Chapter 15&16

Question 1

Facial

Answer 1

Professional service designed to improve and rejuvenate the skin

Question 2

Bolster

Answer 2

This is placed under the knees to support the back.

Question 3

Magnifying lamp

Answer 3

Also referred to as a “mag” lamp; used to analyze the skin and to perform detail work such as tweezing.

Question 4

Vasoconstriction

Answer 4

Vascular construction of capillaries and blood flow

Question 5

Eye pads

Answer 5

These should be placed on the clients face while you analyze the skin.

Question 6

Extraction

Answer 6

Manual removal of impurities and comedones.

Question 7

Paraffin

Answer 7

Soft colorless wax derived from petroleum.

Question 8

Toners

Answer 8

Finish the cleansing process by removing any products left on the skin and help balance the skins pH.

Question 9

Serums

Answer 9

Concentrated ingredients used for specific corrective treatments.

Question 10

Moisturizers

Answer 10

Seals in moisture and protect the barrier layer of the skin. Can also hydrate and balance the oil-water moisture content of the skin.

Question 11

Skin care program

Answer 11

Long range plan involving home care, salon treatments and client education.

Question 12

Sebaceous glands

Answer 12

Skin is often dry due to the inactivity of these.

Question 13

Occlusive products

Answer 13

Necessary to protect and balance dry skin.

Question 14

Dehydration

Answer 14

Medication, drying cosmetics, excessive steaming, and the use of drying packs and masks contribute to this.

Question 15

Rosacea

Answer 15

This is common for those with sensitive, mature skin.

Question 16

Hyperpigmentation

Answer 16

Dark pigmentation areas on the skin.

Question 17

Pick

Answer 17

Clients should not be instructed to do this to their blemishes.

Question 18

Finger cots

Answer 18

Individual finger “gloves” used with pieces of cotton wrapped around the finger.

Question 19

Enzyme peel

Answer 19

The use of this before an extraction helps to prep the skin by softening the plug of dead skin cells, sebum and debris from follicular shaft.

Question 20

Desincrustation

Answer 20

Process used to soften oil and comedones in follicles.

Question 21

Lancet

Answer 21

Small, sharp, pointed surgical blade with double edge used to pierce or prick the skin.

Question 22

Acne serum

Answer 22

This can be applied after extractions to treat the skin.

Question 23

Folliculitis Barbae

Answer 23

Hair grows slightly under the skin, becomes trapped there and causes a bacterial infection.

Question 24

Pseudofolliculitis

Answer 24

This condition results from improper shaving techniques, but does not involve bacterial infections.

Question 25

Adam’s Apple

Answer 25

Should never exert pressure on this part of the body when removing products.

Question 26

Massage

Answer 26

Promotes physiological relaxation, increases circulation and metabolism, and increases product penetration.

Question 27

Insertion

Answer 27

Is the portion of the muscle at the more movable attachment [where it is attached to another muscle or to a movable bone of joint].

Question 28

Origin

Answer 28

Is the portion of the muscle at the fixed attachment. Know the correct direction to massage to avoid breaking down tissue and potentially causing premature aging.

Question 29

Dr. Jacquet movement

Answer 29

Beneficial for oily skin; it helps move sebum out of the follicles and up to the skins surface by kneading.

Question 30

Acupressure

Answer 30

Oriental technique of applying pressure to specific points of the body (acupressure points) to release muscle tension, restore balance, and stimulate chi. (Life force; energy)

Question 31

Shiatsu

Answer 31

The application of pressure on acupuncture points found throughout the body to balance the body’s energy flow and to promote health. It originated as a form of physical therapy in Japan.

Question 32

Manual lymph drainage

Answer 32

Abbreviated MLD; gentle, rhythmic pressure on the lymphatic system to detoxify and remove waste materials form the body more quickly; reduces swelling and is used before and after surgery for pre-and post-op care.

Question 33

Reflexology

Answer 33

Technique that involves applying pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, or ears

Question 34

Effleurage

Answer 34

Light, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers (digital) or the palms (Palmer) in a slow rhythmic manner.

Question 35

Petrissage

Answer 35

Kneading movement that stimulates the underlying tissues; performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue with a light firm pressure.

Question 36

Fulling

Answer 36

Form of Petrissage in which the tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out. Used mainly for massaging on the arms.

Question 37

Friction

Answer 37

Deep rubbing movement requiring pressure on the skin with the fingers or palm while moving them under an underlying structure. Chucking, rolling, and wringing are variations of friction.

Question 38

Chucking

Answer 38

Massage movement accomplished by grasping the flesh firmly in one hand up and down along the bone while the other hand keeps the arm or leg in a steady position.

Question 39

Rolling

Answer 39

Massage movement in which the tissues are pressed and twisted using a fast back and forth movement

Question 40

Wringing

Answer 40

Vigorous movement in which the hands, places a little distance apart on both sides of the clients arm or leg, working downward apply a twisting motion against the bones in the opposite direction.

Question 41

Tapotement

Answer 41

Also known as percussion, consists of fast tapping, patting, and hacking movements.

Question 42

Slapping

Answer 42

Massage movement in which the wrists are kept flexible so that the palms come in contact with the skin in light, firm, and rapid strokes; one hand follows the other; with each slapping stroke, the flesh is lifting slightly

Question 43

Hacking

Answer 43

Chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands in massage

Question 44

Vibration

Answer 44

In massage, the rapid shaking movement in which the technician uses the body and shoulders, not just the fingertips, to create the movement.

Question 45

Paraffin mask

Answer 45

Used to warm the skin and promote penetration of ingredients deeper into the skin through the heat trapped under it.