Hair Removal
removing the hair at or near the surface of the skin is called
depilation
Approximately how far away should the facial steamer be when steaming the skin?
18 inches
thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue
keloid
A basic facial massage is performed for approximately how many minutes
10-20 minutes
What is the most commonly used cosmetic ingredient?
water
Long-term hair reduction is most effective when hairs are removed in which stage?
anagen
Which type of protective gear must be worn when performing extractions?
gloves
When the body lacks melanin, including in the skin, hair, and eyes, it is called
albinism
Which type of massage involves the use of soft, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers
and palms
effleurage
Willow bark and meadowsweet are sources of which acid?
salicylic acid
What is the “resting” stage of hair growth?
telogen
What causes skin to become dry?
lack of oil or underactive sebaceous glands
What is the name for the medical science that studies and treats the skin?
dermatology
The therapist’s body and shoulders are used to perform what movement
vibration
is honey considered vegan?
no
when sugaring, in what direction is the sugar applied?
against hair growth
Where is a bolster placed?
under the knees
Another name for herpes zoster is
shingles
Which method of massage is designed to help detoxify and remove waste materials from the
body more quickly
manual lymph drainage massage
Antioxidants play what role in skin care? kill, neutralize or encourage free radicals
neutralize free radicals
Hair growth is created by the activity of cells in which layer of the skin
basal layer
Less steam and heat should be used on which skin type?
A condition characterized by bacteria and yeast that causes a foul odor is called
bromhidrosis
In what direction are all massage movements done in the side of the neck?
downward
This type of mask stimulates circulation and temporarily contracts pores: clay, alginate or parrafin
clay