For a mud, peat, or clay mask, list four physiological effects, three indications, and three contraindications
What will be an ideal response?
Physiological effects:
? Vasodilator: Increases local blood flow
? Thermodynamic: Warming to the face
? Sedative: Induces a state of relaxation and stress relief
? Tonifier: Strengthens vitality and the immune system
? Extractor: Draws impurities from the skin
? Buffer: Balances pH of skin
Indications:
? Skin disorders such as psoriasis and eczema
? Acne
? Need for skin cleansing
? Need to balance the skin's pH
Contraindications:
? Numbness or loss of sensation in the face
? High body temperature (fever)
? Skin conditions made worse by heat
? Local inflammation
? Broken or irritated skin
? Intolerance to heat
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The ___________________________________ is the term that applies to a unit of service received by one inpatient in one 24-hour period
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word