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Chpt. 22 - Facials Flashcards

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ALIPIDIC?

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

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ALPHA HYDROXY ACIDS?

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Acids derived from plants, mostly fruit, and used to exfoliate the skin.

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AMPOULES?

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Sealed glass vials containing highly concentrated extract in a water oil base.

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ANODE?

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Positive electrode.

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AROMATHERAPY?

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Therapeutic use of essential oils.

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ASTRINGENTS?

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Liquid that helps remove excess oil in the skin.

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BRUSHING MACHINE?

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

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CATHODE?

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Negative electrode.

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CHEMICAL EXFOLIANTS?

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Chemical agent that dissolves dead skin cells.

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CHUCKING?

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Massage movement accompanied 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.

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CLAY-BASED MASKS?

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Clap preparations used to stimulate circulation and temporarily contract the pores of the skin.

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CLEANSING MILKS?

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Non-foaming lotion cleansers for the face.

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CLOSED COMEDONES?

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Clogged follicles just under the skin surface..

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CONTRAINDICATION?

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Procedure or condition that requires avoiding certain treatment to prevent undesirable side effects.

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COUPERSE?

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European term describing areas of diffuse redness and dilated red capillaries.

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CREAM MASKS?

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Mask treatments for dry skin that do not harden or dry on the face.

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EFFLEUAGE?

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Light, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers (digital) or the palms (palmar) in a slow, rhythmic manner.

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ELECTRODE?

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Applicator for directing the electric current from the machine to the clients skin.

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ELECTROTHERAPY?

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Electrical facial treatments.

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EMOLLIENTS?

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

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ENZYME PEELS?

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Chemical exfoliants that involve the use of enzymes that help speed up the breakdown of keratin, the protein in skin.

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EXFOLIANTS?

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Ingredient that assists in the process of exfoliatioon.

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EXFOLIATION?

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Removal of excess dead cells from the skin surface.

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FOAMING CLEANSERS?

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Wash-off product that contains a surfactant.

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FRESHENERS?

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Liquid that helps remove excess oil from the skin.

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FRICTION?

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Deep rubbing movement requiring pressure on the skin with the fingers or palm while moving them over and underlying structure.

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FULLING?

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Form of petrissage in which the tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out; used mainly for massaging the arms.

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GOMMAGES?

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Enzyme peels 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.

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HACKING?

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Chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands in massage.

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HUMECTANTS?

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Substances that absorb moisture or promote the retention of moisture.

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KERATOLYTIC ENZYMES?

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Substances that help speed up the breakdown of keratin, the protein in skin.

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LIGHT THERAPY?

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Application of light rays to skin for treating disorders.

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MASKS?

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Special cosmetic preparations applied to the face to tighten, tone, hydrate, and nourish the skin.

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MASSAGE?

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manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, pinching, kneading, tapping, and other movements to increase metabolism and circulation, promote absorption, and relieve pain.

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MASSAGE CREAMS?

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Lubricants designed to give the practitioner a good slip (slippery quality) during massage.

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MECHANICAL EXFOLIANTS?

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Methods of physical contact used to scrape or bump cells off the skin.

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MICROCURRENT?

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A galvanic treatment that is a computerized device with many skin care applications, namely toning.

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MICRODERMABRASION?

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Mechanical exfoliation that involves “shooting” aluminum oxide or other crystals at the skin with a hand-held device that exfoliates dead cells.

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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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MOISTURIZERS?

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Products formulated to add moisture to the skin.

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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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OPEN COMEDONES?

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Also known as blackheads; follicles impacted with solidified sebum and dead cell buildup.

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OSTIUM?

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Follicle opening.

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PARAFFIN WAX MASKS?

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Specially prepared facial masks containing paraffin and other beneficial ingredients; typically used with treatment cream.

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PETRISSAGE?

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Kneading movement performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue with a light, firm pressure.

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ROLLING?

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

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STEAMER?

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Heats and produces a stream or warm steam that can be focused on various areas of the skin.

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TAPOTEMENT or PERCUSSION?

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Most stimulating massage movement, consisting of short, quick tapping, slapping and hacking movements.

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TELANGIECTASIAS?

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Dilated red capillaries.

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TONERS?

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Liquid that helps remove excess oil from the skin.

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TREATMENT CREAM?

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Cream designed to hydrate and condition the skin during the night; heavier in consistency and texture than a moisturizer.

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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 on both sides of the client’s arm or leg and working downward, apply a twisting motion against the bones in the opposite direction.

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The preliminary parts of a facial treatment that determine the treatments to be performed are ____?

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SKIN ANALYSIS & CONSULTATION.

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When removing a cleanser from the eye area, it should be removed with damp facial sponges or cotton pads in what movements?

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UPWARD & OUTWARD MOVEMENTS.

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When performing a skin analysis with a magnifying lamp, the first thing the technician should look for is the presence of absence of ___?

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VISIBLE PORES

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If the client is not producing enough sebum, the skin type is characterized as ____?

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ALIPIDIC

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Skin that has small pores and may be flaky or dry with fine lines & wrinkles is characterized as ____?

