SKIN TYPES & CONDITIONS
Produce too much sebum, have larger pores, and shiny or greasy skin
What is oily skin?
Suitable for all skin types; contains beneficial oils that break down makeup, dirt, excess sebum, and pollutants
What is cleansing oil?
Helps soften tissue, making them more accepting of moisturizers & treatment products
What is a facial steamer?
If client has this you should avoid all treatments until clear with doctor
What is open sores/ herpes simplex (cold sores)?
They perform skin analysis before starting a facial treatment
What is skin care professional?
Light, continuous stroking movements applied in a slow, rhythmic manner with the fingers or the palms
What is effleurage?
Have different skin types presenting on same face such as an overproduction of oil in the T-zone and dry skin on sides of face & should be treated per area
What is combination?
Light emulsion suitable for normal to dry skin types; does not strip skins natural oil or pH balance
What is cleansing lotion?
Deluxe space savers because they can remain upright to minimize their footprint, & recline only during facial treatments
What are treatment chairs?
To be avoided if client is pregnant, has history of epilepsy (seizures), has metal bone pins or plates in body or has a pacemaker.
What is electrical treatments?
This proper treatment has a benefit of decreasing clogged pores and oiliness of the skin
What is exfoliation?
Involves fingertips striking the skin in rapid successions or fast tapping movements
What is tapotement?
These skin types are not too dry and not too oily, have few if any imperfections, do not have sensitivities , no visible pores and have a radiant complexion
What is normal skin type?
Concentrated treatment products often composed of clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils to cleanse, exfoliate, tighten, tone, hydrate, calm, detoxify and nourish skin
What are masks?
Relies on high-frequency mechanical oscillations which life impurities from pores as they exfoliate skins surface & brighten complexion
What is ultrasonic spatula?
To be avoided if client has used oral steroids such as prednisone
What is waxing?
Process of using galvanic current to enable water-soluble products that contain ions to penetrate the skin
What is Iontophoresis?
Kneading movement performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue with light, firm pressure
What is petrissage?
Condition that lacks sufficient moisture
What is alipidic skin?
packaged in small, sealed vials containing a single premeasured application for targeted treatment
What is true about ampoules?
Used to stimulate blood flow and oxygenate the skin
What is true of high-frequency treatments?
Avoid if client is sensitive , redness prone skin
Used for treatment to assist in delivering targeted products to the skin or prepare the skin for extractions
What is galvanic current?
What is blue light?
Lacks sufficient lipid activity and does not have visible pores
What is dry skin?
Nonfoaming lotion cleanser, cleanses dry & sensitive skin, removes makeup
What is cleansing milk?
Use this for comedone extractions
What are magnifying lamps?
Avoid waxing anywhere on the body to avoid blistering if client is on this
What is Isotretinoin (accutane)?
Process of softening & emulsifying hardened sebum stuck in the hair follicles
What is desincrustation?
Rapid shaking movement in which the balls of the fingertips are pressed firmly on application point
What is vibration?
Dehyrdration, adult acne, & hyperpigmentation are all common types of ___
What is skin conditions?
Concentrated products that generally contain higher concentrations of ingredients that penetrate skin & treat various skin conditions
What is serums and ampoules?
Used to cleanse and lightly exfoliate skin with rotating electric appliance
What is rotary brush?
Avoid this if the client has an autoimmune disease such as lupus or vitiligo
What is harsh or stimulating treatments?
Determines whether the client has any contraindications that might prohibit skin treatments
What is client intake form?
Light used to reduce inflammation and improve lymphatic flow
What is yellow?
Commonly associated with oily skin and can be open or closed
What are comedones?
Rich in water-in-oil emulsion used mainly to dissolve makeup and dirt and suitable for dry and mature skin
What is cleansing cream?
Galvanic current, microcurrent, light therapy are all types of ___
What is electrotherapy?
If client uses this medicine, avoid extractions
What is blood thinners & NSAIDS?
When considering skin care treatments for facial hair, select calming & healing products during the service if this is present
What are skin abrasions?
Light used to calm and soothe and it lessen hyperpigmentation?
What is green?