Chapter 16 Advanced Facial Techniques

Question 1

Name some facial equipment that can be used when dealing with clogged resistive skin.

Answer 1

a. Negative galvanic; may be applied over the desincrustation lotion, ampule, or pre-mask.
b. High-Frequency Current; apply over the ampule to help draw product in which will hep dry up more liquified sebum.

Question 2

Name some modalities that would cause a vasoconstriction effect on the skin.

Answer 2

Lucus spray, cold stones, cool towel, ice

Question 3

What would you do if the skin reddens and swells during an extraction.

Answer 3

Stop the service. Remove product and neutralize the skin. Cool , wet, compresses. Soothing mask.

Question 4

When treating sensitive skin, you would NEVER do or use the following

Answer 4

a. products that strip the skin
b. use of fragranced products
c. avoid chamomile or cornflower (you would use)

Question 5

What step is manual microdermabrasion in a facial treatment?

Answer 5

Block #4 = exfoliation

Question 6

What happens when papain is blended with an AHA?

Answer 6

Papain should never be blended with any activator that has AHA in it, because this neutralizes the enzyme

Question 7

Of all acids which one is oil-loving?

Answer 7

BHA’s are oil-loving and work thought the lipophilic aspect of the epidermis and sebaceous follicles.

Question 8

Of all acids which one is water-loving?

Answer 8

AHA’s are water-loving and work through the hydrophilic aspect of the epidermis. (Salon =15-30%)

Question 9

What is one of the best ways to apply an AHA treatment?

Answer 9

Cotton swabs

Question 10

What should your quest do to get their skin in condition before doing an AHA peel?

Answer 10

Make sure the client has been using 8-10% AHA gel, lotion, or cream at home for at least 2 weeks. This helps acclimate the skin to higher-strength salon products.

Question 11

If using a cream peel, how long is it before the burning or stinging sensation subsides?

Answer 11

15-20 minutes

Question 12

What is the “prep” solution for a Jessner’s peel (20% BHA) usually made of?

Answer 12

No pre solution is used for the cream peel

Question 13

How long does someone need to be off Accutane before they can get a peel?

Answer 13

12 months

Question 14

Hydrating Mask

Answer 14

Moisturizing, adding moisture

Question 15

Suffocation (occlusive) Mask

Answer 15

Triggering increased circulation to the area

Question 16

Purification Mask

Answer 16

Purging, drawing, absorption of impurities

Question 17

Nourishing Mask

Answer 17

Rejuvenating, moisturizing

Question 18

What is used under a mask to help penetrate a specialty mask?

Answer 18

The use of intensives (ampoules or serums)

Question 19

What does the term Modality mean?

Answer 19

The thing or apparatus one uses to cause benefits for someone’s skin. (hands, stones, wands, cool steam, Lucas Spray, towels, IPL, lasers, high-frequency, galvanic, etc…)

Question 20

What is the 1st building block to a facial?

Answer 20

Basic Cleanse; all treatments begin with the removal of a clients make-up and then a complete facial cleansing. During this time, you continue to analyze and evaluate the clients skin.