Facial Practical Steps Flashcards
Ultimate facial steps
- cleanse
- toner
- analysis
- exfoliate
- steam
- extractions
- antiseptic toner
- high frequency
- massage
- remove lotion
- mask
- steam towel
- toner
- protective cream
Papule
Small elevated pimple containing no fluid
Pustule
Inflammation with a white/yellow centre containing pus
Open comedone
Blackheads
Closed comedone
Also known as a white head
Sebaceous hyperplasia
Looks like donut holes on the skin
Treatment for sebaceous filaments:
enzymes (promote the breakdown of dead skin cells), scrubs, AHA and BHA treatments
Properties of high frequency:
1) has a antiseptic and healing effect on the skin
2) stimulates circulation
3) helps oxygenate the skin
4) increases cell metabolism
5) generates a warm & relaxing feeling
Properties of steam:
- Sedates sebaceous glands (thus normalizing P.H.)
- Anti-bacterial
- Rejuvenates as a result of oxygen being produced
- Speeds up metabolism
- Promotes healing
- Is extremely beneficial to acneic skin, clogged, blemished skin & mature skins due to the added oxygen
Hydra beaute cleansing milk
- Karitol (Shea Oil), softens, soothes and nourishes the skin
- Fig Extract, moisturizes and helps reduce water loss on the skin. It also has gentle exfoliating properties.
Gommage biologic peeling gel:
Natural fruit acids: exfoliate, help to activate cellular regeneration
Green tea extract: stimulates, moisturizes, regenerates
Hydra sensitive cleansing milk:
Vitamins E: soothes, strengthen the skin’s natural protection.
Actinic keratinization:
Rough area caused by sun exposure
Seborrheic keratosis:
appears as a brown, black or light coloured growth in sun exposed areas. The growth has a waxy, scaly elevated appearance. May resemble a wart
Psoriasis:
an itchy disorder characterized by red patches covered with white silvery scales
Melasma:
splotchy, increased pigmented complex that may be present during UV exposure. Found on the forehead, cheeks, nose and upper lip. .