Esthetics Chapter 16 Exam Questions with Correct Answers

Esthetics Chapter 16 Exam Questions with Correct Answers Why is it important for estheticians to have a thorough understanding of facial massage? - Answer-Massage is a very relaxing part of the facial that keeps clients coming back. Knowing the proper techniques and the conttaindications for massage is important FOR CLIENT SAFETY. It is important to know the physiological and psychological benefits of massage. *The benefits of massage are: - Answer-*It relaxes the client and facial muscles*, stimulates blood and lymph circulation, *improves overall metabolism* and activates sluggish skin, helps muscle tone, helps cleanse the skin of impurities and softens sebum, helps slough off dead skin cells, reduces puffiness and sinus conjestion, *helps product absorption*, relieves muscle tension and pain, provides a sense of physiological and psychological well-being. A facial massage is performed for approximately _BLANK_ minutes during a facial. - Answer-10-15 Massage techniques also depend on the client's _BLANK_ and what you are focusing on in the treatment. - Answer-skin analysis _BLANK_ is important when giving a massage. - Answer-Mental focus _BLANK_ is important in maintaining a smooth rhythm and regulating the massage pressure. - Answer-Hand mobility *What are five conditions of the body or skin that will contraindicate massage?* - Answer-Open lesions, skin disorders, severe redness, contagious disease, inflamed acne, sunburn, sensitive skin. List five massage movements used in massage. - Answer-Effleurage, pétrissage, friction, tapotement, and vibration The most important massage movement is... - Answer-effleurage.