Methods

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Massage

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A manual or mechanical manipulation by rubbing, kneading or other methods that stimulate metabolism and circulation, one of the oldest therapeutic methods and psychological

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What else does massages do?

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Assist in product absorpyion, relieves tension and pain, stimulates blood and lymph circulation, improves metabolism; provides a sense of physiological and psychological

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Massage contraindicators (do not massage)

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If client has high blood pressure; cancer; severe heart conditions; severe acne; sunburn

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Estheticians hands need to be...

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Flexible; with a controlled and firm touch

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It is important to maintain...

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Smooth rhythm and regulate pressure

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How should you keep your hands and nails?

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Hands soft; nails short and filed

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What should Estheticians practice.

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Hand exercises to relieve muscles and tendon tensions due to repetitive movements and poor posture

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Effleurage

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A soft, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers and palms in a slow and rhythmic manner

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Petrissage

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Is a kneading movement that stimulates the underlying tissue

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Dr. Jacquet movement

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Is a petrissage movement

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Fulling

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A type of petrissage movement

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Friction

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A rubbing movement applied with fingers or palms; stimulates the circulation and glandular activity

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Chucking

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A friction movement based on the arms and legs where flesh is grasped firmly in one hand and moves in an up and down motion along the bone; while the other hand stays stationary

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Rolling

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A friction movement used on arms and legs where skin are firmly pressed against bone and twisted in a back and forth motion both hands move at the same time opposite to each other

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Wringing

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Is a friction movement used on arms and legs where vigorous movement where hands are places short distance apart and flesh is twisted

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Tapotement

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Movements consist of fast tapping (used on face with fingers), slapping and hacking movements (used mostly on back and shoulders and arms)

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Vibration

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A rapid shaking movement where the esthetician uses the body; with rapid muscular contractions

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What is the process of removing excess accumulations of dead cells from the corner layers of the epidermis referred to?

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Sperficial peeling, exfoliation, keratolysis and desqumation

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Physician

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procedures designed to penetrate deeper into the skin (dermal layer) that are referred to as medium or "deep peels"

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Esthetician

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Performs procedures designed to penetrate only the epidermis which are referred to as "light peels"

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CRF(Cell Renewal Factors)

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Alson known as cell turnover rate; what keeps cells from accumulating

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Factors influencing CRF are...

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Genetics, natural enviornment, medical history, lifestyle, personal care, natural exfoliation

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Dermabrasion

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The use of mechanical brush to physically remove tissue; primarily scars

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PH is important in...

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Consideration in peeling acids 1-6, neutrals 7, alkaline 8-14

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To be effective, acid needs to be?

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Lower pH than skin 5.5

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Alpha-hydroxy acids include:

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Glycolic, lactic, tartaric, malic, and citric acids

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Beta-hydroxy acids include:

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Salicylic acid

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What do peels do?

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Improve texture of skin and increase CRF, hydration, intercellular lipids, barrier function, and elastin and collagen production;reduces fine lines, wrinkles and hyper-pigmentation

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Aromatherapy

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An ancient healing process

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Essentials oils

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Used during aromatherapy have medicinal and healing properties; used therapeutically for physical ailments and for mental balancing

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Phytotherapy

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A treatment which uses plant extracts for therapeutic benefits

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Body wraps

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Remineralizes, hydrates stimulates, and relaxes by using aloe gels, lotions, oils seaweed, herbs, clay or mud

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Body polishes

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Use friction to exfoliate and hydrate, increase circulation, and nourish the skin using combination of walnut husks, corn meal, jojoba beads, honey, salt or sugar

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Salt glows

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Exfoliate the skin with sea salt and oil or lotions

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Body masks

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Mineralize and detoxify the body using clay, mud, gel, or seaweed mixtures

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Hydrotherapy

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A spa therapy that uses water in its three forms (ice, steam, and liquid)

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Balneotherapy

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Uses mud or fango, dead sea salt, seaweed, enzymes or heat baths (jacuzzi)

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Reflexology

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Treatment of the body through reflex points located on the bottom of feet