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  1. Name the contraindications for advanced treatment:
    • Cuts, abrasions, wounds, active lesions, open sores
    • Fungal infections
    • Sunburn
    • Rashes
    • Circulatory conditions
    • Diabetes
    • Cancer
    • High blood pressure
  2. Should the esthetician perform a second pass over the face if the clients skin is noticeably pink after the first pass of microdermabrasion?
    No.
  3. What is reflexology?
    Technique that uses pressure on specific points of the feet, hands and sometimes ears to influence certain body conditions
  4. What are the contraindications for Reflexology Treatment?
    • Arthritis
    • osteoporosis
    • pregnancy
    • autoimmune disorders
  5. Define Lymph?
    A fluid that circulates through the body system via muscular contractions
  6. Name the examples of floral fragrances?
    • Gardenia
    • orchid
    • rose
    • Jasmine
    • Orange blossom
    • tuberose
    • Fresia
  7. Alkaloids and Glucosides give plants their healing properties. These chemicals are known as:
    Active ingredients
  8. During a cellulite wrap procedure which products promote detoxification constrict blood vessels and tightens skin
    Cellulite cream or gel
  9. Body wraps offer a quick way to firm which body parts?
    • Upper arms
    • Breasts
    • Belly
    • Hips
    • Buttocks
    • Thighs
  10. What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage
    A massage that works to reduce bloating or puffiness
  11. Define antioxidant
    Ingredient used in certain types of treatment products to prevent skin inflammation and damage due to free radicals.
  12. What natural substance reduces the swelling of tissues?
    Anti-inflammatory
  13. Name the natural substances for quieting the nervous system
    Soother; sedative; nervine; relaxant
  14. What is antiseptic?
    Prevent bacterial growth on skin with external application
  15. When performing a body scrub what is the first step to be completed?
    Wash and sanitize hands
  16. Name the examples of handheld exfoliators:
    • Loofah
    • body brushes
    • sponges
    • washcloths
  17. What skin layer is affected by superficial chemical peels
    The epidermis
  18. Which procedure is responsible for lightly resurfacing the epidermis
    Microdermabrasion
  19. Define infusion
    Phytotherapy method that involves steeping an herb in a container such as a tea ball or teabag in boiling water
  20. What is algotherapy?
    The therapeutic use of marine plants to cleanse and revitalize the skin and body
  21. Define expression
    Method of obtaining essential oil by squeezing out an ingredients fragrant oils
  22. Which oil help to destroy bacteria and heal skin eruptions?
    Antiseptic oil
  23. Define Enfleurage:
    Steeping matter in oil or fat which in turn absorbs materials fragrance
  24. Give all the examples of anti-inflammatory oils
    • Calendula
    • Chamomile
    • patchouli
    • cinnamon
    • lavender
    • myrrh
    • eucalyptus
  25. Which of the following treatments utilizes a gentle pumping technique to help eliminate toxins waste and excess water?
    Manual lymphatic drainage massage
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Advanced Treatments
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