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A client condition that might cause a negative side effect during a facial treatment is referred to as a:
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contraindication
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The important part of the facial treatment that determines skin type, condition, and the recommended treatment is the:
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skin analysis
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Clients who present skin abnormalities, open sores, or fever blisters should be referred to a:
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physician
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During an analysis procedure, cleansing milk is applied to the skin using:
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upward circular movements
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When removing cleanser in the eye area, move outward on the upper lid and:
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inward on the lower lid
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Oily or dry conditions of skin that cannot be permanently changed, only improved with treatments, are determined by the skin
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type
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Characteristics that are associated with particular skin types are referred to as skin:
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skin condition
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The amount of sebum produced by the sebaceous glands determines the size of the:
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pores
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Obvious pores on the surface of the skin indicate:
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oily skin areas
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Dry skin that is not producing enough sebum is also known as:
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alipidic
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Skin that appears shiny or greasy from clogged, dead cells in the follicle is:
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oily skin
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The difference between closed and open comedones is the size of the follicle opening or:
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ostium
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Acne bacteria that cannot survive in the presence of oxygen are:
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anaerobic
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Pimples that have a pus head are called:
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pustules
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Dark blotches of color on the skin caused by sun exposure or hormone imbalance is:
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hyperpigmentation
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Hydrators that are thick in texture and bind water to the skin are used for:
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dehydrated skin
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Treatments that produce heat or stimulate the skin should be avoided for clients with the skin disorder:
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rosacea
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Foaming wash-off type cleansers contain a detergent that is also known as a(n):
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surfactant
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Products that are designed to lower the pH of skin after cleaning and aid in the removal of excess cleaning products are:
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toners
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Cosmetology professionals are only allowed to use products that remove dead skin from the:
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stratum corneum
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The process of removing dead cells from the surface of the skin is:
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exfoliation
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Exfoliating chemicals that dissolve or loosen dead-cell buildup are:
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alpha hydroxy acids
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Salon alpha hydroxy acid exfoliants are often referred to as:
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peels
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Chemical exfoliants that work by dissolving keratin protein in the surface cells are known as:
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enzyme peels
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A cream-type enzyme applied to the face and rolled off the skin after forming a crust is a:
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gommage
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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
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Products used to increase the water content of the skin surface are:
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moisturizers
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Water-binding agents in moisturizers contain emollients or hydrators also known as:
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humectants
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Skin products that have a higher concentration of ingredients are:
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serums
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A lubricating cream that must be thoroughly removed for additional products to penetrate the skin is:
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massage cream
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Oil-absorbing masks that have an exfoliating and astringent effect, making large pores appear smaller are:
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clay based
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Masks containing hydrators and soothing ingredients that do not dry hard and can be used on sensitive skin are:
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gel masks
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Masks that contain special crystals and dry to a plaster-like consistency are:
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modelage masks
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A thin, open-meshed cotton fabric that is used to hold mask products on the face is:
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gauze
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The manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, kneading, or other movements is called:
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massage
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The impact of a massage treatment depends upon the amount of pressure, direction of movement, and:
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duration of manipulation
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The direction of movement in massage should always be from insertion of the muscle toward
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origin
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A light, continuous, stroking movement applied with the fingers or palms with no pressure is:
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effleurage
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Every massage should begin and end with the massage movement of:
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effleurage
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Massage movements should be performed using the:
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cushions of fingertips
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A kneading movement that is performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing tissue with light, firm pressure is:
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petrissage
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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
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A stimulating form of massage that consists of short, quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements is:
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tapotement
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The point over a muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of the muscle is the:
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motor point
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To soften skin tissues and follicle accumulations making them easier to extract, it is recommended to first use a:
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facial steamer
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To provide a buffer for the skin when using a brushing machine, apply a thick layer of cleaner or:
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moisturizer
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An applicator used to direct electric current from a machine to the client’s skin is a(n):
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electrode
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High-frequency machines have how many electrodes?
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one
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The black cord and plug of the negative electrode on a galvanic machine is called the:
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cathode
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The process of using galvanic current to penetrate water-soluble products containing ions into the skin is known as:
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iontophoresis
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Nikolas Tesla is credited with discovering:
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high-frequency current
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Light therapy using a light-emitting diode (LED) uses blue light to treat skin that is:
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acne-prone
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A mechanical exfoliation that uses a closed vacuum to shoot crystals onto the skin is:
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microdermabrasion
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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
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During a light ray treatment, the client’s eyes should be protected with:
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eye pads
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