Cleanse & Prep
Name the three cleansers of the Elaine Sterling Skin Care?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: How long is the ESI cleansing routine?
Daily Gentle Cleanser, Clarifying Skin Wash, and Mild Cream Cleanser
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: 3 minutes
We always tone after which two steps? and why?
Exfoliation and Masking; to balance the skin's pH and remove residual product that the wet towel left behind
Why do we remove mask with a tepid towel and not a steam towel?
Reduce irritation, closes the pores, and provides friction to remove the product
What is the SPF rating on the ES SPF product?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: How often should you apply it?
SPF 30
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: every 2 hours
Which two products can you not use if your client has a nut allergy?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What kind of nut(s) are the products?
Mild Cream Cleanser (almonds) and Total Everyday Hydration (macadamia)
A client has dry, mature-feeling skin and complains that their skin feels tight after cleansing.
Which Elaine Sterling cleanser would you consider and why?
Extra 100pts each: Name two active ingredients that help nourish the skin
Mild Cream Cleanser; Contains nourishing ingredients to help protect and restore the lack of sebum production
Ingredients: Almonds and Rosehip oil
Which two key ingredients help the Ginseng Mineral Toner calm the skin?
Ginseng extract and bee pollen extract
Which mask is best to deep clean and decongest the pores while also refreshes the skin?
Extra 100 points: What is the active ingredient in this product?
Detox Mask
Active Ingredient: Kaolin clay
Which serum would you recommend to a client with dehydrated skin? And why?
HA Serum aka Hyaluronic acid serum;
Locks in hydration to plump and firm the skin by binding to water in the body
How often should someone use the Micro C exfoliant?
What is the purpose of a double cleanse?
1st Cleanse: Removes impurities, dirt, debris, product, and excess sebum from the skin
2nd Cleanse: Starts to treat the skin
Describe two application methods that can be used to apply the exfoliant
1) Two part application aka mechanically and then chemically
2) Mix the exfoliants and then apply it chemically with a facial brush
Which mask is best used for maximum hydration and plumping?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: List the three active ingredients
Hydrating Marine Mask
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Algae, Aloe and Beta-glucan
At point during the treatment would you apply the serum?
Extra 100pts: Explain how you would apply the serum to the skin
Right before the moisturizer
Blot in the serum and allow it to fully absorb before applying moisturizer
You can use the products containing salicylic acid on what skin type and condition?
Oily and acneic skin only
When dispensing cleanser, about how much product is the appropriate serving size?
Quarter size or tablespoon
Name two active ingredients in the Micro C Step 1 and Micro C Activator
Step 1: Vitamin C and E
Step 2/Activator: Lactic acid, Salicylic acid, Malic acid, and Vitamin E
When applying the two ES masks, what is the best order to apply them in? and why?
Detox Mask then Hydrating Marine Mask;
Allows the detox mask time to sit longer to draw out impurities and decongest the pores while the hydrating mask would absorb more quickly into the skin so it is applied afterwards
When would you recommend the Pure C serum to a client?
To brighten/lighten, heal/protect, and regenerate collagen and elastin
If your client has shellfish or any sea related allergy, which two product would you avoid?
Limu Facial Cleanser and Hydrating Marine Mask
When choosing a performance cleanser, what should you consider?
Skin type
Name the five key ingredients that help the Daily Nutrient Toner calm the skin
Aloe, Chamomile, Green tea, Rosehip oil, and Beta-glucan
Total Everyday Hydration
When would you recommend the Mandelic Serum to client?
Improves texture, fine lines/wrinkles, brightens, and exfoliates
Which three products cannot be used on a client who is pregnant or lactating? And why?
Clarifying Skin Wash, Micro C Step 2, and Clarifying Toner
All three contain salicylic acid