Final I/A Flashcards
5 Spa Rituals
- Sensory Journey
- Opening and closing rituals
- Aromatic steamed towels
- Whole body approach, scalp and foot elements
- Finishing touch
Grades of Acne
Grade 1. Open comedones (blackheads/milia)
Grade 2. Open closed comedones some pustules and papules
Grade 3. Pustular acne nodules
Grade 4. Cystic acne
4 (wheel) pathogenic causes of acne
- bacteria
- inflammation
- abnormal desquamation
- excessive oil
Non-pathogenic causes for acne
- genetics
- clogged follicles
- triggers=stress, hormones, diet
Why are the 5 spa rituals done
To balance mind, body, and spirit
You guest has sensitive and acne prone skin. You already recommended products and now are searching for diet and lifestyle recommendations. What are you going to tell them?
- Water, sleep, exercise
- Use cool water
- Stay away from greasy foods and dairy
- Drink 1/2 your body weight in water oz per day
11 body systems;
CNERRDSMILE
- Circulatory; heart, arteries, veins
- Nervous; central n.s., peripheral n.s., autonomic n.s.
- Endocrine; hormones, glands
- Respiratory; trachea, lungs, nose
- Reproductive; sex organs, sperm, eggs
- Digestive; mouth, esophagus, stomach, small/large intestines, colon, rectum
- Skeletal; bones, ligaments, tendons
- Muscular; skeletal m, smooth m, cardiac m
- Integumentary; skin
- Lymphatic; filter system
- Exocritory; Kidney, liver, skin, large intestine, lungs
pH Scale
- 0-7 Acid
- 7-14 Alkaline
- 7 Neutral
- Lemon is 2
- Lye is 14
- Pure rain water is 5.6
- Distilled water is 7
- Soap is 10
- Skin is 5.5
Your guest w/e elemental nature is out of balance. Name 4 potential causes. What products would you use and why?
- Causes; diet, lifestyle, products, heredity, environment
- Outer Peace Line
- Why? calm inflammation, balance oil production & acne
A guest is coming to you ready to switch up their skin care regimen. They tell you that their skin is really dry and dehydrated. Would you describe their skin as lipidic or alipidic (define both)? What products are you going to recommend to them? Name at least 6 and explain why.
- Lipidic-containing oil
- Alipidic-lacking oil
- Their skin is alipidic
- BK Firming Toning Agent; restores moisture barrier
- BK Purifying Cream Cleanser; hydrating and sensitive to skin
- Intense Hydrating Mask; soothing relief to excess dryness
- Tourmaline Charged Radiant Refiner; exfoliates and energizes
- Tourmaline Intense Hydrating Cream; intensely hydrating
- Tourmaline Radiance Fluid; Soothes away dull skin
Main functions of the skin;
SHAPES
- Sensation
- Heat regulation
- Absorption
- Protection
- Excreation
- Secretion
TEWL
Trans epidermal water loss; evaporation on the skins surface
AVEDA’S five states of the skin
DANSO
- Dry
- Acne prone
- Normal
- Sun damaged
- oil rich
Aveda 5 main pressure point massages to help bring out of balance natures back to balance. What are they and what elemental natures do they help?
- Recovery Massage - I/A
- Master Face and Body Massage - All Natures
- Soothing Massage - Fire
- Purifying Massage - W/E
- Replenishing Massage - I/A
Layers of the skin (epiderm; come lets grab some germs) (derm; please return)
- Stratum Corneum
- Stratum Lucidum
- Stratum Granulosum
- Stratum Spinosum
- Stratum Germanativum
- Papillary Layer
- Reticular Layer
Name 4 appropriate and 4 inappropriate topics of conversation with guests
- Appropriate; products, home care, weather, travel, events
2. Inappropriate; politics, religion, relationships, gossip, personal problems
INFINITY/AIR
- Infinity (sound), Air (touch)
- Attributes; light, cold, dry
- Focus; calming the nervous system
- Qualities; heavy, warm, moist
- Application; relaxation massage, diaphragmatic breathing
FIRE
- Sight
- Attribute; light, hot, moist
- Focus; soothing body and mind
- Qualities; heavy, cool, dry
- Application; light drapes, pressure point massage, diaphragmatic breathing
WATER/EARTH
- Water (taste)/ Earth (smell)
- Attribute; heavy, cold, moist
- Focus; Stimulate the circulatory system
- Qualities; light, warm, dry
- Application; warm drapes, vigorous massage, lymphatic and circulatory massage, diaphragmatic breathing
INFINITY
Normal to dry
AIR
Dry/dehydrated
FIRE
Sensitive/emotional
WATER
Oil-prone/acne-prone
EARTH
Normal to oil-prone
Covers, shapes, and supports the skeletal tissue. Contracts and moves various parts of the body.
Muscular System (630 muscles)
Skeletal muscles/voluntary
Striated Muscles
Known as involuntary, visceral, or smooth. Function automatically, without conscious will.
Non-striated muscles
Involuntary muscle that makes up the heart
Cardiac muscle
the more fixed part of the muscle closest to the skeleton, which flexes, but remains stationary.
Origin
The middle part of the muscle
Belly
The part of the muscle which is the movable attachment and the farthest for the skeleton. Pressure in massage is usually directed from the ______ to the ______.
Insertion. Insertion to the origin.
An exceptionally well-organized system that is responsible for coordinating all the many activities that are performed by the body.
The Nervous System (nerves and C/P/A nervous systems)
Also known as the cardiovascular system or vascular system, controls the steady circulation of the blood through the body by means of the heart and blood vessels.
The Circulatory System (consists of the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries)
Acts to an aide to the blood system and cardiovascular system for the transportation of fluids; closely connected to the immune system by protecting the body from disease by developing immunities and destroying disease-causing microorganisms.
The Lymphatic System (lymph, lymph nodes, thymus gland, spleen, lymph vessels)
Group of specialized glands that affect the growth, development, sexual activities, and health of the entire body. Endocrine glands (stimulate), also known as ductless glands, release secretions called hormones directly inti the bloodstream, which in turn influences the welfare of the entire body. Exocrine glands (excrete), also known as duct lands, produce a substance that travels through small, tube-like ducts. Sweat and oil glands of the skin belong to this group.
Endocrine System
Also called the gastrointestinal system, is responsible for changing food into nutrients and waste.
Digestive System (enzymes)
Responsible for purifying the body by eliminating waste matter. Kidney (excrete urine), liver (discharges bile), skin eliminates perspiration), large intestine eliminates decomposed and undigested food), lungs (exhale carbon dioxide).
Excretory System
Includes the ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, and vagina or testes, prostate gland, penis, and the urethra. It performs the function of producing children and passing on our genetics from one generation to another. Produces hormones.
The Reproductive System
Acne-like condition around the mouth,. These are mainly small clusters of papules that could be caused by toothpaste or products used on the face.
Perioral Dermatitis