final 2 Flashcards
woods lamp
more in-depth analysis of skin
different conditions show up as different colours
wood lamp- white fluorescence
thick corner layer
white spots
horny layer of dead skin cells
blue-white
normal healthy skin
light violet-purple
thin/dehydrated skin
yellow/orange
acne/bacteria
yellow-pink or orange
only areas of face
comedones
brown
hyperpigmentation
blue-white or yellow-green
hypopigmentation
safe use of wood lamp
completely dark room
eye pads on
don’t touch skin with bulb
genera contraindications of electrotherapy 5
clients with heart conditions, pace makers, metal implants or braces
pregnant
epilepsy/seizures
afraid
open/broken skin
best practices for mag lamp
eye pads
don’t adjust over clients face
don’t turn off and on over client
effects of steam r
soften skin
stimulate circulation, soften sebum, dead cells and other debris
warmth relaxes skin and tissues for extractions
beneficial for sinuses and congestion
Ozone (O3) has antiseptic effets beneficial for acne
best practices of steamer 7
not on couperose/inflamed skin
too close to face/arm
avoid burning on glass jar
do not leave while using steam
do not over fill but dont leave too low
clean regularly avoiding buildup
don’t add cold water when jar is hot
maintenance of steamer
wipe down every night
unscrew jar when cooled to let dry
refill with fresh distilled water every day
give chance to warm up before treatment
distilled water
don’t leave water in overnight - clean with vinegar and soap and water
