Chapter 8E (Facial Treatments)

Question 1

What is meant by the term facial?

Answer 1

A professional service designed to improve the appearance of the facial skin

Question 2

The most prestigious qualification for an esthetician is

Answer 2

a CIDESCO diploma

Question 3

An esthetician who incorporates flow in a facial massage is demonstrating

Answer 3

technical skills

Question 4

What is the best advice to follow when interacting with a client?

Answer 4

Listen carefully before responding

Question 5

What is an estheticians primary objective for a facial treatment?

Answer 5

To determine skin concerns in order to form an individualized treatment

Question 6

What should an esthetician always do the first time they meet a client?

Answer 6

Smile

Question 7

Before a facial, _____________ should be removed

Answer 7

dark colored clothing, if the client is comfortable

Question 8

What procedure does not happen during an express facial?

Answer 8

Extractions

Question 9

Most basic facials take about

Answer 9

60 minutes

Question 10

In an express facial, the most time consuming procedure is

Answer 10

exfoliation

Question 11

The best type of cleanser for combination skin is

Answer 11

mousse

Question 12

The best cleanser for aging clients is

Answer 12

cream

Question 13

When does the in depth skin analysis take place?

Answer 13

While asking questions and listening for a response

Question 14

A client should not have a chemical peel with a low pH if that client

Answer 14

uses Retin-A

Question 15

Desincrustation is a technique used to

Answer 15

treat blackheads

Question 16

The use of a steamer should take

Answer 16

no more than ten minutes

Question 17

How to develop a long term retail relationship with a client:

Answer 17

recommend one or two products at first based on a clients primary concerns

Question 18

The two most important parts of an express facial are

Answer 18

cleansing and masking

Question 19

Two skin types with similar treatment goals are

Answer 19

dry and aging skin

Question 20

How can TEWL be prevented?

Answer 20

By maintaining the natural acid mantle of the skin

Question 21

The most changes in aging skin are caused by

Answer 21

sunlight

Question 22

Most age spots begin to appear in people who are in their

Answer 22

50’s

Question 23

What type of skin benefits from a firming product?

Answer 23

aging skin

Question 24

An ideal treatment for sensitive skin will incorporate

Answer 24

applications using fatty acids and low percentages of AHAs

Question 25

What condition would benefit the most from chemical exfoliation?

Answer 25

hyperpigmentation

Question 26

A general rule to follow for clients with acne is to

Answer 26

focus on deep cleansing

Question 27

The most important step in treating acne is

Answer 27

the cleansing and removal of blemishes

Question 28

What supply is used the most when performing extractions?

Answer 28

gauze

Question 29

When performing extractions around the nose area, most estheticians use

Answer 29

cotton swabs

Question 30

The method of extraction not approved in all states is

Answer 30

lancets

Question 31

Before extractions, estheticians must

Answer 31

perform desincrustation

Question 32

What will prevent acne flair ups and should be recommended after an acne treatment?

Answer 32

probiotics

Question 33

A high frequency treatment for acne can be used on a client with

Answer 33

perimenopause

Question 34

What do men most complain about when it comes to skin care?

Answer 34

razor burn

Question 35

The type of products that will appeal to men the most are

Answer 35

those advertised as stress reducing

Question 36

When preparing for a facial treatment,

Answer 36

clients should remove all jewelry and place it in a plastic bag

Question 37

Before a facial, what should be done with the hand towel that was placed on the headrest during setup?

Answer 37

It should be wrapped around the clients head at the hairline and held in place by a disposable head wrap

Question 38

How is the majority of lipstick before a facial removed?

Answer 38

with a dry tissue

Question 39

During a facial, cleanser should be applied using about

Answer 39

a teaspoon of cleanser applied directly to the face using gloved hands

Question 40

Where should a mummy mask be removed first

Answer 40

the forehead

Question 41

Comedones should be extracted with

Answer 41

the side of the fingertip

Question 42

Where are extractions performed first on the face?

Answer 42

the chin

Question 43

The service of extractions end on the

Answer 43

forehead and upper cheekbones

Question 44

The correct application of a sheet mask begins with

Answer 44

the chin