Power Tools of the Esthetician
This facial device emits a warm mist that softens sebum, opens pores, and preps the skin for deep cleansing or extractions.
Facial Steamer
What should you always remove from a client before using electrical devices?
Jewelry
What type of current does high-frequency use?
Alternating current (AC)
What is the name of the machine that provides a warm mist to soften skin and open pores?
Facial steamer
How long are electric mitts or boots typically left on during a service?
10–15 minutes.
This warm treatment softens, hydrates, and soothes dry or rough skin on the hands, feet, or elbows.
Paraffin Wax Treatment
What is the purpose of keeping one finger on the electrode when turning a machine on or off?
To prevent shocking the client.
What device produces ozone and is used to treat acneic skin with germicidal effects?
High-frequency machine
What piece of equipment magnifies and illuminates the skin for analysis?
Mag lamp
How does high-frequency help acne-prone skin?
It kills bacteria and reduces inflammation.
What heated device is used after applying lotion or paraffin wax to the hands or feet?
Electric Mitts or Boots
What device in the body makes high frequency completely off-limits?
A pacemaker
What electrotherapy uses a galvanic current to help drive products deeper into the skin?
Iontophoresis
What tool uses UV light to show skin conditions like dehydration and pigmentation?
Wood’s lamp
What is the main purpose of using a rotary brush during a facial?
To cleanse and provide mild exfoliation by removing dead cells and stimulating circulation.
This device uses mechanical friction to remove superficial layers of the stratum corneum while stimulating lymph flow and oxygenation. When used properly, it helps refine texture and prep the skin for product penetration, but it must never be used on inflamed acne or rosacea.
Rotary Brush
What type of skin condition is a contraindication for most electrotherapy?
Broken or inflamed skin
What is the process of using galvanic current to emulsify sebum and debris in follicles?
Desincrustation
What is the purpose of a towel warmer or hot cabbie in the treatment room?
To heat towels for client comfort and pre-treatment preparation
What ingredient can be added to the steamer water for extra benefits?
Distilled water or essential oils
This modality produces ozone and oxygen molecules that destroy bacteria, accelerate healing, and energize sluggish skin.
High Frequency
What’s the first step to take if a piece of equipment sparks or malfunctions during a service?
Turn it off immediately and unplug it
What is the purpose of the UV light in some towel warmers?
To help reduce bacteria growth and maintain sanitation.
What large, multifunctional unit combines several facial tools into one device?
Multifunction facial machine
What is the benefit of desincrustation during a facial?
Deep cleanses oily skin by breaking down sebum and debris.