Hair Removal and Body Treatments in Esthetics

Hair Removal, Chapter 13, Pivot Point Esthetics Term Gomage Hand-Held Exfoliators Body Wraps 30-60 minutes Cellulite Wraps Cellulite creme or gel Water Therapy/Hydrotherapy/Aquatherapy Definition Exfoliation technique in which a layer of creme is applied to the skin, allowed to dry and then rubbed away. In French it means "to peel" Devices used on dry skin to apply cleanser to a particular area of the face or body such as loofahs, body brushes, sponges and washcloths. Offer a quick way to firm the upper arms, breasts, belly, hips, buttocks or thighs. They create temporary tightness due to compaction and absorption. Benefits of these are typically cumulative. Amount of time the average body wrap is to be left on client. Uses ingredients that both constrict and dilate blood vessels which are wrapped tightly against the skin promoting the removal of wast products, toxins and excess fluid. Thus tightening the skin, inch loss from these treatments is never permanent. Promotes detoxification, constricts or dilates blood vessels depending on the ingredient. A premiere spa treatment that consists of active elements such as essential oils, marine mud, seaweed or plant matter added to water. These ingredients help to moisturize, cleanse, rejuvenate and eliminate toxins. Hydrotherapy tub treatments (balneotherapy) Meaning baths. Implies fresh water treatment as opposed to salt water. Affusion therapy/Hose treament/Vichy shower/Jet blitz Client lies on table while shower heads are positioned at the spine and client is sprayed with water. The water may be infused with herbs or essential oils. Use warm steam to induce relaxation. Generally use 30% glycolic acid. However, alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), glycolic acid or lactic acid may be used. Mixture of salicylic acid, resorcinol, lactic acid and ethanol, which is used both for superficial and medium depth peels, depending upon the concentration of acid. Mechanical exfoliation that lightly resurfaces the skin by spraying crystals at the skin with a hand-held device that exfoliates dead cells. A single treatment can remove 20-30% of the epidermis. Requires 6-12 treatments to see a noticeable improvement. Procedure that can only be performed by a physician and requires the patient to be under general anesthesia. Removes several layers of the epidermis and can reach as deep as the dermis. Technique that uses pressure on specific points of the feet, hands and sometimes the ears to influence certain body conditions. Professional who practices reflexology Uses a gentle pumping technique. Helps circulate lymph, helping the body rid itself of toxins, waste and excess water that can leave the face and body looking puffy and fatigued. Fluid that circulates through he blood system via muscular contractions delivering nutrients to cells and carrying away cellular waste before it becomes toxic to the body. May reduce the appearance of cellulite by increasing circulation. Refers to the medicinal use of plants. Phytotherapy preparations used for cosmetic purposes Organic compounds with medicinal attributes. Gives plants healing properties, known as active ingredients. Generally from reputable growers but the may also be gathered from the wild. Saunas and steam baths Superficial (light) chemical peels Jessner's solution Microdermabrasion Dermabrasion Reflexology Refloxologist Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) Lymph Cellulite Massage treatments Phytotherapy Phytocosmetics Alkaloids and Glucosides How Plant Ingredients are Obtained Tinctures Ointment Infusion Decoction Fomentation Poultice Aromatherapy Ayurveda Fragrance Fixatives Floral Floral bouquet Oriental Spice blend Forest or Wood blend Fruit blend Modern blend Antiseptic Oils Astringent Oils Anti-inflammatory Oils Analgesic Oils Antioxidant Oils Healing Oils Moisturizing Oils Soothing Oils Stimulating Oils Steam Distillation Expression Extraction Enfleurage Maceration Tee Tree Oil Soaking an herb in alcohol to extract the active ingredient from the plant. A thick creme or salve made from the combination of herbs and petroleum. Steeping a substance in a container, such as a tea ball or bag, in boiling water. Boiling loose herbs in water. Soaking a clean towel in the liquid and applying it to a specific area of the body. Mixing crushed herbs and hot liquid to form a paste. Controlled use of essential oils, which happen to be highly fragranced for specific outcomes. Ancient science of health and medicine that utilizes aromatic massage oils. General term that refers to any type of scent but is often used to describe pleasant smelling products. Add a warm, musky odor and also prevent a fragrance from quickly evaporating. Fragrances that smell strongly of a single flower, such as gardenia, orchid, rose, jasmine, orange blossom, tuberose or freesia. Largest category of fragrance. It features fragrances that are made of several floral scents. Category of full bodied , warm, often heavy aromas typically composed of woods , spices, exotic florals, and musk. Fragrance made from several spicy aromas, such as vanilla, cinnamon, pepper , nutmeg , ginger, or clove. Category that encompasses many men's fragrances. Rely on combination of woods, such as sandalwood, pine, eucalyptus, cedar, rosewood, or even tobacco. Category that encompasses fresh, often sweet, fragrances. Fragrance concocted from several different scents, including fruit, floral, spicy and wood; may also feature food scents, such as chocolate, coffee, caramel, licorice, mint or almond. Oil that helps destroy bacteria and heal skin eruptions. Temporarily tighten tissue and reduce secretions. include alum root, comfrey, horse chestnut, lemon, rhubarb, sage, sandalwood and witch hazel. Reduce inflammation and soothe swollen muscles. Calendula, chamomile, patchouli, cinnamon, lavender, myrrh and eucalyptus. Help deaden surface pain. Include Castor, Rosewood, juniper and geranium. Help fight skin ravaging free radicals. Thyme, orange, and tea tree. Promote cells to regenerate so the skin can repair itself. Include aloe, chamomile, peppermint and rosemary. Softens dry or flaky skin. Chamomile, rose petals and orange blossom. Helps reduce irritation. include aloe, almond, comfrey, chamomile, rose, rosewood, lavender, neroli and ylang ylang. Boost circulation to the skin. Eucalyptus, Rosemary, basil, peppermint, juniper, thyme, wintergreen, spearmint, and sandalwood. The most common method of removing essential oils from raw plant material. Steam percolates through the material and pulls off volatile oils, which are then condensed. Squeezes out an ingredients's fragrant oil. Uses a chemical solvent to leach the aromatic component from a plant. Steeping matter in oil or fat, which in turns absorbs the materials fragrance. Plunging a substance into hot oil or fat, which then absorbs the ingredients fragrance. Used in treating acne. Has antiseptic and microbial benefits. Sandalwood Oil Rose Oil Neroli Oil Lavender Eucalyptus Oil Chamomile Oil Ylang-Ylang Oil Algotherapy Phytohormones How Algae is Obtained Treats sore muscles. Has antiseptic properties. Also soothes and moisturizes. Used to treat oily and acneic skin. Known for its antimicrobial and antiseptic qualities. Has many different properties: antiseptic, antimicrobial, soothing, stimulating and healing. Treats stiff, sore muscles and boosts circulation. It is stimulating, analgesic, antiseptic, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. Can be used in any treatment for any skin condition. Provides soothing, healing, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antimocrobial benefits. Enhances circulation, has antiseptic and soothing qualities. The therapeutic use of marine plants to cleanse and revitalize the skin and body. Trace elements, mineral salts, essential amino acids, polysaccharides, vitamins, enzymes, helpful bacteria, natural antibiotics and plant hormones. Either grown in oceanic 'farms' or harvested from the wild.