Facial Machines and Electricity Chp 17 Flashcards
the negative or positive state of an electric current is what?
polarity
when using a steamer, at what point should you turn on the ozone switch?
after steam is visible
what electrical term is abbreviated AC?
alternating current
the process of introducing water soluble products into the ski with the use of electrical current is known as what?
Iontophoresis
What does ozone consist of?
three oxygen atoms, created after lighting storms and has antiseptic properties
what forces acidic substances into deeper tissues using galvanic current from the positive toward the negative pole?
Cataphoresis
The term used for measuring the strength of an electric current is wat?
amperes
another name for tesla high frequency current is?
violet rays
an extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the bodys natural electricity impulses is known as what?
micro current
a substance that does not easily transmit electr5icity is called what?
nonconductor or insulator
the unit that measures the pressure of force that pushes the flow of electrons forward through a conductor is what?
voltage
commonly used modalities in esthetics are tesla. micro current and what?
galvanic current
safety devices that prevent the over heating of electric wires are known as?
fuses and circuit breakers
the term used for measuring the resistance of an electric current is known as?
ohm
when are crock pots recommended to heat parrafin?
never
the terms used for measuring how much electric energy is being used in 1 second is known as what?
watt
an apparatus that conducts the electric current from the machine to the clients skin is called?
an electrode
the distance between 2 successive peaks of electromagnetic waves is known as?
wave lengths
every time you steam you should do what?
wipe down the outside of the glass with high level disinfectant
what can result from using tap water in your steamer?
mineral deposits
the facial machine that cleans the skin is called?
high frequency
when performing desincrustation, before you turn on the galvanic current, you should make sure the electrode you will use on the clients face s what?
directly on the skin
when using a woods lamp, the room must be?
completely dark
what does galvanic current do for the skin?
aids in the penetration of products
what does the term “diopters” mean to an esthetician?
the power of magnification
a thick corny layer appears how in the woods lamp?
white fluorescence
when using a lucas sprayer, how full should it be?
3/4th full
when using a woods lamp, dehydrated skin appears how?
light violet
the primary purpose of a rotary brush is what?
to lightly exfoliate the skin and assist in the cleansing process
what type of current is used by the high frequency machine?
sinusoidal
healthy skin appears how in a woods lamp?
blue-white
what is another name for magnifying lamp?
loupe/loop
people who suffer from epilepsy or chronic migraines, pregnant or wearing braces should never?
should not have galvanic treatment
warm paraffin is what for dry skin?
hydrating
the use of electrical devices for therapeutic benefits is?
electrotherapy
filtered black light used to illuminate fungi, bacterial disorders, pigmentation problems is a?
woods lamp
what suctions first and impurities?
a vacuum
what causes an alkaline r4eactionn to soften follicles for deep cleansing
deincrusatation
electric current used to introduce water soluble products into the skin is called
iontophoresis
what is used to apply a very fine mist of plant extracts, herb teas, fresheners and astringents
lucas sprayer
