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100

This is evidence of protein coagulation and an indication a solution has penetrated deeply into the skin 

What is blanching 

100

Derived from wheat, barley, and rye, it is known for significantly reducing sensitivity-induced redness, blemishes, and fading PIE 

What is azelaic acid 

100

This device removes 30-35% of the corneous layer of the skin 

What is microdermabrasion 

100

This colour of light increases cellular activities, stimulates ATP, boost collagen and elastin, and stimulates wound healing 

What is red light 

100

A reaction that occurs by combining oxygen with another substance 

What is oxidation 

200

This is a virus that produces fever blisters and cold sores 

What is herpes simplex 

200

An extract derived from citrus fruits and is used primarily in small amounts to adjust the pH of products  

What is citric acid 

200

This device causes intense dermal heating, resulting in collagen re-formation and tissue tightening 

What is radio frequency 

200

A target in the epidermis or dermis that absorbs the laser beam's thermal energy causing the desired injury or destruction of the material 

What is a chromophore 
200

The act of changing the reaction of a solution from acid to alkaline to neutral 

What is neutralization 

300

This is a red, itchy rash caused by direct exposure to a substance or an allergen 

What is contact dermatitis 

300

Derived from mushrooms or fungi. It is a skin brightener and an antibacterial agent, as well as a melanogenisis inhibitor 

What is kojic acid 

300

This device stimulates ATP (adenosine triphosphate) production, mimics the body's natural current and re-educates the muscles 

What is micro current 

300

This device is classified as monochromatic, coherent light and a single wavelength output 

What is LASER 

300

An ingredient in skin care products that helps prevent hyperpigmentation 

What is melanogenisis inhibitor 
400
 A small epidermal cyst, firm papules with no visible openings; whitish and pearl like mass containing sebum and dead skin cells 

What is a milia 

400

This is the only bio available form of a powerful vitamin. It will protect the cells from free radical damage, support collagen synthesis, reduce signs of aging and will act as a melanogenisis inhibitor 

What is ascorbic acid 

400
This device is classified as polychromatic, incoherent, and noncollimated 

What is IPL 

400

This type of laser fully removes the top layer of skin, triggering a full remodeling 

What is an ablative laser 

400

Crystal residue of salicylic acid that accumulates on the surface of the skin during a BHA peel 

What is frosting 

500

A common, inherited skin disease that is characterized by red patches covered with adherent silver scales 

What is psoriasis 

500

This is a common acne fighting ingredient, known for its antibacterial and anti inflammatory properties. Works by increasing oxygen in the skin and reducing acne causing bacteria 

What is benzoyl peroxide 

500

This device is a nonthermal, nonablative interaction of light delivered through tiny light-emitting diodes 

What is LED - light emitting diode

500

The term for controlled energy output, measured in joules 

What is fluence 

500

Vascular condition that affects both large and small blood vessels and appears as localized redness in specific areas 

What is couperose