Esthetics Program
Chapter 15: Facial Treatments
Basic Facial, Treatments by Skin Type & Men's Facials|37 Questions|HEAVILY TESTED — Board Exam Prep
Vocabulary Matching
Match each term with the correct definition.
Terms
1.Basic facial
2.Extraction
3.Desincrustation
4.Mask
5.Comedone
6.Sebum
7.Exfoliation
8.Acne
9.T-zone
10.Contraindication
Definitions
A.The oily substance produced by sebaceous glands that lubricates skin and hair
B.A treatment product applied to the face to tighten, hydrate, calm, or draw out impurities
C.The forehead, nose, and chin area that is typically oilier than the rest of the face
D.The process of using galvanic current with an alkaline solution to soften and emulsify sebum
E.The manual or mechanical process of removing comedones from clogged follicles
F.A non-inflamed pore clogged with dead skin cells and sebum (open or closed)
G.A standard professional skin treatment including cleansing, analysis, exfoliation, massage, mask, and protection
H.A chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands characterized by comedones and blemishes
I.The removal of dead skin cells from the surface through chemical, mechanical, or enzymatic means
J.A condition that makes a treatment inadvisable or potentially harmful
Fill in the Blank
Complete each statement with the correct word or phrase.
11.The correct order of a basic facial is: cleanse, analyze, exfoliate, , massage, mask, tone, and protect.
12.Extractions should be performed AFTER to soften the skin and open the follicles.
13.A clay or mud mask is most appropriate for skin because it absorbs excess oil and tightens pores.
14.Clients with should NOT receive facial massage because it can worsen the condition by increasing blood flow.
15.The final step in every facial treatment is applying to protect the skin from UV damage.
16.A mask (modelage) is a self-hardening treatment that heats up during setting, increases circulation, and is removed in one piece.
17.When performing extractions, the maximum time spent should be approximately minutes to avoid excessive irritation.
18.Men's facial treatments differ from women's in that men have thicker skin, larger pores, and more active glands.
Multiple Choice
Select the best answer for each question.
19.What is the FIRST step in every facial treatment?
20.Which type of mask is best for dry, dehydrated skin?
21.During the skin analysis step, which tool helps the esthetician examine the skin in detail?
22.Which of the following is a contraindication for facial treatments?
23.What is the purpose of steam during a facial?
24.When performing a facial on acne-prone skin, which step is especially important?
25.For a man's facial, the esthetician should consider that men typically have:
26.A paraffin wax mask treatment is beneficial for:
True or False
Write T for True or F for False.
27.The basic facial follows the same general sequence regardless of skin type.
28.Extractions should be performed before steaming the skin.
29.Massage is contraindicated for clients with inflamed acne.
30.Sensitive skin clients should receive the same exfoliation treatment as oily skin clients.
31.A gauze mask can be placed over a cream or serum mask to hold it in place during treatment.
32.High-frequency current can be used after extractions to help heal and kill bacteria.
33.The esthetician should skip the skin analysis if the client is a repeat customer.
34.Sunscreen application is the final protective step in every facial treatment.
Short Answer
Answer in 2-4 complete sentences.
35.List the steps of the basic facial in the correct order. Briefly explain the purpose of each step.
36.Explain how a facial for oily/acne-prone skin would differ from a facial for dry/mature skin in terms of products and techniques used.
37.Describe at least three special considerations when performing a men's facial compared to a women's facial.