Waxing
Hair should be how long and/or how many days of growth past shaving to be waxed?
½ inches long and 10-14 days of growth past shaving
What product helps to balance the skin’s pH?
Toners
Where is the sternocleidomastoid located?
The muscle extending alongside of the neck from the ear to the collarbone.
Which early culture used henna?
Ancient Egypt
What are quats?
Very effective disinfectants
Name the difference of epilation versus depilation.
Epilation is from the bottom of the follicle. Depilation is the hair at or near the level of the skin.
The _________ light of LED therapy is beneficial for the treatment of acne?
Blue LED light
What does the autonomic nervous system control?
Involuntary muscles
What is the culture where pale skin was a sign of wealth and status?
The Middle Ages
What is acquired immunity?
Developed after overcoming a disease or through exposure to natural allergens
What are the 3 types of hair?
Lanugo, vellus, and terminal
Which mask is recommended for acne prone skin?
Clay mask
What are the six primary functions of the skin?
Protection, Heat Regulation, Absorption, Sensation, Excretion, Secretion
Women pinched their cheeks and bit their lips in which culture?
The Victorian Age
What is the name for a large family of bacteria often found in soil & water?
Mycobacterium
Give an example of where you would see hirsutism.
Excessive hair growth on the face, chest, underarms or groin
The four components of skin analysis are?
Visualization, Palpation, Communication (listen & ask)
What does the buccal nerve affect?
Muscles of the mouth
Which language does the word esthetics originate from?
Greek
What are bacterial spores?
Bacteria capable of producing a protective coating allowing them to withstand harsh environments
Name each hair growth phase and the stage
Anagen/beginning Catagen/transition Telogen/Final (Resting)
What is the #1 cause of premature aging of the skin?
Exposure to the sun
A branch of anatomical science that deals with the overall health and well-beieng of the skin is known as?
Esthetics
What does the word aesthetikos from the Greek language mean?
"perceptible to the sense"
What are chemical germicides formulated for use on the skin called?
Antiseptics