Exfoliation Methods
Name the types of exfoliations (4)
Mechanical, physical/manual, chemical, and enzyme
Microdermabrasion can diminish which skin conditions? Name at least 3
Sun damage, pigmentation, open/closed comedones, fine lines & wrinkles, enlarged pores, and coarsely textured skin
Thermolysis has what type of effect?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Photothermolysis has what type of effect?
Thermolysis - Heat Effect
Photothermolysis - Light and Heat
Which treatment uses a single use sterile cartridge, made of microscopic silicone or surgical steel?
Nano Infusion
Manual lymph drainage is used to what?
Cleanse and detoxify the body
How does the cell turnover rate change as the body ages?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Average CRF for adults?
It slows down as we age
Adult CRF: 28 to 42 days
When is the end point of the procedure?
When the client shows erythema and/or redness
What is the process of utilizing light therapy to enhance the skin?
Photorejuvenation
Microneedling is used in what type of therapy?
Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT)
What are the three forms of hydrotherapy?
Ice, steam, and liquid
Why is glycolic acid often used for superficial peels or as a "prep peel?"
Glycolic acid has the smallest molecular size of the AHAs so it can penetrate better and tends to be more stronger of the other AHAs.
List the three type of microdermabrasion and a description of each.
1. Crystal - spraying high grade microcrystals, composed of corundum powder, aluminum oxide, or similar abrasive material
2. Crystal Free - diamond tip applicator
3. Wet or Hydradermabrasion - uses mechanical and liquid exfoliation
What does LED and IPL stand for?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What does LASER stand for?
LED: Light emitting diode
IPL: intense pulse light
LASER: light amplification stimulation emission of radiation
What is the process of using ultrasound to send waves through the skin to assist in product penetration?
Sonophoresis
The technique of applying pressure to the feet based on a system of zones and areas on the feet that directly correspond to the anatomy of the body?
Foot Reflexology
How do enzymes work as an exfoliant?
What does a successful microdermabrasion treatment depend on? (3)
Proper use of hand piece, rate of crystal flow, and vacuum setting
The power and effectiveness of light therapy depends on?
Wavelength, heat, and penetration
Two effects of using microcurrent?
1. to relax muscle
2. strengthen & tone the muscles by stimulating motor nerves and contracting the muscles
3. improves blood & lymph circulation
3. assist in product penetration
4. boost cellular activity
What is the core ingredients in balneotherapy?
Mud and Fango
Will also accept minerals, dead sea salt, and seaweed
What is the difference between an AHA and BHA peel?
AHA penetrates the epidermis.
BHA penetrates down the dermis, stronger than AHA peels, and better suited for oilier and acneic skin.
Both may cause slight flaking and mild peeling.
It's imperative not to damage the skin when stretching it for the treatment. What is the area called?
Action Zone
When you combine laser and radio frequency, what is occurring in that area?
Stimulating collagen production
Why is microcurrent also called wave therapy?
Microcurrent is a device that mimics the way the brain relay messages to the muscles via waves.
What are the three Ayurvedic doshas?
Extra 100 points: what are doshas?
pitta, kapha, and vatta
Mind and body types