Electricity Basics
the flow of electricity along a conductor
What is an electric current?
this is the name given for all of the forms of energy (or radiation) that exist.
What is the Electromagnetic Spectrum?
used to heat towels or products
What is a hot towel cabinet?
This machines helps to suction or remove dirt and other impurities from the skin while it also helps to stimulate lymphatic and blood circulation.
What is the vacuum machine?
clients with heart conditions, pregnant, have epilepsy, afraid of electric current, or open or broken skin
General contraindications for Electrotherapy
any material that conducts electricity
What is a conductor?
This Ultraviolet light has the longest wavelength, penetrating the dermis while damaging collagen and elastin. Most associated with aging.
What is UVA?
This magnifies the face to help the Esthetician treat and analyze the skin. Also aids in the act of extractions.
This machine is used when the esthetician's goal is to prep the skin for extractions or assist in delivering targeted products to the skin. Hint- two effects that occur while using this machine- desincrustation and iontophoresis
What is galvanic current?
3,5,10 diopters
What are the most common diopters for mag lamp?
material that does NOT transmit electricity
What is an insulator?
This Ultraviolet light is associated with sunburns
What is UVB?
filtered black light that is used to illuminate fungi, bacterial disorders, pigmentation problems, and other skin conditions. similar to skin scope.
What is a Wood's lamp?
This machine utilizes an alternating sinusoidal current which also produces heat. This current can produce a frequency of 60,000-200,000 hertz. This machine also creates an Ozone which provides a germicidal effect in the skin.
What is high frequency?
5-10 minutes & 18 inches
Volt, Ampere, Ohm, Watt, Kilowatt
What are some examples of electrical measurements?
Low frequency, deeper penetration, and less energy are all characteristics of what wavelength?
What is a long wavelengths?
This is also known as a facial brush and is used to lightly exfoliate the skin.
What is a rotary brush?
This bottle with spray nozzle or hose can be filled with freshener solution or toner to gently mist the clients face after each step during a treatment.
What is the spray machine?
Uses galvanic current to create a chemical reaction in the skin that emulsifies sebum and debris in the follicle.
What is Desincrustation?
a switch that automatically interrupts or shuts off an electrical circuit
What is a circuit breaker?
High Frequency, less penetration and more energy are all characteristics of what wavelength?
What is a short wavelength?
Considered one of the most important machine/tool used in esthetics. This machine uses distilled water and steam to soften the skin and prep for services.
What is a steamer?
Used for hydrating the dry skin and is generally applied over a hydrating body lotion to the hands and feet. Electrical mitts also be used with this
What is paraffin wax and electrical boots?
This electrode is used during a high frequency treatment and often on clints who struggle with hair thinning or men with a beard.
The comb electrode.