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Back Facial Purpose 4

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cleanse and exfoliate

promote circulation

clear blackheads and acne

relaxation

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purpose of back facials

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analyze

cleanse
steam and exfoliate

extract

massage

and apply mask.

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benefits of back facial 4

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sets you apart from others

great in-between facials

many don’t consider back skin conditions until summer or events

clients cannot reach these places

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Types of Skin cancer 3

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basal cell carcinoma

squamous cell carcinoma

malignant malenoma

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normal mole

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small brownish spot

not cancerous

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Basal cell carcinoma

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light pearly nodule

least severe

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squamous cell carcinoma 4

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more serious

scaly red/pink

papules/nodules can be open or crusty,

can grow and spread

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malignant melanoma

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most serious

black/dark patches

usually uneven and jagged

100% FATAL IF UNTREATED

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ABCDE rule of assessing moles

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A= asymmetry

B= border - uneven/irregular, can looked jagged, notched blurry, colour may spread into area around mole

C= colour; not the same throughout. shades of tan, brown, black, blue, grey, red, pink, white

D= diameter; size of mole is larger than 6mm across

E= evolving; change in colour, size, shape, feel. itchy or burning

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3 Types of UV

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UVA
UVB
UVC

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UVA radiation 3

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  • goes deeper into the skin (dermis)
  • causes premature aging and wrinkles

-causes change in appearance of skin colour (tan)

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UVB radiation 3

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  • affects the skins surface (epidermis)
  • contributes to burning of skin
  • causes eye damage
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UVC radiation 2

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very dangerous

filtered by ozone layer

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two types of sunscreen

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physical

chemical

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physical sunscreen 3

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aka mineral
work by creating physical barrier on the skin that shields from Sun rays

broad spectrum protection by reflecting UV radiation away

ward off UVA skin damage - hyperpigmentation and wrinkles

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what are mineral sunscreens formulated with 2

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zinc oxide and titanium oxide

2 ingredients recognized as safe and effective

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chemical sunscreens 2

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don’t sit on skin or block rays

feature active ingredients that absorb UV rays before skin can soak them up

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what ingredients to chemical sunscreens include 6

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oxybenzone

avobenzone

octisalate

octocrylene

homosalute

octinoxate

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skin cancer prevention 2

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avoiding direct exposure to sunlight/UV rays

applying sunscreen daily even if you don’t plan to be outside or not sunny out

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holistic skin care

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look at whole body

look at root cause of skin imbalances to help achieve healthy functioning skin

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what is gua sha 4

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derived from traditional chines medicine

healing method that uses smooth edged tool to stroke the skin while pressing on it

can be on whole body

help reduce muscle inflammation and relieve muscle/joint pain

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gua sha on face 2

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excellent way to help reduce inflammation, stimulate stagnant qi (energy), drain lymph and promote healing

flatter hold= less pressure

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what is derma planing

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facial treatment that uses surgical grade scalpel to scrape across the surface of the skin

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purpose of dermaplaning. 3

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exfoliate

remove fine vellus facial hair

provide smoother appearance

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method of derma planing 3
skin clean and toned serum/facial oil to help glide scalpel held at 45 degree angle and gently scraped in small strokes
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considerations of derma planing 5
not on acne/inflamed skin swimming and sun must be avoided after good exfoliation for pregnant women who can't have chemical/electric over use will damage barrier done 3-4 weeks
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micro current 2
device that mimics the body's natural electrical energy to reeducate ad tone facial muscles improve circulation and increases collagen and elastin production
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rosacea 6
inflammatory and vascular disorder with multiple causes flushing/increased buts of redness visible vessels and skin sensitivity can progress to pustular breakouts confused with acne can affect eyes (bloodshot, discharge, irritation) advances= thickening of skin
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rosacea triggers 3
extreme temps spicy foods and foods that cause inflammation poor gut/skin microbiome
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how to help rosacea during facial 6
pressure point massage instead of regular massage avoid abrasive exfoliants no steam/hot towels use cooling tools; hydrating mist, ice globes, gum she skin calming mask LED green
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Cryotherapy 1
cold temperatures introduced during the facial causing reduction in blood vessel size
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benefits of cryotherapyn4
reduce redness/inflammation pain relief firmer skin reduce puffiness
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tools used in cryotherapy 4
cool gush stones/face roller ice globes facial mist in cooler liquid nitrogen muted over face
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most important lymph node
suoerclavicular
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express/mini facial 5
less steps takes about 30 mins omitted steps may be; steaming, long massage, extractions good cleansing, exfoliation, peel and mask most important may target one area - cleanse, target area (eyes or cheeks) hydration, serum home care
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who benefits from mini facials 2`
client who doesent have enough time for full facial - can be lunch break opportunity to discuss other facials and introduce products cheaper option
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importance of homecare
just like the gym, one needs to work on there own to see results instead of just seeing professional once/twice a month
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facial cupping 5
manual form of suction machine ancient method commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine suction cups to stimulate skin and muscles on face. cup is squeezed while it glides over facial oil/serum creating light suction no marks
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benefits of facial cupping 4
increase oxygen rich blood circulation relaxing muscle tension strengthening skin and connective tissue stimulate cells responsible for collagen production great for massage
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facial roller 3
often jade, marble or metal traditional Chinese medicine nice and cool on the skin
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face roller benefits 5
improves circulation reduce puffiness assist lymph to drain if done properly calming and soothing can releive sinus pain
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probiotic 3
defends and protects skin from pathogens maintain skin barrier prevent premature aging
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competitive exclusion 2
forming living armour on skin surface good microbes occupy space and eat all available food so bad guys can't grow
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t- junction function 2
probiotics increase quality and quantity of stitches between skin cells known as tight junctions form together creating barrier to keep toxins and pathogens out and moisture in
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defensins 2
anti-microbial peptides make life hard for bad microbes without effecting beneficial ones
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benefits of improved barrier function 3
super hydration sensitivity moderation active anti aging
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what are the 4 types of probiotics
broth lysate tyndallisation live probiotics
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broth 2
medium microbes grown in medium , they are removed and the ferment/medium is used
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lysates 2
probiotic extract microbes grown in medium, cell membranes are broken and cell contents are filtered and used
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tyndallisation 2
probiotic extract microbes grown in medium, medium is heated to kill them and medium is used with whole microbes in it
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live probiotics
microbes are still alive and able to colonize
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probiotic extract 2
can signal to human cells to change their behaviour selectively Destroy pathogens
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live probiotics
actively shift the ecology on the skin in meaningful way multiplying and becoming active part of ecosystem
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factors that can cause lack of microbiome 7
sanitation chlorinated water c-section antibiotics- 3 years to regulate human interaction soaps cosmetics
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how much of microbial diversity show we may have lost
35%
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keystone species
species that significally alter the habitat around it =, affecting large number of organisms.

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