ABA Facial Massage & Skin Care 3

Question 1

What is the correct direction for applying facial massage strokes to avoid unnecessary skin stretching and sagging?

Accepted Answer

Upward and outward, following the direction of muscle insertion

Answer

Massaging upward and outward follows the natural direction of muscle fibers and works against gravity, helping to lift and firm facial tissue over time.

Question 2

Combination skin is best described as having:

Accepted Answer

An oily T-zone with dry or normal cheeks and outer areas

Answer

Combination skin features an oily T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) due to a higher concentration of sebaceous glands, while the cheeks remain dry or normal.

Question 3

Which ingredient is most commonly included in aftershave balms specifically to soothe post-shave irritation and redness?

Accepted Answer

Aloe vera

Answer

Aloe vera contains anti-inflammatory compounds and polysaccharides that cool, soothe, and reduce redness caused by razor irritation on freshly shaved skin.

Question 4

A hot towel applied to the face before a facial massage or shave primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Open pores and soften the skin and beard hair

Answer

Moist heat from a hot towel opens pores, softens the stratum corneum, and hydrates beard hair, making the skin more receptive to massage and the hair easier to cut.

Question 5

The Fitzpatrick skin type scale (I–VI) is used by professionals to classify:

Accepted Answer

A person's skin tone and its response to UV exposure

Answer

The Fitzpatrick scale classifies skin based on its pigmentation and reaction to sun exposure, ranging from Type I (always burns, never tans) to Type VI (deeply pigmented, rarely burns).

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ABA Facial Massage & Skin Care 3