Facials Flashcards
Name six benefits of a facial
- Deeply cleanses the skin
- Softens skin
- Relaxes the senses, nerves, and minor acne
- increases circulation, and detoxifies skin
- Helps clear up blemishes and minor acne
Five guidelines to follow in order to be successful and maintain client loyalty
- Knowledge of skin histology
- Knowledge of contraindications, technological advances, and facial equipment
- Client-relation skills, connecting with the client and knowing how to communicate with them.
- Massage techniques and your touch, pressure, and flow in the facial
List the steps of a basic facial
- Initial consultation and analysis
- Cleansing and analysis
- Exfoliation
- Steam/warm towels
- Extractions and/or deep pore cleaning
- Massage
- Treatment masks
- Toners
- Serums, eye, and lip treatment
- Moisturizers
- Sunscreens
What are three of the contraindications for facials?
- Skin disorders or diseases
- Skin irritation
- Use of acne drugs or other topical treatment
How does a mini-facial differ from the basic facial?
The time is shorter (60 min-30 min), Most of the steps of the basic facial are omitted. Deep cleansing and masks are the main priorities of the mini-facial because they show more visible results
List four treatments that are beneficial for mature skin
- Massage with a deep-penetrating serum and cream
- Collagen and hydrating masks
- Firming products
- Light therapy and micro-current
What treatment procedures are contraindicated for sensitive skin?
- Microdermabrasion, vacuum suction, and brush machine
- Strong exfoliants and products with alcohol
- Hot steam or warm towels
- Rough massages
List four ingredients that are recommended for treating acne.
- Salicylic acids
- Tea tree oil
- Vitamin A and Vitamin C
- Benzoyl peroxide
What are the key points to consider when choosing skin products for men?
- Choose products that are simple and easy to follow
- Choose products that require simple routines and multi-use products
What is a food or drink that does NOT aggravate rosacea?
Milk.
Wine
Beer
Heavily spiced food
What skin condition can be prevented by staying out of the sun and wearing protective clothing and sunscreen daily?
Vitiligo
Hyperpigmentation.
Hypo pigmentation
Abinism
What does it mean if a client says that extractions are painful?
Client needs to get over his or her pain threshold
Extractions should never be performed on this client
You should immediately ask a manager to review your technique
Extraction method being used is probably too rough or forceful.
What is NOT among the environmental aggravators that clients with acne should avoid?
Dirt
Grease
Humidity
Water.
What procedure should you recommend that clients with acne add to their home care twice per week?
Enzyme peel.
Clay mask
Therapeutic sun exposure
Aggressive massage
What are finger cots?
Trays filled with lotion for softening the skin of the fingertips
Wood slats strapped to the fingers to hold them rigid during treatment
An industry term referring to each individual “sleeve” of a glove
Individual finger “gloves” used for extractions.
What will you be able to perform easily and efficiently once you understand the angle of the various follicles in the different locations on the skin?
Enzyme peels
Extractions.
Clay masks
Product application
When in the extraction process is a healing mask beneficial?
Before any extractions begin
Midway through the extractions
After all extractions are done.
The day after extractions
What is NOT one of the beneficial effects that warmth has on the skin?
Softens the follicles
Promotes effective cleansing
Decreases circulation.
Prepares skin for extractions
What is NOT a risk associated with keeping hot towels on the skin for too long?
Overmoisturization.
Overstimulation
Redness
Irritation
What is extraction?
Plucking hairs with tweezers
Manually removing impurities and comedones from follicles.
Reducing excess hair from nostrils with a nose trimmer
Chemically extracting pigment
What is NOT one of the functions of a treatment mask?
Hydrating the skin
Rejuvenating the skin
Drawing out impurities
Loosening the skin.
When in the facial process should a calming, hydrating mask be applied?
Anytime
Only at the beginning
Only at the end.
Never
What becomes trapped under a paraffin mask and promotes penetration of ingredients deeper into the skin?
Heat.
Moisture
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
Why should you offer clients water after performing services?
To advertise the brand of water
To add an item to the client’s bill
To increase your tip
To facilitate rehydration.
