Electricity And Electrical Equipment

Question 1

What is direct current?

Answer 1

An even flowing current that travels in only one direction producing a chemical reaction.

Question 2

What is alternating current?

Answer 2

A rapid and interrupted current flowing in one direction and then in the opposite direction,
producing a mechanical reaction.

Question 3

What is an electrode?

Answer 3

Is an applicator for directing the electric current from the machine to the client’s skin.

Question 4

What is polarity?

Answer 4

Indicates the positive or negative pole of an electrical current

Question 5

How is the positive electrode called (red)?

Answer 5

Anode.

Question 6

How is the negative electrode called (black)?

Answer 6

Cathode.

Question 7

What is Galvanic current most commonly used for?

Answer 7

Product penetration.

Question 8

What is Faradic current most commonly used for?

Answer 8

To tone the facial muscles.

Question 9

What is Sinusoidal current most commonly used for?

Answer 9

To tone the facial muscles.

Question 10

What is the Tesla high frequency current most commonly used for?

Answer 10

To sooth or stimulate the skin.

Question 11

What are some contraindications for treatments with the use of currents?

Answer 11

Clients who are pregnant, suffer from seizures or epilepsy, asthma, high blood pressure, metal
implants.

Question 12

Describe Argon gas - (violet ray):

Answer 12

Germicidal. Commonly used on acneic, congested, and combination skin conditions.

Question 13

Describe Neon gas - (orange ray):

Answer 13

Product penetration, stimulation, blood circulation. Commonly used on mature, dehydrated, and
dry skin conditions.

Question 14

Describe Micro current:

Answer 14

Low grade electrical current.

Question 15

Describe Iontophoresis:

Answer 15

Low grade electrical current.

Question 16

Describe Anaphoresis

Answer 16

Penetration of alkaline solution into the skin. Also known as desincrustation

Question 17

Describe Cataphoresis

Answer 17

Penetration of acidic solution into the skin. (Water based products).

Question 18

What is the Wood´s lamp function

Answer 18

Is a filtered black light that is used to illuminate fungi, bacterial disorders, pigmentation, and other
skin problems.

Question 19

What are some benefits of the steamer machine

Answer 19

Stimulates circulation, softens sebum and debris, dilates pores and eliminates toxins,
oxygenates the skin.

Question 20

What are some contraindications for the steamer machine

Answer 20

Avoid using on couperose, sensitive skin, or people who have trouble breathing

Question 21

What are the benefits of the high-frequency machine

Answer 21

Has an antiseptic effect on the skin.
o It stimulates circulation.
o It helps oxygenate the skin.
o Increases cell metabolism.
o Helps coagulate and heal any open lesions after extractions.
o Produces ozone which has a disinfecting action on the skin

Question 22

What is the purpose of the brushing machine?

Answer 22

Light exfoliating and stimulating action on the skin

Question 23

What is the purpose of the vacuum machine?

Answer 23

To suck dirt and impurities from the skin as well as reducing the appearance of creases, such as
laugh lines

Question 24

What is the purpose of the Galvanic machine

Answer 24

Galvanic is used to create two significant reactions: Anaphoresis (desincrustation) and
Cataphoresis (positive product penetration).

Question 25

What is the purpose of paraffin wax in facial treatments?

Answer 25

Paraffin is used to create a warm, hydrating mask for dry or mature skin.