Definition time!
What is the definition of esthetics?
A formation of the Greek word "aesthetikos". A branch of anatomical science that deals with the overall health and well-being of the skin, the largest organ of the human body.
UL
Underwriters Laboratories
What are the differences of primary and secondary lesions?
Primary lesions are the initial stages of a lesion while secondary lesions are piles of material on the skin surface, such as crust, depressions or scabs in the skins surface.
What is it called when the cell divides into two identical (daughter) cells?
Mitosis
What era did women shaved their eyebrows and hairline to show a bigger forehead, for the look of greater intelligence?
The Renaissance Era
What is intercellular matrix?
Lipid substances between corneum cells that protect the cells from water loss and irritation.
SDS or MSDS
Safety Data Sheet or Material Safety Data Sheet
What does the ABCDEs stand for?
Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving.
What are the 4 types of tissues?
Connective tissue, Epitheal tissue, Muscle tissue, and Nerve tissue
Natural sunlight is made of three types of lights. What are they and the percentages?
Invisible infrared light = 60%
Invisible ultraviolet light = 5%
What is the key term for rapid oxidation of a substance accompanied by heat and light?
Combustion
Name the three levels of decontamination in order?
Sanitize (clean), disinfect, sterilization
Whats another name of ephelids?
Freckles
What does the endocrine system do? What are some organs involved in this system?
Affects growth, development, sexual activities, and normal regulatory processes of the body (specialized glands). Some examples of organs are: adrenal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, and ovaries etc.
from 15-30 minutes and doesn't include every step of a facial.
What refers to poles of electric current, either positive or negative?
Polarity
What is abbreviated as O? (a type of measure in electric current)
Ohm
Shingles is a form of what?
Herpes also known as herpes Zolters
the smallest and most fragile bones of the face, are situated at the front inside part of the eye socket.
What is coenzyme Q10?
Powerful antioxidant; protects and revitalizes skin cells
What are free radicals?
They are unstable, have an unbalanced electric charge and they speed up the aging process.
What does EGF stand for?
Epidermal Growth Factor
What is propionibacterium?
This is the acne that causes bacterial acne on the face (P acne)
What is the sternocleidomastoid (SCM)?
The muscle extending alongside of the neck from the earth the collarbone. Rotates the head from side to side and up and down.
Polyglucans and beta-glucans are used to?
Enhance the skins defense mechanism and stimulate cell metabolism.