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Acids derived from plants, mostly fruit, and used in chemical exfoliants |
Alphahydroxy acid |
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Sealed glass files containing highly concentrated extract in a water or oil base |
Ampules |
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Therapeutic use essential oils |
Aromatherapy |
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Tonic lotions with an alcohol content of up to 35%, used to remove oil accumulations on oily and acne prone skin |
Astringents |
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Exfoliation in which dead skin cells or the intracellular “glue”that holds them together is dissolved by chemical agent such as alpha hydroxy acid and enzymes |
Chemical Exfoliation |
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Massage movement accomplished by grassping the flesh firmly in one hand and moving the hand up and down along the bone while the other hand keeps the arm or leg in a steady position |
Chucking |
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Clay preparation’s used to stimulate circulation and temporary contract the pores of the skin |
Clay mask |
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Light texture, oil based emulsion used primarily to dissolve make up and soil quickly |
Cleansing cream |
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Lotion formulated to remove make up and soil |
Cleansing lotion |
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Light continuous stroking movement applied with fingers or the palms in a slow rhythmic manner |
Effleurage |
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Any compound that conducts a current of electricity |
Electrolyte |
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Electrical facial treatments |
Electrotherapy |
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Agent that softens or smooth the surface of the skin |
Emollients |
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Chemical exfoliants that involves the use of enzymes that help speed up the breakdown of keratin , the protein in skin |
Enzyme peels |
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Ingredient that assist in the process of exfoliation |
Exfoliant |
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Peeling and spreading of the horny layer of the skin |
Exfoliation |
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Detergent type foaming cleanser with a neutral or a slightly acidic pH |
Face wash |
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Tonic lotions with the lowest alcohol content “0% to 4% “beneficial for a dry and mature skin and sensitive skin conditions |
Fresheners |
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Deep rubbing movement requiring pressure on the skin with the fingers or palm while moving it over and underlying structure |
Friction |
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Form of petrissage in which the tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out, used mainly for massaging the arms |
Fulling |
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Enzyme peels in which a cream is applied to the skin before steaming and formed a hardened crust that is then massage or a “rolled quote off the skin, also called vegetal peeling |
Gommage |
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Chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands in massage |
Hacking |
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Substances that help speed up the breakdown of keratin, the protein in skin |
Keratolytic enzymes |
Catalytic enzymes |
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The application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of disorders |
Light therapy |
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Special cosmetic preparation apply to the face to benefit and beautify the skin, usually a setting product |
Mask |
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Manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, pinching, needing, tapping, and other movements to increase metabolism and circulation, promote absorption, and relieve pain |
Massage |
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Lubricants designed to give the Practitioner a good slip during massage |
Massage creams |
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Exfoliation in which some method of physical contact is used to scrape or bump sells off the skin |
Mechanical exfoliation |
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Mechanical exfoliation that involves “shooting “aluminum oxide or other crystals at the skin with a handheld device that exfoliates dead cells |
Microdermabrasion |
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Facial mask containing special crystals of Gypsum, A plaster like ingredient |
Modelage mask |
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Point on the skin over the muscle we’re pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of that muscle |
Motor point |
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Products formulated to add moisture to the skin |
Moisturizer |
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Point on the skin over the muscle we’re pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of that muscle |
Motor point |
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Special cosmetic preparation applied to the face to benefit and beautify the skin, condition sensitive skin and have excellent hydrating properties |
Packs |
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Specially prepared facial mask containing paraffin and other beneficial ingredients, usually used with treatment cream |
Paraffin wax mask |
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Needing movement performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue with a light, firm pressure |
Petrissage |
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Massage movement in which the tissue are pressed and twisted using a fast back-and-forth movement |
Rolling |
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Facial mask containing sulfur, which helps to reduce the production of sebum |
Suffer mask |
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Most stimulating massage movement, consisting of short, quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements |
Tapotement or percussion |
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Skin lotions with an alcohol content of 4 to 15%, designed for use on normal and combination skin |
Toners |
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Creams designed to hydrate and condition the skin during the night, heavier inconsistency and texture than moisturizers |
Treatment or nourishing creams |
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In massage, the rapid shaking of the body part while the balls of the fingertips are pressed firmly on the point of application |
Vibration |
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Vigorous movement in which the hands, placed a little distance apart on both sides of the clients arm or leg and working downward, applying a twisting motion against the bones in the opposite direction |
Wringing |
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