ABA Facial Massage & Skin Care

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

To provide gentle, gliding strokes that relax the client

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To stimulate deep muscle tissue with firm pressure

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To apply targeted pressure to acupressure points

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To rapidly tap the skin surface for stimulation

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Dermis

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Epidermis

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Stratum corneum

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Hypodermis

Question 3

Petrissage is a massage technique that involves:

Accepted Answer

Kneading and lifting of soft tissue

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Light, gliding strokes across the skin

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Rapid tapping with the fingertips

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High-frequency vibrating movements

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Tapotement

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Effleurage

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Petrissage

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Friction

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Epidermis

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Dermis

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Hypodermis

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Subcutaneous layer

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Effleurage

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Tapotement

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Vibration

Question 7

Before performing a facial massage, a barber should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a client consultation and assess for contraindications

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Apply heavy pressure to loosen facial muscles immediately

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Begin with tapotement to stimulate and wake up the skin

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Apply alcohol-based products to fully sanitize the face