Skin Disorders
Eczema
DNA disorder
Malformation of Desmosomes between corneocytes
Two Layers of the Dermis
papillary and reticular
Effects of Retinol
Desquamation; skin shedding, speeds up cell turnover
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Purpose of a double cleanse
1- clean dirt/makeup/debris
2-cleanse the skin
Psoriasis
DNA Disorder; Over-Shedding fo keratinocytes is the basal layer
How AHA' work within the Epidermis
Work from the bottom up
Hyaluronic Acid
Skin plumper, hold 1000x its weight in water, water binder
The length of time to leave QUATS on
10 minutes
Usage of Soft Wax
Used for large areas with fine to medium hair
Desmosomes
water bridge like substance between cells
Length of time a client needs to wait to be off of Accutane
1 year
Glycolic Acid
Molecular weight of 76, Produce new cells through mitosis, must be neutralized, cannot be paired with microderm
Three types of disinfectants
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds- QUATS
Sodium Hypochlorite- Household Bleach
Phenolics
Usage of Hard Wax
Utilized for small area with coarse hair
Two cells within the basal layer/ Definitions
Keratinocytes-Fetal skin cells ready for mitosis
Melanocytes- Pigment cells
Peel you cannot Perform with Microderm
Glycolic. Can over -process and make scrapes and scratches
Salicylic Acid
MW 138. BHA, Eats away at dirt and debris in pore
What OSHA does..
Regulates Health and safety in the workplace
3 Tiers of Skin Care
Tier 1- OTC, Small % of actives, larger buffers
Tier 2- Clinical level, sold by licensed Estheticians, larger % of actives, smaller buffers
Tier 3- Prescription Level Products ,Not meant to use everyday
4 GRADES OF ACNE
1-Open Comedones
2-Open and closed Comedones
3-All of the above , Plus redness
4-All of the above, Plus cysts
Five Layers of the Epidermis
Stratum Corneum, Stratum Lucidum, Stratum Granulosum, Stratum Spinosum, Stratum Germinativum
Contraindication
Means to either "not perform service" or "be careful of performing
Three Steps of Cleaning
Decontamination- washing with antibacterial soap to remove bioburden
Disinfection-Removal of most but not all microbial life, submurge in EPA registered disinfectant 10 min
Sterilization- Removal of all microbial life inclusive of spores , autoclave
Skin Rejuvenation Steps
Relax techniques, Double Cleanse, physical exfoliant, 5-7 minute neck, chest shoulders, extractions or facial massage, facial masks, 10 min arm and hand massage ,serum,spf