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. .
Macules:
flat discoloured spot on the skin’s surface also could be a freckle or age spot
Caused by UV exposure
P.I.H
hyper pigmented mark or spot left after pimples heal or after an inflammatory
P.O.C
Along the sides of the neck, from chronic sun exposure, reddish brown
Milia:
Pearl like collections of oil and dead skin cells, typically the size of a pin
Erythrosis :
Redness caused by inflammation
Couperose:
Redness in skin, matting of blood vessels, arnica extract
Blue light benefits:
To reduce and heal acne
Green light benefits:
Hyper pigmentation
Red light benefits:
for aging skin, stimulates collagen and elastin
How to treat combination skin type:
Cleanse regularly, regular exfoliating, water-based products, avoid harsh products and rough exfoliating
Dry skin:
Oil based products to provide protection of the acid mantle
- ceramides
- emollients
- humectants
Salicylic acid benefits:
Beta hydroxy acid, exfoliates, helps unclog pores, antibacterial, astringent
Benefits of sun protection:
Protects skin from UV radiation, skin cancer, premature aging and skin damage
Acneic/oily skin treatments:
Microdermabrasion Surfer masks Salicylic acid AHA’s (glycolic, lactic) Benzoyl peroxide Vit c and a
Homecare: bha or aha, don’t overuse products, practice stress reduction and good nutrition, have regular facials, eliminate comedogenic products, change pillow case often, wash makeup brushes
Treatment for sensitive skin:
Homecare: gentle skin cleanser, cold towels, enzyme peel formulated for sensitive skin, alginates masks,
Ingredients: azulene, menthol, aloe
Hyperpigmentation homecare:
Don’t over exfoliate, ingredients to help brighten, liquorice root, bear berry, glycolic acid
Treatment for normal skin:
Promote a good oil to water balance, chemical peels, high frequency, micro current, eat a well balanced diet, drink water, wear SPF
Hydra beaute cream:
Dehydrated skin, retains moisture, Shea butter, allantoin (soothes and softens skin)
What mask would you use for dull skin?
Anti fatigue mask
What would you use for oily/acneic skin?
Pure balance cream, pure balance mask
What guinot products would you use for dry skin?
Nutrizone
Instant comfort mask
What guinot products would you use for dehydration?
Hydra beaute, hydra zone
Benefits to hydra beaute toner:
Lotus extract: softens and protects
Allantoin: soothes and softens
Fig extract: moisturizes, reduce water loss
Facial massage steps:
- broad sweeping (effleurage)
- knuckling (under collarbone)
- lifting chin with 2 fingers
- trapezius rolling (one side x3)
- broad sweeping
- kneading on trapezius (both sides)
- triangular sweeping
- deep kneading shoulders
- kneading on chin
- presses on chin
- chin crosses
- knead facial muscles
- lip brace
- face lift
- forehead roll patting
- eye circle lift
- forehead kneading
- eye lift
- prayer movement (forehead)
- tapping
- kneading on sides of neck
- face lift
- roll patting (décolleté to forehead)
State the distance and time for the steamer:
Normal skin: 15-18 inches, 10-15 minutes
Oily/acne skin: 12-15 inches, 15-25 minutes
Mature skin: 18-20 inches, 3-6 minutes
