Cosmetology: Chapter 23

Anne asks Rebecca about the difference between a foaming cleanser and cleansing milk. Rebecca tells her that:

A foaming cleanser is useful for people with oily skin, and a cleansing milk is best for dry skin.

For Andy's sensitive but oily skin, Rebecca recommends using a(n) ___ after cleansing.

Astringent

The process of softening and emulsifying hardened sebum stuck in the hair follicles is called:

Desincrustation.

When Malisa begins the skin analysis, she notices that the skin on Sharon's face looks tight and seems to lack pores. Which type of skin does Sharon have?

Dry

Alyssa begins by using a technique that involves a light, continuous stroking movement called:

Effleurage.

Steaming the skin does NOT:

Eliminate the need for extractions

LED treatment is LEAST likely to be appropriate for a client with:

Epilepsy

Normal skin

Even pore distribution throughout the skin.

Jane complains that her skin appears bumpy and lumpy. Rebecca recommends that she use a(n) ___ two to three times a week.

Exfoliant

Andy tells Rebecca that his esthetician suggested an enzyme peel but that he was not sure what it was. Rebecca responded by explaining that it is a(n):

Exfoliating procedure using keratolytic enzymes.

Jane explains that she has some acne and asks what she should use to cleanse her face. Rebecca suggests a(n):

Foaming cleanser

To increase Trisha's circulation and glandular activity, Alyssa uses a(n) ___ technique.

Friction

Oily skin

Has obvious, large pores.

Malisa informs Sharon that her skin is alipidic. What does this mean?

Her skin does not produce enough sebum

Alyssa is always careful to massage from the:

Insertion to the origin

While reviewing the client intake form, Kie sees that Henry has been diagnosed with epilepsy. Luckily, he has not had a seizure in quite some time. What effect does this information have on Henry's appointment today?

It means that Kie should not perform any light treatments.

Jane asks Rebecca if there is anything she can use on her skin daily to reduce dryness. Rebecca suggests:

Moisturizer

Combination dry skin

Obvious pores down the center of the face, but pores are not visible or become smaller toward the outer edges of the face.

Before Malisa begins the skin analysis, she reviews Sharon's client intake form and notices that she has had a pacemaker put in since her last visit. Based on this information, Malisa should NOT:

Perform any electric treatments

As Kie performs the skin analysis, she sees that even though Henry is not experiencing a serious acne breakout, he still has a number of open comedones in his T-zone. What will Kie need to do to remove these comedones?

Perform extractions

Dry skin

Pores are very small or not visible.

To offer deep stimulation to Tricia's muscles, Alyssa employs:

Pétrissage.

Microdermabrasion is used primarily to treat:

Surface wrinkles

Alyssa uses ___ movements on Trisha's face to tone her muscles and to impart a healthy glow.

Tapotement

Microcurrent is best known for helping to:

Tone the skin

Acne skin

Very large pores in all areas, and is considered a skin type because it is hereditary.

Combination oily skin

Wider distribution of obvious or large pores down the center of the face extending to the outer cheeks, with the pores becoming smaller toward the edges of the face. Page