Chapter 23 Facials

Question 0

Pêtrissage

Answer 0

Kneading movement performed by lifting, squeezing &pressing the tissue w/a light, firm pressure.

Question 1

Rolling?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Paraffin Wax Masks

Answer 2

Special prepared facial masks containing paraffin & other beneficial ingredients.

Question 3

Ostium

Answer 3

Follicle opening.

Question 4

Open Comedones

Answer 4

“Blackheads”

Follicles impacted w/solidified sebum & dead cell build up.

Question 5

Motor Point

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Moisturizers

Answer 6

Products that help increase the moisture content of the skin surface.

Question 7

Modelage Masks

Answer 7

Facial masks containing special crystals of gypsum, a plaster-like ingredient.

Question 8

Microdermabrasion Scrubs

Answer 8

Scrubs that contains aluminum oxide crystals.

Question 9

Microdermabrasion

Answer 9

“Mechanical Exfoliation”

Involves shooting aluminum oxide or other crystals at the skin w/a hand-held device that exfoliates dead cells.

Question 10

Serums

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Steamer

Answer 11

Facial machine that heats & produces a stream of warm steam that can be focused on the clients face or other areas of the skin.

Question 12

Tapotement

Answer 12

“Percussion”

Movements consisting a short quick tapping, slapping & hacking movements.

Question 13

Toners

Answer 13

“Fresheners or Astringents”

Lotions that help rebalance the pH & remove remnants of cleanser from the skin.

Question 14

Treatment Cream

Answer 14

A specialty product designed to facilitate change in the skins appearance.

Question 15

Vibration

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Wringing

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Chucking

Answer 17

“Massage Movement”

Grasping the flesh firmly in one hand & moving the hand up & down along the bone while the other hand keeps the arm or leg in a steady position.

Question 18

Chemical Exfoliants

Answer 18

Products that contain chemicals that either loosen or dissolve dead cell buildup.

Question 19

Brushing Machine

Answer 19

A rotating electric appliance w/interchangeable brushes that can be attached to the rotating head.

Question 20

Aromatherapy

Answer 20

The therapeutic use of plant aromas for beauty & health treatment.

Question 21

Ampoules

Answer 21

Individual doses of serum, sealed in small vials.

Question 22

Alipidic

Answer 22

“Lack I Lipids”

Skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicates by absence of visible pores.

Question 23

Mechanical Exfoliants

Answer 23

Methods used to physically remove dead cell buildup.

Question 24

Massage Creams

Answer 24

Lubricants used to make the skin slippery during massage.

Question 25

Massage

Answer 25

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

Question 26

Masks

Answer 26

"Masques" Concentrated treatment products often composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, botanical extracts & other beneficial ingredients to cleanse, exfoliate, tighten, tone, hydrate & nourish the skin.

Question 27

Humectants

Answer 27

"Hydrators or Water-binding Agents" | Ingredients that attract water.

Question 28

Hacking

Answer 28

Chopping movement performed w/the edges of the hands in massage.

Question 29

Gommages

Answer 29

"Roll-off Masks" | Peeling creams that rubbed off of the skin.

Question 30

Fulling

Answer 30

"Form of Pêstrissage" The tissue is grasped, gently lifted & spread out. -used mainly for massaging the arms -

Question 31

Friction

Answer 31

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

Question 32

Foaming Cleansers

Answer 32

"Cleansers containing surfactants (detergents)" | Causes the product to foam & rinse off easily.

Question 33

Exfoliation

Answer 33

The removal of excess dead cells from the skin surface.

Question 34

Exfoliants

Answer 34

Products that help bring about exfoliation.

Question 35

Enzyme Peels

Answer 35

"Keratolytic enzymes or Protein-dissolving agents" | Type of chemical exfoliant that works by dissolving keratin protein in the surface cells of the skin.

Question 36

Emollients

Answer 36

Oil & fatty ingredients that prevent moisture from leaving the skin.

Question 37

Electrotherapy

Answer 37

The use of electrical currents to treat the skin.

Question 38

Effleurage

Answer 38

"Light continuos stroking movement" | Applied w/the fingers (digital) or the palms (palmar) in a slow rhythmic manner.

Question 39

Cream Masks

Answer 39

Masks often containing oils & emollients as well as humectants. -have a strong moisturizing effect -

Question 40

Couperose

Answer 40

Keyword:Capillaries Distended capillaries caused by weakening of the capillary walls.

Question 41

Contraindication

Answer 41

Condition that requires avoiding certain treatments, procedures or products to prevent undesirable side affects.

Question 42

Cleansing Milks

Answer 42

"Non-foaming lotion cleansers" | Designed to cleanse dry & sensitive skin types & remove makeup.

Question 43

Clay-Based Masks

Answer 43

"Oil-absorbing cleansing masks" | An exfoliant effect & an astringent effect on oily & combination skin, making large pores temporarily appear smaller.