Facials and Facial Massage

Question 1

Benefits of cleansers

Answer 1

• remove makeup and dirt

- prepare skin for products

Question 2

benefits of toners

Answer 2

• temporary skin tightening affect

- restores pH of the skin

Question 3

benefits of exfoliants

Answer 3

• increase cell turnover
• improve penetration of products and delivery of active ingredients
• removes dry and flakey skin

Question 4

Define Serum

Answer 4

products with high percentages of active ingredients used to target specific skin concerns

Question 5

benefits of serums

Answer 5

• brighten/ even out skin tone

- reduce the appearance of wrinkles

Question 6

benefits of moisturizers

Answer 6

• restore the skins barrier function
• nourish the skin
• prevent premature aging

Question 7

2 types of masks

Answer 7

Setting Mask: mask hardens or dries, used to detoxify and draw out impurities

Non-Setting Mask: mask remains moist on skin, used to sooth, nourish, hydrate and reduce inflammation

Question 8

whats the benefit of a paraffin wax mask?

Answer 8

• traps iheat in the skin and improves circulation

- improves penetration of products

Question 9

Define facial

Answer 9

a treatment performed in order to improve the health and appearance of your skin

Question 10

4 benefits of facials

Answer 10

• relax/destress
• increase circulation
• exfoliate
• address certain conditions such as drynes

Question 11

4 contraindications of facials

Answer 11

• herpes simplex 1 (active cold sores)
• grade 4 acne
• pustular rosacea
• pregnancy

Question 12

benefits of steamers/ hot towels

Answer 12

• loosen sebum and sediment in follicles
• increase circulation
• prepares skin for extractions

Question 13

2 reasons to use skincare products at home

Answer 13

• to enhance the results of professional treatments

- slow down the aging process

Question 14

4 benefits of massage

Answer 14

• relaxation/destress
• increase blood circulation
• stimulate lymph drainage
• improve metabolism

Question 15

List and describe types of massage movements

Answer 15

Effleurage- stroking movement
Petrissage- compression and kneeding
Tapotement- finger tapping
Vibration- rapid shaking movement
Friction- invigorating rubbing technique