Terms to Know Flashcards
Nape
Back of the neck
Clinical Esthetics
previously known as medical esthetics; the integration of surgical procedures & esthetic treatments
Cells
basic unit of all living things; capable of performing all the fundamental functions of life
Dermatologist
physician who specializes in diseases and disorders of skin, hair and nails
Dermatology
Medical branch of science that deals with study of skin & its nature, structure, functions, diseases and treatments
What does the term scale mean?
Flaky skin cells; any thing plate of epidermal fakes (dry or oily!)
What is an example of scales?
Abnormal or excessive dandruff
What is Dermis?
The support layer of connective tissue, collagen, and elastin that is below the epidermis
Also called : derma, corium, cutis, or true skin
What are the layers (in order top to bottom) of the skin?
Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis, Subcutaneous Fat Layer
What cells carry oxygen from the lungs to other body cells and also remove carbon dioxide from body cells and transport to the lungs
Red Blood Cells
transport of fully digested food and nutrients into the blood to supply tissues and cells
Absorption
sensory nerve endings located close to the surface of the skin
Receptors
Desmosomes
Structures that assist in holding cells together; intercellular connections made of proteins
Insertion
Point where skeleton muscle is attached to a bone or moveable body part
Supinate
when muscles rotate outward
ex: In the forearm, the radius turns outward and the palm upward
Pronate
When muscles rotate inward
ex: palm faces down
Defecation
elimination of feces from body
(nice way for saying pooping)
Inhalation
breathing in, oxygen is absorbed in the blood
breakdown of food by the body mechanically or chemically
Digestion
What cells perform the function of destroying disease-causing germs?
White Blood Cells
Exhalation
Breathing out; expelling carbon dioxide from the lungs
collection of similar cells that perform a particular function
Tissue
Oncology
study and treatment of cancer and tumors
What greek word means skilled in the use of cosmetics
Kosmetikos
Small,involuntary muscles in the base of the hair follicle that cause goose flesh when the appendages contracts;sometimes called goosebumps and papillae
Arrector pili muscle
Protein fiber found in the dermis;gives skin its elasticity and firmness
Elastin
Tubelike opening for sweat glands on the epidermis
Pores
Small blister or sac containing clear fluid;poison ivy and poison oak produce vesicles
Vesicle
Also known as oil glands;protect the surface of the skin;appendages connected to follicles
Sebaceous glands
Room or area used for mixing products and storing supplies
Dispensary
A rolling cart that holds tools,supplies, and products
Trolley
Also known as facial bar;skin care treatment area within the reception or retail area of the facility,where clients can have express skin care treatments without having to change clothes
Facial station
In massage,the rapid shaking movement in which the esthetician uses the body and shoulders,not just the fingertips,to create the movement
Vibration
Tools used by estheticians to perform services;implements can be multiuse or single-use
Implements
Also known as percussion;movements consisting of short,quick tapping and slapping,movements
Tapotement
Kneading movement that stimulates the underlying tissues;performed by lifting,squeezing,and pressing the tissue with a light,firm pressure
Petrissage
Invigorating rubbing technique requiring pressure on the skin with the fingers or palm while moving them under an underlying structure
Friction
Light,continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers(digital) or the palms(palmar) in a slow,rhythmic manner
Effleurage
Manual or mechanical manipulation of the body achieved by rubbing,gently pinching,kneading,tapping, and performing other movements to increase metabolism and circulation,promote absorption, and relieve pain
Massage
Abbreviated MLD;gentle,rhythmic pressure on the lymphatic system to detoxify and remove waste materials from the body more quickly;reduces swelling and is used before and after surgery for pre-and postoperative care
Manual lymph drainage
Also known as aesthetician;a specialist in the cleansing,beautification,and preservation of the health of skin on the entire body,including the face and neck
Esthetician
A dye obtained from the powder leaves and shoots of the mignonette tree;used as a reddish hair dye and in temporary design tattooing
Henna
Also known as aesthetics;from the Greek word aesthetikos(meaning “percepitble to the senses”);a branch of anatomical science that deals with the overall health and well being of the skin,the largest organ of the human body
Esthetics
Process used to soften and emulsify sebum and comedones(blackheads) in the follicles
Desincrustation
