Chapter 17: Facial Machines

Question 0

How long can a properly-maintained magnifying lamp last?

Answer 0

10 years

Question 1

What is the most common magnifying lamp magnification?

Answer 1

Five Diopters

Question 2

What color will thin or dehydrated skin appear as under a Wood’s Lamp?

Answer 2

Light Violet

Question 3

What type of skin has a blue-white appearance under a Wood’s Lamp?

Answer 3

Normal, healthy skin

Question 4

How many times should a brush machine be used on each area of the face?

Answer 4

Three times or about three to five seconds.

Question 5

What is considered to be the most important machine used in esthetics?

Answer 5

Steamer.

Question 6

How far should steam be kept from the face when you are using a steamer?

Answer 6

15 to 18 inches.

Question 7

How do mineral deposits commonly appear on a steamer?

Answer 7

White or yellow crusty film on the heating element.

Question 8

What can the vacuum machine be used in place of during a facial service?

Answer 8

Massage.

Question 9

How should the vacuum be used on clients?

Answer 9

Slow horizontal movements on moistened or damp skin.

Question 10

What are the two most common types of electrodes used with the galvanic machine?

Answer 10

Flat and roller.

Question 11

What type of solution can be used as a desincrustation fluid for anaphoresis?

Answer 11

Baking soda in water.

Question 12

What does cataphoresis do?

Answer 12

Calm or soothe nerve endings.

Question 13

What is NOT a benefit of the high frequency machine?

Answer 13

Helps prevent coagulation.

Question 14

What color light should appear when using the large mushroom electrode of a high-frequency machine on normal to oily skin?

Answer 14

Violet.

Question 15

Vacuum Machine

Answer 15

Device that suctions dirt and impurities from the skin, and stimulates the dermal layer, lymphatic and blood circulation.

Question 16

Skin Scope

Answer 16

Large skin analysis tool that uses a UV light with an interior mirror.

Question 17

Magnifying Lamp

Answer 17

This is also referred to as a loupe.

Question 18

Saponification

Answer 18

Chemical reaction that transforms sebum into soap.

Question 19

Diopters

Answer 19

Various powers of magnification on a magnifying lamp.

Question 20

Rotary Brush

Answer 20

This is used to lightly exfoliate the skin.

Question 21

Electrotherapy

Answer 21

Use of electrical devices for therapeutic benefits.

Question 22

Wood’s Lamp

Answer 22

Filtered black light used to illuminate fungi, bacterial disorders, pigmentation problems, and other skin problems.

Question 23

Galvanic Current

Answer 23

This is used to create chemical desincrustation and ionic iontophoresis.

Question 24

Hot Towels

Answer 24

These are used for both face and body treatments.

Question 25

Spray Machine

Answer 25

Part of the vacuum machine attached via hose and used to gently mist the client’s face.

Question 26

Sinusoidal

Answer 26

Smooth, repetitive alternating current.

Question 27

Cataphoresis

Answer 27

Infusion of a positive product.

Question 28

Iontophoresis

Answer 28

Process of introducing ions of water-soluble products into the skin by using an electric current.

Question 29

Desincrustation

Answer 29

Use of galvanic current to creat an alkaline chemical reaction the emulsifies or liquefies sebum and debris.

Question 30

Lucas Sprayer

Answer 30

Atomizer designed to apply plant extracts and other ingredients to the skin.

Question 31

Anaphoresis

Answer 31

Infusion of a negative product.

Question 32

Thermolysis

Answer 32

Heat effect used for permanent hair removal.

Question 33

Ion

Answer 33

Atom or molecule that carries an electrical charge.

Question 34

High-Frequency Machine

Answer 34

Apparatus that utilizes an alternating current and produces a heat effect.