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107.01-107.04 Facial TreatmentsFacial Treatment - answerA facial treatment is a service used to improve and maintain
the appearance of the face skin; deep cleansing, exfoliation, hydration and stimulation
of the skin
"bread and butter" treatments
Pre-Cleanse
Analyze
Cleanse and Tone
Exfoliate
Treat
Massage
Mask
Protect
What is the function of Increase, Balance and Decrease? - answerIncrease: Function is
to stimulate skin, promote cell turnover and increased skin moisture
Balance: Skin is prepared to receive an infusion of active ingredients to correct the
skin's pH and improve the skin's hydration and protection
Decrease: Reduce inflammation, microcirculation and bacteria overgrowth; Target
pigmentation concerns, erythema (redness), rough texture and edema; Decrease skin
barrier dysfunction and melanocyte over-production
Facial Treatment Phases - answerIncrease:
- Pre-cleanse: Light cleansing to remove makeup
- Analyze: Assessment of skin
- Cleanse and Tone: Deep cleansing; refreshes the skin and balances the pH; skin
warming to soften skin
- Exfoliate: Removal of dead skin cells and build up of pollution and debris; steam to
activate an enzyme exfoliation
Balance:
- Treat: Extractions to remove comedones; antibacterial product; specific condition
serum
- Massage: Provides nutrients to the skin, initiates relaxation, increases microcirculation
and serum absorption
Decrease:
,- Mask: Specialized ingredients to enhance, calm the skin and focus on skin concerns
- Protect: Dermalayering; add serums to address specific concerns and moisturize w/
SPF
Express Facial Treatment - answerIncrease:
Pre-cleanse
Analyze
Cleanse and Tone
Exfoliate
Decrease:
Mask (can be replaced by massage)
Protect
Acne Facial Treatment - answerDuring balance phase, massage should avoid inflamed
acneic areas
Grade 3-4 require physician consent prior to service
Guidelines for acne facial treatment:
Exfoliate: enzyme masks
Extraction: Extractions on dehydrated skin keep under 5 min; anti-bacterial product after
extraction
Massage: not on inflamed acne
Mask: Do not use warm towel to remove mask
Helpful ingredients are:
- high-antioxidant botanicals (green tea, blueberry, pomegranate), salicylic acid,
chocolate, sulfur, zinc, bentonite clay, sea salt
Men's Facial Treatment - answerSkin tends to be more acidic
Facial hair is often thick and can cause issues with folliculitis
Oil production: testosterone promotes an active sebaceous gland
Guidelines for men's facial treatment:
Exfoliate
- Skin benefits from exfoliant or enzyme treatment w/ acidic pH
- Bearded man: Use gel in beard area; thick cream/clay masks difficult to remove
- Use circular movements to reach the base of follicle
Treat
- Use steam and desincurstation to soften debris before extraction
- Avoid trying to remove every comedone with first treatment; could cause damage to
skin
Massage
- Downward circular movement through beard area
, - Beard oil beneficial during massage
Mask
- Soothing/hydrating mask since men unlikely to use moisturizers
- Beard area: Gel mask for easy removal
Folliculitis - answerFolliculitis Barbae: "barber's itch"
- Infection on face/neck where area surrounding hair follicle is inflamed with redness
and pustules
- Caused by damage or blockage of hair follicle, usually due to incorrect shaving
Refer to physician; usually treated with a topical or oral staphylococcal antibiotic
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae: known as shaving rash or razor bumps; foreign body reaction
- Characterized by papules which may be itchy
- Occurs most often in men with coarse or tightly curled hair in which the hair curves
back into the skin, creating inflammation of the hair follicles
- Exfoliate using gentle scrub to remove dead skin cells and soften skin
Many products on market specifically for pseudofolliculitis barbae
Anti-Aging Facials - answerExisting condition:
- Dull appearance
- Enlarged pores
- Sagging skin
- Wrinkles
- Discoloration and redness
- Congested skin
Benefits:
- Firming and toning
- Deep exfoliation
- Increased hydration
- Improved skin clarity
Acne Facials - answerExisting condition:
- Grade 1-2 acne
- Papules
- Pustules
- Inflammation
- Blackheads
- Comedones
- Milia
- Oiliness
Benefits:
- Deep cleansing
- Exfoliation
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