AHA PEELS
When using LEDs, the eyes and _________ must be protected.
the thyroid
Clients should NOT typically experience flaking when using _________ in an esthetics context.
AHA peels
Reiki is a therapeutic technique that comes from _________.
Japan
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
The diamond tip of a crystal-free microdermabrasion machine would typically be changed _________.
before working on the nose
What type of treatment would a client who was a vegan likely object to?
A peel made with trypsin
What AHA penetrates the epidermis most effectively?
Glycolic acid
What treatment does NOT incorporate the use of seaweed and mud?
Body scrubs
When performing a light glycolic peel, begin with the _________.
forehead
During a chemical exfoliation, it would NOT be normal to use _________.
microdermabrasion
The treatment that uses a vacuum massage to treat cellulite is called?
Endermology
What surgery might help with a patient's vision?
Blepharoplasty
What is true of microneedling?
It induces collagen production.
Back pain might be relieved in some cases with _________.
mammoplasty
What would be an alkaline pH?
9
Most Botox injections take place in _________.
between the eyes
When using crystal-free microdermabrasion, the most common application technique involves _________ passes.
cross-hatching
What is a significant difference between nano infusion and microneedling?
Nano infusion is less invasive.
What color of LED helps with detoxification?
Yellow
The kind of light therapy that is used to manage pain is _________.
infrared
What type of treatment includes saunas, steam rooms, and Vichy showers?
Hydrotherapy
When performing a light glycolic peel, finish treating the _________.
nose
What treatment would be ideal for a client whose skin is aging?
TCA peels
When performing a back facial with enzyme mask, an esthetician can choose not to use _________.
a steamer
What is NOT a process that typically falls under the category of medical esthetics?
Reflexology
Who has the longest cell renewal factor (CRF)?
Adults over 50
What is true of the pH of human skin?
It is acidic.
What is good advice for estheticians who do not have much experience with enzyme peels?
Be prepared to remove the peel earlier than the manufacturer’s recommendations.
The final step before removing gloves and checking in with a client who is receiving a back facial with enzyme mask is _________.
applying sun protection
Cellulite is most effectively minimized with _________.
exercise
How often should microcurrent treatments occur for visible results?
Once a week for 10 sessions
What does crystal-free microdermabrasion rely on to work?
A diamond-tip applicator
Photodynamic therapy is usually used for _________.
actinic keratoses
What light therapy specifically targets spider veins?
IPL
When performing an enzyme peel, an esthetician should look for _________.
very light erythema
What type of peel would NOT typically be used by an esthetician?
A peel with strong TCA concentrations
How often should the most gentle enzyme peels be repeated?
Once a week
What spa treatment involves running warm oil on the center of the forehead?
Ayurvedic treatments
What is the primary cause of cellulite?
Female hormones and genetics
When would an enzyme peel NOT be typically used?
Before a chemical peel
Chemical exfoliation does NOT typically result in _________.
dry skin
What do amino acids, aloe vera, Vitamin B and essential fatty acids potentially help with?
Cellulite reduction
What spa treatment is most similar to a body mask?
Body wraps
When performing a crystal-free microdermabrasion hand piece, do not exceed _________ passes in a single area.
3
After a chemical peel, estheticians should tell clients to avoid _________ for at least 24 hours.
sun exposure