LEVEL 2 BEAUTY THERAPY - FACIAL TREATMENT EXAM QUESTIONS WELL ANSWERED
What does a therapist look for during a skin analysis? - Answers - the client's skin type
- skin conditions
- contra indications
What are the characteristics of an oily skin type? - Answers - shiny or greasy appearance
- enlarged pores
- comedones
- tacky to touch
What are the characteristics of a combination skin type? - Answers - oily T-zone and dry
cheeks/neck
- congestion
Why does smoking affect the condition of our skin? - Answers Smoking affects the quality of
oxygen absorbed in the lungs. It destroys vitamin c, which is important for healthy skin, and
affects the production of collagen, causing premature ageing.
How does exercise affect the condition of our skin? - Answers The skin may look dull with
congestion due to lack of circulation.
Why should face wipes not be used all the time? - Answers Face wipes are known as
'comedogenic' because they can clog the skin as the cleanser on the wipe leaves a surface
residue.
Why do we perform a first cleanse? - Answers The first cleanse is a superficial light cleanse
which removes and make-up or surface residue before a skin analysis. This enables us to
decide which products are best suited to the client's skin.
What are the benefits of using a toner? - Answers - removes any remaining cleanser which helps
to prevent unwanted product sitting on the skin which can lead to blocked pores and congestion.
- restores the acid mantle which needs to be balanced so the skin doesn't have to overwork
trying to rebalance itself.
- balanced the pH levels
- refines the pores
What are the functions of an exfoliant? - Answers - give a deep cleanse
What does a therapist look for during a skin analysis? - Answers - the client's skin type
- skin conditions
- contra indications
What are the characteristics of an oily skin type? - Answers - shiny or greasy appearance
- enlarged pores
- comedones
- tacky to touch
What are the characteristics of a combination skin type? - Answers - oily T-zone and dry
cheeks/neck
- congestion
Why does smoking affect the condition of our skin? - Answers Smoking affects the quality of
oxygen absorbed in the lungs. It destroys vitamin c, which is important for healthy skin, and
affects the production of collagen, causing premature ageing.
How does exercise affect the condition of our skin? - Answers The skin may look dull with
congestion due to lack of circulation.
Why should face wipes not be used all the time? - Answers Face wipes are known as
'comedogenic' because they can clog the skin as the cleanser on the wipe leaves a surface
residue.
Why do we perform a first cleanse? - Answers The first cleanse is a superficial light cleanse
which removes and make-up or surface residue before a skin analysis. This enables us to
decide which products are best suited to the client's skin.
What are the benefits of using a toner? - Answers - removes any remaining cleanser which helps
to prevent unwanted product sitting on the skin which can lead to blocked pores and congestion.
- restores the acid mantle which needs to be balanced so the skin doesn't have to overwork
trying to rebalance itself.
- balanced the pH levels
- refines the pores
What are the functions of an exfoliant? - Answers - give a deep cleanse
