Skin Care

All of the following statements identify a benefit of a facial mask EXCEPT: a) removes surface oil b) softens and smooths the skin c) decreases blood circulation in the areas treated d) increases skin's firmness temporarily

Decreases blood circulation

Which of the following massage movements is a circular or wringing movement usually carried out with the fingertips or palms of the hands? a) friction b) vibration c) petrissage d) tapotement

Friction

Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for receiving a facial massage? a) dry skin b) oily skin c) low blood pressure d) high blood pressure

High Blood Pressure

A term that is used to describe moisturizing is: a) oiling b) toning c) hydrating d) cleansing

Hydrating

What skin care product uses a scrub to help loosen and reduce cells in the outer-most layer of the epidermis? a) toner b) skin astringent c) chemical exfoliant d) mechanical exfoliant

Mechanical Exfoliant

A facial mask that hardens to a rubber-like consistency and can be pulled from the face in one piece is a: a) gel mask b) cream mask c) paraffin mask d) modeling mask

Modeling Mask

The massage movement that consists of light or heavy kneading and rolling of the muscles is called: a) friction b) vibration c) petrissage d) tapotement

Petrissage

Which massage movement deeply stimulates the muscles, nerves and skin glands? a) friction b) vibration c) petrissage d) tapotement

Petrissage

A massage can provide all of the following results EXCEPT: a) weaken muscle tissue b) stimulate glandular activity c) improve the texture of the skin d) increase blood circulation to the skin

Weaken muscle tissue

All of the following statements are true about paraffin masks EXCEPT: a) heated then applied b) applied over a layer of gauze c) made from clay, sand, zinc, oxide or mud d) act to draw oil and perspiration to the top layer of skin

made from clay, sand, zinc, oxide or mud

Areas of the skin that exhibit redness, swelling, pus, disease, bruises and/or appear broken or scraped: a) require vibration b) should not be massaged c) require petrissage movements d) require tapotement movements

should not be massaged

Which of the following skin care products removes dead skin cells by using enzymes and hydroxy acids? a) massage cream b) cleansing lotion c) chemical exfoliant d) manual exfoliant

Chemical Exfoliant

All of the following terms are basic massage movements EXCEPT: a) cleansing b) petrissage c) effleurage d) tapotement

Cleansing

Which of the following items is NOT a type of facial mask? a) clay b) cream c) modeling d) astringent

Astringent

The gentle massage movement that often begins and ends a massage treatment is called: a) friction b) petrissage c) effleurage d) tapotement

Effleurage

All of the following examples are possible mechanical exfoliation methods EXCEPT: a) brush b) scrubs c) enzymes d) facial cloths

Enzymes

Effleurage is a massage movement that involves: a) circular movement with no gliding b) light tapping or slapping movement c) light, gentle stroking or circular movement d) light or heavy kneading and rolling of muscles

Light, grntle stroking or circular movement

The massage movement that involves a light tapping or slapping movement while increasing blood circulation and stimulating nerves is known as: a) friction b) vibration c) petrissage d) tapotement

Tapotement

The massage movement that should NOT be used when the client needs soothing is: a) gliding b) stroking c) effleurage d) tapotement

Tapotement

Which skin care products help to cleanse, soothe and smooth the skin while bringing it to a normal pH? a) oils b) toners c) massage creams d) manual exfoliants

Toners