Refers to something that causes vascular constriction of capillaries and reduced blood flow
Vasoconstricting
Professional service designed to improve and rejuvenate skin
Facial
Manual removal of impurities and comedones
Extraction
A professional service designed to improve the appearance of the skin that takes less than 30 minutes
Express facial
Also known as sweat glands;excrete perspiration,regulate body temperature, and detoxify the body by excreting excess salt and unwanted chemicals
Sudoriferous glands
A thin polar membrane made of two layers of lipid molecules;these membranes are flat sheets that form a continuous barrier around all cells
Bilayers
Pigment carrying granules that produce melanin,a complex protein
Melanosomes
The enzyme that stimulates melanocytes and thus produces melanin
Tyrosinase
A type of melanin that is red and yellow in color; people with light-colored skin produce mostly pheomelanin;two types of melanin; the other is eumelanin
Pheomelanin
Membranes of ridges and grooves that attach to the epidermis;contains nerve endings and supplies nourishment through capillaries to skin and follicles
Dermal papillae
Spray misting device
Spray machine
Atoms or molecules that carry an electrical charge
Ions
Process of infusing an alkaline product into the tissue from the negative pole toward the positive pole
Anaphoresis
Process used to soften and emulsify sebum and blackheads in the follicles
Desincrustation
The separation of an atom or molecule into positive or negative ions
Ionization
Heat effect; a modality of electrolysis utilizing alternating current(AC) used for permanent hair removal
Thermolysis
Apparatus that utilizes alternating or sinusoidal,current to produce a mild to strong heat effect sometimes called tesla high-frequency or violet ray
High frequency machine
Suction machine device that vacuums/suctions the skin to remove impurities and stimulate circulation
Vacuum machine
Process of forcing an acidic product into deeper tissues using galvanic current from the positive pole toward the negative pole tightens and calms the skin
Cataphoresis
Chemical reaction during desincrustation during which the current the sebum into soap
Saponification
Process of infusing water-soluble products into the skin with the use of electric current
Iontophoresis
A smooth repetitive alternating current the most commonly used alternating current waveform used in the high-frequency machine can produce heat
Sinusoidal current
Machine used to lightly exfoliate and stimulate the skin also helps soften excess oil dirt and cell buildup
Rotary brush
First stage of hair growth for new hair growth is produced
Anagen
The border of the lip line
Vermillion border
The correct professional and anatomical term for the underarm
Axilla
A modality of electrolysis combining alternating(AC) and direct current(DC)
Blend (for electrolysis)
Study of hair and it’s diseases and care
Trichology
Also known as resting phase the final phase in the hair cycle that lasts until the fully grown hair is shed
Telogen
A resin used in the manufacture of soft wax
Rosin
A hard wax used to modify the melting point and provide increased strength to hard depilatory wax
Candelilla
Longer coarse hair that is found on the head face and body
Terminal hair
Second transition stage of hair the hairs shaft grows upward and detaches itself from the bulb
Catagen
Removing hair at the skin level
Depilation
Known as lanugo hair short find unpigmented downy hair that appears on the body
Vellus hair
Removes hairs from the follicles waxing or tweezing
Epilation
Mass of epidermal cells forming a small tube or canal the tube like depression or pocket in the skin or scalp that contains the hair root
Hair follicle
The hair on a fetus soft and downy hair
Lanugo
A hard wax used to modify the melting point and provide increased strength to hard depilatory wax
Carnauba
Substance usually a caustic alkali preparation used for temporarily removing superfluous hair by dissolving it at the skin level
Depilatory
Removal of hair by means of an electric current that destroys the hair root
Electrolysis
Direct current(DC) utilized in electrolysis
Galvanic electrolysis
The area between the eyebrows at the top of the nose
Glabella
Known as banding method of hair removal cotton thread is twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin
Threading
Photoepilation hair reduction treatment in which a laser beam is pulsed on the skin using one wavelength at a time impairing hair growth an intense pulse of electromagnetic radiation
Laser hair removal
A group of symptoms that when combined characterize a disease or disorder
Syndrome
Swelling at the base of the follicle that provides the hair with nourishment thick club-shaped that forms the lower part of hair root
Hair bulb
