ch 17 - vocabulary / terms Flashcards
1
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high-frequency machine
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- sometimes called Tesla high-frequency or violet ray
- apparatus that utilizes alternating, or sinusoidal, current to produce a mild to strong heat effect
2
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Lucas Sprayer
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atomizer designed to apply plant extracts and other ingredients to the skin
3
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rotary brush
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- machine used to lightly exfoliate and stimulate the skin
- helps soften excess oil, dirt, and cell buildup
4
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saponification
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chemical reaction during desincrustation where the current transforms the sebum into soap
5
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sinusoidal current
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- a smooth, repetitive alternating current
- the most commonly used alternating current waveform, used in the high frequency machine and can produce heat
6
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spray machine
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spray misting device
7
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thermolysis
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- heat effect
- used for permanent hair removal
8
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vacuum machine
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- aka. suction machine
- device that vacuums/suctions the skin to remove impurities and stimulate circulation
9
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Wood’s Lamp
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filtered black light that is used to illuminate skin disorders, fungi, bacterial disorders, and pigmentation
