Ch. 22 Facials

Front 1

A client condition that might cause a negative side effect during a facial treatment is referred to as a:

Back 1

contraindication

Front 2

The important part of the facial treatment that determines skin type, condition, and the recommended treatment is the:

Back 2

skin analysis

Front 3

Clients who present skin abnormalities, open sores, or fever blisters should be referred to a:

Back 3

physician

Front 4

During an analysis procedure, cleansing milk is applied to the skin using:

Back 4

upward circular movements

Front 5

When removing cleanser in the eye area, move outward on the upper lid and:

Back 5

inward on the lower lid

Front 6

Oily or dry conditions of skin that cannot be permanently changed, only improved with treatments, are determined by the skin

Back 6

type

Front 7

Characteristics that are associated with particular skin types are referred to as skin:

Back 7

skin condition

Front 8

The amount of sebum produced by the sebaceous glands determines the size of the:

Back 8

pores

Front 9

Obvious pores on the surface of the skin indicate:

Back 9

oily skin areas

Front 10

Dry skin that is not producing enough sebum is also known as:

Back 10

alipidic

Front 11

Skin that appears shiny or greasy from clogged, dead cells in the follicle is:

Back 11

oily skin

Front 12

The difference between closed and open comedones is the size of the follicle opening or:

Back 12

ostium

Front 13

Acne bacteria that cannot survive in the presence of oxygen are:

Back 13

anaerobic

Front 14

Pimples that have a pus head are called:

Back 14

pustules

Front 15

Dark blotches of color on the skin caused by sun exposure or hormone imbalance is:

Back 15

hyperpigmentation

Front 16

Hydrators that are thick in texture and bind water to the skin are used for:

Back 16

dehydrated skin

Front 17

Treatments that produce heat or stimulate the skin should be avoided for clients with the skin disorder:

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rosacea

Front 18

Foaming wash-off type cleansers contain a detergent that is also known as a(n):

Back 18

surfactant

Front 19

Products that are designed to lower the pH of skin after cleaning and aid in the removal of excess cleaning products are:

Back 19

toners

Front 20

Cosmetology professionals are only allowed to use products that remove dead skin from the:

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stratum corneum

Front 21

The process of removing dead cells from the surface of the skin is:

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exfoliation

Front 22

Exfoliating chemicals that dissolve or loosen dead-cell buildup are:

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alpha hydroxy acids

Front 23

Salon alpha hydroxy acid exfoliants are often referred to as:

Back 23

peels

Front 24

Chemical exfoliants that work by dissolving keratin protein in the surface cells are known as:

Back 24

enzyme peels

Front 25

A cream-type enzyme applied to the face and rolled off the skin after forming a crust is a:

Back 25

gommage

Front 26

A popular type of enzyme peel that does not dry and can be used during a steam treatment is the:

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powder form

Front 27

Products used to increase the water content of the skin surface are:

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moisturizers

Front 28

Water-binding agents in moisturizers contain emollients or hydrators also known as:

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humectants

Front 29

Skin products that have a higher concentration of ingredients are:

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serums

Front 30

A lubricating cream that must be thoroughly removed for additional products to penetrate the skin is:

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massage cream

Front 31

Oil-absorbing masks that have an exfoliating and astringent effect, making large pores appear smaller are:

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clay based

Front 32

Masks containing hydrators and soothing ingredients that do not dry hard and can be used on sensitive skin are:

Back 32

gel masks

Front 33

Masks that contain special crystals and dry to a plaster-like consistency are:

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modelage masks

Front 34

A thin, open-meshed cotton fabric that is used to hold mask products on the face is:

Back 34

gauze

Front 35

The manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, kneading, or other movements is called:

Back 35

massage

Front 36

The impact of a massage treatment depends upon the amount of pressure, direction of movement, and:

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duration of manipulation

Front 37

The direction of movement in massage should always be from insertion of the muscle toward

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origin

Front 38

A light, continuous, stroking movement applied with the fingers or palms with no pressure is:

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effleurage

Front 39

Every massage should begin and end with the massage movement of:

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effleurage

Front 40

Massage movements should be performed using the:

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cushions of fingertips

Front 41

A kneading movement that is performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing tissue with light, firm pressure is:

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petrissage

Front 42

A deep rubbing massage movement in which pressure is applied to the skin while moving over an underlying structure is:

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friction

Front 43

A stimulating form of massage that consists of short, quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements is:

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tapotement

Front 44

The point over a muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of the muscle is the:

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motor point

Front 45

To soften skin tissues and follicle accumulations making them easier to extract, it is recommended to first use a:

Back 45

facial steamer

Front 46

To provide a buffer for the skin when using a brushing machine, apply a thick layer of cleaner or:

Back 46

moisturizer

Front 47

An applicator used to direct electric current from a machine to the client’s skin is a(n):

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electrode

Front 48

High-frequency machines have how many electrodes?

Back 48

one

Front 49

The black cord and plug of the negative electrode on a galvanic machine is called the:

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cathode

Front 50

The process of using galvanic current to penetrate water-soluble products containing ions into the skin is known as:

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iontophoresis

Front 51

Nikolas Tesla is credited with discovering:

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high-frequency current

Front 52

Light therapy using a light-emitting diode (LED) uses blue light to treat skin that is:

Back 52

acne-prone

Front 53

A mechanical exfoliation that uses a closed vacuum to shoot crystals onto the skin is:

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microdermabrasion

Front 54

The therapeutic use of oils in skin care products that creates positive effects on the body, mind, and spirits is:

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aromatherapy

Front 55

During a light ray treatment, the client’s eyes should be protected with:

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eye pads