pH & Exfoliation
This type of exfoliation removes dead skin cells using acids.
chemical exfoliation
These peels are gentle and good for sensitive skin.
enzyme peels
This skin concern is best treated with BHAs.
acne
Clients should always wear this after peels.
SPF
This treatment mechanically exfoliates the skin.
microdermabrasion
This LED color helps acne and bacteria reduction.
blue LED
The skin’s natural pH is approximately this number.
5
These acids include glycolic, lactic, and mandelic.
AHAs
AHAs are commonly recommended for this concern involving uneven color.
pigmentation
This medication/product is a contraindication for peels.
Retin-A
Microdermabrasion commonly uses crystals or these cleaner options.
diamond tips
This LED color is associated with anti-aging and collagen.
red LED
A lower pH means this kind of peel strength.
stronger/more aggressive
This acid is the most common BHA.
salicylic acid
This skin type is commonly paired with enzyme peels.
sensitive skin
Clients should NEVER do this to peeling skin.
pick at it
Lasers use this type of wavelength.
one focused wavelength
This LED color helps pigmentation and calming.
green LED
This pH number is considered neutral.
7
This type of peel penetrates oil and is excellent for acne.
BHA peel
This skin type benefits most from salicylic acid peels.
oily skin
This skin condition is a contraindication for microdermabrasion.
rosacea
(Also acceptable: inflamed acne, sunburn, fragile skin)
IPL uses these instead of one focused beam.
multiple wavelengths
This is FALSE about LED therapy.
LED burns the skin
This can happen when clients exfoliate too much.
damage to the skin barrier/over-exfoliation
These peels are stronger and often create visible peeling and downtime.
Jessner’s or TCA peels
TCA and AHA peels are often recommended for this concern.
aging
One missed one of these can seriously injure a client.
contraindication
This example was given to help you visualize and understand the difference in wavelengths for lasers vs IPL.
flashlight vs laser pointer
This is a contraindication for LED therapy involving sensitivity to light.
photosensitivity