1 of 1 Flashcards
What do estheticians often find to be the only cosmetic product that clients regularly use?
Cleansers
What products help to temporarily shrink the appearance of pore size?
Toner
Solar Comedones are?
Large blackheads, usually around the eyes, due to sun exposure
What is NOT true of traditional day creams?
The skin absorbs them poorly
How often should eye creams be used?
Twice daily
An example of someone who should NOT receive electrotherapy is
A pregnant client
The layer of the epidermis constantly shedding and replacing itself is known as the _______
Horny layer
Melanin protects the skin from
Ultraviolet rays
Keratin consists of _______
Protein
In a young person, cell turnover occurs about every _______ days
28-30
A client’s mouth might have a metallic taste after treatment with a _______
Galvanic machine
The spray machine should NOT be used on a client with _______
Respiratory issues
The needs of young, dry skin are?
- Peeling
- Protection
- Softening
- Hydrating
The needs of oily skin are?
- Normalize
- Remove comedones
- Astringent
The needs of oily, acneic skin are?
- Oxygenate
- Normalize
- Healing
- Anti-inflammatory
What is the primary use of the galvanic machine?
Ionization and disincrustation
The galvanic machine is utilized in various skin treatments to facilitate these processes.
What does intrinsic aging refer to?
Genetic characteristics
Intrinsic aging is influenced by hereditary factors and biological processes.
Excessive washing of the skin with harsh products may result in the removal of the skin’s _______.
Acid mantle
The acid mantle is a thin film of fatty acids and lactic acid that protects the skin.
During desincrustation, the positive pole should be held in the client’s _______.
Hand
This positioning helps in the effective treatment process.
What is the process that softens and liquifies sebum in the follicle called?
Desincrustation
This process is essential for deep cleansing and preparing the skin for other treatments.
List ingredients typically found in products for dry/dehydrated skin.
- Hyaluronic acid
- Bilberry
- Allantoin
- Horse chestnut
These ingredients help hydrate and soothe dry skin.
List ingredients typically found in products for sensitive skins.
- Passion flower
- Azulene
- Chamomile
- Horse chestnut
These ingredients are known for their calming and soothing properties.
What is the most important factor in recommending the right home care for your client?
Skin analysis
A thorough skin analysis helps tailor treatments and products to individual needs.
What is one reason that night creams tend to have nourishing or performance ingredients?
It is believed the body absorbs these ingredients better while resting
Night creams are designed to work in conjunction with the body’s natural repair processes.
What should the client do before applying a night cream?
Thoroughly cleanse the skin
Cleansing ensures that the skin is free of impurities and ready to absorb the cream.
What is true of the neck and décolleté?
They show age more than the face
These areas are often neglected in skincare routines, leading to visible signs of aging.
What do the terms superficial peeling, exfoliation, keratolysis, and desquamation refer to?
Removal of dead skin cells
These terms describe various methods of achieving skin renewal and improving texture.
What term refers to products that contain concentrated ingredients, often in liposomes or other advanced delivery systems?
Serums
Serums are designed for targeted treatment and higher penetration of active ingredients.
What condition might be improved by a mass containing sulfur, salicylic acid, or benzoyl peroxide, plus botanicals for healing, soothing, and antiseptic?
Acne
These ingredients are commonly used in acne treatments due to their effectiveness in reducing breakouts.
What type of skin might be improved by a mask containing large amounts of emollients?
Dry
Melanin is a _______.
Colour pigment
Who has the longest cell renewal factor (CRF)?
Adults over 50
Another name for the oil glands of the skin is _______.
Sebaceous glands
The horny layer is also called the _______.
Stratum corneum
Fibroblasts are responsible for _______.
The formation of collagen
The needs of sensitive skin are _______.
Strengthening, vasoconstrictive, protection
The needs of dry, mature skin are _______.
Oxygenate, tone, protection
Microdermabrasion would be a good choice for _______.
Clients who are wrinkled
Open comedones are also known as _______.
Blackheads
Use of the negative pole will result in _______.
An alkaline reaction
The machine the esthetician will first use when giving a facial for any skin type is the _______.
Magnifying lamp
What type of peel would NOT typically be used by an aesthetician?
