skin
small involuntary muscle in the base of the hair follicle that causes goose flesh, sometimes called goose bumps, and papillae
Arrector pili muscle
Slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the natural nail plate
hyponychium
thick, heavy types of foundation used to hide dark circles under the eyes, dark splotches, and other imperfections
concealers
dark, fine-grained volcanic rock used in hot stone massage
basalt
abbreviated AC: rapid and interrupted current, flowing first in one direction and then in the opposite direction; produced by mechanical means and changes
direction 60 times per second
alternating current
also known as blackhead; hair follicle filled with Kerstin and sebum
comedone
Also known as the later (lateral nail fold) ; the fold of skin overlapping the side of the nail
side wall
cosmetic powder, sometimes tinted, that is used to add a matte or non shiny finish to the face
face powder
also known as a masque; concentrated treatment product often composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, botanical
extracts, and other beneficial ingredients to cleanse, exfoliate, tighten, tone, hydrate, and nourish the skin
mask
negative electrode of electrotherapy device; the cathode is usually black and is marked with an N or minus (-) sign
cathode
outer layer of the dermis, directly beneath the epidermis.
Papillary layer
Dead, colorless tissue attached to the natural nail plate.
nail cuticle
metal part of a brush that attaches the glued bristles to the handle and adds a certain amount of strength to the bristles
ferrule
method of applying pressure with thumb and index fingers to hands and feet; has demonstrated health benefits
reflexology
abbreviated DC; constant, even-flowing current that travels in one direction only and is produces chemical means
direct current
fibers of the secretory nerve that are distributed to the
sudoriferous glands and sebaceous glands. Secretory nerves, which are part of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), regulate the excretion of perspiration from the sweat glands and control the flow of sebum to the surface skin.
Secretory nerve fibers
where the nail plate cell are formed; this area is composed of matrix cells that produce the nail plate.
matrix
does not contain ingredients that will clog the follicles and aggravate acne-prone skin
noncomedemic
organic compound that has an increased hydrating effect on skin cells
urea
an extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the body’s natural electrical impulses
microcurrent
small epidermal structures with nerve endings that are sensitive to touch and pressure
Tactile corpuscles
slits or furrows on the sides of the sidewall
nail grooves
color underneath the surface of the skin; undertones can be warmv(yellow, peachy, golden) neutral (mix of warm and cool) or cool (pink, red, or blue)
undertone
inorganic compound that degrades the protein in callus cells
potassium hydroxide
apparatus that changes alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC)
rectifier