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Chapter 13-Advanced Treatments

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Does dermabrasion require a client to be anesthetized?
Yes
What should be worn during microdermabrasion to protect the clients eyes?
eye googles are used to protect client's eyes during the procedure.
What is the first step that should be done when performing a body scrub?
wash and sanitize hands
Optional: put on gloves
Should additional passes be performed if the clients skin is noticeably pink after the first pass of microdermabrasion?
not perform additional passes
What layers of skin does a superficial chemical peel that contain 30% glycolic acid affect?
only the epidermis
what kind of peels are performed by estheticians that contain alpha hydroxy acid, glycolic acid, or lactic acid?
Superficial chemical peels
Define aromatherapy toning solution
Prior to a body wrap, the bandages may be soaked in.
Define Cellulite creme
Promotes detoxification, constricts or dilates blood vessels depending on ingredients.
How long should a client avoid sun after a microdermabrasion treatment?
72 hours
Explain what the degree of exfoliation during microdermabrasion depends on?
Depends on level of crystal spray, degree of suction, number spreed of passing over the skin, and number of treatments performed.
Give examples of handheld exfoliators
Hand-held exfoliators are devices used on dry skin to apply cleanser to a particular area of the face or body such as loofahs, body brushes, sponges and wash clothes
What does peel mean in french?
Gomage- to peel
How long does a body wrap remain on the client?
30-60 mins
Define Cellulite
made of deposits of fat, water, waste materials trapped between skin fibers.
What are the contradiction for advanced treatments?
Cuts, abrasions, wounds, lesions, open sores, fungal infections, sunburn, rashes, circulatory conditions, diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure.
Explain what microdermabrasion can reduce?
The appearance of superficial scarring , fine line, wrinkles, uneven pigmentation.
What are the contradiction for water therapy?
Pregnancy and high blood pressure
Explain absorption and compaction
Absorption-draws out & absorbs unwanted liquid trapped in the body by increasing circulation and promoting elimination of toxins and other fluids.
Name the conditions that would not allow chemical peels to be performed.
Sensitivity to the peeling agent, facial concerns, herpes, keloids, use of accutane, and pregnancy.
How many microdermabrasion treatments are required to see improvement.
6-12 treatments
Name the contradictions for lymphatic challenge.
Arthritis, osteoporosis, pregnancy, blood disorders, autoimmune disorders, diabetes.
What technique does manuals lymphatic drainage massage (MLD) use, and what does it eliminate?
MLD uses a gentle pumping technique to help eliminate toxins, waste, and excess water.
Define acupuncture
a system of integrative medicine that involves pricking the skin or tissue with needles used to alleviate pain and to treat physical, mental, and emotional conditions. Originated in ancient China.
Define reflexology
Technique that uses pressure on specific point of the feet, hands and sometimes the ears to influence certain body conditions.
Name the contradictions for reflexology
arthritis, osteoporosis, pregnancy, autoimmune disease.
Name the natural substances that quiet the nervous system.
soothes, sedative, nervine, relaxant
Define emollient
softens, soothes, and protects skin; synonym for moisturizer
Define algotherapy
The therapeutic use of mane plants to cleanse and revitalize the skin and body.
Define Maceration
Entails plunging a substance into hot oil or fat which then absorbs the fragrance
Explain what saddle-wood is used to treat
sandalwood can be used in therapies aimed at treating sore muscles. Or in facial treatments for acne or irritated skin since it has anti inflammatory & antiseptic properties that are soothing to the skin.
Define analgesic
analgesic oil helps deaden surface pain
Define infusion
Involve steeping an herb in boiling water.
What are healing oils used for?
Promote cells to regenerate so skin can repair itself.
Name the largest category of fragrance
Floral bouquet
Define fomentation
Involves soaking a clean towel in the liquid from the infusions applying it to specific areas of the body.
Name the category of fragrance that is easy to identify.
Floral
Explain photocosmetics
Phototherapy preparations used for cosmetic purposes.
Explain circulatory stimulant
Increases blood flow at the surface of the skin.
Define extraction
uses a chemical solvent such as petrolium or ether to leach the chromatic component from a plant.
What does antiseptics prevent
Prevents bacterial growth on the skin with external application.
What does anti-inflammatory oils reduces growth?
Reduce inflammation and soothe swollen muscles.
Name the scents in the fruit blend category.
Citrus, apple, melon, peer , berry, pomegranate
Define Antimicrobial
Kills a wide range of harmful bacteria, fungi and viruses.
List the benefits of neroli oil?
Can be used to treat oily and acne skin known for antimicrobial and antiseptic qualities. Very soothing.
Define Astringent
Provides a constricting, drying effect; helps contract tissue and reduce secretions
Define anti-inflammatory
Reduces swelling of tissues
Explain what tea tree is used for?
used in treating acne. It as antiseptic and antimicrobial benefits tha tare perfect for treating problem skin.
Explain phototherapy
medicinal use of plants
Define Ointment
A thick cream or solve made from the combination of herbs and petroleum
List the scents in the spice blend category.
Vanilla, cinnamon, peper, nutmeg, ginger, clove.
Which hand and foot treatment product is used to hydrate, calm and soothe the skin?
mask
The hand and foot treatment product that reduces friction during massage is called a(n)
massage lubricant
The exfoliating treatment in which a layer of creme is applied to the skin, allowed to dry and then rubbed away is called:
gomage
Products that contain coarse ingredients that rub against dead skin cells, removing them from the epidermis as known as
manual exfoliants
Body wraps offer a quick way to firm all of the following areas EXCEPT
Face
What two principles give wraps the ability to create temporary tightness?
absorption and compaction
How long does a typical body wrap procedure last?
