Milady Chapter 23- Facials – Flashcards
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Chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands
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Hacking
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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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Negative electrode on a galvanic machine
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Cathode
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Obvious pores on the surface of the skin indicate:
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oily skin areas
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Skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicated by absence of visble pores.
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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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a small blister or pimple on the skin containing pus.
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pustules
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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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Excess pigment in the skin
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hyperpigmentation
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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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Exfoliants that dissolve the bonds and inter cellular cement between cells are:
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alpha hydroxy acids
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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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bacteria that do not live or grow when oxygen is present, such as acne bacteria
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anaerobic bacteria
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Products that are designed to remove excess cleanser, normalize pH, and close pores.
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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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An enzyme peel that does not dry the skin and can be used during a steam treatment is the:
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powder form
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A cream-type enzyme applied to the face and rolled off the skin is a:
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gommage
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the part of a professional facial when the esthetician determines your skin type, skin conditions, and the best course of treatment.
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skin analysis
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Salon alpha hydroxy acid exfoliants are often referred to as:
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peels
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Distended or dilated surface blood vessels
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Telangiectasias
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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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involves the removal of the oldest dead skin cells on the skin's outermost surface.
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exfoliation
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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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Products used to increase the water content of the skin surface are:
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moisturizers
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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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Water-binding agents in moisturizers are 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 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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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 masks
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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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Individual doses of serum, sealed in small vials
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Ampoules
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The direction of movement in massage should always be from insertion of the muscle toward its:
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origin
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Oily or fatty ingredients that prevent moisture from leaving the skin
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Emollients
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A light, continuous, stroking movement applied with the fingers or palms is:
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effleurage
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Clients who present skin abnormalities, open sores, or fever blisters should be referred to a(n):
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physician
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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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pétrissage
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The manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, kneading, or other movements is:
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massage
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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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The impact of a massage treatment depends on the amount of pressure, direction of movement, and:
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duration of manipulation
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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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Every massage should begin and end with which massage movement?
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effleurage
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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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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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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 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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High-frequency electro-therapy machines have how many electrodes?
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one
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The process of using galvanic current to enable water-soluble products that contain ions to penetrate the skin is:
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iontophoresis
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Pressing and twisting the tissues with a fast back-and-forth movement
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Rolling
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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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Process of softening and emulsifying hardened sebum stuck in the hair follicles
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Desincrustation
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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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During a light ray treatment, the client's eyes should be protected with:
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cotton pads
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Areas of skin with distended capillaries and diffuse redness
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Couperose
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The therapeutic use of essential oils for beauty and health treatment is:
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aromatherapy
