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Massage |
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? |
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) |
If client has high blood pressure; cancer; severe heart conditions; severe acne; sunburn |
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Estheticians hands need to be... |
Flexible; with a controlled and firm touch |
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It is important to maintain... |
Smooth rhythm and regulate pressure |
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How should you keep your hands and nails? |
Hands soft; nails short and filed |
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What should Estheticians practice. |
Hand exercises to relieve muscles and tendon tensions due to repetitive movements and poor posture |
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Effleurage |
A soft, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers and palms in a slow and rhythmic manner |
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Petrissage |
Is a kneading movement that stimulates the underlying tissue |
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Dr. Jacquet movement |
Is a petrissage movement |
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Fulling |
A type of petrissage movement |
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Friction |
A rubbing movement applied with fingers or palms; stimulates the circulation and glandular activity |
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Chucking |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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? |
Sperficial peeling, exfoliation, keratolysis and desqumation |
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Physician |
procedures designed to penetrate deeper into the skin (dermal layer) that are referred to as medium or "deep peels" |
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Esthetician |
Performs procedures designed to penetrate only the epidermis which are referred to as "light peels" |
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CRF(Cell Renewal Factors) |
Alson known as cell turnover rate; what keeps cells from accumulating |
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Factors influencing CRF are... |
Genetics, natural enviornment, medical history, lifestyle, personal care, natural exfoliation |
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Dermabrasion |
The use of mechanical brush to physically remove tissue; primarily scars |
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PH is important in... |
Consideration in peeling acids 1-6, neutrals 7, alkaline 8-14 |
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To be effective, acid needs to be? |
Lower pH than skin 5.5 |
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Alpha-hydroxy acids include: |
Glycolic, lactic, tartaric, malic, and citric acids |
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Beta-hydroxy acids include: |
Salicylic acid |
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What do peels do? |
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 |
An ancient healing process |
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Essentials oils |
Used during aromatherapy have medicinal and healing properties; used therapeutically for physical ailments and for mental balancing |
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Phytotherapy |
A treatment which uses plant extracts for therapeutic benefits |
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Body wraps |
Remineralizes, hydrates stimulates, and relaxes by using aloe gels, lotions, oils seaweed, herbs, clay or mud |
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Body polishes |
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 |
Exfoliate the skin with sea salt and oil or lotions |
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Body masks |
Mineralize and detoxify the body using clay, mud, gel, or seaweed mixtures |
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Hydrotherapy |
A spa therapy that uses water in its three forms (ice, steam, and liquid) |
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Balneotherapy |
Uses mud or fango, dead sea salt, seaweed, enzymes or heat baths (jacuzzi) |
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Reflexology |
Treatment of the body through reflex points located on the bottom of feet |