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define “chemistry”

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is the science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of matter and how matter changes under different conditions. There are two branches of chemistry: organic and inorganic.

  • organic: the study of substances that contain the element carbon
  • inorganic: a branch of chemistry dealing with compounds that do not contain carbon but may contain hydrogen
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define matter

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any substance that occupies space and has a mass (weight). All matter has physical and chemical properties and exist in the form of solid, liquid, or gas.

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define element

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is the simplest form of chemical matter. It cannot be broken down into simpler substances without a loss of identity

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describe the atom

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the particles from which all matter is composed. An atom is the smallest particle of an element that still retains the properties of that element

Atoms consist of the smaller particles; protons, which have a positive electrical charge; neutrons, with a neutral charge; and electrons, with a negative charge.

An atom is formed by a NUCLEUS and a CORTEX.

in a stable/neutral atom the number of protons and electrons are equal & it does not carry an electrical charge

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define molecule

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formed by joining two or more atoms chemically

e.g., water: 2 hydrogen atoms + 1 oxygen atom = H2O molecule

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ion

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An atom or molecule that carries an electrical charge. Ions are atoms with either extra electrons or missing electrons.

When an electron becomes displaced from an atom, or added to an atom, the atom will take on an electrical charge

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anion

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If an atom gains an electron, the number of electrons will then exceed the number of protons – and the atom becomes negatively charged. It is now called a NEGATIVE ION, or ANION.

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cation

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If an atom loses an electron, the number of protons will exceed the number of electrons and the atom will become positively charged. It is now called a POSITIVE ION or CATION.

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define electricity

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the movement of particles around an atom that creates pure energy. Electricity is a form of energy that, when in motion, exhibits magnetic, chemical, or thermal effect

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what is an electrical current?

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the flow of electricity along a conductor or in a complete circuit. All material can be classified as conductors or non-conductors/insulators

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define conductor

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Any material that easily conducts electricity. This means that electricity will pass through the material easily. Metals are good conductors, and copper is a particularly good conductor

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define non-conductor/insulator

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a substance that does not conduct electricity. Rubber, silk, wood, glass, and cement are good insulators.

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volt

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  • the unit that measures the pressure that pushes the flow of electrons forward through a conductor.
  • The difference in potential that exists between the two extremes of a conductor is called the VOLTAGE. The unit to measure voltage is the VOLT (V).
  • higher voltage indicates more pressure, more force, and more power
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Ampere/AMP

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  • the unit that measures the strength of an electric current (A)
  • measure of the rate at which electrons flow through a conductor.
  • higher amp rating indicates a greater number of electrons and a stronger unit
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milliampere (mA)

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  • one thousandth part of an ampere (mA)

- Milliampere is the measurement of Amp that you will encounter delivering esthetic services

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watt

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  • how much electric energy is used in one second
    e. g., a 40W light bulb uses 40W of energy per second

1 kilowatt (kW) = 1000 watts

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ohm

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  • a unit that measure the resistance of an electric current

* current will not flow through a conductor unless the force (volts) is stronger than the resistance

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circuit

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the entire path traveled by the current from its generating source, through various conductors )wire, electrode, body) and back to its source

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circuit breaker

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a switch that automatically interrupts or shuts off an electric circuit at the first indication of an overload.

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fuse

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Safety device that prevents the overheating of electric wires. It will blow out or melt when the wire becomes too hot from overloading too many appliances or faulty equipment

21
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scale of frequency

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Low Frequency: 0 - 300 cycles.
Medium Frequency: 301 - 10,000 cycles.
High frequency: 10,001+ cycles

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polarity

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indicates the negative or positive pole of an electric current

Electrotherapy always has one negative charged pole and one positively charged pole

positive electrode = anode
negative electrode = cathode

23
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what are the effects of the positive pole (anode)?

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  1. An acidic reaction
  2. Soothes the nerves
  3. Closes the pores
  4. Contracts blood vessels
  5. Decreases blood supply
  6. Constricts the follicles
  7. Releases oxygen
  8. Hardens and firms the tissues
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what are the effects of the negative pole (cathode)?

