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52 Cards in this Set
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ALIPIDIC
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Skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicated by the absence of visible pores.
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ALPHA HYDROXY ACIDS
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Acids derived from plants, mostly fruit, and used to exfoliate the skin.
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AMPOULES
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Sealed glass vials containing highly concentrated extract in a water or oil base.
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ANODE
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Positive electrode.
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AROMATHERAPY
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Therapeutic use of essential oils.
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ASTRINGENTS
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Liquid that helps remove the excess oil in the skin.
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BRUSHING MACHINE
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A rotating electric appliance with interchangeable brushes that can be attached to the rotating head.
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CATHODE
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Negative electrode.
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CHEMICAL EXFOLIANTS
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Chemical agent that dissolves dead skin cells.
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CHUCKING
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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.
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CLAY-BASED MASKS
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Clay preparations used to stimulate circulation and temporarily contract the pores of the skin.
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CLEANSING MILKS
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Nonfoaming lotion cleansers for the face.
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CLOSED COMEDONES
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Clogged follicles just under the skin surface.
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CONTRAINDICATIONS
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Procedure or condition that requires avoiding certain treatment to prevent undesirable side effects.
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COUPEROSE
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European term describing areas of diffuse redness and dilated capillaries.
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CREAM MASKS
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Mask treatments for dry skin that do not harden or dry on the face.
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EFFLEURAGE
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Light, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers (digital) or the palms (palmar) in a slow, rhythmic manner.
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ELECTROTHERAPY
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Electrical facial treatments.
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EMOLLIENTS
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Oil or fatty ingredients that prevent moisture from leaving the skin.
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ENZYME PEELS
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Chemical exfoliants that involve the use of enzymes that help speed up the breakdown of keratin, the protein on skin.
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EXFOLIANT
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Ingredient that assists in the process of exfoliation.
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EXFOLIATION
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Removal of excess dead cells from the skin surface.
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FOAMING CLEANSERS
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Wash-off product that contains a surfactant.
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FRESHENERS
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Liquid that helps remove excess oil in the skin.
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FRICTION
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Deep rubbing movement requiring pressure on the skin with the fingers or palm while moving them over an underlying structure.
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FULLING
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Form of petrissage in which the tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out; used mainly for massaging the arms.
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GOMMAGES
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Enzyme peels in which a cream is applied to the skin before steaming and forms a hardened crust that is then massaged or "rolled" off the skin.
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HACKING
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Chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands in massage.
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HUMECTANTS
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Substances that absorb moisture or promote the retention of moisture.
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KERATOLYTIC ENZYMES
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Substances that help speed up the breakdown of keratin, the protein of the skin.
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LIGHT THERAPY
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Application of light rays to the skin for treating disorders.
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MASKS
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Special cosmetic preparations applied to the face to tighten, tone and nourish the skin.
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MASSAGE
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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.
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MASSAGE CREAMS
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Lubricants designed to give the practitioner a good slip (slippery quality) during massage.
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MECHANICAL EXFOLIANTS
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Methods of physical contact used to scrape or bump cells off the skin.
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MICROCURRENT
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A galvanic treatment that is a computerized device with many skin care applications, namely, toning.
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MICRODERMABRASION
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Mechanical exfoliation that involves "shooting" aluminum oxide or other crystals at the skin with a hand-held device that exfoliates dead cells.
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MODELAGE MASKS
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Facial masks containing special crystals of gypsum, a plaster-like ingredient.
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MOISTURIZERS
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Products formulated to add moisture to the skin.
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MOTOR POINT
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Point on the skin over the muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of that muscle.
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OPEN COMEDONES
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Also known as as blackheads; follicles impacted with solidified sebum and dead cell buildup.
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OSTIUM
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Follicle opening.
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PARAFFIN WAX MASKS
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Specially prepared facial masks containing paraffin and other beneficial ingredients; typically used with treatment cream.
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PETRISSAGE
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Kneading movement performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue with a light, firm pressure.
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ROLLING
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Massage movement in which the tissues are pressed and twisted using a fast back-and-forth movement.
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STEAMER
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Heats and produces a steam that can be focused on various areas of the skin.
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TAPOTEMENT OR PERCUSSION
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Most stimulating movement, consisting of short, quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements.
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TELANGIECTASIAS
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Dilated red capillaries.
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TONERS
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Liquid that helps remove excess oil in the skin.
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TREATMENT CREAM
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Cream designed to hydrate and condition the skin during the night; heavier in consistency and texture than a moisturizer.
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VIBRATION
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In massage, the rapid shaking of the body part while the balls of the fingertips are pressed firmly on the point of application.
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WRINGING
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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.
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