30-60 minutes
What is used to promote detoxification, constrict blood vessels and tighten skin during a cellulite wrap procedure
Cellulite creme
Which of the following refers to the use of fresh water treatments?
Hydrotherapy tub treatments
The method of water therapy in which the client is sprayed with water, seawater or mineral water infused with herbs or essential oils is called:
Affusion therapy
Which of the following is NOT an alternate name for affusion therapy?
Balneotherapy
Which method of water therapy involves the use of warm steam to induce muscle relaxation, expand pores and promote sweating?
Steam baths
What percentage of glycolic acid is used in superficial chemical peels?
30%
What treatment is responsible for lightly resurfacing the epidermis?
Microdermabrasion
Which of the terms listed below requires the patient to be anesthetized?
Dermabrasion
The degree of exfoliation during microdermabrasion depends on all of the following EXCEPT:
time of day performed
Following a microdermabrasion treatment, the client should avoid sun exposure for at least:
72 hours
A technique that uses finger-point pressure to influence certain body conditions is referred to as
reflexology
All of the following are contraindications for performing a reflexology treatment except
high blood pressure
A fluid that circulates through the blood system via muscular contractions is known as
Lymph
Which of the special massage techniques helps circulate lymph, helping the body rid itself of toxins, waste and excess water.
Manual lymphatic drainage massage (MLD)
The treatment that increases circulation, promoting the removal of excess fluids and waste material as well as firming the muscle tissue is known as
Cellulite massage treatments
Which of the following refers to the medicinal use of plants?
Phytotherapy
Phytotherapy preparations used for cosmetic purposes are known as
phytocosmetics
Chemicals such as alkaloids and glucosides that give that give plants their healing properties are called:
Active ingredients
Commercial extractions that require soaking an herb in alcohol to extract the active ingredient from the plant are known as
Tinctures
Soaking a clean towel in the liquid from both infusions and decoctions and applying it to a specific area of the body is known as:
Fomentation
Which of the following involves mixing crushed herbs and hot liquid to form a paste.
poultice
The controlled use of essential oils is referred to as
aromatherapy
Teh category of fragrance tha tis one of the easiest to identify is:
floral
The fragrance group that distinct odors like vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg belong to is called:
spice blend
The category of fragrance that encompasses many men's fragrance is called;
wood blend
The category of oils that help destroy bacteria and heal skin eruptions is called a(n):
antiseptic
Which of the following categories fights skin-raving free radicals
antioxidant oils
The most common method of removing essential oils from raw plant material is:
Stem distillation
Which method of extracting essential oils from raw plant materials uses a chemical solvent, such as petroleum or ether, to leach the aromatic component from an ingredient?
Extraction
Which type of essential oil is often used in treating acne?
Tea tree
This essential oil is used to treat stiff, sore muscles or to boost circulation:
Eucalyptus
What is the therapeutic use of marine plants to cleanse and revitalize the skin and body called?
algotherapy
mineral salts, essential amino acids, polysaccharides, vitamins, enzzymes,helpful bacteria, natural antibiotics
phytohormones
All of the following are contraindications for performing an advanced treatment EXCEPT
emotional distressed
Which hand and foot treatment product is used to hydrate, calm and soothe the skin?
mask
Which of the following steps is the first to be completed when performing a body scrub?
Wash and sanitize hands
What two principles give wraps the ability to create temporary tightness?
absorption and compaction
Which of the following cellulite wrap products is used to wrap the area being treated and increase product penetration and treatment results?
cellophane
The method of water therapy in which the client is sprayed with water, seawater or mineral water infused with herbs or essential oils is called:
Affusion therapy
Which of the following is a contraindication for a water therapy treatment?
Pregnancy
Chemical peels should not be performed if the client has any of the following conditions EXCEPT:
acne
Which of the following treatments requires a patient to be anesthetized?
dermabrasion
Following a microdermabrasion treatment, advise the client to avoid sun exposure for at least:
72 hours
Which of the following is a technique that uses pressure on specific points of the feet, hands and ears to influence certain body conditions?
reflexology
What is the fluid called that circulates through the blood system via muscular contractions?
lymph
Which of the following conditions is NOT a contraindication for performing a reflexology treatment?
high blood pressure
Which of the following treatments uses a gentle pumping technique to help eliminate toxins, waste and excess water for the face and body?
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
All of the following statements regarding manual lymphatic draining massage are true except
increases severity of sensonal allergies
An advanced massage technique in which specific body areas are pierced with fine needles to relieve pain or produce an anesthetic effect is called
acupunture
The treatment that increases circulation, promoting the removal of excess fluids and waste material as well as firming the muscle tissue, is known as:
cellulite massage
Contraindications for manual lymphatic drainage massage include arthritis, osteoporosis, pregnancy and
diabetes
Which of the following refers to the medicinal use of plants
Phytotherapy
Chemicals such as alkaloids and glucosides that give plants their healing properties are called:
active ingredients
The natural substance that increases blood flow at the surface of the skin is called a(n):
circulatory stimulant
Which of the following natural substances fights harmful oxidation which leads to free radical attack
antioxidant
Commercial extractions that require soaking an herb in alcohol to extract the active ingredient from the plant are known as:
tinctures
Which of the following involves mixing crushed herbs and hot liquid to form a paste?
Poultice
A neutral oil used to dilute an essential oil is called a(n);
carrier oil
Which of the following is the most common method for obtaining essential oils?
steam distillation
Which of the following methods for obtaining essential oils uses a chemical solvent to leach the aromatic component from an ingredient?
Extraction
Which of the following terms means plunging a substance into hot oil or fat, which then absorbs the ingredient's fragrance?
maceration
Which of the following terms is given to the therapeutic use of marine plants to cleanse and revitalize the skin and body?
Algotherapy
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