Facials

Question 1

A detergent-type foaming cleanser with a neutral or slightly acidic pH that varies in strength and texture is known as _______.

Answer 1

Face wash

Question 2

A light-textured, oil-based emulsion used primarily to dissolve makeup and soil quickly is called ______.

Answer 2

Cleansing cream

Question 3

A water-based emulsion that can be used twice daily on normal and combination skin for the purpose of removing makeup and soil is know as _______.

Answer 3

Cleansing lotion

Question 4

Agents that soften or smooth the skin surface is called ______.

Answer 4

Emollients

Question 5

Fresheners, tonics, and astringents are all used to remove excess cleaners and residue left behind by face wash cleaners are called _______

Answer 5

Tonic lotions

Question 6

Which type of tonic lotion has the lowest alcohol content and is beneficial for dry skin, mature skin, and for sensitive skin conditions?

Answer 6

Fresheners

Question 7

Which type of tonic lotion is designed for use on oily or acne-prone skin?

Answer 7

Astringents

Question 8

The term that refers to the peeling and shedding of the horny (outer) layer of the skin is ______.

Answer 8

Exfoliation

Question 9

One of the most recent advances in mechanical exfoliation is known as ________.

Answer 9

Microdermabrasion

Question 10

Another name for chemical exfoliation procedures is _______.

Answer 10

Enzyme peels

Question 11

An enzyme peel 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 is called _____

Answer 11

Gommage

Question 12

What is used on oily or acne-prone skin to loosen clogged pores to treat and prevent the excessive buildup of dead cells that can cause acne lesions?

Answer 12

Alphahydroxy acids

Question 13

What is used to hydrate and condition the skin during the night when normal tissue repair is taking place?

Answer 13

Treatment creams

Question 14

What is use to achieve good slip during a massage?

Answer 14

Massage cream

Question 15

Water-based emulsions that are absorbed quickly without leaving any residue on the skin surface are called ______.

Answer 15

Moisturizers

Question 16

Clay preparations are used to stimulate circulation and temporarily contract the pores of the skin are _______.

Answer 16

Clay masks

Question 17

Masks that have been found beneficial in reducing the production of sebum are _____.

Answer 17

Sulfur masks

Question 18

Masks that contain special crystals of gypsum that harden when mixed with cold water immediately before application are ________.

Answer 18

Modelage masks

Question 19

Masks that are melted at a little more than body temperature before application are ________.

Answer 19

Paraffin wax masks

Question 20

What can be used to hold in place certain mask ingredients that tend to run?

Answer 20

Gauze

Question 21

Intensive, highly concentrated extracts in a water or oil base and sealed in a glass container are referred to as _________.

Answer 21

Ampules

Question 22

All facial treatments should begin with what step?

Answer 22

A client consultation

Question 23

Skin that has an over abundance of sebum is considered to be ______.

Answer 23

Oily

Question 24

Skin that is usually in good condition and has an adequate supply of sebum and moisture is considered to be _______.

Answer 24

Normal

Question 25

Skin that is lacking in oil, and is often dehydrated is considered to be ______.

Answer 25

Dry

Question 26

Skin that may have either oily and normal areas or normal and dry areas is known as _______.

Answer 26

Combination skin

Question 27

The condition that causes skin to feel dry and flakey because of an insufficient amount of water in the body is _______.

Answer 27

Dehydration

Question 28

The manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by various movements to increase metabolism and circulation, promote absorption, and relieve pain is ______.

Answer 28

Massage

Question 29

Cosmetology services are generally limited to the scalp, face, neck, shoulders, upper cheek, back, lower legs, and ________.

Answer 29

Hands and arms

Question 30

In addition to a firm, sure touch, and strong, flexible hands, quality massage requires ________.

Answer 30

Self-control and soft hands

Question 31

The direction of massage movements should always be _______.

Answer 31

From insertion to origin

Question 32

A light, continuous movement applied with fingers and palms in a slow, rhythmic manner without pressure is called ________.

Answer 32

Effleurage

Question 33

When the skin is grasped between the fingers and palms, and tissues are lifted from the underlying structures and squeezed, rolled, or pinched with light firm pressure, it is called _________.

Answer 33

Petrissage

Question 34

The fixed attachment of one end of the muscles to a bone or tissue is called the _______.

Answer 34

Origin of the muscle

Question 35

The most stimulating form of massage that is performed by tapping, slapping, or hacking movements is called _________.

Answer 35

Percussion or Tapotement

Question 36

A form of petrissage, used mainly for massaging the arms is known as _______.

Answer 36

Fulling

Question 37

A shaking movement accomplished by rapid muscular contractions in the cosmetologists arms, while the balls of the fingertips are pressed firmly on the point of application is known as _______.

Answer 37

Vibration

Question 38

A form of petrissage in which the tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out is called ________.

Answer 38

Fulling

Question 39

Use of the wrists and outer edges of hands in fast l, light, firm, flexible motions against the skin in alternating succession is called _______.

Answer 39

Hacking movements

Question 40

Every muscle and nerve has a _______ point which is the point over the muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of the muscle.

Answer 40

Motor

Question 41

What is achieved through light but firm, slow rhythmic movements, or very slow, light hand vibrations over the motor points for a short time?

Answer 41

Relaxation

Question 42

The ______ movement involves pressing & twisting the tissues with a fast back-and-forth movement.

Answer 42

Rolling

Question 43

_________ is a vigorous movement in which your hands are placed a little distance apart on both sides of the clients arm or leg. While working downward, a twisting motion is applied against the bones in the opposite direction.

Answer 43

Wringing

Question 44

Maintaining the health of the facial skin by using correct cleansing methods, increasing circulation, relaxing the nerves, and activating the skin glands and metabolism through massage is know as ___________ facial treatments.

Answer 44

Preservative

Question 45

Cleansing cream is removed from the skin with tissues, moist cotton pads, facial sponges or ________.

Answer 45

Warm, moist towels

Question 46

Steam the face mildly with warm, moist towels, or with a facial steamer in order to _______.

Answer 46

Open the skin pores

Question 47

Infrared lamp exposure during or after facial manipulations is given for ________ minutes.

Answer 47

3 to 5

Question 48

What is applied after the massage cream is removed?

Answer 48

Tonic lotion or freshener

Question 49

The negative pole is the active electrode of the galvanic current when negative reactions are desired on the face such as forcing negative ions into the skin, opening follicles, or ________.

Answer 49

Liquefying sebum

Question 50

Aromatherapy refers to the therapeutic use of ________.

Answer 50

Essential oils