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A specialist in the cleansing, beautification, and preservation of the health of skin on the entire body including the face and neck.
What is an esthetician
The moral principles by which we live and work.
What are ethics
Posture that is healthy for the human spine.
What is ergonomically correct posture
Also known as the needs assessment; the verbal communication with a client that determines what the clients needs are and how to achieve the desired results.
What is client consultation
Immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease, through inoculation, or through exposure to natural allergens such as pollen, cat dander, and ragweed.
What is acquired immunity
From the Greek word aestheticos, meaning perceptible to the senses, this is the branch anatomical science that deals with the overall health and well-being of the skin, the largest organ of the human body.
What is esthetics
A statement that establishes the value that an individual or institution lives and works by, as well as future goals
What is a mission statement
This is the science of designing the workplace, it’s equipment, and tools to make specific body movements more comfortable, efficient, and safe.
What is ergonomics
The act of successfully sharing information between two people, or groups of people, so that it is effectively understood.
What is communication
Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin; registered and regulated by the FDA.
What are antiseptics
This dye is obtained from the powdered leaves and shoots of the mignonette tree; used as a reddish hair dye and in tattooing.
What is Henna
This is an unhealthy compulsion to do things perfectly.
What is perfectionism
Daily maintenance of cleanliness and helpfulness through certain sanitary practices.
What is personal hygiene
A customary written agreement between the client and esthetician (salon/spa) for applying a particular treatment, whether routine or preoperative.
What is a consent form
Showing no symptoms or signs of infection.
What is asymptomatic
The integration of surgical procedures and aesthetic treatments.
What is medical aesthetics
To make a list of tasks that need to be done in the order of most to least important.
What is to prioritize
A persons physical posture, walk, and movements.
What is physical presentation
Listening to the client and then repeating, in your own words, what do you think the client is telling you.
What is reflective listening
Detergents that break down stubborn films and remove the residue of products such as scrubs, salt, and masks.
What are chelating soaps
The art of manipulating materials on an atomic or molecular scale.
What is nano technology
Putting off until tomorrow what you can do today.
What is procrastination
The impression projected by a person engaged in any profession, consisting of outward appearance and conduct exhibited in the workplace.
What is professional image
The ability to think thoughtfully rather than react impulsively, which helps you maintain control of your emotions.
What is responding calmly instead of overreacting
Contamination that occurs when you touch one object and then transfer the contents of that object to another, such as touching the skin, then touching a product without washing your hands.
What is cross-contamination