Esthetics and Phytotherapy Practice Review

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering skin conditions, facial treatment phases, essential oils, fragrance categories, and phytotherapy concepts.

Xanthoma

Yellow flat papules caused by abnormal lipid accumulation commonly found around the eyes and on eyelids.

Skin Sensitivity

A skin condition that impacts the stratum corneum, acid mantle, and capillaries.

Phytotherapy

The world's oldest form of medicine, defined broadly as the medicinal use of plants.

Tinctures

Commercial extractions that require soaking an herb in alcohol to extract the active ingredients from the plant.

Ointment

A thick cream or salve made from the combination of herbs and petroleum.

Thalassotherapy

Any treatment using sea products, such as seawater, sea mud, sea sand, and sea plants.

Algotherapy Sensitivity

A treatment involving algae that is not suitable for anyone with an iodine sensitivity.

Natural Antioxidants

Concentrated trace elements in sea plants that help neutralize free-radical skin damage.

Brown Algae

A type of algae containing high levels of iodine used to detoxify and stimulate cell renewal.

Reflexology

An alternative health practice that uses pressure on specific points of the feet, hands, and sometimes the ears to influence certain body conditions.

Ayurveda

An alternative health system based on the principles that optimal health can only be achieved if a person's body and emotional state are in balance.

Meditation

An alternative health practice incorporating concentration, such as mindfulness, and focus on breathing or the repetition of a mantra to achieve a higher spiritual awareness.

Spice Blend Fragrance

The fragrance group characterized by distinct odors of ingredients like vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.

Modern Blend Fragrance

A category of fragrance representing concoctions created from several different scents.

Grapeseed Oil

A carrier oil effective for reducing wrinkles, stretch marks, and scars.

Phytocosmetics

Phytotherapy preparations used specifically for cosmetic purposes.

Infusion

A herbal preparation made by steeping an herb in a container such as a tea bag in boiling water.

Decoction

A herbal preparation created by boiling loose herbs in water.

Fomentation

A application method involving soaking a clean towel in the liquid from both an infusion and decoction and applying it to a specific area of the body.

Poultice

A mixture created by mixing crushed herbs and hot liquid to form a paste.

Peppermint Essential Oil

An essential oil used to cool and calm the skin, as well as act as an insecticide.

Rosemary Essential Oil

An essential oil that must be avoided when treating pregnant clients.

Tea Tree Essential Oil

An essential oil often used in treating acne that is safe for direct contact with the skin.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil

An essential oil used to treat stiff, sore muscles or to boost circulation.

Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil

An essential oil incorporated into body therapies to enhance circulation.

Floral Bouquet

The largest category of fragrance.

Oriental Fragrance

A fragrance category defined by full-bodied, warm, and often heavy aromas.

Forest or Wood Fragrance

The fragrance category that encompasses many men's fragrances.

Decrease Phase

The facial phase where microcirculation, bacteria overgrowth, and inflammation are reduced, and home-care products are incorporated.

Treatment Plan Form

The document on which an esthetician records recommended products and their appropriate use.

Chemical Exfoliation Follow-Up Window

The timeframe of $48\text{ to }72\,\text{hours}$ post-service within which follow-up should be completed.

Aromatherapy

A natural therapy defined as the controlled use of essential oils.

Carrier Oil

A neutral oil used to dilute an essential oil before application.

Direct Contact Essential Oils

Lavender and tea tree, which are the only two essential oils suitable for direct contact with the skin.