CHAPTER 8 FACIAL TREATMENTS

Importance of Understanding Facial Treatments

Foundational skill for skin care services, ensuring safe and beneficial services for clients.

Facial Treatments

Professional services designed to improve and rejuvenate the skin through various techniques.

Deep Cleansing in Facials

Key component that includes methods such as extractions and hydration to refresh the skin.

Essential Skills for Estheticians

Includes customer service, communication, and knowledge of skin care products and techniques.

Benefits of Facial Treatments

Include deep cleansing, exfoliation, increased circulation, and relaxation.

Skin Analysis

Process of assessing skin type and conditions to choose appropriate treatments and products.

Home Care Consultation

Time dedicated to educating clients on proper skin care practices and recommended products.

Mechanical Exfoliation

Use of tools like rotary brushes or microdermabrasion to remove dead skin cells.

Chemical Exfoliation

Utilizing agents like AHA and BHA to improve skin texture and appearance.

Contraindications for Sensitive Skin

Conditions that prevent certain treatments, such as strong exfoliants and excessive heat.

Tretinoin

A vitamin A derivative used to treat acne and signs of aging.

Acne Facial Protocol

Step-by-step process for treating acne-prone skin during a facial treatment.

Facial Setup Procedures

Preparing the facial room, including organizing supplies and reviewing client charts.

Client Interaction

Essential skills such as focusing on the client and ensuring their comfort during treatment.

Proper Cleansing Techniques

Important step in facial treatments to ensure skin is free from impurities before analysis.

Dihydrate Skin Treatment Goals

Focus on restoring internal skin hydration and retaining moisture.

Aging and Mature Skin Treatment Goals

Aim to hydrate and revitalize skin through specialized treatments and ingredients.

Extracting Comedones

Manual removal of impurities and clogged pores during acne treatments.

Foliculitis Barbae

Bacterial infection caused by ingrown hairs leading to inflammation and pus.

Pseudofolliculitis

Commonly known as razor bumps, a condition resembling folliculitis.