Advanced Topics Flashcards
Chemical exfoliation does NOT typically result in ___
Dry skin
What type of peel would NOT typically be used by an esthetician?
A peel with strong TCA concentrations
What is true of the pH of human skin?
It is acidic
What would be an alkaline pH?
9
The peels that typically have the lowest pH are ______
physician peels
What is the best choice of a product’s pH for use in salon peels?
A pH between 3–5.5, depending on the client’s skin pH
During a chemical exfoliation, it would NOT be normal to use _______
Microdermabrasion
When would an enzyme peel NOT be typically used?
Before a chemical peel
Clients should NOT typically experience flaking when using _________ in an esthetics context.
Aha peels
What type of treatment would a client who was a vegan likely object to?
A peel made with trypsin
What AHA penetrates the epidermis most effectively?
Glycolic acid
What treatment would be ideal for a client whose skin is aging?
TCA peels
Light therapy does not typically use what part of the spectrum?
Ultraviolet
The kind of light therapy that is used to manage pain is ______
Infrared
Microdermabrasion would be a good choice for ____
Clients with wrinkles
What color of LED helps with detoxification?
Yellow
What light therapy specifically targets spider veins?
IPL
What is the best laser to use for lower Fitzpatrick clients who are seeking a hair removal procedure?
Alexandrite
When using LEDs, the eyes and _________ must be protected.
The thyroid
What does the term ultrasound mean?
Extremely high frequencies of sound
In esthetics, ultrasound is usually used for
Cellulite reduction
What is true of microneedling?
It induces collagen production.
What is the primary cause of cellulite?
Female hormones and genetics
Most Botox injections take place in ___
Between the eyes
What is NOT true of MLD (manual lymph drainage)?
It reduces cellulite
