Skin Science
This is the outermost layer of the skin that provides the bodies first line of defense.
What is the epidermis?
This practice is considered a single most effective method for reducing the spread of disease
What is proper handwashing?
This document requires a client’s health, history, contraindications, and treatment goal before our service begins.
What is a consultation form or client intake form?
This device magnify the skin in often includes a bright lamp for detailed skin analysis.
What is a magnifying lamp?
Before touching a client or beginning any practical service PSI expects candidate to complete the safety step.
What is sanitize your hands?
These specialized cells produce the pigment responsible for skin color.
What are melanocytes?
These microorganisms require a living host to reproduce.
What are viruses?
This type of wax is commonly recommended for coarse hair on sensitive areas such as bikini and under arms.
What is hard wax?
Red LED light is commonly used to stimulate the skin protein responsible for firmness.
What is collagen?
During the practical exam used implements belong in this labeled bag until they can be cleaned and disinfected
What is a multi use bag?
This protective film on the skin surface helps maintain a healthy pH and defend against microorganisms.
What is the acid mantle?
This occurs when harmful microorganisms are transferred from one person, object, or surface to another.
What is cross-contamination?
This facial technique uses lights, rhythmic movements to promote relaxation and increase circulation.
What is effleurage?
This diagnostic device allows an Esthetician to observe skin conditions using ultraviolet light.
What is a Woods lamp?
This type of contamination occurs when bacteria or other microorganisms are transferred from one surface for person to another.
What is cross-contamination?
Smoking, pollution, and UV rays contribute to this type of aging.
What is extrinsic aging?
reusing a wax applicator after it has touched the client skin is an example of this unsafe practice.
what is double dipping?
This treatment uses an exfoliating solution to remove dead and cells and improved skin texture.
What is a chemical peel?
Because this medical device regulates, the heart clients with one should not receive most electrical facial treatment treatments.
What is a pacemaker?
A student begins waxing without first checking the temperature of the wax. The safety step helps prevent this type of client in injury.
What are burns?
This chronic inflammatory skin disorder is commonly identified by persistent, redness, flushing, invisible capillaries.
What is rosacea?
This process destroys all microbial life, including bacterial spores?
What is sterilization?
During a facial, this step allows, Esthetician to determine the client skin type, identify skin conditions, and develop an appropriate treatment plan.
What is skin analysis?
This electrical current flows continuously in one direction and powers galvanic treatments.
What is direct current (DC)?
Throughout the Georgia State board practical exam candidates earned the most points by consistency demonstrating this overarching concept.
What is infection control?