treatments, products, equipment Flashcards
1
Q
Exfoliation
A
peels - medical grade - papillary dermis
vs
exfoliation - esthetician - superficial layer
physical
chemical
2
Q
reasons to exfoliate
A
- refine and smooth texture of the skin
- allow better penetration of products
- increase cellular renewal of epidermis
3
Q
physical methods of exfoliation
A
- scrub - granular or abrasive materials
- gommage - waxy ing. dried then rubbed off
- gloves or brushes
- microdermabrasion - abrasion w vacuum
4
Q
microdermabrasion
A
abrasion w vacuum
two methods:
- microcrystals of aluminum, salt or marble dust are propelled onto the skin
- wand encrusted w diamond microcrystals is moved over the skin
5
Q
facial masques
A
provides max opportunity for absorption of active ingredients in a facial treatment
-variety of actions
6
Q
masque actions
A
refining toning revitalizing nourishing calming purifying soothing
7
Q
types of masques
A
…