Milady Chapter 23 - Facials

alipidic

Literally means "lack of lipids"; describes skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicated by 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 to remove makeup.

contraindication

Condition that requires avoiding certain treatments, procedures, or products to prevent undesirable side effects.

couperose

Distended capillaries caused 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 the fingers (digital) or the palms (palmar) in a slow, rhythmic manner.

electrotherapy

The use of electrical currents to treat the skin.

emollients

Oil or fatty ingredients that prevent moisture from leaving the skin.

enzyme peels

Also known as keratolytic enzymes or protein-dissolving agents; 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.

exfoliation

The removal of excess dead skin cells from the skins surface.

extraction

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

facial

Also known as a 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 off easily.

friction

Deep rubbing movement requiring pressure on the skin with the 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.

gommages

Also known as roll-off masks; peeling creams that are rubbed off of the skin.

hacking

Chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands in massage.

humectants

Also known as hydrators or water-binding agents; ingredients that attract water.

magnifying lamp

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

masks

Also known as masques; 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 skin slippery during massage.

mechanical exfoliants

Methods 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 the exfoliates dead cells.

microdermabrasion scrubs

Scrubs that contains aluminum oxide crystals.

modelage masks

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 comedones

Also known as 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; typically used with treatment cream.

petrissage

Kneading movement performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue with a 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 wrists 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 produces a stream of warm steam that can be focused on the clients face or other areas of the skin.

tapotement

Also known as percussion; movements consisting of short, quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements.

toners

Also known as fresheners or astringents; lotions that help rebalance the pH and remove remnants of cleanser from the skin.

treatment cream

A specialty 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 and working downward, apply a twisting motion against the bones in the opposite direction.