In The Body
What is the bodies largest organ?
The skin
What makes skin flexible?
Collagen and elastin
Kneading, squeezing, rolling, or pinching with a light, firm pressure that stimulates the underlying tissues
Petrissage
Chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands characterized by comedones and blemishes
Acne
Designated time to determine the products and procedures to be used and give you time to discuss the client’s home-care needs is called the...
The Initial Consultation and Analysis
The study of the organs and systems of the body is called?
Anatomy
T zone with a lot of sebum and larger pores all over face is what type of skin:
Oily skin
The essential oil many people find relaxing, often used to help relieve stress and anxiety and promote good sleep is ....
Lavender scent
What grade of acne is there mostly comedones and a few papules?
Grade 1
An ancient method of hair removal, dating back to the Egyptians. It is an alternative for those who have sensitive skin
Sugaring
What are the two primary glands of the of integumentary system?
Sebaceous and sudoriferous
Other name for a birthmark?
Nevus
Like a form of acupressure; the Japanese technique using acupressure massage points to relax and balance the body is called:
Shiatsu
Also know as ringworm, highly contagious; it forms a ringed red pattern with elevated edges
Tinea Corporis
A process used to soften oil and comedones in follicles.
Desincrustation
The zygomatic bones are located where on the face ?
The cheeks
Smoking and alcohol are examples of what type of aging?
Extrinsic
The technique of applying pressure to the feet based on a system of zones and areas on the feet that directly correspond to the anatomy of the body is...
Foot reflexology
An acquired, thickened patch of epidermis. A callus caused by pressure or friction. If the thickening also grows inward, it becomes a corn.
Keratoma
A method of electrolysis utilizing multiple-wire needles or probes is called:
Galvanic electrolysis method
What layer in the skin provides the body with cushion that insulates and acts as a shock absorber
Subcutaneous layer
The term used to describe how long it takes to become red (erythema) from sun exposure.
Minimal erythemal dose (MED)
An Oriental technique of applying pressure to specific points of the body to release muscle tension, restore balance, and stimulate chi (life force; energy). These points follow the same pattern of meridians in the body as acupuncture.
Acupressure points
Foul-smelling perspiration, usually in the armpits or on the feet, caused by bacteria and yeast that break down the sweat on the surface of the skin
Bromhidrosis
These products are used in different percentages and pH factors to dissolve the desmosomes between cells to keep skin cells exfoliated. Exfoliation also softens acne impactions and stimulates cell production
AHAs