Peel with strong TCA concentrations
Clients should NOT typically experience flaking when using _______.
AHA peels
What is photoaging?
Aging symptoms related to sun exposure
What ingredients are typically found in products for oily/acneic skin?
- Propolis
- Brewers yeast
- Vitamin H
- Burdock
These ingredients are known for their beneficial properties for oily and acne-prone skin.
What ingredients are typically found in products for dry/mature skin?
- Vitamins A
- Vitamins G
- Vitamins E
- Pepha tight
- Synake
These ingredients help to hydrate and rejuvenate dry or mature skin.
What are AHA’s and BHA’s commonly used as?
Exfoliants
AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) and BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid) are used to exfoliate the skin.
What term refers to ingredients designed to dissolve keratin and proteins on the surface of the skin?
Enzymes
Enzymes help to soften and smooth the skin by breaking down dead skin cells.
What is a characteristic of short wavelengths (ultrasound)?
Penetrate less
Short wavelengths do not penetrate the skin as deeply as longer wavelengths.
What is NOT a benefit of LED treatments?
Shrink melanomas
LED treatments are beneficial for various skin conditions but do not shrink melanomas.
What color LED is used to reduce hyperpigmentation?
Green
Green LED light is effective in targeting hyperpigmentation issues.
What is the name of the room where supplies are stored when they are not in the treatment room or at the workstations?
The dispensary
The dispensary is a designated area for storing products and supplies.
What are the basic materials and building blocks for body tissue?
Proteins
Proteins are essential for the structure and function of body tissues.
What is NOT a function of lymph?
Supplying nutrients to the skin
Lymph primarily helps in immune function and waste removal, not nutrient supply.
A pH of less than _______ is NOT recommended for salon peels.
3.0
A pH lower than 3.0 can be too harsh for salon peels.
The kinds of light therapy that is used to manage pain is?
Infrared
Infrared light therapy is commonly used for pain management.
How often should you recommend a series of AHA treatments to a client?
Every 3 to 4 months
Regular AHA treatments help maintain skin health and exfoliation.
What ingredients should be used by the esthetician to treat telangiectasia?
Vitamin PP
Vitamin PP (also known as Niacin or Vitamin B3) is effective in treating telangiectasia.
What distinguishes lasers from non-laser photo devices?
Lasers emit light waves of the same wavelength, while non-laser photo devices use a spectrum of different wavelengths
Non-laser devices include Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) systems.
What is a deep peel used for sun damage and wrinkles?
Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel
What class of medical device are lasers and IPL machines?
IV
Dermal fillers will last longer when used in conjunction with botox. True or False?
False
What type of light is a combination of all visible rays on the spectrum?
White
What would be an alkaline pH?
9
Medical Aesthetics integrates surgical and non-surgical procedures with aesthetic treatments. True or False?
True
What is NOT a function of antioxidants?
Reducing the formation of scar tissue
What is an example of an inorganic physical sunscreen?
Titanium dioxide
What color LED is used to improve elastin production in the skin?
Red
Microdermabrasion exfoliates the epidermis more effectively than a 30% AHA product does. True or False?
True
What procedure removes fat and skin from upper and lower eyelids?
Blepharoplasty
What stimulates melanin production?
Exposure to sunlight
What is glycation?
The binding of a protein molecule to a glucose molecule, resulting in the formation of damaged, non-functioning structures.
When do clients put themselves at the most risk if they wish to schedule a chemical peel?
July
What treatment would be ideal for a client whose skin is aging?
TCA peels
What grade of acne is cystic acne?
IV
What is a potential side effect of using tretinoin (Retin A)?
Photosensitivity
What is the average rate of cell turnover for those 50 and older?
42 to 84 days
What is NOT a contradiction for a chemical exfoliation?
Oily skin
What does a diopter measure?
Magnification
What is the strongest peel available?
Phenol peel
What condition is contraindicated for microcurrent?
Epilepsy
What is a characteristic of grade 1 acne?
Minor breakouts, mostly open comedones, some closed comedones, and a few papules
BHA’s are stronger than AHA’s?
False
A disadvantage of non-ablative wrinkle treatments is that they only remove tissue. True or False?
False
Approximately how long are most electrotherapy machines used during a facial treatment?
5 to 10 minutes