Ancient method of hair removal recipe sugar lemon juice and water that is heated to form syrup molded into ball and pressed onto the skin and quickly stripped away
Sugaring
Portion of the hair that extends or projects beyond the skin outer layer(cuticle) inner layer(medulla) and middle layer(cortex), color changes happen in the cortex
Hair shaft
Anchors hair to the skin cells and is part of he hair located at the bottom of the follicle below the surface of the skin
Hair root
Cone-shaped elevations at the base of the follicle that fit into hair bulb
Hair papilla,papillae
An additive soft wax
Gum rosin
Either oil-based or water-based formulations to remove various types of makeup
Makeup removers
Colors obtained by mixing equal parts of two primary colors
Secondary colors
Yellow,red,blue;fundamental colors that cannot be obtained from a mixture
Primary colors
Refers to degree of saturation;occurs when white is added to a pure hue
Tint
Also known as pancake makeup; a heavy coverage makeup pressed into a compact and applied to the face with a moistened cosmetic sponge
Cake makeup
Makeup used to add color and shape to the eyebrow
Eyebrow gel formulations
Primary and secondary colors opposite one another on the color wheel
Complementary colors
matte
Nonshiny;dull
Small clusters of three or four artificial eyelashes on one point of attachment
Tabs
Separate artificial eyelashes that are applied on top of the lashes one at a time
Individual lashes
Heavy makeup used for theatrical purposes
Greasepaint
Refers to degree of saturation;occurs when black is added to a pure hue
Shade
Refers to skin that is red,wind burned,or affected by rosacea
Ruddy
Refers to skin that has a yellowish hue
Sallow
Refers to foundations that contain mineral oil or other oils
Oil based
Makeup that darkens,defines, and thickens the eyelashes
Mascara
Colored pencils used to line and define the lips
Lip liners
Can give a shiny,moisturized look to the lips
Lip gloss
The metal part that holds makeup brushes intact
Ferrule
Makeup used to accentuate and contour the eyes
Eye shadows
Makeup used to add color and shape to the eyebrows
Eyebrow shadows
Makeup used to add color and shape to the eyebrows
Eyebrow pencils and pomades
Makeup that gives the faces a natural looking glow and helps create facial balance
Blush
Colors that are located directly next to each other on the color wheel
Analogous colors
Makeup that gives color to the face and provides a finish to your makeup design
Lip gloss
Also known as base makeup; a tinted cosmetic used to cover or even out skin tone and coloring of the skin
Foundation
Makeup used to emphasize the eyes; it is available in pencil,liquid,and pressed(cake) form
Eyeliner
Refers to products that are good for occluding the skin and proving a more even surface;they can also diffuse imperfections
Silicone based
Any color in its purest form,lacking any black(shade) or white(tint); the hue of a color represents just one dimension of a particular color
Hue
Procedure in which individual synthetic eyelashes are attached directly to a client’s own lashes at their base
Eye tabbing
Cosmetics used to cover blemishes and discolorations; may be applied before or after foundation
Concealers
Cosmetic implantation technique that deposits colored pigment into the upper reticular layer of the dermis,similar to tattooing
Permanent makeup
Colorless and sheer makeup that blends with all foundations and will not change color when applied
Translucent powder
Colors that do not complement or contrast any other color; examples include brown and gray,along with multiple variations of each
Neutral colors
Also known as hue; in terms of skin,this is a term used to describe the warmth of coolness of a color;generally classified as light,medium, or dark
Tone(skin)
Makeup that darkens,defines, and thickens the eyelashes; is designed to stay on and not smudge when it comes in contact with water
Waterproof mascara
The range of colors with yellow undertones; from yellow and gold through oranges,red-oranges,most reds, and even some yellow-greens
Warm colors
Refers to oil-free products; water-based foundations generally give a more matte finish and help conceal minor blemishes and discolorations
Water based
Also known as brightness of a color; how light or dark it is,which depends on the amount of light emanating from the color
Value
Intermediate colors achieved by mixing a secondary color and its neighboring primary color on the color wheel in equal amounts
Tertiary colors
Makeup that darkens,defines, and thickens the eyelashes; a good daily use product that can be easily removed with regular eye makeup remover
Regular mascara
Also known as contributing pigment; a subdued of a color; a color on which another color has been imposed and which can be seen through the other color;the underlying color that emerges during the lifting process of melanin that contributes to the end result
Undertone(skin)