Facials

Acne papules

red pimples that do not have a pus head

Hyperpigmentation

a skin condition caused by sun exposure or hormone imbalances resulting in dark blotches of color on areas of the skin

Rosacea

a chronic hereditary disorder indicated by constant or frequent facial blushing

Alpha hydroxy acid

a gently, natural occurring exfoliation acid that helps dissolve the bonds and intercellular cement between cells

Serum

a concentrated product designed to penetrate the skin and treat various skin conditions and is applied under a moisturizer or sunscreen

Gauze i

the thin, open-meshed fabric of loosely woven cotton that is used to hold the mask on the face

Effleurage

the massage movement that is a light, continuous stroking movement applied in a slow, rhythmic manner with the fingers or palms

Fulling

a form of petrissage in which the tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out

Tapotement

the most stimulating form of massage that should be applied with care and discretion

Motor point

the point on the skin that covers the muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of the muscle

Desincrustation

the process of softening and emulsifying hardened sebum stuck in the follicle

Iontophoresis

the process of using galvanic current to enable water-soluble products that contain ions to penetrate the skin

Aromatherapy

the therapeutic use of plant aromas for beauty and health treatment

Clay-based masks

oil-absorbing cleansing masks that have an exfoliating and astringent effect on oily and combination skin

Alginate masks

are often seaweed based

Humectants

ingredients that attract water

A closed comedome

a hair follicle impacted with solidified sebum and dead cell buildup that appears as small bumps just underneath the skin's surface

Modelage mask

the type of mask that contains special crystals of gypsum

Alipidic

refers to a lack of lipids

Toners

lotions that help rebalance the pH and remove remnants of cleanser from the skin

An electrode

an applicator for directing the electric current from a machine to the client's skin

The ostium

the opening of a follicle

Enzyme peel

a type of chemical exfoliant that works by dissolving keratin protein in the surface cells of the skin

An ampoule

an individual dose of serum contained in a small vial

Vibration

the rapid shaking of the body part while the balls of the fingertip are pressed firmly on the point of the application

Mechanical exfoliants

products used to physically remove dead cell buildup

Massage

the manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, gently pinching, kneading, tapping, and other movement

Contraindication

refers to a condition that requires avoiding certain treatments, procedures, or products to prevent undesirable side effects

Gommage

a peeling cream that is rubbed off of the skin

Couperose

a condition in which areas of the skin have distended capillaries and diffuse redness

Electrical treatments

contraindicated on clients with metal bone pins in the body

Chucking

a type of massage that involves grasping 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 steady position

Hacking

performed with the edges of the hands

Increase blood circulation and are very beneficial for dry, mature skin

modelage masks

When performing petrissage you should

lift, squeeze, and press tissue

When removing a cleanser from the area, it should be done with damp facial sponges or cotton pads in

down and outward movements

Sun-damaged skin is often confused with

aging skin

Skin that may be flaky or dry looking, with small, fine lines and wrinkles is characterized as

dehydrated

Compared to day-use products, night treatments are usually

more intensive

Oily skin or skin that produces too much sebum may appear shiny or greasy and have

large pores

One of the biggest benefits of massage is that it

increases product absorption

Moisturizers for oily skin are most often in ______ form

lotion

When a follicle becomes clogged, resulting in an infection of the follicle, it is caused by a type of acne bacteria

anaerobic bacteria

If you use harsh scrubs on sensitive skin, it can

aggravate redness

Mild exfoliation will reduce

hyperpigmentation

Cosmetology professionals must not perform treatment that remove beyond

the stratum corneum

When using a brushing machine to perform an exfoliation, the skin should be treated with

a fairly thick layer of cleanser or moisturizer

When performing a skin analysis with a magnifying lamp, the first thing the technician should look for is the presence or absence of

visible pores

The cosmetologist should avoid wearing ______ while administering a facial treatment

rings

Salon AHA exfoliants should never by used unless the client has been using ________ AHA products at home for at least two weeks prior to the higher concentration salon treatment, has no contraindications for exfoliation treatment, and is using a daily facial sunscreen product

10 percent