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Exfoliation in a facial is intended to:

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Correct answer

Help remove dead surface skin cells

  1. A Help remove dead surface skin cells
  2. B Color the skin
  3. C Add dirt
  4. D Cut the skin

Why this is the answer

Exfoliation is a facial step intended to help remove dead cells from the skin's surface, which can improve skin texture and the appearance of the skin and allow other products to work better. It can be done by gentle physical or chemical means appropriate to the skin type and within the cosmetologist's scope. Exfoliation must be suited to the client's skin and avoided where contraindicated (for example, on irritated or broken skin). Understanding the purpose of exfoliation within a facial is part of the esthetics content.
Source: Skin & Nails — Exfoliation

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About this topic: Facial Services

Facial services questions cover cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, massage movements, masks and the equipment used — steamers, brushes, galvanic and high-frequency — with the contraindications for each. This is one of 11 Skin & Nails questions on facial services, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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