Career
What is a person called who specializes in facials?
Esthetician
What are facial steamers used for?
Helps soften skin tissue, making them more accepting of moisturizers and treatment products
Dehydrated skin lacks what?
Moisture
what is the cream masks often contain?
oils and emollients
What is a light, continuous stroking movement applied in a slow, rhythmic manner with fingers
Effleurage
What's the difference between an Esthetician and a Hair Stylist?
Esthetician- identifies with wellness community
Hair Stylist- identifies with beauty industry
What is a rotary brush?
An electric facial brush that exfoliates the skin that has interchangeable brush heads
How does age-related changes often combine with the skin?
Shows fine wrinkles, loss of firmness and feels drier and thinner
what is the gel masks used for?
sensitive or dehydrated skin
Which movement is also known as percussion
Tapotement
To make a diagnosis and prescribe medication, you need to be a(n)
Dermatologist
What do hot towel cabinets do?
They heat damp or dry towels
How do you care for eczema?
Use fragrance free lotions, gentle products and refer to physician for an antibiotic
what are sheet masks?
they are single package moist or freeze-dried sheets
What is electrotherapy?
the use of electrical currents to treat the skin
As a cosmetologist, are you allowed to treat skin diseases? Why are they important for you to recognize?
No, but you must be able to recognize them, in order to refer a client to a physician.
Benefits of ultrasonic spatula?
Lift impurities from pores and exfoliate the skin's surface and brighten the complexion
Oily skin is common for?
Excess oil production enlarged pores
what is an Alginate mask?
Alginate masks form a seal that encourages the skins absorption of the serum or treatment cream underneath
List the five forms of hand manipulation
effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, friction, and vibration
What are the different types of esthetics careers available? Name 3
spa, salon, medical spa, wellness clinic
Are waxing units electric machines?
Yes
Acne medication is?
a medication to treat and manage acne by targeting factors that cause pimples
whats 2 benefits for having an exfoliation mask?
-reduces clogged pores and skin oiliness
-promotes skin smoothness
What are the general contraindications to electrotherapy?
Heart conditions, pacemakers, metal implants, or braces
Epilepsy or seizure disorders
Open or broken skin