Chapter 23 Facials Flashcards
All facial treatments should begin with
Client consultation
What is determined by the oiliness or dryness of the skin, is hereditary and cannot be permanently changed with treatments, although it can be improved with treatments.
Skin type
What means lack of lipids and describes skin that does not produce enough sebum indicates by the absence of visible pores.
Alipidic
What is the condition in which the skin may appear flaky or dry looking, indicating a lack of moisture in the skin?
Dehydrated
Skin that has an overabundance of sebum is considered to be
Oily
Most types of hyper-pigmentation, or dark blotches of color, are caused by sun exposure or
Hormone imbalances
A chronic hereditary disorder that can be indicated by constant or frequent facial blushing and appears often with dilated capillaries and diffuse redness
Rosacea
What is a non-foaming, lotion cleanser designed to cleanse dry and sensitive skin types and to remove makeup?
Cleansing milk
Which cleansers contain surfactants that cause the product to foam and rinse off easily and are generally recommended for combination or oilier skin types?
Foaming cleansers
Fresheners and astringents that are used to remove excess cleansers and residue left behind by the face wash cleansers as well as help rebalance the pH of the skin are called
Toners
What types of toners are usually stronger often with higher alcohol content and are used to treat oilier skin types?
Fresheners and astringents
The term that refers to the removal of excess dead cells from the skin surface
Exfoliation
And enzyme peel in which a cream is applied to the skin and forms a heart and cross that is then massage or rolled off the skin is called
Go mage
What are gentle natural occurring acids that remove dead skin cells by dissolving the bonds and intercellular cement between the cells and promoting skin that is smoother and more hydrated?
Alpha hydroxy aciD.S.
A type of chemical exfoliation product is
Enzyme peels
These are products that help increase the moisture content of the skin surface and help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Moisturizers
What are agents that prevent moisture from leaving the skin?
Emollients
What treatments are usually more intensive products designed for use at night to treat specific skin problems and are heavier then they use products?
Night treatments
Concentrated products designed to penetrate the skin and sealed in a small container are referred to as what?
Ampoules
What is used to achieve good sleep during a massage?
Massage cream