17) Facial Machines Flashcards
How does dehydrated skin appear under a Wood’s Lamp?
Light violet/Purple
What is NOT one of the colors comedones will assume when viewed under Wood’s Lamp?
Green
How will hypopigmentation appear under a Wood’s Lamp?
Blue-white or Yellow-green
What machine helps address excess cell buildup, excess dirt, and excess oil?
Rotary brush
When in the rotary-brush procedure should you lightly cleanse the client’s skin?
Before the service
How long should a rotary brush be used on each area during each of your three passes?
Three to five seconds
How often should you remove brushes from the rotary brush machine, wash them with soap and water, and immerse them in disinfectant per manufacturer recommendations?
After every client
Why should you avoid using tap water in steamer?
Calcium and mineral deposits in tap water might damage machinery
What is the ordinary steam treatment time during a facial?
Between 8-10 minutes
What function does the rotary brush perform?
Light exfoliation and stimulation
What is sebum transformed into via the chemical reaction of saponification?
Soap
What is NOT true of sinusoidal current?
Use on the scalp is contraindicated
What is a misting device used for facial treatments?
Spray machine
What is a heat effect that is used for permanent hair removal?
Thermolysis
What is the purpose of a vacuum machine?
Removing impurities and stimulating circulation
What type of light does a Wood’s Lamp use?
Black light
When should you ask a client to get a doctors note?
if you have doubts about whether the client can have electrotherapy
When in the process of using electrical devices should you ask clients to remove jewelry?
Before beginning the procedure
What is focused into tissues during anaphoresis?
Negative liquids
What device is used for cataphoresis?
Galvanic current
What is emulsified or liquefied during desincrustation?
Sebum and debris
What is the term for the use of electronic devices for therapeutic benefits?
Electrotherapy
What is NOT true of galvanic current?
it is contraindication for the face
What sort of effect is generated by a high frequency machine?
Strong heat
What are ions?
Atoms or molecules carrying any electrical charge
What is ionization?
Process of separating a substance into ions
What does cataphoresis create?
Acidic reaction that contracts the skin
What term refers to an atomizer designed to apply plant extracts and other ingredients to the skin?
Lucas sprayer
What should you do with your steamer once steam is visible?
Turn on the second switch (the Ozone or vaporizer)
What should you do with your steamer after each use?
Clean and disinfect it
What is NOT true about essential oils as they relate to the process of using a steamer?
They should be deposited directly into the steamers water supply
What treatment can be replaced with the use of a vacuum machine?
Massage
What purpose does a piece of cotton serve when inserted into the hand piece of a vacuum
Filtration
What can you avoid by lifting your finger off the hold of a vacuum machine before lifting the device off the face?
Pulling the skin
What sort of storage is appropriate for vacuum machine tips?
Covered container
What type of skin is helped by desincrustation because the process helps soften and relax the debris in follicles?
Oily
Where is an appropriate place to warm cotton pads and products?
Towel warmer
How often should you clean the inside of the hot towel cabinet with a topical disinfectant?
After each client session
What should you do to the water catchment tray underneath the hot towel cabinets caddy on a daily basis?
Empty, clean, and disinfect it
What is the most common magnification for magnifying lamps, measured in diopters?
Five
What is NOT a common cause of eyestrain?
Steam in the treatment room
What is sometimes known as a “loupe”?
Magnifying lamp
When should you loosen the adjustment knobs on your magnifying lamp?
Whenever you move the arms
What should you AVOID using on the lens of your magnifying lamp?
Paper product
How will a thick corneum layer appear under a Woods lamp?
White Fluorescence
