Chapter 17 - Facial Machines Flashcards
What is the most common magnification
5 diopters
How long can magnify lamps last if well maintained
10 years
What color does thin or dehydrated skin look like in the woods machine
Light violet
What appears blue-white in the woods lamp
Normal healthy skin
How should the brush machine be used
3 times in each area for 3-5 seconds
What is the most important machine used in esthetics
Steamer
How far away should the steamer be from the face
15 to 18 inches
Where do mineral deposits appear
Heating element
Can also be used in place of massage
Vacuum machine
How should the vacuum be used
Slowly horizontally on moistened or damp skin
What two types of electrodes are most common with galvanic machines
Flat and roller
What can be used as desincrustation fluid
Baking soda and water
The process of using electric current to introduce water soluble solutions into the skin
Iontophoresis
Atoms or molecules that carry electrical charge
Ions
Infusion of a positive product
Cataphoresis