Chapter 12: Men's Facial Massage and Treatments Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards detailing key terminology, massage techniques, and electrical applications for facial treatments derived from Chapter 12.

anaphoresis

process of forcing substances into tissues using galvanic current from the negative toward the positive pole

astringents

tonic lotions with an alcohol content of up to $35$ percent; used to remove oil accumulation on oily and acne-prone skin

brush machine

an electrical appliance with interchangeable brushes that is used to mechanically cleanse, stimulate, and exfoliate the skin surface

cataphoresis

process of forcing acidic substances into tissues using galvanic current from the positive toward the negative pole

contraindication

any product, procedure, or treatment that should be avoided because it may cause undesirable side effects or be harmful to the individual

desincrustation

the process of deep pore cleansing using an electrode and acid-based solution to create a chemical reaction that helps to emulsify or liquefy sebum and waste from the skin

direct surface application

high-frequency current performed with the mushroom- or rake-shaped electrodes for its calming and germicidal effect on the skin

effleurage

light, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers (digital) or the palms (palmar) in a slow, rhythmic manner

electric massager

massaging unit that attaches to the barber's hand to impart vibrating massage movements to the skin surface

facial steamer

an electrical appliance that produces and projects moist, uniform steam for softening and cleansing purposes

fresheners

skin tonics with the lowest alcohol content of $0$ to $4$ percent; usually designed for dry, mature, and sensitive skin types

friction

deep rubbing movement requiring pressure on the skin with the fingers or palm while moving the hand over an underlying structure

indirect application

high-frequency current administered with the client holding the wire glass electrode between both hands

iontophoresis

the process of using galvanic current to enable ion-containing water-soluble solutions to penetrate the skin

microcurrent

a type of galvanic treatment that uses a very low level of electrical current for different applications in skin care

microdermabrasion

a form of mechanical exfoliation that involves spraying aluminum oxide or other microcrystals across the skin's surface to exfoliate dead cells

motor point

a point on the skin, over a muscle, where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of that muscle

percussion

another name for tapotement

pétrissage

kneading movement performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue with a light, firm pressure

rolling cream

cleansing and exfoliating product used in facials to lift dead skin cells and dirt from the skin surface

skin tonics

toners, fresheners, and astringents; products used to help rebalance skin $pH$, remove product residue, and create a temporary tightening effect on the skin

tapotement

most stimulating massage movement, consisting of short, quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements

toners

skin tonics with an alcohol content of $4$ to $15$ percent; most are designed for use on normal and combination skin types

trigger point

a tender area in a muscle caused by a localized knot or spasm in the muscle fiber that can radiate pain to other locations in the body

vibration

in massage, the rapid shaking of the body part while the fingertips are pressed firmly on the point of application