Chem. Peels
We define the process of removing excess accumulations of dead cells from the corneum layers of the epidermis as
What is a Chemical Exfoliation?
Penetrate the corneum via the intercellular matrix and loosen the bonds between the cells.
What are Alpha Hydroxy Acids?
High-powered devices that use intense pulses of electromagnetic radiation and a single wavelength at one time. Used for hair removal and skin treatments.
What are Lasers?
Treatments where product is applied on the body and then covered or wrapped up.
What is a Body Wrap?
is the technique of applying pressure to the feet based on a system of zones and areas on the feet that directly correspond to the anatomy of the body
What is Foot Reflexology?
Physicians use procedures designed to penetrate deeper into the skin (the dermal layer) that are referred to as
What are Deep Peels?
Dissolve oil and are used for oily skin and acne.
What is Beta Hydroxy Acids?
Application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, or hair removal.
use friction to exfoliate and hydrate, increase circulation, and nourish skin using a combination of ingredients such as ground nuts, apricot kernels, cornmeal, jojoba beads, honey, salt, or sugar combined with oil or lotion.
What are Body Scrubs?
A treatment for cellulite. It helps stimulate the reduction of adipose tissue by a vacuum massage that combines a vigorous massage along with suction.
What is Endermology?
The strongest of the AHA'S
What is Glycolic Acid?
Ingredients added to products to help make them less irritating.
What are Buffering Agents?
Used to tone the muscles by stimulating motor nerves and contracting the muscles.
What is Microcurrent?
remineralize and detoxify the body using primarily clay, mud, or seaweed mixtures. Certain body masks are used to treat cellulite
What are Body Masks?
stimulates lymph fluid to flow through the lymphatic vessels. This technique helps to cleanse and detoxify the body.
What is Manual Lymph Drainage?
The rate of cell mitosis and migration from the dermis to the top of the epidermis.
What is the Cell Renewal Factor?
Product most important to use after a Chemical Exfoliation.
What is SPF?
Used for product penetration and for cellulite reduction. Deep-penetrating—it stimulates tissue, increases blood flow, and promotes oxygenation.
What is Ultrasound?
is another spa treatment that uses water in its three forms (ice, steam, and liquid)
What is Hydrotherapy?
are substances used in nonsurgical procedures to fill in or plump up areas of the skin.
What are Injectables?
Contains lactic acid, salicylic acid, and resorcinol in an ethanol solvent.
What is Jessner's Peel?
After a Chemical Exfoliation, your skin may experience:
What is dryness and peeling?
Growing technology that utilizes light therapy to enhance the skin.
What is Photo-rejuvenation?
The treatment of physical ailments using therapeutic water baths
What is Balneotherapy?
is a neuromuscular-blocking serum (botulinum toxin) that paralyzes nerve cells on the muscle when this serum is injected into it.
What is Botox?