MEASUREMENTS
A unit of electric strength
Amp
Material that easily transport electricity is a (n)
Conductor
Uses alternating current at a high frequency to produce rapid movement (oscillation)
Ultrasonic spatula
The application of electrical currents during treatments to the skin is called?
Electrotherapy
The only constant direct current
Galvanic
A volt is a unit of electric
Pressure
What type of shock passes through the body and can cause burns?
Local shock
High Frequency Current is also referred to as?
Tesla Current
The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum humans can see is called?
Visible light
Treatment in which blockages in the skin, such as clogged pores or black heads are broken down
Desincrustation
A unit of electrical resistance is called?
Ohm
Reusable safety device that breaks the flow of current when an overload occurs?
Circuit breaker
Utilizes a black light to illuminate areas on the skin
Wood’s Lamp
The electric current in which electrons move at an even rate and flow only in one direction
Direct Current
The narrow space between the electrode and skin during High Frequency treatments
Spark Gap
A measurement of how much electrical energy is being used per second
Watt
A safety device that prevents electrical wires from over heating? Can not be reused
Fuse
A very aggressive exfoliating procedure. Advanced training is necessary
Microdermabrasion
Term given to the electrode held by the skin care specialist during a treatment is called?
Active Electrode
Which two kinds of lights should be used in the skin care center because they produce balanced lighting when used together?
Fluorescent and incandescent
The longest UV rays, destroys Collagen and Elastin
UVA
What can occur when too many appliances are put on one circuit and operated at the same time?
Overload
Use of light of different colors to help improve the appearance of the skin known as light therapy
LED
A negative charged electrode is called?
Cathode
Treatment in which water-soluble compounds are pushed into the epidermis
Iontophoresis
Ultrasonic Spatula is held at what angle?
35 to 45
When using a fire extinguisher remember the acronym PASS, which stands for:
Pull, Aim, Squeeze and Spray
Uses mechanical oscillation to spin the head attachment in a circular movement
Rotating Brush
Technical term for any appliance that requires electricity in order to work?
Load
When oxygen in the air around a glass electrode is electrified creates a low amount of?
Ozone gas
Measurment of the degree of magnification
Diopter
Occurs when an electrical appliance is dropped in water
Short circuit
Uses attachments called ventouse to draw out dirt, impurities and sebum from surface of the skin
Vacuum Suction
The negative poles and positive poles at the end of a circuit are known as:
Polarity
Allows an acidic solution to enter the skin when assisted by Galvanic Current
Cataphoresis
Shorter UV rays, stimulates Melanin production
UVB
When a facial steamer is on and steam begins to flow, you have an example of a(n)
Closed Circuit
A unique atomizer that allows the application of various herbs extracts or astringents into the skin in a very fine mist
Electric Pulverized Spray (Lucas Spray)
Changes Alternating Current into Direct Current
Rectifier
Means the appliance has been certified to operate safely under the conditions the instructions specify
UL Rating Underwriter's Laboratory Designation
Time of day when sun exposure is the strongest?
10 am to 4 pm
Regulates Esthetic equipment under the term "Medical Devices"
FDA
Electrode held by the client to create a circuit
Grounding Bar electrode or Inactive
The devices, tools and techniques used to perform a treatment
Modality
The thermal breakdown of the skin caused by intense heat
Pyrolysis