Chemical Exfoliation & Peels
What does CRF stand for?
Cell Renewal Factor, Or Cell turnover rate. The rate of mitosis & migration from the dermis to the the top of the epidermis
Name 3 Contraindications for Chemical peels
Sunburn, open sores, infectious diseases, medication, pregnancy, herpes simplex 1, hyperpigmentation tendencies, allergies, recent fillers, botox, surgery. use of Retin-A / acne topicals or meds.
What are 3 benefits of the microdermabrasion treatment?
Can help diminish:
Sun damage, Pigmentation, Open & closed comedones, Fine line & wrinkles, Enlarged pores & coarsely textured skin.
What is Laser?
Medical device used for hair removal & skin treatments.
What is Microcurrent?
Wave therapy that mimics the way brain relays messages to the muscles. Mimics the muscles natural movements & contractions.
What is Alipidic skin?
Dry skin.
Bromelain acid for enzymes is derived from what fruit?
Pineapples
Name 5 contraindications for Microdermabrasion.
Recent surgeries, Retin-A / Acne medications or treatments, Pregnancy, Inflamed rosacea or Acne, Infectious diseases, open sores or fragile couperose skin.
What is Intense pulse light?
device similar to lasers, they use pulses of multiple wave lengths to reduce pigmentation, remove capillaries & rejuvenate your skin.
What is the main use for microcurrent?
To tone and stimulate facial muscles. It has the ability to firm muscles & boost cellular activity.
Superficial peeling usually removes dead skin from what stratum layer?
Stratum Corneum
Papain acid is derived from what fruit to create an enzyme?
Papaya
What is Microdermabrasion?
Machine based exfoliation treatment that uses a crystal spray or diamond tips to gently polish dead skin cells from the skin surface.
What does LED stand for? & what does it do?
Light emitting diode, & device used to reduce acne, increase skin circulation & improve collagen content in the skin.
What is Ultrasonic?
Equipment or tool based on high frequency mechanical oscillations produced by a metal spatula like tool. Helps with product penetration & cellulite reduction.
Skin PH should always be at ______ to _____.
4.5 to 5.5 PH Slightly acidic
Name 3 AHA acids
Glycolic, Lactic, Tartaric, Malic, Citric, Mandelic.
What is hydradermabrasion?
Also known as (Wet) dermabrasion, non invasive & non irritating procedure combines mechanical & liquid exfoliation with serum penetration & hydration.
Name 4 contraindications of LED
Pregnancy, open sores/ lesions, seizure disorder, autoimmune diseases, clients with photo sensitivity.
Only use light for about 15 minutes & make sure they have protective eyeware.
Would we be able to provide a client with gentle, sensitive skin a treatment with the ultrasonic tool?
Yes!, it is a gentle non abrasive natured treatment that can be used on clients with sensitive skin conditions or rosacea versus other exfoliating services. As gentle as it is still be precautious, it cans till not be great for all candidates.
What 3 acids does the Jessners peel usually contain?
Lactic acid, Salicylic acid & Resorcinol in a ethanol solvent.
When deciding to use a BHA peel on a client what allergy would we want to ensure the client does not have before proving the service? Make sure your client is not allergic to ____________.
Aspirin, It is derived from Salicylates.
In order for your client to see results with microdermabrasion treatments, in a series of 6 weeks your client should come in _______ time/s a week.
Once a week, @ the end of 6 weeks monitor the progress & see if another series is needed or you can move to the maintenance phase.
What do the 4 main colors in LED light help with? Red, Yellow, Green, Blue.
Red - Boosts collagen & elastin production.
Yellow- Reduces inflammation, improves lymphatic flow, detoxifies.
Green- Lessens hyper pigmentation, reduces redness, calms and soothes.
Blue- Improves acne, reduces bacteria.
What is Balneotherapy?
Treatment of physical ailment using therapeutic water baths, mineral mud or fango, dead sea salt, seaweed, enzymes or peat are used in the baths.