Chapter 23

Question 1

Alipidic

Answer 1

“Lack of lipids;” describes skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicated by absence of visible pores

Question 2

Ampoules

Answer 2

Individual does of serum, sealed in small vials

Question 3

Aromatherapy

Answer 3

The therapeutic use of plant aromas for beauty and health treatment

Question 4

Brushing machines

Answer 4

A rotating electric appliance with interchangeable brushes that can be attached to the rotating head

Question 5

Chemical exfoliants

Answer 5

Products that contain chemicals that either loose or dissolve dead cell buildup

Question 6

Chucking

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Clay-based masks

Answer 7

Oil-absorbing cleansing masks that have an exfoliating effect and an astringent effect on oily and combination skin, making large pores temporarily appear smaller

Question 8

Cleansing milks

Answer 8

Non-foaming lotion cleansers designed to cleanse dry and sensitive skin types and to remove makeup

Question 9

Contraindication

Answer 9

Condition that requires avoiding certain treatments, procedures, or prevent undesirable side effects

Question 10

Couperose

Answer 10

Distended capillaries caused by weakening of the capillary walls

Question 11

Cream masks

Answer 11

Masks often containing oils and emollients as well as humectants; have a strong moisturizing effect

Question 12

Effleurage

Answer 12

Light, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers of the palms in a slow, rhythmic manner

Question 13

Electrotherapy

Answer 13

The use of electrical currents to treat the skin

Question 14

Emollients

Answer 14

Oil or fatty ingredients that prevent moisture from leaving the skin

Question 15

Enzyme peels

Answer 15

Keratolytic enzymes or protein- dissolving agents; a type of chemical exfoliant that works by dissolving keratin protein in the surface cells of the skin

Question 16

Exfoliants

Answer 16

Products that help bring about exfoliation

Question 17

Exfoliation

Answer 17

The removal of excess dead cells from the skin surface

Question 18

Foaming cleansers

Answer 18

Cleansers containing surfactants which cause the product to foam and rinse off easily

Question 19

Friction

Answer 19

Deep rubbing movement requiring pressure on the skin with the fingers or palm while moving them over an underlying structure

Question 20

Fulling

Answer 20

Form of petrissagein which the tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out; used mainly for massaging

Question 21

Gommages

Answer 21

Roll-off masks; peeling creams that are rubbed off of the skin

Question 22

Hacking

Answer 22

Chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands in massage

Question 23

Humectants

Answer 23

Hydrators or water-binding agents; ingredients that attract water

Question 24

Masks

Answer 24

Masques; concentrates treatment product vary depending on need

Question 25

Massage

Answer 25

Manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, gently pinching, kneading , tapping, or other movements to increase metabolism and circulation, promote absorption and relieve pain

Question 26

Massage creams

Answer 26

Lubricants used to make the skin slippery during massage

Question 27

Mechanical exfoliants

Answer 27

Methods used to physically remove dead cell buildup

Question 28

Microdermabrasion

Answer 28

Mechanical exfoliation that involves shooting aluminum oxide or other crystals at the skin with hand-held device that exfoliates dead cells

Question 29

Microdermabrasion scrubs

Answer 29

Scrubs that contains aluminum oxide crystals

Question 30

Modelage masks

Answer 30

Facial masks containing special crystals of gypsum a plaster like ingredient

Question 31

Moisturizers

Answer 31

Products that help increase the moisture content in the skin surface

Question 32

Motor point

Answer 32

Point on the skin over the muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of the muscle

Question 33

Open comedones

Answer 33

Blackheads; follicles impact with solidified sebum and dead cell buildup

Question 34

Ostium

Answer 34

Follicle opening

Question 35

Paraffin was masks

Answer 35

Special prepared facial mask containing paraffin and other beneficial ingredients; typically used with treatment cream

Question 36

Pétrissage

Answer 36

Kneading movement performed by liftin, squeezing, and pressing the tissue with a light firm pressure

Question 37

Rolling

Answer 37

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

Question 38

Serums

Answer 38

Concentrated products that generally contain higher concentrations of ingredients designed to penetrate and treat various skin conditions

Question 39

Steamer

Answer 39

A facial machine that heats and produces a steam of warm steam that can be focused on the client’s face or other areas of skin

Question 40

Tapotement

Answer 40

Percussion; movement consisting of short quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements

Question 41

Toner

Answer 41

Fresheners or astringents; lotions that help rebalance the pH and remove remnants of cleanser from the skin

Question 42

Treatment cream

Answer 42

A specialty product designed to facilitate change in the skin’s appearance

Question 43

Vibration

Answer 43

In massage, the rapid shaking of the body part while the balls of the fingertips are pressed firmly on the point of application

Question 44

Wringing

Answer 44

Vigorous movement in which the hands placed 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