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What is the most common magnifying lamp magnification?

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5 diopters

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How long can a properly maintained magnifying lamp last ?

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10 years

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What color will thin or dehydrated skin appear as under a woods lamp ?

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light violet

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What type of skin has a blue-white appearance under a woods lamp?

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normal, healthy skin

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How many times should a brush machine be used on each area of the face ?

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3 times for about 3-5 seconds

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What is considered to be the most important machine used in esthetics ?

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steamer

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How far should steam be kept from the face when you are using a steamer ?

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15-18 inches

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How do mineral deposits commonly appear on a steamer ?

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white or yellow crusty film on the heating element

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What can the vacuum machine be used in place of during a facial service ?

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massage

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How should the vacuum be used on clients ?

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slow horizontal movements on moistened or damp skin

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What are the 2 most common types of electrodes use with the galvanic machine ?

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flat and roller

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What type of solution can be used as a desincrustation fluid for anaphoresis ?

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baking soda in water

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What does cataphoresis do ?

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calm and soothe nerve endings?

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What is not a benefit of the high frequency machine?

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helps prevent coagulation

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What color light should appear when using the large mushroom electrode of a high frequency machine on normal to oily skin ?

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violet

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What is not a method by which exfoliation can be accomplished ?

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biologically

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What is the average rate of cell turnover for those 50 and older?

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42-84 days

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A pH of less than —– is not recommended for salon peels

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3.0

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What is not a contraindication for chemical exfoliation ?

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oily skin

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What is an example of beneficial ingredient for mature or sensitive skin?

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aloe vera

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How often should you recommend a series of AHA treatments to clients ?

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every three to four months

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How many times do you rinse the skin after removing chemical exfoilant during a mini procedure ?

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at least six times

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What is photdynamic therapy primarily used to treat ?

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actinic keratosis

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What class of medical device are lasers and IPL machines ?

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class IV

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What type of LED light is used for rejuvenation ?
infrared
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What color light is considered stimulation when using theraputic lamps for color therapy ?
red
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What condidion is a contraindication for microcurrent?
epilepsy
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Pitta is a combinnation of what 2 elements?
fire and water
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Where are most body products applied first when performing a body scrub?
legs
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What statement about preoperative care is correct ?
Part of the estheticians role is to help the patient stay calm
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body mask
treatment that remineralizes and detoxifies the body using primarily clay mud or seaweed mixtures
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body wrap
treatment where product is applied on the body and then covered or wrapped up
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body scrub
treatment that uses friction to exfoliate and hydrate, increase circulation, and nourish skin using a combination of ingredients
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hydrotherapy
treatment that uses water in its 3 forms, ice,,steam, liquid
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balneotherapy
treatment of physical ailments useing theraputic water baths
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stone massage
technique of using hot stones and cold stones in massage or other treatments
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reflexology
technique of applying pressure to the feet based on a system of zones and areas on the feet that directly correspond to the anatomy of the body
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ayuveda
indian philosophy of balancing life and the body through various methods, based on 3 doshas
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reiki
japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing
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endermology
treatment for cellulite that helps stimulate the reduction of adipose tissue by a vacuum massage that combines vigorous massage along with suction
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electrotherapy
use of electrical devices for theraputic benefits
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hot towels
these are used for both face and body treatments
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magnifying lamp
also referred to as a loup
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diopters
various powers of magnification on a mag lamp
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woods lamp
filtered black light used to illuminate fungi, bacterical disorders, pigmentation problems, and other skin problems
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skin scope
Larger skin analysis tool that uses a UV light with an interior mirror
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rotary brush
this is used to lightly exfoliate the skin
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vacuum machine
device that sucks dirt and impurities from the skin and stimulates the dermal layer and lymphatic and blood circulation
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galvanic current
this is used to create chemical desincrustation and ionic iontophoresis
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saponification
chemical reaction that transforms sebum into soap
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iontophoresis
process of introducing ions of water soluable products into the skin by using an electric current
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desincrustaion
use of galvanic current to create an alkaline chemical reaction that emulsifies of liquefies sebum and debris
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ion
atom or molecule that carries and electrical charge
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cataphoresis
infusion of a positive product
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anaphoresis
infusion of a negative product
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high-frequency machine
apparatus that utilizes an alternating current and produces and heat effect
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cell renewal factor
rate of cell mitosis and migration from the dermis to the top of the epidermis
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jessner's peel
this contains lactic acid, salicylic acid and resorcinol in an ethanol base
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glycolic acid
strong AHA derived from sugar cane
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microdermabraision
form of mechanical machine exfoliation that uses a powerful electonic vacuum.
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laser
medical device used for hair removal and skin treaments
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light therapy
application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, or hair removal
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microcurrent
devie that mimics the way the brain relays messages to the muscles
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ultrasound
form of technology used for product penetration and cellulite production
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cellulite
this is caused primarily by female hormones and genetics
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nonablative
type of wrinkle treatment that uses intense pulse light to bypass the epidermis and stimulate collagen in the dermis
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rhytidectomy
removes excess fat at the jawline
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blepharoplasty
removes fat and skin from the upper and lower eyelids, making them less baggy and crinkled looking
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transconjunctival blepharoplasty
performed inside the lower eyelid to remove bulging fat pads
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mammoplasty
surgery that enlarges the breasts or reconstructs them
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laser resurfacing
used to smooth wrinkles or lighten acne scars
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liposuction
surgically removes pockets of fat
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TCA peel
deep peel used for sun damage and wrinkles
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phenol peel
strongest peel available
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sclerotherapy
minimizes varicose veins and other varicosities by injecting chenical agents into the affected area
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rhinoplasty
makes a nose smaller or changes the appearance in some way
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manual lymph drainage
stimulates lymph fluid to flow through the lymphatic system
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dermabraision
strong exfoliation method that uses a mechanical brush to physically remove tissue down to the dermis
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abdominoplasty
removes fat deposits and loose skin from the abdomen to tuck and tighten the skin

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