Electricity Flashcards
Electricity
A substane that does not easily transmit electricity?
Insulator
Even flowing current that that travels in one direction?
Direct current
Unit measuring strength of an electric current?
Ampere
Unit measures resistance of electric current?
Ohm
Applicator used to direct electric current frim an electrotheray device to a clients skin??
Electrode
Electrotheray invoves a thermal current w high rate of oscillations or vibration?
Tesla
Longest wavwlength?
Red
UV lights prompt the skin to produce?
Vitamin C
Unit measures pressure or force that pushes electric current forward?
Volt
All lasers works by selective [ ] process that turns tthe ight from a laser into heat
Phototjermoisis
Constant even flowing current that travels in one direction only?
Moblie phones
Cordless hairtools
Flashlights
Direct current
Rapid and interupted current, flowinf first in one direction then another?
Hair dryers
Curling irons
Alternating
Unit measuring how much electric energy is being used in one second?
Watt
Colors of LED lights & their wavelengths?
BLUE light (570) - reduces acne, reduces bacteria
RED light (640) - increases circulation, improves collagen and elastin, stimulates woundheaing
YELLOW light (590)- reduces swelling, imrpoves lymphatic flow
GREEN light (525) - reduces hyperpigmentation, & redness
Benefits of LED therapy?
Can reduce acne, increase bloood circulation, and improce collagen
In galvanic current, the electrobe used on the area to be treated is the?
Actice electrobe
Which process is used to soften and emulsify oil deposits in the hair follicles and treat acne?
Desimcrustation
UV rays are applied to the skin durinf treatment to promot the skin to produce?
Vitamin D
What volt does your curling irons and hair dryers run on?
120 volts
Inverter
Changes direct current to alternating current
Grounding
Completes a electric current and carries the current safely away
Modalities
Currents used in electrical facial and scalp treatments
Iontophoresis
Process of infusing water soluble products into the skin with the use of an electric current
Microcurrent
Extremely low electricity that mirrors the body’s natural electrical impulses.
Can be used for toning, firming or smoothing the skin