Skincare and Services Flashcards

What is the purpose of a toner in a basic skincare routine?

Answer: To remove residual cleanser, balance pH, and prep skin for serums

Toners remove leftover cleanser residue, restore the skin's slightly acidic pH, and enhance absorption of subsequent products.

Which contraindication would prevent a cosmetologist from performing a waxing service on a client's face?

Answer: Client taking isotretinoin (Accutane)

Isotretinoin causes extreme skin thinning and sensitivity, making waxing dangerous as it can tear the skin.

Desincrustation in esthetics refers to:

Answer: A galvanic current treatment that softens and emulsifies sebum in follicles

Desincrustation uses the negative pole of a galvanic current with an alkaline solution to saponify sebum and soften plugged follicles.

What is the primary function of the sebaceous glands?

Answer: To secrete sebum that lubricates hair and skin

Sebaceous glands secrete sebum, an oily substance that moisturizes the skin surface and hair shaft while providing a mild antimicrobial barrier.

A client's skin appears dull, tight after cleansing, and shows fine lines of dehydration. The BEST product recommendation is:

Answer: A hyaluronic acid serum followed by a moisturizer

Hyaluronic acid attracts and binds moisture to skin cells, alleviating dehydration and temporarily plumping fine dehydration lines.

Which type of exfoliation uses enzymes derived from fruits such as papaya or pineapple?

Answer: Enzymatic exfoliation

Enzymatic exfoliants use proteolytic enzymes like papain (papaya) or bromelain (pineapple) to digest the keratin proteins in dead skin cells.

When performing a facial analysis, the cosmetologist examines the skin under a magnifying lamp primarily to:

Answer: Identify skin conditions, pore size, lesions, and surface irregularities

A magnifying lamp illuminates and enlarges the skin surface so the esthetician can accurately identify imperfections, comedones, and skin conditions.