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A mask in a facial is generally selected based on:

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The client's skin type and needs (e.g., hydrating vs. clay for oily skin)

A The scent only
B The price only
C Its color
D The client's skin type and needs (e.g., hydrating vs. clay for oily skin)

Why this is the answer

A facial mask is generally selected based on the client's skin type and needs — for example, a hydrating mask for dry skin or a clay-based mask for oily skin — to address specific concerns identified during analysis. The mask is one step in the facial sequence and is left on for an appropriate time then removed. Matching the mask to the skin's needs follows from the analysis, echoing the same analysis-driven product selection seen in hair care. Knowing masks are chosen by skin type is part of the facial content.

Source: Skin & Nails — Masks

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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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