Facials

Alipidic

“Lack or lipids” skin that does not produce enough sebum (absence of visible pores)

Ampoules

Individual doses of serum, sealed in small vials

Aromatherapy

The therapeutic use of plant aromas for beauty and health treatment

Brushing machine

A rotating electric appliance with interchangeable brushes that can be attached to the rotating head

Chemical exfoliants

Products that contain chemicals that either loosen or dissolve dead cell buildup

Chucking

Massage movement accomplished by 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 a steady position

Clay-based masks

Oil-absorbing, cleansing masks that have an exfoliating effect and an astringent effect on oily and combination skin, making large pores temporarily appear smaller

Cleansing milks

Non-foaming lotion cleansers designed to cleanse dry and sensitive skin types and remove makeup

Contraindications

Condition that requires a pin certain treatments, procedures, or products to prevent undesirable side effects

Couperose

Distended capillaries cause by weakening of the capillary walls

Cream masks

Masks often containing oils and emollients as well as humectants; have a strong moisturizing effect

Effleurage

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

Electro therapy

The use of electrical currents to treat the skin

Emollients

Oil or fatty ingredients that prevent moisture from leaving the skin

Enzyme peels

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

Exfoliants

Products that help bring about exfoliation

Exfoliations

The removal of excess dead cells from the skin surface

Extraction

A procedure in which comedones are removed from the follicles by manual manipulation

Facial

“Facial treatment” a professional skin treatment that improves the condition and appearance of the skin

Foaming cleansers

Cleansers containing surfactants (detergents) that cause the product to foam and rinse easily

Friction

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

Fulling

Form of petrissage in which the tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out; used mainly for massaging the arms

Gomnages

“roll-off masks” peeling creams that are rubbed off of the skin

Hacking

Chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands in massage

Hummectants

“Hydrators” ingredients that attract water

Magnifying lamp

A magnifying lens surrounded by a circular light, providing a well lit enlarged view of the skin

Masks

concentrated treatment products often composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, botanical extracts, and other beneficial ingredients to cleanse, exfoliate, tighten, tone, hydrate, and nourish the skin

Massage

Manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, gently pinching, kneading, tapping, and other movements to increase metabolism and circulation, promote absorption, and relieve pain

Massage creams

Lubricants used to make the slippery during massage

Mechanical exfoliants

Method used to physically remove dead cell buildup

Microdermabrasion

Mechanical exfoliation that involves shooting aluminum oxide or other crystals at the skin with a hand-held device that exfoliates dead cells

Microdermabrasion scrubs

Scrubs that contain aluminum oxide crystals

Modelage Mask

Facial masks containing special crystals of gypsum, a plaster-like ingredient

Moisturizers

Products that help increase the moisture content of the skin surface

Motor point

Point on the skin over the muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of that muscle

Open comedomes

“Blackheads” follicles impacted with solidified sebum and dead cell buildup

Ostium

Follicle opening

Paraffin Wax masks

Specially prepared facial masks containing paraffin and other beneficial ingredients

Pétrissage

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

Rolling

Massage movement in which the tissues are pressed and twisted using a fast back and forth movement

Serums

Concentrated products that generally contain higher concentrations of ingredients designed to penetrate and treat various skin conditions

Slapping

Massage movement in which the wrist are kept flexible so that the palms come in contact with the skin in light, firm, and rapid strokes, one hand after the other , causing a slight lifting of the flesh

Steamer

A facial machine that heats and produce a stream of warm steam that can be focused on the client’s face or other areas of the skin

Tapotement

“Percussion” movements consisting pf short, quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements

Toners

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

Treatment cream

A speciality product designed to facilitate change in the skin’s appearance

Vibration

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

Wringing

Vigorous movement in which the hands, placed a little distance apart on both sides of the client’s arm or leg, working downward, apply a twisting motion against the bones in the opposite direction