The pH balance of skin is restored during the step of what?
Applying toner
Clients should be asked to arrive on the day of their facial appointment how early?
15 minutes before the appointment time
The necessary final step in a facial is what? (HINT: it is technically 2 steps)
application of moisturizer and sunscreen
What is the technique called to manually remove comedones from follicles?
Extraction
How is the majority of lipstick before before a facial removed?
Using a dry tissue
A professional service designed to improve the appearance of the facial skin is meant by what term?
A facial
What type of exfoliation might involve the use of rice bran wax?
Granular exfoliation
When does the in-depth analysis such as pore size, pigmentation, and broken capillaries occur during a facial?
While asking the client questions and listening for the client's responses
At what age do most age spots begin to appear in people?
fifties
Where is a bolster placed to support a client during a facial?
Under the knees
TRUE OR FALSE: An esthetician who incorporates flow in a facial massage is demonstrating technical skills.
True
Skin discoloration is treated with what kind of exfoliants? (HINT: think general)
Chemical exfoliants
The correct application of a sheet mask begins with what part of the face?
the chin
TRUE OR FALSE: For a client with combo skin, the best type of cleanser is mousse.
True
Desincrustation is a technique that is used to treat what?
to treat blackheads
What two products are essential for male home care? (HINT: think basics)
Cleanser and hydrating lotion (moisturizer)
What type of skin care program would likely involve incorporating grape-seed extract into a diet?
Mature skin
After a client's first facial, a home care program should be discussed for about how many minutes?
15 minutes
When removing products during a facial, each area should be rinsed how many times?
at least 3-6 times
What is the one consistent part of every facial service?
signing of a consent form
When removing eye makeup before a facial, the correct technique is t what?
Begin with the right or left eye, gently wiping from the nose outward
By maintaining the natural acid mantle of the skin helps prevent what?
Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL)
What do most estheticians use when performing extractions around the nose area?
cotton swabs
What is true of men's skin in general?
It is oily with surface dryness.
When should the next appointment with a client be scheduled?
After the client has paid for the service.