Modalities
I really am that GWORL! I can be used directly or indirectly. Acne bacteria hates to see me coming. AND I add oxygen to the skin with a simple math equation: O¹+O³ = 2(O²)
What is High Frequency?
The portion of the electromagnetic (light) spectrum humans can see.
What is visible light?
The loosening and reduction of superficial skin cells using methods such as a facial cloth, scrub, brush, or a microderm machine.
What is Mechanical or Physical Exfoliation?
These are the types of questions that allow the client to do most of the talking, usually beginning with "who, what, where, when, why, and how."
What are open-ended questions?
Image/picture of breast tissue.
What is mammogram?
This device isn't your typical writing utensil. Use it to penetrate enzymes, acids, or serums into the epidermis with rapid and repeated taps. Hint: I'm not a BIC.
What is the BT Pen?
A measure of how much electrical energy (power) is being used per second.
What is an watt or kilowatt?
This enzyme eats you while you eat it! It causes that stinging feeling on your tongue whenever you eat pineapple. But put it on your skin, and you'll get gentle exfoliation and lots of Vitamin C.
What is Bromelain?
The consultation process isn't just gathering information about our client's skin. We must also get this before we ever begin a service on a client.
What is client consent?
Pigment-producing cell.
What is Melanocyte?
No matter the pH, use me to penetrate water based products deeper into the skin to clear out pores or add hydration. But I'm not for everyone! Be sure to thoroughly review any contraindications before performing this service.
What is Galvanic or Iontophoresis?
A classification of products formulated to reduce or minimize the possibility of an allergic response by containing few or no irritating substances.
What is hypoallergenic?
These are the 2 most popular categories of acids used for chemical exfoliation.
What are AHAs and BHAs?
When analyzing the client's skin, use the ____, _____, and ___ method.
What is look, touch, and ask?
Killing or destroying of a fungus.
What is a Fungicide?
I really know how to light up a room! Use me to stimulate changes in the skin by firing up the cell's mitochondria.
What is LED?
The natural shedding, peeling, or coming off in scales of the stratum corneum.
What is desquamation?
This ingredient/product is a contraindication for ANY exfoliation service for 6 months to a year.
What is Accutane or Isotretinoin?
This part of the consultation determines how the client's skin reacts to sun exposure. But beware, looks can be deceiving!
What is the Fitzpatrick Scale/Type Form?
Process or condition of having little color due to low melanin production.
What is hypopigmentation?
Dehydrated? I got you boo! I love forcing water along with actives deeper into the skin while providing gentle exfoliation. You gotta catch me on a good day though. Like McDonald's ice cream machine, I'm always broken.
What is Aquaboost or hydrodermabrasion?
The practice of using thr same infection control procedures for all clients. Basically, assume everyone has some kind of contagious disease, and do what's necessary to prevent the spread of it.
What is Standard Precautions or Universal Precautions?
Although it is not in our scope, this service is an amazing form of exfoliation, especially for those with a little extra peach fuzz.
What is dermaplaning?
Estheticians or not legally required to follow this 1996 federal law, but state privacy laws and confidentiality best practices should always be followed.
What is HIPAA?
Oil-loving.
What is lipophilic?