State Board Written - Facials

30 vocabulary flashcards covering key facial treatment concepts.

Client consultation

The discussion between the client and the technician, where you can determine the client’s health, history, and previous treatments is called the

Skin analysis

The opportunity to look at the clients skin type and tone, the condition of the skin and any contraindications that may exist in order to help you determine a treatment plan for their skin type is called a/an

Contraindication

A condition that indicates you should either stay away from that area or not do the service at all due to an existing condition, is a:

Use a sanitized spatula

When removing products from jars, you should:

Dry skin

Skin that is dehydrated and appears dull and possibly flaky is

Oily skin

Skin that produces an abundance of sebum, has large pores and has a shiny appearance is

Dry skin

Products with an oil base would be recommended for

Sebaceous glands

Acne is a condition of the

Cleansing cream

The first product used in a facial is a

Remove makeup

Cleansing creams are designed to cleanse the skin and

Toner or Astringent

The product used to remove any traces of cleanser, close the pores and rebalance the skin is a/an

Remove dead cells from the skin’s surface

the purpose of an exfoliant is to

Oily skin

A clay mask would be recommended for

Relax your client

The primary purpose of the massage phase of a facial is to

Exfoliant

A facial scrub is an example of a/an

Cover and protect the client’s eyes

When doing a skin analysis under a magnifying lamp you should

Moisturizers

Skin care products that help hydrate the skin are

Massage

This is the technique of tapping, rubbing, or other manipulations of the skin with the hands or a machine

Eye area

Light pressure should always be used around the

Chin or jaw area

Heavier pressure may be used in the

Antiseptic

After performing extractions, you should apply a/an

Cover the clients eyes

When using infrared lamps in a facial you should

Effleurage

The massage manipulation which is used for relaxation is

Emollient

This product is used for soothing and softening the skin

Eyebrow tweezing

Which of the following is not part of a basic facial treatment

Mechanical exfoliant

Skin brushing machines are an example of a

Wash their hands

Prior to beginning the facial service, the skin technician should

Use a disposable spatula

When removing products from a container you should

Masks

Based on your skin type, this product is put on after the massage to help with the overall appearance of the skin, rehydrate and moisturize the skin or draw out and remove excess oils and debris from the skin

Paraffin wax mask

This mask uses warm wax to rehydrate the skin, it is good for aging or dry skin and is applied over a layer of gauze