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facial
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |