Body wraps, exfoliation, and other professional spa body treatment concepts tested on state esthetics board exams.
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- What is mechanical exfoliation?
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Physical removal of dead skin using tools like brushes, scrubs, or pumice stones
- What type of exfoliation uses acids or enzymes?
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Chemical exfoliation
- What are common ingredients in body scrubs?
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Sea salt, sugar, coffee grounds, or pumice mixed with oil or lotion
- Define desquamation
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The natural shedding of dead skin cells from the outer layer of skin
- What is dry brushing?
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Exfoliation of dry skin using a brush before bathing to remove dead cells and stimulate circulation
- What are the primary benefits of a mud body wrap?
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Detoxification, exfoliation, and improved circulation
- What does a seaweed body wrap provide?
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Hydration, mineralization, and skin nourishment
- What is the main purpose of a paraffin body wrap?
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To deeply moisturize and soften the skin through heat and product absorption
- What is a herbal body wrap used for?
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Aromatherapy and skin conditioning using dried herbs and their therapeutic properties
- What is cellulite?
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Dimpled skin appearance caused by fat deposits beneath the skin and connective tissue changes
- What body treatments help reduce the appearance of cellulite?
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Dry brushing, body wraps, lymphatic drainage massage, and circulation-boosting treatments
- What is lymphatic drainage massage?
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A gentle massage technique that stimulates the movement of lymph fluid through the body
- What does lymphatic drainage help reduce?
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Fluid retention and the appearance of puffiness or bloating
- What is microdermabrasion?
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Exfoliation using pressurized fine crystals to resurface and smooth the skin
- What is a salt glow treatment?
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Exfoliation using salt crystals combined with oils and manual massage to stimulate circulation