Chapter 8 & 17 Electricity and Facial Machines

Question 1

The flow of electricity along a conductor

Answer 1

Electric current

Question 2

Any substance, material, or medium that easily transmits electricity

Answer 2

Conductor

Question 3

Any substance that does not easily transmit electricity

Answer 3

Insulator

Question 4

Constant, even flowing current that travels in one direction only and is produced by chemical means

Answer 4

Direct current (DC)

Question 5

Rapid and interrupted current, flowing first in one direction and then in the opposite direction; produced by mechanical means and changes direction 60 times per second

Answer 5

Alternating current (AC)

Question 6

Supplies current to the circuit

Answer 6

Live connection

Question 7

Completes the circuit and carries the current safely away to the ground

Answer 7

Ground connection

Question 8

The use of electrical devices to treat the skin and for therapeutic benefits

Answer 8

Electrotherapy

Question 9

Negative or positive pole of an electric current

Answer 9

Polarity

Question 10

Positive electrode; usually red and is marked with a P or a + sign

Answer 10

Anode

Question 11

Negative electrode; usually black and is marked with a N or a - sign

Answer 11

Cathode

Question 12

Process of forcing an acidic (positive) product deeper into the tissues using galvanic current from the positive pole toward the negative pole; CALMS AND SOOTHES THE SKIN

Answer 12

Cataphoresis

Question 13

Process of infusing an alkaline (negative) product into the tissues from the negative pole toward the positive pole; STIMULATES THE NERVE ENDINGS

Answer 13

Anaphoresis

Question 14

An extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the body’s natural electrical impulses

Answer 14

Microcurrent

Question 15

Also known as phototherapy; the application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of acne, wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, or hair removal

Answer 15

Light therapy

Question 16

Provide a warm, soothing, and softening benefit to the skin and are utilized for removing facial masks and softening the skin before doing extractions

Answer 16

Hot towels

Question 17

Magnifies the face to help the esthetician treat and analyze the skin

Answer 17

Magnifying lamp

Question 18

Powers of magnification

Answer 18

Diopters

Question 19

Filtered black light that is used to illuminate skin disorders, fungi, bacterial disorders, and pigmentation

Answer 19

Wood’s Lamp

Question 20

Skin analysis tool that uses a UV light with an anterior mirror

Answer 20

Skin scope

Question 21

Machine used to lightly exfoliate and stimulate the skin; also helps soften excess oil, dirt, and cell buildup

Answer 21

Rotary brush

Question 22

Also known as suction machine; device that vacuums/suctions the skin to remove impurities and stimulate circulation

Answer 22

Vacuum machine

Question 23

A constant and direct current; uses a positive and negative pole to produce chemical reactions (desincrustation) and ionic reactions (iontophoresis)

Answer 23

Galvanic current

Question 24

Chemical reaction during desincrustation where the current transforms the sebum into soap

Answer 24

Saponification

Question 25

Also known as ionization; process of infusing water soluble products into the skin with the use of electric current, such as the use of a galvanic machine or a microcurrent device

Answer 25

Iontophoresis

Question 26

Process used to soften and emulsify sebum and blackheads in the follicles

Answer 26

Desincrustation

Question 27

An atom or molecule that carries an electrical charge

Answer 27

Ion

Question 28

Apparatus that utilizes alternating, or sinusoidal, current to produce a mild to strong heat effect

Answer 28

High frequency machine

Question 29

Smooth, repetitive alternating current that produces a heat effect

Answer 29

Sinusoidal

Question 30

Heat effect used for permanent hair removal

Answer 30

Thermolysis

Question 31

Spray misting device

Answer 31

Spray machine

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Lucas Sprayer