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literally means "lack of lipids" describes skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicated by absence of visible pores alipidic
individual doses of serum, sealed in small vials ampoules
the therapeutic use of plant aromas for beauty and health treatment aromatherapy
a rotating electric appliance with interchangable brushes that can be attached to the rotating head brushing machine
products that contain chemicals that either loosen or dissolve dead cell buildup chemical exfoliants
massage movement accomplished by grasping the flesh firmly in one hand and moving the hand up and down along the bone while the other hand keeps the arm or leg in a steady position chucking
oil-absorbing cleansing masks that have an exfoliating effect and an astringent effect on oily and combination skin, making large pores temporarily appear smaller clay based masks
Non-foaming lotions designed to cleanse dry and sensitive skin types and remove makeup; they can be applied with hands but must be removed with dampened facial sponges, a soft cloth, or cotton pads. cleansing milks
This is a condition the client has, or a treatment the client is undergoing, that might cause a negative side effect during a facial treatment contraindiction
distended capillaries causes by weakening of the capillary walls couperose
Often used for dry skin as they contain oils and emollients and humectants cream masks
light, continuous, stroking movement applied with fingers or palms in a slow, rhythmic manner effleurage
the use of electrical currents to treat the skin electrotherapy
oil or fatty ingredients that prevent moisure from leaving the skin emollients
type of chemical exfoliant that works by dissolving keratin protein in the surface cells of the skin enzyme peels
products that help bring about exfoliation exfoliants
the removal of excess dead cells from the skin surface axfoliation
they contain surfactants that cause the product to foam and rinse easily foaming cleansers
deep rubbing movement; pressure is applied on the skin with fingers or palm while moving it over an underlying structure friction
of petrissage wherein tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out; it is used mostly for arms fulling
peeling creams that are rubbed off of the skin gommages
chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands in massage hacking
ingredients that attract water humectants
a combination of ingredients for the purpose of toning, tightening, hydrating, and nourishing the skin masks
manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, pinching, kneading, tapping and other movements to increase metabolism and circulation, promote absorption, and relieve pain. massage
lubricants used to make the skin slippery during massage massage creams
methods used to physically remove dead cell buildup mechanical exfoliants
A type of mechanical exfoliation. It uses a closed vacuum to shoot crystals onto the skin, bumping off cell buildup microdermabrasion
scrubs that contain aluminum oxide crystals microdermabrasion scrubs
facial masks containing special crystals of gypsum, a plaster-like ingredient modelage masks
products that help increase the moisture content of the skin surface moisturizers
The point on the skin over the muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of the muscle motor point
blackheads; follicles impacted with solidified sebum and dead cell buildup open comedones
follice opening ostium
specially prepared masks containing paraffin and other beneficial ingredients; typically used with treatment cream paraffin wax masks
kneading movement performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue with a light, firm pressure petrissage
Tissues are pressed and twisted using a fast back and forth movement rolling
Concentrated products that contain higher amounts of ingredients; they are applied under moisturizer or sunscreen serums
Steaming softens tissues, making the skin more receptive to moisturizers and treatments steamer
This consists of short, quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements tapotement
Also known as fresheners or astringents toners
a specialty product designed to facilitate change in the skins appearance treatment creams
This is a rapid shaking of a body part while the balls of fingertips are pressed firmly on the point of application vibration
Are variations of friction and are used principally to massage the arms and legs wringing
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