Beauty Therapy Revision

Spinal Conditions

• Refer to A&P manual page 61.

African-Caribbean Skin Types

• Age less quickly due to more sebaceous glands.
• Quicker cell turnover.

Hyper-pigmentation and Hypo-pigmentation

• Hyper-pigmentation: Increased pigmentation.
• Hypo-pigmentation: Decreased pigmentation.
• Scarring on Asian skin may appear as areas of hyper-pigmentation.
• Hypo means "low."

Effects of Massage on the Circulatory System

• Increases blood flow to the area.
• Helps to flush out any metabolic waste.

Effects of Massage on the Lymphatic System

• Helps the body eliminate waste products.
• Speeds up the lymph flow.
• Massage towards the lymph nodes.

Effects of Massage on the Muscular System

• Muscles are warmed.
• Improves tone and flexibility.
• Relieves pain and fatigue.

The Journey Through the Digestive Tract

• Read page 47.
• Peristalsis increases due to the effects of massage.

Psychological and Physical Effects of Massage

• Psychological effects: relaxes the mind and reduces stress and anxiety.
• Physical effects: reduces muscle pain, eliminates waste and toxic build-up, improves muscle tone and range of movement.

Ringworm

• Can be referred to as Tinea Corporis.

Dysfunction of the Nervous System

• A client that suffers from a dysfunction of the nervous system may have reduced sensation.

Dermatitis

• Dry, red, flaky skin.
• Caused by an allergy.

Impaired Sensitivity

• Someone with impaired sensitivity may have diabetes.

Contra-actions within Massage

• Examples: headaches, sickness, upset tummy.

What is Meant by a Contra Action

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

Client Feels Sick During a Massage

• Stop the treatment.
• Get them some water.
• Stay with them until they feel better.
• Make sure they are sitting up before drinking the water.