Long words no one wants to try and say
The chemical reaction during desincrustation where the current transforms the sebum into soap
What is saponification
This procedure uses a device that vacuums/suctions the skin to remove impurities and stimulate circulation.
What is vacuum machine/ suction machine
Term used to measure the magnification of a magnification lamp
What is diopters
The Galvanic machine converts _____ current to _____ current
What is alternating current to direct current
Thin or dehydrated skin appears this color under a Wood's lamp
What is light violet/purple
Term for using galvanic current to create an alkaline chemical reaction that emulsifies or liquefies sebum and debris
What is desincrustation
A constant and direct current that uses a positive and negative pole to produce chemical reactions and ionic reactions
What is Galvanic Current
Another term for magnification lamp
What is a loupe
What is alternating
This appears yellow or sometimes pink or orange under a Wood's lamp
What is oily areas of the face/ comedones
The process of forcing positive, acidic substances into deeper tissues using galvanic current from the positive toward the negative pole
What is cataphorsis
Procedure that assists with the cleansing step and lightly exfoliates; helps stimulate the skin and soften excess oil, dirt, and cell buildup
What is rotary brush
This term refers to a heat effect; used for permanent hair removal.
What is thermolysis
The smooth, repetitive alternating current that is similar to faradic current, that produces mechanical contractions, and that is used during scalp and facial manipulations
What is sinusoidal
Appears brown under a Wood's lamp
What is hyperpigmentation or sun damage
Process of introducing ions of water-soluble products into the skin by using an electric current as the positive and negative poles of a galvanic machine
What is iontophoresis
This procedure uses an atomizer designed to apply plant extracts and other ingredients to the skin.
What is a Lucas sprayer
This term refers to the process of separating a substance into ions
What is ionization
The rapid oscillation created by this machine vibrates water molecules in the skin
What is high-frequency
Appears yellow or orange under a Wood's lamp
What is acne or bacteria
The infusion of a negative product
What is anaphoresis
An apparatus that utilizes alternating, or sinusoidal, current to produce a strong heat effect
What is High Frequency
This term refers to atoms or molecules that carry any electrical charge
What is an ion
This type of current is used to create a chemical reaction that emulsifies or liquefies sebum and debris
What is Galvanic
Hypopigmentation appears this color under a Wood's lamp
What is blue-white or yellow-green