Oregon State Board- Esthetics () questions and answers graded A+

ANSWER- Specifically designed to remove dirt, oil, makeup, and environmental pollutants from the surface of the skin Manual exfoliant -ANSWER- Granular substance with a slightly grainy or rough texture to remove dead skin cells Chemical exfoliant -ANSWER- Consists of natural substances such as an enzyme or alpha hydroxy acid that works in conjunction with other ingredients to create a chemical reaction that removes dead skin cells Clay or mud mask -ANSWER- What type of mask is used to absorb oil, tighten and refine the pores and prevent clogging? Crème masks -ANSWER- What masks are ideal for dry skin and are generally rich in moisturizers, humectants, and other nutrient rich ingredients Gel masks -ANSWER- Many of these masks contain botanicals and ingredients that are designed to calm and soothe sensitive skin Modeling masks -ANSWER- What kind of masks are mixed with water and applied in a thick consistency to the face Paraffin mask -ANSWER- Wax mask that can applied over a thin layer of gauze Massage -ANSWER- Systematic, therapeutic method of manipulating the body by rubbing, pinching, tapping, kneading, or stroking with hands, fingers, or an instrument Manipulation -ANSWER- Term given to name the actual action or movement performed during the massage treatment Tapotement or percussion -ANSWER- Light tapping or slapping movement applied with the fingertips Fulling -ANSWER- A form of petrissage similar to the movements when kneading dough Hacking -ANSWER- A motion that resembles a chopping movement using the edge of the hands Friction -ANSWER- A circular or wringing movement with no gliding Vibration -ANSWER- Shaking movement achieved when the esthetician quickly shakes his or her arms while the fingertips or palms are touching the client Skin conditions, high blood pressure, heart condition, previous stroke -ANSWER- What are some contraindications for massage? Telangiectasia -ANSWER- Fine dilated capillaries Couperose -ANSWER- Displays fine dilated capillaries most frequently sound in the cheeks and corners of the nose Galvanic current -ANSWER- Creates low level direct current that forces a water soluble product deep into the epidermis High frequency -ANSWER- Creates current that is thermal, or heat producing, and germicidal Desincrustation solution -ANSWER- Highly alkaline solution that liquefies sebum Saponification -ANSWER- Liquification of sebum Capilli -ANSWER- Hair that grows on the scalp Lanugo -ANSWER- So