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DEHYDRATED

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Oily skin that produces too much sebum may appear shiny or greasy and have ____?

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LARGE PORES

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Pores that are clogged from dead cells building up in the follicle may have the appearance or ____?

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COMEDONES

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The difference between closed and open comedones is the size of the follicle, or ____?

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OSTIUM.

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When the follicle becomes clogged, resulting in an infection of the follicle, it is caused by a type of bacteria that is referred to as ____?

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ANAEROBIC

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Red pimples that do not have a pus head are referred to as _____?

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ACNE PAPULES

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A skin condition caused by sun exposure or hormone imbalances resulting in dark blotches of color in areas of the skin is ___?

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HYPERPIGMENTATION

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A chronic hereditary disorder indicated by constant or frequent facial blushing is ____?

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ROSACEA

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Lubricants applied to the face to make the skin slippery during a treatment are ______?

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MASSAGE CREAMS

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Soothing masks that have antibacterial ingredients and are helpful for acne-prone skin are ______?

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CLAY BASED

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Masks that do not dry out the skin and often contain oils and emollients as well as humectants are _____?

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CREAM MASKS

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Paraffin used as a mask has no skin benefits unless mixed with a ______?

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TREATMENT CREAM

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A plaster-like mask that, when mixed with water, causes a chemical reaction is known as _____?

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MODELAGE MASK

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The thin, open-meshed, woven cotton fabric used in the penetration of the mask application is ______?

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GAUZE

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The term used to describe the manual or mechanical manipulation of the body is ______?

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MASSAGE

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To master massage techniques, the cosmetologist should have a basic working knowledge of ______?

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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

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The direction of movement in massage techniques should always be from the insertion of the muscle to its ______?

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ORIGIN

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The massage movement that is a light continuous stroking movement with the fingers in a slow rhythmic manner is ______?

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EFFLEURAGE

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The kneading massage movement performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue with light, firm pressure is ______?

A

PETRISSAGE

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The deep rubbing of friction massage movements on the skin has been known to have a significant effect on the ______?

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CIRCULATION AND GLANDULAR ACTIVITY O THE SKIN

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The most stimulating type of massage that should be performed using extreme care and discretion is _____?

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TAPOTEMENT

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The point on the skin over the muscle where pressure and stimulation will cause contraction of the muscle is referred to as the ______?

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MOTOR POINT

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A significant benefit of a facial steamer that heats and produces steam is that the steam produced will soften and relax _____?

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FOLLICLE ACCUMULATIONS

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A nonfoaming cleansing product that is designed to cleanse and dry sensitive skin is _____?

A

CLEANSING MILK

82
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Cleansing products that foam and rinse off easily generally contain surfactants also known as ______?

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DETERGENTS

83
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Skin products designed to lower the pH of skin after cleansing and remove excess cleansing product are fresheners, astringents, or ______?

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TONERS

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Exfoliant products are used on skin surfaces to make the skin look smoother by ______?

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REMOVING EXCESS DEAD SKIN CELLS

85
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Cosmetology professionals are only allowed to use products that remove surface dead cells from the _____?

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STRATUM CORNEUM

86
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A gentle chemical exfoliation acid that helps dissolve the bonds and intercellular cement between cells is ______?

A

ALPHA HYDROXY ACID

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A salon-type of alpha hydroxy acid exfoliant that contains a concentration of 20-30% acid is referred to as a _____?

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PEEL

88
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A chemical exfoliant that works by dissolving keratin protein in the surface skin cells is known as an enzyme peel or ______?

A

KERATOLYTIC

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An enzyme cream-type skin peel that forms a crust and is rolled of the skin is a ______?

A

GOMMAGE

90
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Moisturizers that increase the water content of the skin’s surface with a product that is water-binding are known as ______?

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HYDRATORS

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A fatty or oily ingredient used to block moisture from leaving the skin is an ______?

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EMOLLIENT

92
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Clients should be advised to use sunscreen that protect against both _____ & _____?

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UVA & UVB RAYS

93
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When using the brushing machine to perform an exfoliation, the skin should be treated with _____?

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A FAIRLY THICK LAYER OF CLEANSER OR MOISTURIZER

94
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The skin suction and cold spray machine is used to increase circulation and should be used only on nonsensitive or ______?

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NON-INFLAMED SKIN

95
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The use of electric currents to treat the skin is a form of ______?

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ELECTROTHERAPY

96
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The process of softening and emulsifying hardened sebum stuck in the follicles is called ______?

A

DESINCRUSTATION

97
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Water-soluble products are penetrated into the skin using galvanic current and a process called _______?

A

IONTOPHORESIS

98
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A galvanic treatment using a computerized device to tone the skin and produce a lifting effect on aging skin is _______?

A

MICROCURRENT

99
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The therapeutic use of essential oils to enhance a person’s physical and emotional wellbeing is _____?

A

AROMATHERAPY

100
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After the first treatment, every new client should be provided with a thorough consultation that consists of salon treatment programs, education, and ______?

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PROPER HOME CARE

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