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Question 1: Neroli
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a type of essential oil that can be used to treat oily or acneic skin. Antimicrobial, antiseptic, and very soothing.
Question 2: Phytotherapy
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the world's oldest form of therapy. Involves the medicinal use of plants. Can include products which contain plant material, plant oils, or extracts.
Question 3: Analgesic
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describes something which relieves pain by either relaxing the muscles or reducing pain signals sent to the brain.
Question 4: Algotherapy
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the therapeutic use of marine plants.
Question 5: Cellulite Treatment
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a treatment which aims to reduce the appearance of cellulite by firming the tissue, dilating or constricting blood vessels, and promoting the release of toxic liquids.
Question 6: Astringent
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describes something which provides a constricting, drying effect on the skin. Helps contract tissue and reduce secretions.
Question 7: Manual Lymphatic Drainage
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MLD; a form of massage which reduces bloat by promoting the release of cellular waste through circulating lymph. Can be used to treat acne, telangiectasia, and rosacea. Promotes healing after surgery.
Question 8: Thalassotherapy
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"sea therapy"; any type of treatment using sea products such as seawater, sea mud, sea sand, and sea plants.
Question 9: Carrier Oil
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a neutral oil used to dilute an essential oil. Prevents irritation from use of straight essential oils. Ex.grapeseed oil, jojoba oil, olive oil, etc.
Question 10: Balneotherapy
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hydrotherapy tub treatments; a form of hydrotherapy which involves a large tub being filled with fresh, warm water and infused with herbs, marine plants, and/or essential oils.
Question 11: Hand-held Exfoliators
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devices used on dry skin to apply cleanser to a desired area. Ex. loofahs, sponges, and body brushes.
Question 12: Microdermabrasion
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an aggressive exfoliating treatment in which the epidermis is lightly resurfaced by simultaneously spraying and suctioning crystals on the skin.
Question 13: Poultice
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an extraction method which involves mixing crushed herbs and hot liquid to form a paste. Can be placed directly on the skin or folded into a hot towel to use as a compress.
Question 14: Gomage
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an exfoliating treatment during which creme is applied to the desired area, allowed to dry, and then rubbed away.
Question 15: Modern Blend
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a catch-all category of fragrances. Concocted from several different scents such as fruit, spices, flowers, and wood. Can include food scents such as chocolate, coffee, caramel, licorice, mint, or almond.
Question 16: Lymph
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a fluid that circulates through the cardiovascular system. Delivers nutrients to cells and carries away cellular waste.
Question 17: Chamomile
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a type of essential oil that can be used for any skin condition. Soothing, healing, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antimicrobial.
Question 18: Maceration
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a method to extract essential oils. Involves plunging plant material in hot oil or fat which absorbs the plant's fragrance.
Question 19: Hydrotherapy
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aquatherapy; therapy using water. Moisturizes, cleanses, rejuvenates, and helps eliminate toxins. Can invigorate or calm skin for body treatment and boost effectiveness of massage.
Question 20: 2/3rds
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the proportion of the human body made up of water.
Question 21: 7 to 10 days
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the period of time between consecutive microdermabrasion treatments.
Question 22: Antimicrobial
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describes something which kills a wide range of harmful bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
Question 23: Absorption
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a function of a body wrap. Describes when the therapeutic mixture in the wrap draws out waste water from the body.
Question 24: Aromatherapy
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a form of phytotherapy which involves the therapeutic use of essential oils.
Question 25: Sauna
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steam bath; a hydrotherapy treatment involving the use of warm steam to induce relaxation, expand pores, and promote sweating (which detoxifies). Steam often laced with herbs or oils.
Question 26: Cryo-broyage
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a method of processing seaweed which involves crushing the seaweed while its exposed to very cold temperatures. Believed to preserve active ingredients at higher levels.