Chapter 18 Facials

Which of the following guidelines should you follow when working with clients who have acne?

Use disposable materials such as cotton cleansing pads when working with clients with acne.

In the context of basic massage techniques, ______ is a light, continuous stroking movement applied in a slow, rhythmic manner with the fingers or the palms.

Effleurage

The _____ is a record of all your notes from skin analysis, the type of treatment performed, products used in the treatment, goals you are trying to accomplish, your home care recommendations, and other consolation notes.

Service record form

Magnifying lamps are used for _________.

Comedone extractions

Which of the following statements is true of high-frequency treatments?

They can be used to stimulate blood flow and oxygenate the skin

Which of the following is typically the last step of a client consultation?

Completing the consent form

Which of the following is a skin condition commonly associated with oily skin?

Open and closed comedones

In the context of the types of facial treatments, _______ rectify certain facial skin conditions, such as comedones and minor acne conditions.

Corrective facial treatments

Identify a difference between estheticians and hair stylists

Estheticians usually identify with the wellness community, whereas hair stylists identify with the beauty industry

Which of the following is a rich water-in-oil emulsion used mainly to dissolve makeup and dirt and is suitable for very dry and mature skin?

Cleansing cream

Which of the following should you most likely do as a skin care professional?

Perform skin analysis before starting a facial treatment

_____ are products that help increase the water content of the skin surface while helping reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Moisturizers

Galvanic current is used when ________.

The objective of the treatment is to assist in delivering targeted products to the skin or prepare the skin for extractions

Identify a true statement about facial treatment chairs

They can remain upright to minimize their footprint

The use of electrical currents for skin treatment is called _________.

Electrotherapy

In the context of massage techniques, which of the following is an invigorating rubbing movement in which you apply pressure on the skin while your fingers or palms move over the underlying structures?

Friction

Which of the following statements is true of ampoules?

They are packaged in small, sealed vials containing a single premeasured application for targeted treatment

During a client consultation, you should most likely ________.

Enquire about the client’s health and skin care history

Identify a guideline for facial treatments.

Provide a quiet atmosphere and work quietly and efficiently.

Is a client has sensitive, redness-prone skin, you should most likely _______.

Avoid harsh scrubs

Identify a true statement about alipidic skin.

It does not produce enough sebum

In the context of massage modalities, _________ is a kneading movement performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue with a light, firm pressure.

Petrissage

A(n)___________ depends on high frequency mechanical oscillations of up to 30,000 Hz, which lift impurities from the pores as they exfoliate the skin’s surface and brighten the complexion.

Ultrasonic spatula

In the context of light therapy, which of the following colors of light should be used to treat acne-prone skin?

Blue light

Which of the following should you do as part of post-service consultation?

Advise the client to follow a proven home care routine that will support the salon treatment.

Which of the following is a benefit of proper exfoliation of the skin?

It decreases clogged pores and oiliness of the skin.

Which of the following statements is true of high frequency treatments?

They can be used to simulate blood flow and oxygenate the skin

Cosmetologists should have a thorough understanding of facial treatments and skin care products because ________.

Having knowledge of the basics of skin care products and skin analysis allows them to give advice to clients when they ask for it.

A(n) _______ is a condition that requires avoiding certain procedures, treatments, or products to prevent undesirable side effects.

Contraindication

In the context of the types of facial treatments, ______ maintain facial skin health by cleansing correctly, increasing circulation, relaxing the nerves, and activating the skin glands and metabolism through massage.

Preservative facial treatments

Which of the following is a common skin care consultation questions?

How does your skin feel during different times of the day?

Identify the massage technique that involves the fingertips striking the skin in rapid succession or fast tapping movements.

Tapotement

Which of the following statements is true of a normal skin type?

It has balanced sebum production

If a client is pregnant, has a history of seizures or epilepsy, has metal bone pins or plates in the body, or has a pacemaker, you should most likely avoid ___________.

Electrical treatments

The purpose of ______ is to determine whether the client has any contraindications that might prohibit certain skin treatments.

The client intake form

If a client has used oral steroids such as prednisone, you should most likely __________.

Avoid waxing

Which of the following is a benefit of using a facial steamer?

It helps soften the tissues, making them more accepting of moisturizers and treatment products.

Which of the following statements is true of combination skin?

It has a wider distribution of large pores in the T-zone.

Which of the following is a customary written agreement between the cosmologist and the client for applying pre- or postoperative treatment following the medical providers directions or for applying a simple routine treatment?

The consent form