Basics
What is the use of electrical devices for therapeutic benefits called?
Electrotherapy
What are two machines you will be likely to use more in your practice as an esthetician?
Hot towel warmer and steamer
What are the effects of warm towels?
Softening the skin for extractions, removal of face mask and products
What is saponification?
Transformation of sebum of the skin into soap
What are the effects of electric mitts and boots?
Product penetration
You should not use electrotherapy machines on clients:
Who are pregnant, has heart conditions, metal implants, epilepsy or seizures.
How far should a steamer be placed away from a client?
18 inches
What are the effects of a rotary brush?
A black filtered light that is used the illuminate skin problems
Wood's lamp
What does desincrustration causes?
an alkaline reaction to soften follicles for deep cleansing
How long are machines used during a treatment?
5-10 mins
What are towel warmers used for?
to heat towels and products
Why are some steamers effective for acne?
Steamers with ozone have antiseptic qualities.
What color is acne on a wood's lamp?
Yellow or orange
When is iontophoresis used?
For introducing water soluble products into the skin.
Prior to use, you want to ensure that clients remove all
jewelry and piercings.
What is general rule of thumb prior to using hot towels on a client?
Test it on your inner wrist
What are the effects of the vacuum machine?
To suction dirt and impurities from the skin.
What type of water should be used in a steamer?
Distilled
High frequency produces
a mild to strong heating effect.
Why do estheticians want to have a through understanding of facial devices?
They need to operate machines and devices safely, pro- vide the best results for their clients, and enhance their service menu.
It is vital to understand how to safely use each machine and device and the potential contraindications in using the machine or device.
There are a variety of useful machines, devices, and new high-performance tools that will enhance the estheti- cian’s services and it is important to be able to explain the benefits of each machine or device.
What is the most common magnification for a lamp?
5 diopter
Two main benefits of Galvanic current
Iontophoresis and Desincrustration
Who should you not use steam on?
Couperose or inflamed skin, uncontrolled rosacea
What are the effects high frequency machine?
Has an antiseptic and healing effect on the skin. • Stimulates circulation.
Helps oxygenate the skin.
Increases cell metabolism.
Helps coagulate and heal any open lesion after extraction by sparking it with the mushroom electrode.
Generates a warm feeling that has a relaxing effect on the skin.