Building Blocks
what is block number 1?
Basic Cleanse: All treatments start with removal of a client’s makeup and then a complete facial cleansing. During this time, you continue to analyze and evaluate the client’s skin.
what are some things to remember when treating sensitive skin?
Be careful to protect the barrier function of the skin. Use products that support the barrier function, and avoid any product or procedure that may strip or impair it, including strong foaming soaps and cleansers.
is prep solution used for cream exfoliants?
No, and you dont need to watch for frosting.
what does the skin usually look like after a peel?
slightly red and flushed
what is block number 4?
Exfoliation: You may use scrubs, enzymes, acids, or equipment to remove layers of dead stratum corneum. Steam may be used to soften the skin for gentler and easier exfoliation and to keep an exfoliating agent, such as an enzyme, active.
what is a good thing to remember for clients with rosacea?
Not all clients who have sensitive skin will have rosacea, but all clients who have rosacea will have sensitive skin.
when should the consultation be?
consultation for exfoliation should take place at least a week before the scheduled peeling.
What happens on the 3rd day after peel?
the skin becomes very dark and often splotchy and feels very tight and dry. Peeling begins around the mouth and chin first, then the cheeks, then the eyes.
What is block number 7?
Mask: Depending on your goal for the client’s skin, you can use masks that are soft-setting creams or gels, drying and exfoliating clays, penetration masks applied as liquids that then solidify, and a host of other diverse technologies.
what should you do for teenage skin?
Cleanse the face well with a cleansing milk for oily or combination skin. Do not use toner or astringent at this point in treatment—the follicles are usually already tight and small. Using toner on this skin at the beginning of treatment will only make extractions more difficult.
should there be a release form the client should sign?
Have the client sign a release saying that he or she has been fully informed about the possible disadvantages of peeling and the actual procedure that takes place.
Can you pull off the peeling skin?
NO! This can cause infection and possible hyperpigmentation.
What is block number 9?
Protection (Moisturization and SPF): This finishing, yet important step helps seal in your great work and protect the skin from environmental insults, including the sun.
what is clogged skin?
Clogged skin is basically oily skin that is impacted.
what clients should avoid strong peels?
Clients who are pregnant or are lactating. Clients who have a history of heart problems. Clients who have a history of medical problems.
can clients use scrubs after the peel?
Clients should avoid granular scrubs and other keratolytic preparations for at least the first two weeks after peeling.
why is it important to know these building block steps?
Using these building blocks or steps, you can create and individualize your treatments based on your goals.
what is something to remember for clogged skin?
Use of a gentle enzyme-type exfoliant can remove excess dead cell buildup, further easing the extraction process.
who are good candidates for stronger peels?
Clients who have sun-damaged skin, hyperpigmented skin, or other forms of melasma are the best candidates for stronger superficial peeling. Technically, most adult clients can benefit from these peelings, because most adults have some form of fine wrinkling or hyperpigmentation.
Should the client wear sunscreen after the peel?
Clients should protect their skin with a daily sunscreen for at least eight weeks after peeling, and they must avoid direct sun exposure.