Facial Massage & Skin Care Flashcards

What is the primary purpose of effleurage in a facial massage?

Answer: To provide gentle, gliding strokes that relax the client

Effleurage consists of slow, light, gliding strokes that warm the tissue, promote relaxation, and prepare the skin for deeper massage techniques.

Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels, nerve endings, and hair follicles?

Answer: Dermis

The dermis is the middle layer of the skin and houses blood vessels, nerve endings, hair follicles, and sebaceous glands that support skin function.

Petrissage is a massage technique that involves:

Answer: Kneading and lifting of soft tissue

Petrissage involves kneading, rolling, and lifting the tissue to increase circulation, release muscle tension, and stimulate lymphatic drainage.

What type of massage movement involves rapid, light tapping with the fingertips or side of the hand?

Answer: Tapotement

Tapotement is a percussive technique using light, brisk tapping or hacking motions that stimulate nerve endings and increase local circulation.

The outermost layer of the skin that acts as the primary barrier against the environment is called the:

Answer: Epidermis

The epidermis is the outermost skin layer providing a protective barrier against pathogens, UV radiation, and water loss.

Which facial massage technique uses a brisk, back-and-forth rubbing motion to generate heat and stimulate deeper circulation?

Answer: Friction

Friction generates heat through rapid rubbing movements, which increases blood flow, loosens adhesions, and warms deeper tissue layers.

Before performing a facial massage, a barber should FIRST:

Answer: Conduct a client consultation and assess for contraindications

A thorough client consultation identifies contraindications such as open wounds, skin infections, or medical conditions that would make facial massage unsafe.