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  1. Alkaline reaction
  2. Opens the pores
  3. Stimulates and irritates the nerves
  4. Increases blood supply
  5. Releases hydrogen which reacts with the sodium in the skin causing sodium hydroxide creating soap suds and cleaning the follicles, and softening the sebum.
  6. Expands blood vessels
  7. Softens the tissues
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describe galvanic current

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a constant and direct current (D/C) in a low frequency that causes chemical changes in the skin

acids form around the anode, which have an astringent effect, whereas the chemical reaction at the cathode causes a relaxation of the pores

–>In this way the galvanic current generates a cell-expanding reaction or hyperaemia. The client may experience a slight metallic taste in the mouth due to a change of the pH in the saliva.

These effects are produced when a galvanic current is passed through the tissue, fluids of the body, and watery solutions of salt and acids.

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what is a faradic current (micro current) ?

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The faradic current is an alternating and interrupted current (A/C) capable of producing a mechanical reaction without a chemical effect, primarily used to cause muscular contractions

Benefits:

  • Improved muscle tone
  • Removal of waste products
  • Increased blood circulation
  • Relief of blood congestion
  • Stimulation of hair growth
  • Increased metabolism
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what is a Tesla-high frequency machine?

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The high frequency machine is an apparatus that utilizes alternating/faradic current. The oscillating circuit passes through a device that allows for the selection of a tesla pulse current

high frequency current is capable of changing polarity 1,000 times per second, it basically has no polarity and in effect does not produce chemical changes

The rapid oscillation created by the high frequency machine vibrates water molecules in the skin. This can produce a mild to strong heat effect.

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light therapy

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involves the use of light rays (visible and invisible) to treat the skin

in skin care, we work with mainly 3 types of light rays:
1. Infra-red rays that produce heat (invisible to the naked eye)

  1. Ultraviolet rays that produce chemical and germicidal reactions (invisible to the naked eye)
  2. Visible light rays, AKA radiant energy
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describe the benefits of infrared rays

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  • Heats and relaxes the skin without increasing temperature of the body as a whole.
  • Dilates blood vessels in the skin, thereby increasing blood flow.
  • Increases metabolism and chemical changes within skin tissues.
  • Increases the production of perspiration on the skin.
  • Relieves pain.
  • Aids in deeper penetration of products into the skin.
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describe the benefits of ultraviolet rays

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  • produce changes in the chemistry of blood and stimulate activity of body cells
  • increase resistance to disease by increasing iron & vitamin D content and red and white cells in the blood
  • increase elimination of waste products
  • restores nutrition where needed
  • stimulated & improved circulation of blood and lymph flow
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define and describe disencrustation

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Desincrustation comes from the word “incrust”, which means to form into a crust or hard coating on a surface. In esthetic treatments it means a more profound cleansing

  • excess sebum and waste is removed by galvanic current through a process called saponification
  • chemical changes are produced when the galvanic current passes through the tissues & fluids of the body due to salt content (electrolysis)
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benefits of disencrustation

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  • This process is frequently used to treat acne, milia, blackheads and whiteheads
  • softens and breaks down hardened sebum
  • eases comedone extraction
  • drying effect on excess oil
33
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what is saponification?

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The process by which a direct galvanic current, which produces soda by electrolysis, emulsifies the sebum and creates soap suds on the surface of the skin which are not visible by the naked eye.

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what is a direct current? (D/C)

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A consistent and even flowing current. The electrons are

traveling in one direction only, and they have the ability to produce chemical effects.

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what is an alternating current? (A/C)

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A rapid and interrupted current, which flows in one
direction and then in the opposite direction. It has the ability to produce heat effects, and reverses its direction at regular intervals.

36
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contraindications to ALL electrical treatment?

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○uncontrolled  Heart problems (hypertension, etc.)
○ Broken skin & blemishes
○ Cancer
○ Metal implants, pacemakers, braces
○ Pregnancy
○ Thyroid problems 
○ Epilepsy 
○ hypersensitivity
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contraindications to high frequency treatment?

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  • couperose skin
  • inflamed areas
  • pregnancy
  • epilepsy
  • pacemakers/metal implants/body piercings from the waist up
  • uncontrolled heart problems/disease
  • sinus blockage
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contraindications to galvanic treatment?

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  • hypersensitive skin, especially couperose, avoid sensitive areas
  • avoid broken skin/blemises
  • pregnancy
  • thyroid problems
  • uncontrolled heart problems/disease
  • cancer
  • metal implants
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what is ionization?

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Ionization means introducing an element of chemical substances that have been decomposed by electrolysis into the human body. In esthetics we use ionization to facilitate a deeper penetration of cosmetic products into the skin.

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