The study of maintaining and improving healthy skin
What is esthetics?
An esthetician is performing an acne facial on their client with inflamed acne. What should the esthetician do when they get to the massage step?
What is do not perform the massage?
The infection control procedure that kills certain pathogens, with the exception of spores, on nonporous surfaces, is referred to as:
What is disinfection?
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What is non-pathogenic bacteria?
This is how often a client should return to the salon/spa for a facial treatment for healthy skin maintenance and stress reduction
What is every 4 weeks?
These types of exfoliants should be avoided when performing skin services on sensitive skin types
What are scrubs and exfoliating creams?
These can be given as a preventative measure for certain viruses, such as hepatitis.
What are vaccinations?
(BLANK), sometimes called germs or microbes, are one-celled micro-organisms.
What is bacteria?
An infection on the face and neck where the area surrounding the hair follicle is inflamed with redness and pustules is known as:
What is folliculitis barbae (razor bumps)?
A disease that is easily spread from one person to another is referred to as:
What is communicable?
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What is 70%?
Clay/Mud masks are not intended for this skin type
What is dry or dehydrated skin?
Strep throat, staph infection and impetigo are examples of:
What are contagious diseases?
If a tool or multi-use supply is dropped, the esthetician should...
What is pick up the item, clean it & disinfect?
A light-pressure massage used to remove waste from the body that also helps with edema, erythema, puffiness, discoloration under the eyes, acne and cellulite is known as:
What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage?
What is an EPA-registered disinfectant?
A highly contagious bacterium that enters the skin through open wounds and can cause extremely serious staph infections is:
What is MRSA?
During which phase of the facial service will an esthetician extract comedones
What is balance phase?
Slight erythema, or redness, is acceptable after this step in a facial service
What is exfoliate?
The type of non-pathogenic bacteria that lives on dead or decaying matter
What are saprophytes?
This contagious virus can show up as a cold sore
What is HSV (Herpes Simplex Virus)?
This basic massage movement deeply stimulates the muscles, nerves and skin glands
What is petrissage?
A massage motion that resembles a chopping movement using the edge of the hands is known as:
What is hacking?
(BLANK) and (BLANK) are two important regulations that OSHA has put in place to assist in safe operations.
What are Safety Data Sheets and labeling of products?
It is recommended to do this if a steamer is spitting
What is clean with coffee pot cleaner or white vinegar?