Facials Flashcards
What are the 4 main steps to daily skin care?
Cleansing, toning, moisturizing, and protecting
The first step of skin care regimens that removes dirt, oil, makeup, and environmental pollutants from the surface of the skin.
Cleansing
Help to further cleanse the skin while properly balancing the pH. They remain on the skin.
Astringents and toners
Skin care products that are used to replenish and balance moisture and oil as well as protect the skin. Also called humectants.
Moisturizers
Protects the skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays.
Sunscreen
__% of winkles are caused by excessive sun exposure and only __% by the natural aging process.
90 and 10
You should generally exfoliate - a week.
1-2
____________ contains a granular substance with a slightly grainy or rough texture.
Manual exfoliant
_______ consists if a natural substance such as an enzyme or AHA that works in conjunction with other ingredients to cause a chemical reaction that removes sea skin cells.
Chemical exfoliant
Masks that are generally rich in minerals, muds, and clays derived from the earth. Primary purpose is to absorb oils, tighten and refine the pores and aid in preventing clogging. Well suited for oily and acne skin types.
Clay or mud masks
Rich, creamy textured masks that are ideal for dry skin types. Generally rich in moisturizers and vitamins.
Creme masks
A wide range of masks whose purpose is dependent on their ingredients. Usually calm and soothe sensitive skin to reduce redness and irritation. Some are suited for oily skin.
Gel masks
Masks that are mixed with water and applied in a thick consistency. They dry and harden to rubber like consistencies that can be pulled from the face in one piece. Offer ingredient benefits and also kick in moisture to create a firm, taut feeling.
Modeling masks
This mask hardens as it cools and the warmth of it increases circulation and promotes penetration of nutrients applied beneath it. Best for dry, mature skin
Paraffin masks
A systematic, therapeutic method if manipulating the body by running, pinching, tapping, kneading or striking with the hands.
Massage
What are some benefits of massage?
Increased circulation Firmer and stronger muscles Stimulation of glandular activity Relief of tension and pain Softer improved skin texture
The term given to name the actual action or movement performed during the massage treatment.
Manipulation
A light, relaxing, smooth, gentle stroking or circular manipulation. Carried out with the pads of the fingers. Used to begin and end massage treatments.
Effleurage
A light or heavy kneading, pinching, and rolling of the muscles. The most important massage movement. Deeply stimulating.
Petrissage
A form of petrissage that is similar to kneading dough. Generally done on arms and hands.
Fulling
Also known as percussion, a light tapping or slapping movement applied with the fingertips or partly flexed fingers. The most stimulating movement.
Tapotement
A motion that resembles a chopping movement using the edge of the hands.
Hacking
A circular or wringing movement with no gliding, usually performed with the fingertips. Used to move the skin across the muscles and bones below.
Friction
Performed by holding the clients arm in one hand and lifting the skin firmly up and down over the bone with the other hand. Form of friction
Chucking
Performed my grasping the clients skin several inches apart and twisting in opposite directions. Form of friction.
Wringing
A shaking movement achieved by quickly shaking you arms while your fingertips or palms touch the client. Only used in facial massage.
Vibration
A method of massage for oily and acneic skin types that uses gentle kneading and pinching movements to force excess sebum from the pores.
Jacquet movements
Direct massage movements from the ______ of the muscle to the _____ to avoid damage.
Insertion and origin
What are the 5 major categories of skin types?
Normal Dry Oily Combination Mature/aging
This skin type contains sufficient moisture and sebum production, displays few breakouts and has small to medium pores.
Normal
This skin type lacks adequate sebum production and is prone to fine lines and wrinkles. Pores are very small and skin is thin and delicate.
Dry
This skin type displays excess sebum, appears thick and shiny. Larger pore size and prone to breakouts. Less likely to display winkles.
Oily
This skin type displays areas that are both dry an oily. The most common skin type.
Combination
This skin type displays loose, thin skin with apparent fine lines and wrinkles. Lacks elasticity and firmness.
Mature aging
Provides soothing heat that penetrates into the tissue of the body and relaxes the client while softening the skin. Kept 30 inches from clients skin.
Infrared lamp
During a men’s facial all movement should be in a _____ motion to go with hair growth.
Downward
