Benefits of Each Color of LED
Massage Movements
Layers of the Epidermis
Diseases and Disorders of the Skin
Definitions
100

Red

fine lines, wrinkles, age spots

100

Effleurage

A gentle, gliding stroke using the palms of the hands

100

Stratum Corneum

The outermost layer, consisting of dead, flattened skin cells called corneocytes, is filled with keratin

100

Macule

The medical term for freckles

100

Ohm

electrical resistance

200

Blue

the bacteria in acne

200

Petrissage

A deeper kneading or lifting technique that involves squeezing, rolling, and compressing muscles

200

Stratum Lucidum

A thin, translucent layer found only in areas of thick skin

200

Wheal

the correct term for an insect bite, skin allergy reaction, or sting that becomes itchy and swollen

200

Volt

electric potential

300

Yellow

Inflammation

300

Tapotement

A rhythmic tapping, slapping, or cupping motion using the hands or fingers

300

Stratum Granulosum

Contains keratinocytes

300

Excoriation

Scratching or scraping the skin

300

Amp

electric current

400

Green

hyperpigmentation

400

Friction

Deep, circular movements applied with the fingertips or thumbs

400

Stratum Spinosum

contains keratinocytes that are connected by desmosomes

400

Acne

the medical term for chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands

400

Hertz

unit of frequency

500

Purple

Acne and aging

500

Vibration

A fine, trembling or shaking movement performed with the hands or fingers

500

Stratum germinativum

The deepest layer of the epidermis

500

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness

500

Polarity

electrical charges within a circuit