Esthetic Services Flashcards
Treatment of the skin (12); client consultation, client records, skin analysis, skin treatments, referral to physician Skin care procedures (19); facial, facial massage, exfoliants, microdermabrasion, light therapy, chemical treatments, electrotherapy Hair removal procedures (6); temporary hair removal Make up procedures (5); makeup application, eyelash and brow tinting, artificial eyelashes
Client consulations
you’ll find out if your client has any contraindications. Contraindications may include; certain skin diseases/ disorders, use of Retin-A or Accutane, pregnancy, allergies, diabetes, blood thinners, etc. Ask them questions about their lifestyle, what they want to accomplish, what products they use, how their skin usually feels at different times of day.
Client records
records the analysis, the type of treatment performed, products used, and other consultation notes.
Skin analysis
includes; skin type, conditions present, appearance, texture. You’ll want to do this after you cleanse the skin.
Skin types
are determined by genetics and ethnicity. Dry, normal, combination, and oily. Sensitive skin is talked about as a skin type, but it’s primarily a skin condition.
Alipidic
dry skin that doesn’t produce enough oils.
Dehydrated
lack of water, looks thin and flaky, and can feel tight and dry
Normal skin
good oil and water balance. It can fluctuate and sometimes will be a little drier or a little oilier.
Combination skin
can be both oily and dry, or both oily and normal at the same time.
Oily skin
lipidic skin; excess sebum production. People age slower because of the protection provided by oil secretions.
Sensitive skin
skin condition, but it’s also genetically predisposed. Characterized by fragile, thin skin and redness.
Facial
professional service designed to improve and rejuvenate the skin. Benefits include: deep cleanses, exfoliates, increases circulation and detoxifies, relaxes the senses/ nerves/ and muscles, stimulates the skin functions and metabolism, slows down premature aging, treats conditions such as dryness/ oiliness/ redness, softens wrinkles and aging lines, and helps clear up blemishes and minor acne.
Facial massage
relaxes the client and facial muscles, stimulates blood and lymph circulation, improves overall metabolism and activates sluggish skin, helps muscle tone, cleanse the skin of impurities and softens sebum, slough of dead skin cells, reduces puffiness and sinus congestion, helps product absorption, relives muscle tension and pain, provides a sense of physiological and psychological well being.
massage from insertion to origin
Types of massage movements
PEVFT
Effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement, and vibration.
Effleurage
soft, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers in a slow and rhythmic manner. Often used at the beginning and end of the session.
Petrissage
kneading movement that stimulates the underlying tissues. The skin is grasped between the thumb and forefinger, lifted from their underlying structures, squeezed, rolled or pinched, with a light firm pressure.
Fulling is a form of petrissage, used in the massaging of the arms.
Friction
rubbing movement; stimulates the circulation and glandular activity of the skin. Circular friction movements are usually used on the scalp, arm and hands.
Types of friction
chucking: grasp the flesh firmly in one hand, move the hand up and down along the bone while the other hand keeps the arm in a steady position.
rolling: arms and legs. Apply pressure to the tissues; press the tissues firmly against the bone, and roll your hands around the arm or leg with a rapid back and forth movement.
wringing: vigorous movement. While the hands are working downward, the flesh is twisted against the bones in opposite directions.
Tapotement
fast tapping, patting, and hacking movements. The most stimulating massage movement and should be applied carefully nd with discretion. Good for toning, beneficial to sluggish skin. Only light digital tapping should be used on the face.
