Safety and Infection Control
What term indicates that a product is capable of destroying bacteria?
Bactericidal
What causes actinic aging?
Sun exposure
What does the term miscible mean?
capable of being mixed
Which precaution is MOST IMPORTANT when using hard wax to avoid injury or damage?
Test wax temperature for safety
What does the term porous mean?
made or constructed of a material that has openings
What are contraindications?
factors that prohibit a treatment
What is a difference between water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions and oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions?
Water-in-oil emulsions are greasier
What should be quickly placed on the waxed area when using soft wax?
Muslin or pellon strip
What are bacilli?
Short, rod-shaped bacteria
Where on the face of a client with combination skin are follicles medium to larger?
When is a manufacturer responsible for a client's allergic reaction to a product?
What is the origin of the threading hair removal method?
Middle East
What is staphylococci?
Pus-forming bacterial that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes
What does alipidic skin lack?
oil
What are alpha hydroxy acids?
products that exfoliate by loosening bonds between dead cells
What is an example of a permanent hair reduction method?
What is Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
What evaluates photo damage based on wrinkling categorized by age?
Glogau Scale
What is an emollient with moisturizing properties and also an emulsifier with high water absorption capabilities?
lanolin
What is the process for performing a men's back waxing with soft wax?
Procedure 11 - 14