Facial Machines Flashcards
Soap
Soap is made from fat and lye (sodium hydroxide)
Desencrustation
Cover the entire positive electrode to be held by the client with a moistened sponge, or place a piece of dampened 4” X 4” cotton gauze around the electrode .
When you are finished turn off machines first and then remove the electrode
Polarity
Neg to positive
Black- negative
Red- positive
Polarity of solutions
Some manufacturers may include ingredients in the same vial that are simultaneously positive and negative. In this case, the product should be ionized for 3-5 minutes on negative followed by 3-5 minutes on positive
Anaphoresis
First softens and then brings out impurities
Cataphoresis
Last step that tightens and seals product
High frequency machines
The high frequency machine is an apparatus that utilizes an alternating or sinusoidal current - smooth repetitive alternating current and produces a heat effect
High frequency machines
Creates ozone and this has a germicidal action on the skin. (Sanitizes)
Electrodes
Neon gas produces pink, orange or red light.
Argon or rarified gas produces blue or violet light
The Lucas sprayer
Was invested by Dr Lucas Championniere
Fill with 3/4 distiller water
Electric booths and Mittens
Leave on the mitts and boots for approximately 10 minutes
Purchasing Equipment
Warranties and training provided from the manufacturer and distributor are two important considerations when purchasing equipment
Electric booths and Mittens
Leave on the mitts and boots for approximately 10 minutes
Purchasing Equipment
Warranties and training provided from the manufacturer and distributor are two important considerations when purchasing equipment
Galvanic current
is used to create two significant reactions in esthetics
