Salon Ecology
This is another term for germ
What is a pathogen?
Two common sources of electric current
White, enclosed keratin-filled cysts; contain sebum, dead skin cells and bacteria; form a hard ball beneath outer layer of skin
What are milia?
Highly contagious virus that creates a chronic condition that lies dormant between outbreaks
What is Herpes Simplex?
This face shape is longer and rounded and can easily be divided into equal thirds
What is an oval face shape?
Type of one-celled micro-organisms that are sometimes called germs or microbes
What are bacteria?
A unit of electric pressure
Characterized by oval or irregular patches of white skin that do not have normal pigment
What is Vitiligo?
Highly contagious bacterial infection caused by Staphylococcus Aureus bacterium or Streptococcus; Bacterium found in the throat and on the skin
What is Impetigo?
This facial imperfection would be best corrected with camouflage makeup
What is cystic acne?
Infectious micro-organisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans
What are bloodborne pathogens?
This happens when too many appliances are put on one circuit and are operated at the same time, more current flows than the line is designed to carry
What is overload?
Involves a non-malignant overgrowth or excess of skin (new growth)
Should not be removed by an esthetician
Benign skin growth
What is hypertrophy?
Tiny parasites that invade the skin or hair
Lead to itching and rash i the case of scabies
What is an infestation?
Products used to enhance features or specific areas, making them appear larger or more prominent
What are highlighters?
Occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and their toxins to all parts of the body
What is general infection?
A unit of electric strength
What is an amp?
An over-production of perspiration
What is hyperhidrosis?
infestation of nits or head lice
What is pediculosis?
Another term for color
What is a hue?
A product that can be applied to the skin to reduce pathogens
What is antiseptic?
The use of electricity for therapeutic purposes
What is electrotherapy?
Chronic inflammatory condition in which small capillaries of face, most commonly nose, cheeks, forehead and chin, become dilated and inflamed
What is Rosacea?
ABCDEs of skin cancer
Asymmetry
Borders
Color
Diameter
Evolution
This concealer provides the heaviest coverage
What is pot concealer?