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1
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What is the magnifying lamp used for?

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  • For magnification in doing skin analysis and during extractions
  • Adds additional lighting
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What do estheticians use the woods lamp for?

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  • For analysis

- & shows different skin conditions of deeper layers of skin (thick skin, pigmentation & dehydration)

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What are the precautions of the woods lamp?

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  • Put eye pads on client to protect their eyes

- Bulb gets warm - be careful to avoid touching it

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What are the properties of the steamer without ozone?

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  • Softens pores making extractions more comfortable
  • Breaks down or softens grime, makeup & oils by penetrating follicle
  • Superficial lines are smoothed by temporary softening
  • Increases circulation & metabolism
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What are 12 contraindications to the steamer?

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  • Respiratory problems
  • Claustrophobia
  • Uncontrolled high blood
  • pressure
  • Asthma
  • Fever
  • Vascular conditions: couperose, erythema, erythrosis or rosacea
  • Skin irritations: eczema, psoriasis
  • Dehydration
  • Hypersensitive skin
  • Sunburn
  • Sinus problems
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State the distance and time for the steamer.

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Normal skin: 15-18 inches, 10-15 minutes
Oily/acne skin: 12-15 inches, 15-25 minutes
Mature skin: 18-20 inches, 3-6 minutes

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What are the added properties of the steamer with ozone?

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  • Sedates sebaceous glands (thus normalizing P.H.)
  • Anti-bacterial
  • Rejuvenates as a result of oxygen being produced
  • Speeds up metabolism
  • Promotes healing
  • Is extremely beneficial to acneic skin, clogged, blemished skin & mature skins due to the added oxygen
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When using any machine on a client what must you do?

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  • Explain treatment to client

- Benefits

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State 5 points of application (precautions) when using the steamer. (CUUNT)

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  • Turn on 10 minutes prior to heat WATER
  • Never turn steam on clients face - set it up first
  • Use at appropriate distance depending on skin type
  • Use distilled water if hard water
  • Clean monthly with vinegar and distilled water
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10
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List 4 contraindications to hot towels.

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  • Extremely fragile or sensitive skin
  • Uncontrolled or advanced rosacea
  • Open wounds
  • Sunburn
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List 3 precautions to the towel warmer. (URA)

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  • Always test the temperature of the towel or product on your wrist then on clients shoulder before use
  • Use heat resistant dishes to warm products
  • Remove gloves or wash hands before touching the towel warmer door
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How often do you clean a steamer and what is used?

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  • Clean monthly with vinegar and distilled water

- ½ water ½ vinegar, let boil, run for 5 minutes, rinse with water again

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When do you turn your steamer on?

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Turn on 10 minutes prior to heat water

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List 5 indications for the microdermabrasion:

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  • Scaring
  • Wrinkles
  • Hyperpigmentation
  • Fine lines
  • Dehydration
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List 8 contraindications to the use of the microdermabrasion:
(HOPHEAD G)

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  • Open lesions
  • Psoriasis
  • Hypersensitive skin
  • Dermatitis
  • Herpes simplex
  • Eczema
  • Grade ¾ acne
  • Accutane
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16
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List home care advice you would give your client after receiving microdermabrasion.

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  • Clients should discontinue use of retinol -A, AHA and acne topical for one week prior. (Resume 3 weeks after treatment)
  • Avoid MD before intense sun exposure (tailing, skiing, sun bathing)
  • Avoid swimming in chlorinated pool the day of MD
  • Always apply 30 SPF
  • Erythema is normal and may reoccur for 48hrs after treatment, apply cool compresses if necessary
  • Skin may feel similar to a mild sunburn
17
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frequency of intervals you would book for MD on dry/sensitive skin?

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Dry/Sensitive skin: intensity 20-22 first treatment, 14+ days apart, following treatments increasing 22-30

18
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frequency of intervals you would book for MD on normal skin?

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Normal skin: intensity 20-26 first treatment, 8+ days apart, following treatments increasing 24-40

19
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frequency of intervals you would book for MD on thick uneven skin?

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Thick uneven skin: intensity 24-28 first treatment, 8+ days apart, following treatments increasing 26-40

20
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frequency of intervals you would book for MD on neck and orbital bone?

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Neck and orbital bone: intensity is 20 and only one pass

21
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When starting microdermabrasion the skin should be _______ to prevent clogging of the corundum crystals.

A

Dry

22
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What is the purpose of the ultraviolet lamp in the hot towel cabinet?

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To prevent bacterial growth

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