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Cosmetology

Ch. 26 Vocab

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Basalt A dark, fine-grained volcanic rock used in hot stone massage.
Callus Softeners Products designed to soften and smooth thickened tissue (calluses)
Curette A small, scoop shaped implement used for more efficient removal of debris from the nail folds, eponychium, and hyponychium areas.
Exfoliating Scrubs Water-based lotions that contain a mild, gritty-like abrasive and moisturizers to help in removing dry, flaky skin and reduce calluses.
Foot Files Also known as pedicure paddles; large, abrasive files used to reduce and smooth thicker foot calluses.
Foot Soaks Products containing gentle soaps, moisturizers, and other additives that are used in a pedicure bath to cleanse, deodorize, and soften the skin.
Mask A concentrated treatment product often composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, botanical extracts, and other beneficial ingredients to cleanse, exfoliate, tighten, tone, hydrate, and nourish the skin.
Nail Rasp A metal implement with a grooved edge that is used for filing and smoothing the edges of the nail plate.
Pedicure A cosmetic service performed on the feet by a licensed cosmetologist or nail technician; can include exfoliating the skin and callus reduction, as well as trimming, shaping and polishing the toenails. Often includes a foot massage.
Potassium Hydroxide An inorganic compound that degrades the protein in the callus cells.
Reflexology A unique method of applying pressure with thumb and index fingers to the hands and feet; it has demonstrated health benefits..
Sallicylic Acid An organic acid that derives originally from the bark of willow trees.
Toe Separators Foam rubber or cotton disposable materials used to keep toes apart while polishing the nails. A new set must be used on each client.
Toenail Clippers Professional Implements that are larger than fingernail clippers and have a curved or straight jaw specifically designed for cutting toenails.
Toenail Nippers Similar in design to fingernail nippers, but are larger, much stronger, and used to trim the toenail as opposed to trimming the excess cuticle.
Urea An organic compound that has a super-hydrating effect on skin cells.
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