Microderm
What are the three methods of microdermabrasion
Particle, Non-Particle and Hydradermabrasion
What color in LED therapy penetrates deepest?
Red
Name the three exfoliant acids categories:
Alpha hydroxy acids, Beta hydroxy acids and Blended or Designer acids
Vit C is also known as:
L-Ascorbic acid
Metal implants, pregnancy and heart disease are contraindications for what treatment?
Microcurrent
What product can be used to protect delicate areas around the nose and eyes
Petroleum jelly / Vaseline
What microdermabrasion method uses an abrasive tip attached to a vacuum?
Non-Particle microdermabrasion
LED stands for?
Light Emitting Diode
What type of peel is a Bromelain peel?
Enzyme
Panthenol is also known as?
Vitamin B-5
Skin PH range
4.5 / 5.5
How often should the esthetician review client records to make sure there are no changes?
Every time a client visits
What material is used on a particle microdermabrasion
Aluminum Oxide
What color in LED therapy has been shown to kill bacteria that cause acne?
Blue
Derivated from sugar cane?
Glycolic
Vitamin E is also known as?
Tocopherol
Main reason we use a neutralizing solution
To stop the action of the peel
After a microdermabrasion treatment, what should be done with used crystals?
Dispose according to your areas environmental rules
During a microdermabrasion treatment how many passes do you complete on the lip?
None
When performing a microcurrent with a facial, what phase it can be replaced
Treat (mask) or Massage
Describes the use of chemical solutions to dissolve or reduce dead skin cells
Chemical Exfoliation
Bleaching ingredients
Hydroquinone, Kojic, Arbutin
Which type of peel can be performed by and esthetician in a skin care center
Light Peel
What product is used to stop the action of a chemical exfoliant?
Neutralizer
What diamond tip provides the strongest exfoliation for the face?
100
LA water based product with high viscosity used in electrotherapy treatments and known as coupling gel
Conducting Gel
Which type of peel uses trichloroacetic acid TCA
Medium
Active ingredients in a physical SPF (also known mineral spf)
Titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide
What crystals are used in microdermabrasion?
Aluminum Oxide
What is the recommended time between superficial peel treatments?
14 days
Test the microdermabrasion level on?
Inside of client's wrist
What LED light brightness the skin and treats hyperpigmentation?
Yellow
Which type of acids are considered water soluble and must be neutralized before removing
AHA
Difference between Retinoid and Retinol
One requires prescription the other one is over the counter
Ecchymosis is the medical term for
Bruising of the skin
By law you need to use gloves during what procedure?
Microdermabrasion
How long does your client have to wait to get a treatment after getting Botox?
One week
Microcurrent delivers gentle electrical frequencies that mimics what?
Skin's own electrical signals
What peel has the smallest molecular sctructure?
AHA's
Helps retain over 1000 times its weight in water
Which type of light therapy is recommended for acne grades 1-2
Blue
Services regulated by a cosmetology board or local laws are considered
In scope
What layer of the skin does microdermabrasion exfoliate?
Stratum Corneum
Microcurrent treatments stimulates cellular function by increasing
ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)
What type of peel is Lipophilic (oil soluble)
BHA
New ingredient with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that is often included in blended acid or designer acid peels
Azelaic Acid
Antioxidants protect the skin from?
Free radical damage
What type of peel would most likely require and esthetician to work under medical supervision
TCA