Skin Structure and Function
This is the outermost layer of the skin
What is the EPIDERMIS ?
This step comes first in a facial
What is CLEANSING ?
Thie highest level of decontamination , which kills all microbial life
What is STERILIZATION ?
This ingredient is known as a humectant and attracts water to the skin
What is GLYCERIN (or HYALURONIC ACID) ?
Estheticians must wash their hands for at least this many seconds
What is 20 seconds ?
The skin's natural protective barrier made up of oil and sweat
What is the ACID MANTLE ?
This is type of exfoliation uses a mechanical device to remove dead skin cells
What is MICRODERMABRASION ?
What is DISINFECTANT ?
This vitamin is an antioxidant that helps fight free radicals
What is VITAMIN C ?
There are three levels of infection control
What are SANITATION , DISINFECTION and STERILIZATION ?
These cells produce melanin
What are melanocytes ?
A facial mask that hardens and is often used for hydration
What is a MODELING MASK or ALGINATE MASK ?
This government agency regulates disinfectants in the U.S.
What is the EPA (environmental protection agency)?
What is LACTIC ACID ?
This document must be displayed at all times in the treatment room
What is your LICENSE ?
The layer of skin that contains blood vessels and nerves
What is the DERMIS ?
This type of light is used in LED therapy for acne
What is BLUE LIGHT ?
This Bloodborne virus is the hardest to kill on surfaces
What is HEPATITIS B ?
What is SALICYIC ACID ?
This is the professional term for keeping client information private
What is CONFIDENTIALITY ?
What is the stratum basale (or stratum germinativum)
This facial technique involves manual removal of comedones
What are EXTRACTIONS ?
Implemented that cannot be disinfected must be....
What is DISCARDED (thrown away)?
What is VITAMIN A ?
During state board practical exams , implements should be stored in this way
What is in a CLOSED , LABELED CONTAINER ?