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BASIC FACIALS AND TREATMENTS

Date: ____________
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Text pages: 286–321

TOPIC 1: FACIAL TREATMENT BENEFITS

1. What are the general benefits of skin treatments?

a) (maintain the health of the skin)

b) (correct certain skin conditions)

c) (are relaxing and enjoyable)

2. What must a professional have in order to be successful?

a) (knowledge of the skin and products)

b) (client-relation skills)

c) (massage techniques)

3. What are five contraindications of giving facial treatments?

a) (contagious diseases) d) (skin irritations)

b) (skin disorders) e) (allergies to products and ingredients)

c) (medical conditions)

4. Briefly summarize the draping process.

a) (place towel across chest)

b) (place blanket over body)

c) (wrap or cover hair with a towel or headband)

d) (place bolster under knees, and pillow under neck)

e) (check for comfort)

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5. List the nine steps of the facial process.

a) (cleansing) f) (massage)

b) (analysis and consultation) g) (application of treatment mask)

c) (exfoliation) h) (application of toner)

d) (softening with steam or warm towels) i) (application of moisturizer)

e) (extractions)

6. (Creamy or milky) cleansers are desirable during facials.

7. The product that should be used for lip color removal is (eye makeup remover on a swab) and it
should be applied by (beginning with the outside corner and move to the center) .

8. What three benefits are found in the exfoliation process?

a) (makes skin smooth)

b) (helps product penetration)

c) (promotes stimulation)

9. Heat applied through steam or warm towels accomplishes what five things?
a) (softens the pores)

b) (promotes cleansing)

c) (prepares the skin for extractions or product penetration)

d) (softens superficial lines)

e) (increases circulation)

10. Once properly trained, the skin care professional will accomplish what two goals by performing
extractions?
a) (remove impurities) b) (refine the pores)

11. What implements are used to perform extractions?

a) (comedone extractors) b) (lancets)
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12. What areas have follicular walls perpendicular to the surface of the skin?
a) (forehead) c) (chin)

b) (top of the nose) d) (sides of the jawline)

13. What products can be used to help soften the plugs of cells?
a) (disincrustation fluids) b) (enzyme peels)

14. A small gage needle used to help the extraction process is called a (lancet) .

15. Most clients will tolerate approximately (10 to 15) minutes of extraction.

16. For the following areas, give the proper extraction procedure.
a) Chin— (On flat areas, press down, under, and up. Work around the plug.)

b) Nose— (Slide down side of nose. Hold the nostril firmly. Top fingers do the sliding, while the other holds
close to the bottom of follicle.)

c) Cheeks— (Slide down the cheek, holding skin. Lower hand holds and other hand slides.)

d) Forehead, upper cheekbones— (Extract as on chin, press down, in, and up.)

17. Give the proper use of a lancet when opening closed comedones. (Insert the lancet at a 35 degree angle
or parallel to the surface. Insert the needle just under the top of the plug and lift top off gently.)

18. List the four steps when preparing for manual extractions.
a) (Use strips of clean cotton from wet cleansing pad.)

b) (Unfold the pad and divide it in half. Saturate in astringent and squeeze out excess.)

c) (Tear small strips from the prepared pad.)

d) (Wrap strips smoothly around the end of each forefinger. Repeat until nails are padded.)

19. (Gloves) should be worn at all times during the above procedures.

20. Describe the benefits of the treatment mask.

a) (draw out impurities) d) (hydrate and nourish)

b) (clear up blemishes) e) (calm and rejuvenate the skin)

c) (tighten and tone the skin) f) (improve appearance)

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21. List the steps to a basic facial.

a) (remove eye makeup) f) (steam face and extractions)

b) (cleanse) g) (massage the face)

c) (remove cleanser) h) (apply a treatment mask)

d) (analyze the skin) i) (apply toners, fresheners, etc)

e) (cleanse again) j) (apply moisturizer or sunscreen)

22. (Serums) are concentrated ingredients used for specific corrective treatments.

23. The purposes of moisturizers are (to seal in moisture, hydrate, balance the oil/water content, and protect
the barrier layer of the skin) .

24. (Vitamins C, E, and A, minerals, green tea, and grape seed extract) are antioxidants
that are recommended for aging or sun-dried skin.

25. The hydrating ingredients that are recommended for aging skin are (hyaluronic acid, sodium
hyaluronate, sodium PCA, and glycerin) .

26. The facial treatment used on sensitive skin should be (gentle cleansing milk) .

27. List several salon treatments that may be offered to clients to help improve acne skin.
a) (oxygen therapy treatments) f) (anti-inflammatory masks)

b) (glycolic acid) g) (steaming)

c) (peels) h) (extractions)

d) (sulfur masks) i) (disincrustation)

e) (hydrating masks)

WORD REVIEW

antioxidants extraction protocol

benzyl peroxide facial zones serums
capillaries FDA skin histology
contraindications glycolic peel trauma
debris hydrate vasodilators
exfoliation lancet
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RAPID REVIEW TEST

Date: _____________
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contraindications laundry costs sanitation

draping rejuvenate serums
extractions remove steps
facial sponges

1. A facial is a professional service designed to improve and (rejuvenate) .

2. (Contraindications) are conditions that would prevent the client from being able to receive a
treatment.

3. (Draping) the client refers to adjusting the head drape, towels, and linens.

4. An esthetician should consider efficiency and (laundry costs) when determining what to use for
draping.

5. Because foam or gel cleansers are harder to (remove) , it is advisable to use a milky or creamy
cleanser.

6. While cleansing, some estheticians prefer to use wet cotton pads, and others choose to use
(facial sponges) .

7. The skin must be exfoliated and warmed prior to (extractions) .

8. (Serums) are concentrated ingredients used for specific treatments.

9. Performing your (sanitation) procedures in the presence of your client will cause them to feel
more confident in you as a professional.

10. The main differences between a mini-facial and a basic facial are the time and the number of (steps) .

TOPIC 2: MEN’S SKIN CARE

1. List the key points to consider when choosing skin care products for men.
a) (lightly fragranced)

b) (light (not greasy) lotions)

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2. What two applications should not be used on freshly shaved skin?

a) (alphahydroxy acids)

b) (microdermabrasion)

3. What type of protective clothing do men wear during a treatment? (Men wear a kimono type robe or a
wrap around the waist.)

RAPID REVIEW

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Rating: ____________
Insert the correct term in the space provided.

basic facial paraffin wax treatment plan

continuous privately water-based
enzyme peel razor bumps
hyperpigmentation shaving

1. A skin treatment follows the same procedures as the (basic facial) .

2. To treat dry skin, a thermal or (paraffin wax) mask should be used.

3. An (enzyme peel) formulated for sensitive skin is a gentle way to exfoliate sensitive skin.

4. Sun exposure causes dark pigmentation spots on the skin called (hyperpigmentation) .

5. In order to make male clients feel more comfortable, the consultation should take place (privately) .

6. (Shaving) before a man’s facial makes the skin more sensitive.

7. Pseudofolliculitis is also known as (razor bumps) .

8. Working with problem skin is a (continuous) process and clients need to follow regular skin care
programs.

9. Oily and combination skins need (water-based) products.

10. The esthetician can outline a (treatment plan) to help bring acne skin into a normal
functioning condition.