Equipment
A machine that produces moist, uniform heat that can be applied to the head and face is a _____________________.
steamer
______________ is a form of energy that produces magnetic, chemical and thermal effects
Electricity
The unit that measures the pressure or force that pushes the flow of electrons forward through a conductor is a________________.
volt
Infusing water-soluble products into the skin with the use of electric current is known as_____________________.
iontophoresis
Thermal or heat-producing current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration is_____________________.
violet ray
A source of heat that can be used to shorten chemical processing time is a __________________
hood hair dryer
A positive electrode is called a/an_______________.
anode
A measurement of how much electricity is being used in 1 second is a_________.
watt
The process used to treat acne and milia and soften and emulsify deposits in the hair follicles is______________________.
desincrustation
The distance between two successive peeks is called________________.
wavelength
A switch that automatically interrupts or shuts off an electric circuit at the first indication of overload is a ____________________.
circuit breaker
A negative electrode is called a/an___________________.
cathode
The special device that prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit is a_______________.
fuse
Electronic facial treatments are commonly referred to as__________________.
electrotherapy
Rays with long wavelengths that penetrate more deeply and produce more heat than visible light are ____________________.
infrared rays
The______________________________ current is a thermal or heat-producing current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration.
Tesla high-frequency
Currents used in electrical facial and scalp treatments is called_______________.
modalities
The current for facial and scalp treatments is measured in________________.
millamperes
_______________ is the process of forcing liquids into the tissues from the negative toward the positive pole.
Anaphoresis
The type of current that should not be used on clients who are pregnant, have high blood pressure, or have a pacemaker is____________________.
Tesla high-frequency
An _____________ is an applicator that directs the electric current from the machine to the client's face.
electrode
A _______________ is a substance that permits electrical current to pass through it.
conductor
Electricity travels at ___________________ miles per second.
186,000
Do not use negative _________________ current on skin with broken capillaries, acne, or an a client with high blood pressure.
galvanic
Rays with short wavelengths that are least penetrating, produce chemical effects, and kill germs are__________________.
ultraviolet