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

Answer

Effleurage consists of slow, light, gliding strokes that warm the tissue, promote relaxation, and prepare the skin for deeper massage techniques.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Dermis

Answer

The dermis is the middle layer of the skin and houses blood vessels, nerve endings, hair follicles, and sebaceous glands that support skin function.

Question 3

Petrissage is a massage technique that involves:

Accepted Answer

Kneading and lifting of soft tissue

Answer

Petrissage involves kneading, rolling, and lifting the tissue to increase circulation, release muscle tension, and stimulate lymphatic drainage.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Tapotement

Answer

Tapotement is a percussive technique using light, brisk tapping or hacking motions that stimulate nerve endings and increase local circulation.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Epidermis

Answer

The epidermis is the outermost skin layer providing a protective barrier against pathogens, UV radiation, and water loss.

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