Beauty Therapy Revision

Flashcards for Beauty Therapy Revision Level 3 General B20

African-Caribbean skin types age less quickly due to __.

More sebaceous glands and a quicker cell turnover

Scarring on Asian skin may appear __.

As areas of hyper-pigmentation

The effects of massage on the circulatory system __.

Increase blood flow to the area and helps to flush out any metabolic waste

The effects of massage on the lymphatic system __.

Helps the body eliminate waste products due to speeding up the lymph flow

Massage helps with the muscular system as the __.

Muscles are warmed which improves tone, flexibility and relieving pain and fatigue

Peristalsis __.

Increases due to the effects of massage

Psychological effects of massage __.

Relaxes the mind and reduces stress and anxiety

Physical effects of massage __.

Can reduce muscle pain, eliminates waste and toxic build up, improves muscle tone and range of movement

Ringworm can be referred to as __.

Tinea Corporis

A client that suffers from a dysfunction of the nervous system may have __.

Reduced sensation

Dermatitis __.

Dry, red flaky skin and caused by an allergy

Someone with impaired sensitivity may have __.

Diabetes

Examples of contra-actions within massage __.

Headaches, sickness, up set tummy

A contra action is __.

A reaction that could happen during a treatment or after a treatment