the surface cells of the skin.

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Emollients

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Oil & fatty ingredients that prevent moisture from leaving the skin.

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Electrotherapy

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The use of electrical currents to treat the skin.

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Effleurage

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“Light continuos stroking movement”

Applied w/the fingers (digital) or the palms (palmar) in a slow rhythmic manner.

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Cream Masks

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Masks often containing oils & emollients as well as humectants.
-have a strong moisturizing effect -

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Couperose

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Keyword:Capillaries

Distended capillaries caused by weakening of the capillary walls.

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Contraindication

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Condition that requires avoiding certain treatments, procedures or products to prevent undesirable side affects.

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Cleansing Milks

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“Non-foaming lotion cleansers”

Designed to cleanse dry & sensitive skin types & remove makeup.

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Clay-Based Masks

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“Oil-absorbing cleansing masks”

An exfoliant effect & an astringent effect on oily & combination skin, making large pores temporarily appear smaller.

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