Terms
What is pustules?
Pustules are pimples with a pus head
What is sensitive skin?
Sensitive skin is Thin, red-pink appearance. Skin will turn red easily, and is easily inflamed by some skin care products. Avoid strong products or cleansers, fragranced products, and strong exfoliants when treating.
What is a facial?
A facial is known as a facial treatment is a professional skin treatment that improves the skin's condition and appearance.
Why is massage used during facial?
Massage is used to help keep the facial skin healthy and the facial muscles toned.
List people who are not a good candidate for electrical current treatment
Pregnancy, heart conditions, seizures, broken skin, fear or apprehension.
What are acne papules?
Acne papules are red pimples that do not have a pus head
What is Rosacea?
Rosacea is A chronic hereditary disorder that can be indicated by constant or frequent facial blushing.
Why should cosmetologists study facials?
Cosmetologist should study facials because it provides skin care services to clients and is rewarding, helps busy clients relax and improves their appearances.
What are the 5 categories of massage manipulations?
The 5 categories of massage manipulations are efflegurage, petrissage, tapotement, vibration and friction
Name 2 types of exfolliant categories
2 types of exfolliant categories are Mechanical and chemical
What is ostium?
Ostium is the differnece between closed and open comedones is the size of the follicle opening
What is telangiectasia?
Telangiectasia is Dilated capilarries or Couperose.
What are the skin types?
Skin types are normal, dry, oily
Why is home care an important part of a skin care program?
Home care helps clients achieve best results from a treatment by providing a proven skin care routine at home that reinforces professional treatments.
What is the goal of a facial cleanser?
The primary treatment goals are to soothe, calm and protect.
What is Hyperpigmentation?
Hypermigmentation is dark blotches of color. Caused by sun exposure or hormone imbalances. Daily use of sunscreen and avoidance of sun exposure are very important for this skin type.
What is couperose?
Couperose is Dilated capillaries or Telangiectasias
Can cosmetoligists treat skin diseases? Why are they important to recognize?
Cosmetologists cannot treat skin diseases but they must be able to recognize skin abnormalities and refer clients to seek medical care.
Why is it important to have every client complete a client intake form?
The purpose is to determine whether the client has any contraindications that might prohibit certain treatments.
What does dry skin lack?
Dry skin lacks sufficient lipid activity
What is anaerobic?
Anaerobic cannot survive in the presence of oxygen
Aging skin Has loss of elasticity, and the skin tends to sag in areas around the eyes and jawline. Wrinkles may be apparent in areas of normal facial expression. Treatments that hydrate and exfoliate improve the appearance of this skin.
What are 2 reasons to use a facial rotary brush?
2 reasons to use a rotary brush is used to cleanse and lightly exfoliate the skin.
What is the difference between an acne papule and pustule?
Acne papules are red pimples that do not have a pus head. Pustules are pimples with a pus head.
Why offer hair removal services?
hair removal services can provide an added dimension to your skin care offerings, increase your earnings, and provide the opportunity to introduce more salon clients to your esthetics services.