Facial Treatments ch 8
A professional service designed to improve the appearance of the facial skin
What is a facial?
What condition would benefit the most from chemical exfoliation?
What is hyperpigmentation?
The type of massage also known as percussion, and resembles playing the piano, is also known as this:
What is tapotement?
What is the use of electrical devices for therapeutic benefits called?
What is electrotherapy?
In order to prevent contamination and protect your hands, you should do this?
Wear gloves for all procedures
Treat blackheads/do extractions
What type of massage involves a soft, continuous stroking movement?
What is effleurage?
The main purpose of a rotary brush is?
Light exfoliation
The use of a steamer should take no longer than ___ minutes?
10 minutes
Small epidermal cysts that are often referred to as tiny whiteheads and usually occur around the eyes, upper surface of the cheeks, and forehead. They are keratinized sebum trapped under the skin therefore you may need the help of a lancet to get them out.
What is a milia?
What technique involves a rapid shaking movement that involves the esthetician's shoulders and body?
The type of skin that contraindicates electrotherapy is?
Broken skin
What is an estheticians primary objective for a facial treatment?
To determine a client's skin concerns in order to determine an individualized treatment
Inflammation of the hair follicles. Typically occurs when bacteria is introduced after shaving or waxing.
What technique involves kneading, squeezing and pinching?
What is petrissage?
Electrotherapy should never be used on a client who has this disorder?
What is the manual removal of impurities and comedones called?
What are extractions?
Term that refers to something that causes vascular constriction of capillaries and reduced blood flow
What is vasocontstricting?
A massage technique derived from Chinese Medicine and consists of applying pressure to specific points of the face and body (acupressure points) to release muscle tension, restore balance, and stimulate chi (energy).
What is acupressure?
Never use a galvanic machine with a client who has this?
What is high blood pressure?