Part 5 Flashcards
A term used to describe unwanted hair is
superfluous hair
Electronic tweezers transmit radio frequency energy into the follicle area, dehydrating and eventually destroying the
papilla
A caustic substance used for the temporary removal of superfluous hair at the skin level is
a depilatory
The product composition of cold and hot wax is primarily beeswax and
resins
Disposable gloves should be worn during a waxing service to prevent contact with possible
blood borne pathogens
Wax should never be applied over warts, moles, abrasions, or
irritated or inflamed skin
To prevent wax contamination, an applicator should be placed in the wax
once
In a waxing treatment, the wax should be applied
in the direction of the hair growth
An epilator treatment that involves using a thick-based product appropriate for sensitive skin is
sugaring
Apply pressure to remove a fabric waxing strip and pull
in the opposite direction of hair growth
To prevent skin irritation or burns, the temperature of wax should be tested
prior to application
A temporary hair removal method practiced in many Eastern cultures is the process of
threading
If redness or swelling occurs after a waxing treatment sooth the skin with the application of
aloe gel
A wax that is thick and does not require fabric strips for removal is
cold wax
The preliminary parts of a facial treatment that determine the treatments to be performed are
skin analysis and consultation
The health screening performed prior to a facial treatment is used by the technician to determine any
contraindications
Clients with obvious skin abnormalities such as open sores, fever blisters, or abnormal-looking signs should be
provided treatments
When removing a cleanser from the eye area, it should be removed with damp facial sponges or cotton pads
in an upward and outward movement
When performing a skin analysis with a magnifying lamp, the first thing the technician should look for is the presence or absence of
visible pores
If the client is not producing enough sebum, the skin type is characterized as
alipidic
Skin that has small pores and may be flaky or dry with fine lines and wrinkles is characterized as
dehydrated
Oily skin or skin that produces too much sebum may appear shiny or greasy and have
large pores
Pores that are clogged from dead cells building up in the follicle may have the appearance of open
Comedones
The difference between closed and open Comedones is the size of the follicle opening or the
ostium
When the follicle becomes clogged, resulting in an infection of the follicle, it is caused by a type of acne bacteria called
anaerobic
Red pimples that do not have a pus head are referred to as
acne papules
A skin condition caused by sun exposure or hormone imbalances resulting in dark blotches of color in areas of the skin is
hyperpigmentation rosacea
A chronic hereditary disorder indicated by constant or frequent facial blushing is
cleansing milk
A nonfoaming cleansing product that is designed to cleanse dry and sensitive skin is
detergents
Cleansing products that foam and rinse off easily generally contain surfactant also known as
toners
Skin produces designed to lower the pH of skin after cleansing and remove excess cleansing produce are fresheners astringents, or
removing excess
Exfoliant products are used on skin surfaces to make the skin look smoother by
dead cells
Cosmetology professionals are only allowed to use products that remove surface dead cells from the
stratum corneum
A gentle chemical exfoliation acid that helps dissolve the bonds and intercellular cement between cells is
alpha hydroxy acid
A salon-type of alpha hydroxy acid exfoliant that contains a concentration of 20 to 30 percent acid is referred to as a
peel
A chemical exfoliant that works by dissolving keratin protein in the surface skin cells is known as an enzyme peel or
keratolytic
An enzyme cream-type peel that forms a crust and is rolled off the skin is a
gommage
Moisturizers that increase the water content of the skin’s surface with a product that is water-binding are known as
hydrators
A fatty or oily ingredient used to block moisture from leaving the skin is a(n)
emollient
Clients should be advised to use sunscreens that protect against both UVA and
UVB sun rays
Highly concentrated skin products applied under a moisturizer or sunscreen are
serums
Lubricants applied to the face to make the skin slippery during a treatment are
massage creams
Soothing masks that have antibacterial ingredients and are helpful for acne-prone skin are
clay based
Masks that do not dry the skin and often contain oils and emollients as well as humectants are
cream masks
Paraffin used as a mask has no skin benefit unless mixed with a(n)
treatment cream
A plaster-like mask that, when mixed with water, causes a chemical reaction is known as a(n)
modelage mask
The thin, open-meshed, woven cotton fabric used in the penetration of the mask application is
gauze
The term used to describe the manual or mechanical manipulation of the body is
massage creams
To master massage techniques, the cosmetologist should have a basic working knowledge of
anatomy and physiology
The direction of movement in massage techniques should always be from the insertion of the muscle
toward its origin
The massage movement that is light continuous stroking movement with the fingers in a slow rhythmic manner is
effleurage
The kneading massage movement performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue with light, firm pressure is
pestrissage
The deep rubbing of friction massage movements on the skin has been known to have a significant effect on the
circulation and gladular activity of the skin
The most stimulating type of massage that should be performed using extreme care and discretion is
tapotement
The point on the skin over the muscle where pressure an stimulation will cause contraction of the muscle is referred to as the
motor point
A significant benefit of a facial steamer that heats and produces steam is that the steam produced will soften and relax
follicle accumulations
When using the brushing machine to perform an exfoliation, the skin should be treated with a(n)
fairly thick layer of cleanser or moisturizer
The skin suction and cold spray machine is used to increase circulation and should be used only on nonsensitive or
noninflamed skin
The use of electric currents to treat the skin is a form of
electrotherapy
The process of softening and emulsifying hardened sebum stuck in the follicles is called
desincrustatin
Water-soluble products are penetrated into the skin using galvanic current and a process called
iontophoresis
A galvanic treatment using a computerized device to tone skin and produce a lifting effect on aging skin is
microcurrent
The therapeutic use of essential oils to enhance a person’s physical and emotional well-being is
aromatherapy
After the first treatment, every new client should be provided with a thorough consultation that consists of salon treatment programs, education, and
proper home care
A base makeup that is used to cover r even out the coloring of skin is
foundation
Foundation bases are available in stick, cream, mineral powder, and
liquid
Natural derived pigments or color agents added to foundations to provide color are
lakes
The recommended foundation for light coverage for dry skin are
water based
Foundations that provide a heavier base coverage for dry skin are
cream foundation
Foundation should be blended using
disposable makeup sponge
Concealers that are used to hide dark circles and imperfections contain talc or
pigment
To keep pressed powder in a cake form, it is usually blended with
binding agents
A makeup product primarily used to add a natural glow to the cheek or face area is a
blush
Generally, a darker shade of eye color makes the natural color of the iris appear
lighter
Color applied over the eye area to even out skin tones and provide a smooth surface for blending of other colors is a
base color
A color in any finish that deepens and darkens the skin tone and minimizes a specific area is a
contour color
To avoid infection in the tear duct or permanent pigmentation of the mucous membrane lining, eye pencils should never be used
on the inner rim of eyes
A cosmetic preparation used to darken, define, and thicken eyelashes is
mascara
To clean professional makeup brushes, a gentle shampoo or brush solvent is used, and the brush is placed into running water with the
ferrule pointing downward