Ch 17 - Facial Machines Flashcards
How does dehydrated skin appear under a woods lamp
Light violet/purple
What is NOT one of the colors comedones will appear when viewed under the woods lamp
Green
How will hypopigmentation appear under a woods lamp
Blue-white or yellow-green
What machine helps address excess cell buildup, dirt and oil
Rotary brush
When in the rotary brush procedure should you lightly cleanse the clients skin
Before the service
How long should a rotary brush be used on each area during each of your three passes
3-5 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 steamers
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 simulation
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 stimulation circulation
What type of light does a woods 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 forced 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 contraindicated 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 (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 steams 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 machine
Filtration
What can you avoid by lifting your finger off the hold of a vaccum 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 cabinet caddy on a daily basis
Empty, clean and disinfect it
What is the most common magnification for magnifying lamps, measured in diopters
5
common causes of eye strain
Improper illumination, distortion on the magnifying lamp, insufficient illumination
What is sometimes know 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 products
How will a thick corneum layer appear under a woods lamp
White fluorescence
