Chapter 23 Review ~ Facials Flashcards
The term that refers to the peeling and shedding of the of the horny (outer) layer of the skin is ____.
Exfoliation
Agents that soften and smooth the skin surface are called ___.
Emollients
A detergent type foaming cleanser with a neutral or slightly acidic pH that varies in strength and texture is known as ___.
Face Wash
Which type of tonic lotion is designed for use on oily or acne-prone skin?
Astringents
A light-textured, oil-based emulsion used primarily to dissolve makeup and soil quickly is called ___.
Cleansing Cream
Which type of tonic lotion has the lowest alcohol content and is beneficial for dry skin, mature skin, and for sensitive skin conditions?
Fresheners
A water-based emulsion that can be used twice daily on normal and combination skin for the purpose of removing makeup and soil is known as ___.
Cleansing Lotion
Fresheners, tonics, and astringents that are used to remove excess cleansers and residue left behind by face wash cleansers are called ___.
Tonic Lotions
What is used to achieve good slip during a massage?
Massage Cream
Masks that have been found beneficial in reducing the production of sebum are ___.
Sulfur Masks
One of the most recent advances in mechanical exfoliation is known as ___.
Microdermabrasion
Clay preparations used to stimulate circulation and temporarily contract the pores of the skin are called ___.
Clay Mask
Another name for a chemical exfoliation procedure is ___.
Enzyme Peels
Water-based emulsions that are absorbed quickly without leaving any residue on the skin surface are called ___.
Moisturizer
What is used on oily or acne-prone skin to loosen clogged pores to treat and prevent the excessive buildup of dead cells that can cause acne lesions?
Alpha-Hydroxy Masks
What is used to hydrate and condition the skin during the night when normal tissue repair is taking place?
Treatment Creams
An enzyme peel in which a cream is applied to the skin before steaming and forms a hardened crust that is then massaged or rolled off the skin is called ___.
Gommage
Skin that has an overabundance of sebum is considered to be ___.
Oily
Skin that has either, oily and normal areas or normal and dry areas is known as ___.
Combination
Masks that contain special crystals of gypsum that harden when mixed with cold water immediately before application are ___.
Modelage Masks
Intensive, highly concentrated extracts in a water or oil base and sealed in a glass container are referred to as ___.
Ampoules
Skin that is lacking in oil and often dehydrated is considered to be ___.
Dry
All facial treatments should begin with what step?
Client Consultation
Skin that is in good condition and has an adequate supply of sebum and moisture is considered to be ___.
Normal
What can be used to hold in place certain mask ingredients that tend to run?
Gauze
Masks that are melted at a little more than body temperature before application are ___.
Paraffin Wax Masks
A light, continuous movement applied with fingers and palms in a slow, rhythmic manner without pressure is called ___.
Effleurage
The fixed attachment of one end of the muscle to a bone tissue is called the ___.
Origin of the Muscle
Cosmetology service are generally limited to the scalp, face, neck, shoulders, upper chest, back, feet, lower legs, and ____.
Hands and Arms
In addition to a firm, sure touch and strong, flexible hands, quality massage requires ____.
Self Control and Soft Hands
When the skin is grasped between the fingers and palms and tissue are lifted from the underlying structures and squeezed, rolled, or pinched with light, firm pressure, it is called ___.
Petrissage
The direction of massage movements should always be ___.
From Insertion to Origin
The manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by various movements to increase metabolism and circulation, promote absorption, and relieve pain is ____.
Massage
The condition that causes skin to feel dry and flaky because of an insufficient amount of water in the body is ___.
Dehydration
What is achieved through light but firm, slow rhythmic movements, or very slow, light hand vibrations over the motor points for a short time?
Relaxation
A form of petrissage in which the tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out is called ___.
Fulling
The ___ movement involves pressing and twisting the tissues with a fast back-and-forth movements.
Rolling
The most stimulating form of massage that is performed by slapping, tapping, or hacking movements is called ___.
Percussion or Tapotement
Every muscle and nerve has a ___ point which is the point over the muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of the muscle.
Motor
A form of petrissage which is used mainly for massaging the arms is known as ___.
Fulling
A shaking movement accomplished by rapid muscular contractions in the practitioner’s arms, while the balls of the fingertips are pressed firmly on the point of application is known as ___.
Vibration
Use of the wrists and outer edges of the hands in a fast, light, firm, flexible motion against the skin in alternate succession is called ___.
Hacking Movements
Infrared lamp exposure during or after facial manipulations is given for ___ minutes
3 to 5
Aromatherapy refers to the therapeutic use of ___.
Essential Oils
___ is a vigorous movement in which your hands are placed a little distance apart on both sides of the client’s arm or leg. While working downward, a twisting motion is applied against the bones in the opposite direction.
Wringing
The negative pole is the active electrode of the galvanic current that is used when negative reactions are desired on the face, such as forcing negative ions into the skin, opening follicles, or ___.
Liquifying Sebum
Maintaining the health of the facial skin by using correct cleansing methods, increasing circulation, relaxing the nerves, and activating the skin glands and metabolism through massage is known as ___ facial treatments.
Preservative
What is applied after the massage cream is removed?
Tonic Lotion or Freshener
Cleansing cream is removed from the skin with tissues, moist cotton pads, facial sponges, or ____.
Warm Moist Towels
Steam the face mildly with warm, moist towels or with a facial steamer in order to ___.
Open the Skin Pores
