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What is generally true of the skin care industry's opinion of facials?
They are essential.
For a client with combination skin, the best type of cleanser is ____.
mousse
How can transepidermal water loss be prevented?
By maintaining the natural acid mantel of the skin
The most important step in treating acne is ___.
the cleansing and removal of blemishes
When preparing for a facial treatment _____ .
clients should remove all jewelry and place it in a plastic bag
What is meant by the term facial?
A professional service designed to improve the appearance of the facial skin.
A client should not have a chemical peel with a low pH if that client ____.
uses Retin-A
Most age spots begin to appear in people who are in their ____.
fifties
What supply is used the most when preforming extractions?
Gauze
When removing eye makeup before a facial, the correct technique is to _____.
begin with the left eye, gently wiping from the nose outward
What is a good rule of thumb when working with a client on pretreatment services?
Make the experience as personalized as possible.
What type of exfoliation might involve the use of rice bran wax?
Granular exfoliation
What should mature clients understand about a skin treatment program?
Treatments can make the skin look and feel better.
When performing extractions around the nose area, most estheticians use ____.
cotton swabs
How is the majority of lipstick before a facial removed?
using a dry tissue
What does a facial treatment NOT help to relax?
Circulation
Desincrustation is a technique that is used _____.
To treat blackheads
What type of skin care program would likely involve incorporating grape-seed extract into a diet?
Before extractions estheticians must ______.
perform desincrustation
cheeks, nose, forehead
What is the best advice to follow when interacting with a client?
Listen carefully before responding.
The use of a steamer should take ____.
no longer than 10 minutes
What type of skin typically benefits the most from firming products?
Aging skin
Of the following, the last step in an acne treatment is ____.
apply toner
performing desincrustation
applying a clay-based mask
performing a galvanic ( or high-frequency) treatment
performing a galvanic ( or high-frequency) treatment
The steamer should be ______ from the client.
about 18 inches away
What is an esthetician's primary objective for a facial treatment?
To determine a client's skin concerns in order to determine an individualized treatment.
What technique involves manually removing comedones from follicles?
Extraction
An ideal treatment for sensitive skin will incorporate ____.
applications using fatty acids and low percentages of AHA
What will prevent acne flare-ups and should be recommended after an acne treatment?
probiotics
During a facial, towels should be left on the skin for ____.
2 minutes
During a facial, the client's _____ is not typically exposed.
Thigh
The necessary final step in a facial is ___.
application of moisturizer and sunscreen
What condition would benefit the most from chemical exfoliation?
Hyperpigmentation
What do men most frequently complain about, when it comes to skin care?
Razor burn
After extractions are performed, the next step is _____.
massage
What should estheticians always do the first time they meet a client who has an appointment for a facial?
Smile
The most effective method to develop a long-term retail relationship with a client is to ____.
recommend one or two products at first, based on a client's primary concerns
What treatment program is appropriate for oily skin?
Galvanic current, steam, and extractions
What is true of men's skin in general?
It is oily with surface dryness
During a facial, a mask should be left on for _____.
7-10 minutes
The one consistent part of every facial service is ____.
Signing of a consent form
The two most important parts of the express facial are_____.
Cleansing and masking
A general rule to follow for clients with acne is to _____.
focus on deep cleansing
The type of products that will appeal to most men are ____.
products that are advertised as stress-reducing
Comedones should be extracted ____.
with the side of the fingertip
Where is a bolster placed to support a client during a facial?
Under the knees
Underactive sebaceous glands typically result in ____.
dry skin
Lactic acid
Salicylic acid
Malic acid
Citric acid
Salicylic acid
What two products are essential for male home care?
Cleanser and hydrating lotion
The correct application of a sheet mask begins with ____.
the chin