What do the terms superficial peeling, exfoliation, keratolysis, and desquamation refer to?
Removal of dead skin cells
Chemical exfoliation does NOT typically result in:
dry skin
What is the most important thing to know about light therapy?
The equipment should be selected based on skin type and condition to be treated
How often should microcurrent treatments occur for visible results?
Once a week for 10 sessions
Most botox injections take place in:
Between the eyes
What is the best choice of a product's pH for use in salon peels?
A pH between 3-5.5, depending on the client's skin pH
How often should the most gentle enzyme peels be repeated?
Once a week
Light therapy does not typically use what part of the spectrum?
Ultraviolet
What type of client would benefit most from microcurrent?
An older client who has sagging skin
What surgery might help with a patients vision?
Blepharoplasty
The peels that typically have the lowest pH are:
Physician peels
What type of treatment would a client who was a vegan likely object to?
A peel made with trypsin
What color LED helps with detoxification?
Yellow
In esthetics, ultrasound is usually used for:
cellulite reduction
When performing a back facial with an enzyme mask, an esthetician can choose not to:
Use a steamer
Who has the longest cell renewal factor? (CRF)
Adults over 50
Clients should NOT typically experience flaking when using ________ in an esthetics context:
AHA peels
When using LEDs, the eyes and ________ must be protected?
The thyroid
What is a primary cause of cellulite?
Female hormones and genetics
When performing a glycolic peel, finish by treating the:
Nose
What type of peel would NOT typically be used by an esthetician?
A peel with strong TCA concentration
What does crystal-free microdermabrasion rely on to work?
A diamond tip applicator
What does microcurrent directly target, when used for esthetic purposes?
Muscles
Cellulite is most effectively minimized with:
Exercise
The diamond tip of a crystal-free microdermabrasion machine would typically be changed:
Before working on the nose