Written Guide Part 2 Flashcards
(32 cards)
What are telangiectasia characteristics?
Capillaries that have been damaged and are now larger “distended” blood vessels commonly called couperose skin
What is the average cell turnover rate?
Average is 28 days depending on a person’s age, the cell turnover rate slows down with age.
What is a common Depilator?
Shaving , and Chemical Depilator (nairs) are methods of depilation.
How is a person’s skin type determined?
Analyzing the follicle “pore” size
What can aggravate rosacea?
Spicy foods, caffeine, heat, sun, stress, can all aggravate rosacea symptoms.
What is the correct direction of massage?
Always massage from insertion to origin.
What are Apocrine glands?
Coiled structure attached to the hair follicle under the arms, genital area. Sensitive to adrenaline, can cause odor.
What do you use to remove artificial lashes?
Oil based removers.
The desincrustation solution is what type of base?
An alkaline based solution.
What does face makeup contour do?
Minimize a specific area.
Esthetician can only administer up to what percentage of glycolic acid?
30% or less
What eyebrow shape/style would be best suitable for a client with a long face?
Making the eyebrows almost straight (less arch) can create the illusion of a shorter face.
What is the effects of MIcrocurrent?
Used to tone and stimulate facial muscles.
What is the function of the sudoreferous glands?
To help regulate body temperature and eliminate amounts of waste by excreting sweat.
What do you do if any porous instrument contacts blood or body fluid?
It should be immediately double bagged and discarded in a closed trash container or biohazard box.
Why is an open comedone black?
Because it is exposed to oxygen and oxidation occurs.
Clay mask helps with impurities and what else?
Draw sebum (oil) from the skin.
Which vitamin is Ascorbic Acid found in?
Vitamin C
What can cause skin conditions?
Both
Internal and External factors
Which form does the client sign to indicate they agree to the services and products that are going to be used during treatment?
Consent form.
Why should you not use high alkalinity products on the face?
They are too drying to the face and will increase sensitivity and inflammation.
Massage should last how many minutes?
10-20 minutes during a facial
Too much steam could cause?
Do not use too much steam on couperose or inflamed skin, because it dilates the capillaries and follicles causing more redness and irritation.
What is iontophoresis?
The process of using electric current to introduce water, soluble solutions into the skin, penetration of ions deeper into the skin.
