Infection Control
Nonpathogenic bacteria may perform useful functions and________
not cause disease , break down food, protect against infection
The acid mantle is:
the protective barrier of the skin
What is the number one allergen in cosmetics
Fragrance
What is lightest element on earth?
Hydrogen
Penetrates water based products
Iontophoresis
Cocci are
Round pus forming bacteria
What are milia
Pearl like masses of white material under the skin with no visible openings
In order to block UVA and UVB rays sunscreen must be:
Broad Spectrum
What is the most abundant element on earth?
Oxygen
Penetrates alkaline products
What is inflammation of the liver
Hepatitis
What are Lentigenes
Clients using Retin-A should avoid what service?
Facial Waxing
What is the purpose of toner?
To balance the pH of the skin
Penetrates acidic products
Cataphoresis
Objects that have no live organisms present are:
Sterile
When papules become infected and contain fluid they become:
Pustules
Creams/leave on products used on combination skin are what type of product?
oil-in-water
Lymph is what type of tissue?
Liquid
With the wet/dry microderm, what is the most aggressive grit used?
80 grit
What is NOT a blood born pathogen?
Tuberculosis
What are the six (6) functions of the skin? (write out)
heat regulation, excretion, secretion, sensation/touch, protection, absorption
Allergic reactions to esthetics treatments are commonly found where?
Hairline, scalp, forehead and neckline
On the pH scale anything below 7 is ____ and anything above 7 is ______.
Acidic & Alkaline
Current used in desincrustation:
Galvanic Current