What do the terms superficial peeling, exfoliation, keratolysis & desquamation stand for?
Removal of dead skin cells
True or false: During a chemical exfoliation, it would NOT be normal to also do a microdermabrasion.
TRUE!
It would be to aggressive to the skin to do both.
Who has the longest CRF? Cell renewal factor? Time for cell turnover?
Adults over 50
Clients should avoid what after a peel? Hint for 24-48 hours.
SUN EXPOSURE!
What fruit is Bromelain enzymes derived from?
Pineapple
True or False: A 9 would be be considered an alkaline PH on the scale.
True!
8-14 is considered Alkaline
7 is neutral
0-6 is considered Acidic
Human skin should always be ranging on the PH scale from _______ to _______.
4.5 to 5.5 ranging.
Our skin should be acidic! HINT!
True or false: Aesthetician can use strong TCA peels without a physician.
FALSE!
Esties can use low percentages of TCA peel. Check regulations for each state.
How often can enzyme peels be repeated?
Once a week!
What is Lactic acid derived from?
Sour Milk!
What should an esthetician always do after purchasing a new product that they have never used or are not familiar with?
READ MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS! & INFORMATION.
HINT! GREAT ADVICE FOR NEW ESTIES YOU MAY MEET IN THE FUTURE!
Which AHA acid penetrates the epidermis the best?
Glycolic acid!
Estheticians risk respiratory damage when using what type of microdermabrasion?
Crystal microdermabrasion
Photodynamic therapy is usually used for what?
Actinic Keratoses
Where is Malic acid derived from?
Apples!
Light therapy does not use what part of the spectrum?
Infrared
or
Ultraviolet
Ultraviolet!
Peels with the lowest PH are ________.
Physicians peels
or
Dermal Peels
Physician peels
What kind of light is used to manage pain?
Infrared light
What light therapy usually targets spider veins?
IPL intense pulse light
Where is Glycolic acid derived from?
Sugar Cane
The best choice for a salon peel PH would be within what range? ___ to ____.___
__3__ to _5__._5__
What month is a client putting themselves most at risk for when getting a peel?
JULY!
What treatment is ideal for a client who is aging?
Hint: what kind of peels, we dont carry it!
TCA peels
What LED color helps with detoxification?
YELLOW! also helps with inflammation!
other colors include blue, green, red.
Where is papain enzymes derived from?
PAPAYA!