1
Which chemical peel treatment needs to be neutralized following the proper application?
Glycolic
Lactic acid is derived from?
Sour Milk
Is Acetone okay to use as a degreasing agent in preparation for a chemical peel? (Yes or No)
Yes
AHA are oil soluble (True or False)
False
What level of PH is considered neutral?
7
What is the most commonly AHA for people with sensitive skin?
Lactic Acid
Cells turn over approximately every ______ days?
28 Days
Which chemical peel is often the first choice for oily and acne skin types?
Salicylic Acid
What level of pH do most peels have:
1,2,3
Cold sores are a contraindication for treatment for a chemical peel? (True or False)
True
If a client is taking the oral acne medication accutane, how long should they wait before a TCA peel treatment?
6 Months
When using BHA'S, extractions should be performed:
Before
False
Which chemical peel will you most likely see blanching or frosting?
Salicylic Acid
When using AHA'S extractions should be performed:
After
An SPF of 30% or higher should be recommended to clients to use for (minimum) of how long after the treatment?
2 Weeks
What percentages of the 3 acids are in a jessner's peel?
14%, 14%, 14%
What does pH stand for?
Power of Hydrogen
If a client is allergic to aspirin, which chemical peels should not be used?
Salicylic Acid, Jessner's
Itchy or tight skin is common when going through the healing process after a chemical peel treatment? (True or False)
True
Blanching produces a solid white enamel frosting with no medium-deep peels, healing time with this level it is usually 7 to 10 days
Level 3
What specific acids make up a jessner's peel?
Lactic, resorcinol, salicylic
Salicylic Acid is a BHA that can be synthetically produced or derived naturally from sugar cane? (True or False)
False
What factors affect the result of a chemical peel?
All of the above
What are some of the post-care instructions given to a client after a peeling treatment?
Avoid excess sun exposure, keep skin well hydrated with a suitable moisturizer.