Treatments

Question 1

Treating conditions - Normal skin

Answer 1

Works well with most products

No additional treatment adaptations

Question 2

Treating conditions - Oily skin

Answer 2

Avoid heavy, oil based products - these will clog pores, increase sebum products & potentially cause irritation

Question 3

Treating conditions - Dry skin

Answer 3

Focus on exfoliation, particularly with dry, flakey areas

Add moisture using moisturisers and specialised treatments (warm mitts, paraffin, warm oil)

Question 4

Treating conditions - Sensitive skin

Answer 4

Use mild, gentle, water based products

Avoid use of hard exfoliants as these could irritate the skin

Question 5

Treating conditions - dry brittle nails

Answer 5

Utilise moisturising products & specialised treatments

Cuticle oil at end of treatment

Question 6

Treating conditions - Dry cuticles

Answer 6

Use cuticle oil to increase nourishment

Advise clients todo the same daily

Question 7

Effleurage

Answer 7

Stroking movement used to begin and end massage
Direction of stroking should be towards the heart
Used to improve circulation, has soothing effect and relaxes muscles

Question 8

Petrissage

Answer 8

Kneading movements with deep pressure applied. Work seeping in to tissues and work to relax the muscles

Question 9

Frictions

Answer 9

Deep rubbing movements using the finger or thumb pads, used to create heat within the tissues, increase circulation and lymph flow. Loosens tissues and stimulate blood flow & effective at reducing inflamed areas and joints

Question 10

Tapotement

Answer 10

Rhythmic and fast type of massage performed using sides of hands or cupped hands.
Increases the local blood circulation, this helps warm skin and soften underlying tissue