Misc.
Term for pigmented nevus
Mole
Epidermal cysts with no visible openings
Milia
All machines should be ___ certified
UL
Also known as microscopic anatomy; the study of he structure and composition of tissue.
Histology
type of toner, skin- freshening lotions and liquids applied after cleansing to soothe and hydrate
Freshners
Registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Chinese technique of applying pressure to specific body points
Acupressure
Contagious bacterial infections marked by clusters of small blisters
Impetigo
Unit that measures pressure or force that pushes electrical current forward through conductor
Volt
Causes injured skin to restore itself to its normal thickness
Hyper production of cells
An advantage of synthetic ingredients over natural ingredients
Less of an ecological footprint
The process that destroys all microbial life including spores
Sterilization
Term that refers to a rapid and interrupted current flow, flowing first in one direction and then the other.
Alternating current
A noncontagious fungal infection which is characterized by white or varicolored patches on the skin and is often found on arms and legs.
Tinea Versicolor
Saponification
pigment carrying granules that produce melanin
Melanosomes
Ingredients that cause actual changes in the appearance of the skin
Performance Ingredients
Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infections in humans when they invade the body
Pathogenic Bacteria
Glycolipid materials; prevent moisture loss in skin
Ceramides
Light, abnormal patches of Depigmented Skin
Leukoderma
Constant and direct current, having a positive and negative pole that produces chemical changes when it passes through tissues and fluid of the body.
Galvanic Current
Protective layer of lipids and secretions on the skins surface
Acid Mantle
Chemical added to cosmetics to improve the efficiency of the preservative
Chelating Agents
Single celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics
Bacteria
Atoms or molecules that carry an electrical charge
Ions
Acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands resulting in the eruption of red vesicles and burning, itching skin from excessive heat exposure.
Miliaria Rubra
Process of separating a substance into ions
Ionization
Binding of protein molecule to a glucose molecule resulting in the formation of damaged, non functioning structures
Glycation
Closed- Lipid bilayer spheres
Liposomes
Type of bacteria that is linked to disfiguring infections associated with pedicure bowls
Mycobacterium