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PART 4: ESTHETICS/ CHAPTER 15: Facial Treatments Flashcards

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What is a food or drink that does NOT aggravate rosacea?

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Milk

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What skin condition can be prevented by staying out of the sun and wearing protective clothing and sunscreen daily?

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Hyperpigmentation

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What does it mean if a client says that extractions are painful?

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Extraction method being used is probably too rough and forceful

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What is NOT among the environmental aggravators that clients w/acne should avoid?

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Water

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What procedure should you recommend that clients with acne add to their home care twice per week?

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Clay mask

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What are finger cots?

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Individual finger “gloves” used for extractions.

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What will you be able to perform easily and efficiently once you understand the angle of the various follicles in the different locations on the skin.

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Extractions

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When in the extraction process is a healing mask beneficial?

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After all extractions are done

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What is NOT one of the beneficial effects that warmth has on skin?

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Decrease circulation

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What is NOT a risk associated with keeping hot towels on the skin for too long?

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Overmoisturization

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What is extraction?

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Manually removing impurities and comedones from follicles

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What is NOT one of the functions of a treatment mask?

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Loosening the skin

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When in the facial process should a calming, hydrating mask be applied?

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Only at the end

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What becomes trapped under a paraffin mask and promotes penetration of ingredients deeper into the skin?

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Heat

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Why should you offer clients water after performing services?

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To facilitate rehydration

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What should you do at the end of the service?

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Book the clients next appointment

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Why should you apply product moderately?

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Too much of a good thing can counteract benefits.

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What should you do if you are having a bad day?

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Keep it to yourself

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What is NOT among the reasons clients should arrive 15 minutes prior to appointment?

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Help you prep the treatment room.

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When should the client be shown the area where he or she can change clothes and store any belongings?

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Immediately upon arrival in the salon

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What should female clients be instructed to remove before a facial treatment?

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Bra

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What sort of fabric is MOST likely to collect lint from sheets?

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Dark

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Who is responsible for instructing the client how to get comfortable on the facial bed?

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Esthetician

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What aspect of services is affected by the considerations of efficiency and laundry costs?

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Draping

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When in the process of draping the hair do you place the towel on the headrest?
At the beginning of the process
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What service should you recommend that all clients receive once a month?
Facial
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What step can be dropped when a client is receiving a mini-facial instead of a basic facial?
Extractions
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What is true of home care?
It is probably the most important factor in successful skin care.
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What should you do for about 15 min after the first treatment with a new client?
Explain proper home care
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What is true of a mini-facial?
It has fewer steps than a basic facial.
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What is the approximate length of a full, basic facial?
60 minutes
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What skin type is associated with the treatment goal of stimulating sebum production?
Dry skin
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What type of enzyme peel should you use to exfoliate dry skin?
Gentle
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What is NOT a recommended treatment for dry skin?
Harsh exfoliation
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What can be caused by exposure to extreme climates, extreme weight loss, and physiological disease?
Accelerated skin aging
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What do facial treatments offer in addition to relaxation?
Improving the skin’s health
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What is true of facial treatments?
They are the core treatments that estheticians perform
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What is a facial?
Professional service designed to improve and rejuvenate the skin
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Where are corrective treatments the focus?
Medical offices
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Who can issue prescriptions?
Physicians
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How often should you attend an esthetics class or conference in order to improve your potential career success?
At least once a year
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What can you help clients do by speaking to them in a quiet and professional manner?
Relax
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What is a good description of the way you should work with clients?
Quietly and efficiently
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What is NOT among the reasons why you should remove rings, bracelets and other jewelry before performing services?
Your nice jewelry will make clients jealous.
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What is the approximate length of a mini-facial?
30 minutes
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What should you do after cleansing the clients skin?
Complete a thorough skin analysis with a magnifying lamp.
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When during the facial procedure should you perform the client consultation?
At the beginning
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When during the facial procedure should you apply moisturizer and/or sunscreen?
At the end
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What is true of skin irritation?
It is a contraindication for a facial
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When should you apply warm towels?
After the dry skin analysis
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Who should rinse and flush the clients eyes if product gets into the eyes?
Client
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What type of cleanser is difficult to quickly and efficiently remove?
Foaming
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When is exfoliation most effective?
After cleansing
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What is NOT a common result of extreme weight loss?
Abnormal hair growth
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What is NOT a beneficial treatment for mature skin?
UV lamp treatment
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What is NOT a beneficial treatment for sensitive skin?
Harsh cleansers
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What are considered vasoconstricting ?
Cold towels
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What is NOT contraindicated for sensitive skin?
Gentle cleansers
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What is desincrustation?
Process used to soften oil and comedones in follicles.
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What is folliculitis?
Inflammation of the hair follicles
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What is the common name for pseudofolliculitis ?
Razor bumps
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What causes pseudofolliculitis?
Improper shaving
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What is a use for cool towels?
Calming sensitive skin
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What skin type benefits from light, water-based products?
Oily skin
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Why should comedogenic products be avoided for clients with acne?
These products tend to aggravate or produce acne symptoms.

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