Skin science
This is the outermost layer of the skin?
What is the epidermis?
This step removes dead skin cells and improves product penetration.
What is exfoliation?
This is the first step before every service.
What is hand washing?
This current stimulates muscles with low-level impulses.
What is microcurrent?
This ingredient attracts water to the skin.
What is a humectant?
This protein gives skin strength and firmness?
What is collagen?
This massage movement is kneading.
What is petrissage?
This destroys most microorganisms on surfaces.
What is disinfection?
This modality produces ozone for acneic skin.
What is high frequency?
This vitamin is known for stimulating collagen.
What is Vitamin C?
These glands produce sebum.
What are sebaceous glands?
This current is used for desincrustation.
What is galvanic current?
This level destroys all microbial life, including spores.
What is sterilization?
This current softens sebum for extractions.
What is desincrustation?
This ingredient increases cell turnover and can be sensitizing.
What is retinol?
Fitzpatrick system classifies what?
What is skin type/skin phototype?
This treatment uses water and suction technology.
What is a HydroFacial?
This is the spread of pathogens from one surface or person to another.
What is cross-contamination?
This polarity is used during iontophoresis to infuse products.
What is matching polarity?
This beta hydroxy acid is common for acne treatments.
What is salicylic acid?
This process is the shedding of dead skin cells.
What is desquamation?
This skin condition is a contraindication for many exfoliation treatments
What is active rosacea?
This Safety Data resource provides chemical hazard information.
What is SDS (Safety Data Sheet)?
This is a contraindication for most electrical modalities.
What is a pacemaker?
These ingredients help reduce TEWL.(Transepidermal Water Loss)
What are occlusives?