<p> Level 2 Unit 1 Activities Facial and Skincare</p><p>1.1 Name some effects the following ingredients would have on the skin when used in a mask:</p><p> Carrot  Apple  Beer  Brown sugar  Avocado</p><p>Carrot</p><p>Apple</p><p>Beer</p><p>Brown sugar</p><p>Avocado 1.2 Many clients don't know what their skin type/condition is. Complete the chart below to help them identify it. (Note: some blemishes may be present in more than one skin type).</p><p>Skin Type Common signs and problems</p><p>Oily</p><p>Dry </p><p>Sensitive</p><p>Common signs and problems include: Redness; Blackheads; Freckles; Flaky skin; Open pores; Feels tight after washing; Shiny; Broken/red veins; Spots; Prone to fine lines and wrinkles; Often reacts to products. 1.3 Male clients need advice too, and many skincare problems, such as sensitivity and ingrowing hairs are caused by poor or incorrect shaving techniques.</p><p>(a) Using the Internet, research the correct procedure for wet-shaving and list it in simple steps.</p><p>(b) State some ways you may need to adapt your facial when working on a male client with facial hair. 1.4 A 35 year old female visits your salon for the first time. She has never had professional treatments before, but feels she needs to start taking more care of herself. She only ever uses soap and water on her face.</p><p>Describe how you would explain the benefits to her of purchasing and using:</p><p>(a) Cleanser (b) Moisturiser (c) Exfoliant d) Eye cream a) Cleanser</p><p> b) Moisturiser</p><p> c) Exfoliant</p><p> d) Eye cream 1.5 (a) What skin type/conditions are being described?</p><p>1. Fine lines around the eyes and mouth. Dull, dehydrated skin on the neck. Milia around the eyes. Flaky skin on the chin and cheeks.</p><p>2. Crows feet around the eyes, deep nose-to-mouth lines, patches of pigmentation, thin, dull, dry skin.</p><p>3. Blackheads, Papules, redness, sebaceous cysts, nodules, scarring.</p><p>4. Spots, open pores, shiny, dull, sallow colour.</p><p>1.</p><p>2.</p><p>3.</p><p>4.</p><p>1.5 (b) Choose one of the skin types described above, and name some products that would be helpful for it, explaining why. 1.6 Level 2 beauty therapists can receive manufacturer training of certain facial treatments, normally learned at Level 3, which allow them to provide treatments legally, and so obtain insurance. Using the internet, see what information you can find out about the equipment/products named below, such as why they are used and what the benefits are expected to be.</p><p> Hydradermie  Caci  Microdermabrasion  Glycolic Peel  Crystal Clear  Flambessage</p><p>Hydradermie Glycolic Peel</p><p>Caci Crystal Clear</p><p>Microdermabrasion Flambessage 1.7 Many skin products contain oils; (a) Research the following oils, stating where they come from and what they are good for in skincare:</p><p> Macadamia  Avocado  Argan  Yangu  Acai</p><p>Macadamia</p><p>Avocado</p><p>Argan</p><p>Yangu</p><p>Acai (b) Explain why mineral oil is not beneficial to the skin</p><p>(c) Name 2 oils that must be avoided if the client suffers with a nut allergy</p><p>1.8 Explain how you would adapt your massage techniques on: (a) a very tense, nervous client </p><p>(b) a client with congested, dull skin.</p>