Chapter 22

Skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicated by absence of visible pore

Acids derived from plants, mostly fruit, and used to exfoliate the skin

Sealed glass vials containing highly concentrate exttract in a water or oil base

Positive electrode

Therapeutic use of essential oils

Liquid that helps remove the excess oil in the skin

A rotating electric appliance with interchangeable brushes that can be attached to the rotating head

Negative electrode

Chemical agent that dissolves dead skin cells

Massage movement accomplished by grasping the flesh firmly in one hand and moving the hand up and down along the bone while the other hand keeps the arm or leg in a steady position

Clay preparations used to stimulate circulation and temporarily contract the pores of the skin

Nonfoaming lotion cleansers for the face

Clogged follicles just under the skin surface

Procedure or condition that requires avoiding certain treatment to prevent undesirable side affects

European term describing areas of diffuse redness and dilated red capillaries

Masks treatments for dry skin that do not harden or dry on the face

Light, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers or the palms in a slow, rhythmic manner

Applicator for directing the electric current from the machine to the client's skin

Electrical facial treatments

Oil or fatty ingredients that prevent moisture from leaving the skin

Chemical exfoliants that involve the use of enzymes that help speed up the breakdown of keratin, the protein in skin

Ingredient that assists in the process of exfoliation

Rremoval of excess dead cells from the skin surface

Wash-off product that contains a surfactant

Liquid that helps remove excess oil in the skin

Deep rubbing movement requiring pressure on the skin with the fingers or palm while moving them over an underlying structure

Form of petrissage in which the tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out; used mainly for massaging the arms

Enzyme peels in which a cream is applied to the skin before streaming and forms a hardened crust that is then massaged or "rolled" off the skin

Chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands in massage

Substances that absorb moisture or promote the retention of moisture

Substances that help speed up the breakdown of keratin, the protein in the skin

Application of light reays to the skin for treating disorders

Special cosmetic preparations applied to the face to tighten, tone, hydrate, and nourish the skin

Manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, pinching, kneading, tapping, and other movements to increase metabolism and circulation, promote absorption, and relieve pain

Lubricants designed to give the practitioner a good slip (slippery quality) during massage

Methods of physical contact used to scrape or bump cells off the skin

A galvanic treatment that is a computerized device with many skin care applications, namely, toning

Mechanical exfoliation that involves "shooting" aluminum oxide or other crystals at the skin with a hand-held device that exfoliates dead cells

Facial masks containing special crystals of gypsum, a plaster-like ingredient

Products formulated to add moisture to the skin

Point on the skin over the muscles where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of that muscle

Also known as blackheads; follicles impacted with solidified sebum and dead cell buildup

Follicle opening

Specially prepared facial masks containing paraffin and other beneficial ingredients; typically used with treatment cream

Kneading movement performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue with a light, firm pressure

Massage movement in which the tissues are pressed and twisted using a fast back-and-forth movement

Heats and produces a stream of warm steam that can be focused on various areas of the skin

Most stimulating massage movement, consisting of short, quick tapping, slapping and hacking movements

Dilated red capillaries

Liquid that helps remove excess oil in the skin

Cream designed to hydrate and condition the skin during the night; heavier in consistency and texture than a moisturizer

In massage, the rapid shaking of the body part while the balls of the fingertips are pressed firmly on the point of application

Vigorous movement in which the hands, placed a little distance apart on both sides of the client's arm or leg and working downward, apply a twisting motion against the bones in the opposite direction