Facials

Question 1

What are the 4 main steps to daily skin care?

Answer 1

Cleansing, toning, moisturizing, and protecting

Question 2

The first step of skin care regimens that removes dirt, oil, makeup, and environmental pollutants from the surface of the skin.

Answer 2

Cleansing

Question 3

Help to further cleanse the skin while properly balancing the pH. They remain on the skin.

Answer 3

Astringents and toners

Question 4

Skin care products that are used to replenish and balance moisture and oil as well as protect the skin. Also called humectants.

Answer 4

Moisturizers

Question 5

Protects the skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays.

Answer 5

Sunscreen

Question 6

__% of winkles are caused by excessive sun exposure and only __% by the natural aging process.

Answer 6

90 and 10

Question 7

You should generally exfoliate - a week.

Answer 7

1-2

Question 8

____________ contains a granular substance with a slightly grainy or rough texture.

Answer 8

Manual exfoliant

Question 9

_______ 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.

Answer 9

Chemical exfoliant

Question 10

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.

Answer 10

Clay or mud masks

Question 11

Rich, creamy textured masks that are ideal for dry skin types. Generally rich in moisturizers and vitamins.

Answer 11

Creme masks

Question 12

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.

Answer 12

Gel masks

Question 13

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.

Answer 13

Modeling masks

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Paraffin masks

Question 15

A systematic, therapeutic method if manipulating the body by running, pinching, tapping, kneading or striking with the hands.

Answer 15

Massage

Question 16

What are some benefits of massage?

Answer 16

Increased circulation
Firmer and stronger muscles
Stimulation of glandular activity
Relief of tension and pain 
Softer improved skin texture

Question 17

The term given to name the actual action or movement performed during the massage treatment.

Answer 17

Manipulation

Question 18

A light, relaxing, smooth, gentle stroking or circular manipulation. Carried out with the pads of the fingers. Used to begin and end massage treatments.

Answer 18

Effleurage

Question 19

A light or heavy kneading, pinching, and rolling of the muscles. The most important massage movement. Deeply stimulating.

Answer 19

Petrissage

Question 20

A form of petrissage that is similar to kneading dough. Generally done on arms and hands.

Answer 20

Fulling

Question 21

Also known as percussion, a light tapping or slapping movement applied with the fingertips or partly flexed fingers. The most stimulating movement.

Answer 21

Tapotement

Question 22

A motion that resembles a chopping movement using the edge of the hands.

Answer 22

Hacking

Question 23

A circular or wringing movement with no gliding, usually performed with the fingertips. Used to move the skin across the muscles and bones below.

Answer 23

Friction

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Chucking

Question 25

Performed my grasping the clients skin several inches apart and twisting in opposite directions. Form of friction.

Answer 25

Wringing

Question 26

A shaking movement achieved by quickly shaking you arms while your fingertips or palms touch the client. Only used in facial massage.

Answer 26

Vibration

Question 27

A method of massage for oily and acneic skin types that uses gentle kneading and pinching movements to force excess sebum from the pores.

Answer 27

Jacquet movements

Question 28

Direct massage movements from the ______ of the muscle to the _____ to avoid damage.

Answer 28

Insertion and origin

Question 29

What are the 5 major categories of skin types?

Answer 29

Normal
Dry
Oily
Combination
Mature/aging

Question 30

This skin type contains sufficient moisture and sebum production, displays few breakouts and has small to medium pores.

Answer 30

Normal

Question 31

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.

Answer 31

Dry

Question 32

This skin type displays excess sebum, appears thick and shiny. Larger pore size and prone to breakouts. Less likely to display winkles.

Answer 32

Oily

Question 33

This skin type displays areas that are both dry an oily. The most common skin type.

Answer 33

Combination

Question 34

This skin type displays loose, thin skin with apparent fine lines and wrinkles. Lacks elasticity and firmness.

Answer 34

Mature aging

Question 35

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.

Answer 35

Infrared lamp

Question 36

During a men’s facial all movement should be in a _____ motion to go with hair growth.

Answer 36

Downward