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How long properly maintained magnifying lamp last

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20 years

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What is the most common magnifying lamp magnifications?

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10 diopters

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What color will thin or dehydrated skin turn under a woods lamp

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Light violet

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What type of skin has a blue white appearance under a woods lamp

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Normal healthy skin

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How many times should a brush machine be used for on each area of the face?

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10 to 20 seconds

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What is considered to be the most important machine used in esthetics?

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Steamer

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How far should steam be kept from the face when you are using a steamer?

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15 to 18 inches away

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7
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How do mineral deposits commonly appear on a steamer?

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White or yellow crusty film on heating element

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What can the vacuum machine be used in place of during a facial service?

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Massage

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9
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How should the vacuum be used on clients?

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Slow horizontal movements on moistened or damp skin

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10
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What are two most common types of electrodes on glavanic?

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Flat and roller

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What type of solution can be used as a disincrustation fluid for anaphoresis?

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Baking soda and water

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12
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What does cataphoresis do?

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Calm or soothe nerve endings

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13
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What is not a benefit of the high frequency machine?

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Helps prevent coagulation

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14
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What color light should appear when using the large mushroom tip electrode of high frequency machine on normal to oily skin?

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Violet

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15
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What is not a method by which exfoliation can be accomplished?

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Biologically

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16
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What is the average cell turn over rate for people over 50?

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42 to 84 days

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17
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A pH of less than ____ is not recommended for salon peels

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3.0

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18
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What is not a contraindication for chemical exfoliants?

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Oily skin

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19
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What is an example of a beneficial ingredient for mature or sensitive skin?

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Aloe Vera

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20
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How often should you recommend a series of AHA treatment to clients?

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Every three to four months

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How many times should you rinse the skin after removing a chemical exfoliant during a mini-procedure?

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At least six times

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22
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What is photodynamic therapy primarily used to treat?

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Actinic keratosis

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23
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What class of medical device are lasers and intense pulse light machine?

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IV (4)

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24
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What type of LED is used for rejuvenation?

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Infrared

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25
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What color light is considered stimulating when using therapeutic lamps for color therapy?

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Red

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26
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What condition is a contraindication for microcurrent?

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Epilepsy

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27
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Pitta is a combination of what two elements?

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Fire and water

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28
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Where are most body products applied first when performing a body scrub?

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Leg

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29
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What statement about preoperative care is correct?

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Part of the estheticians role is to help the patient stay calm

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30
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Estheticians only need to be familiar with facial machines if they will be working with them regularly.

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False

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31
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There are no contraindications for electrotherapy

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False

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32
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The UV lamp are not effective for disinfectation

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True

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33
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After you clean and disinfect the hot towel cabinet, it’s door should be left closed for the night

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False

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34
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When selecting a magnifying lamp, those that sit on a floor base are preferred over those that attach directly to a facial cart.

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True

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35
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You should always tighten the adjustment knob on the magnifying lamp before moving its arm up or down.

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False

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36
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When examining the sides of a clients face, you should move the lamp back and forth while the client remains still

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False

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37
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Pigmentation that shows up under the woods lamp cannot completely lightened with products or treatment

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True

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38
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Before using a brush machine on a client, you should moisten the brush

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True

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39
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You should not apply pressure when using the brush on a clients skin

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True

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40
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Coupe rose skin benefits from extensive steaming

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False

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41
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You should not spray the hot glass jar reservoir on a steamer with disinfectant before it has cooled off!

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True

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42
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The galvanic machine converts alternating current into direct current.

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True

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43
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If clients reports a metallic taste in the mouth after galvanic machine treatments, you should instruct them to seek medical treatment

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True

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44
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Disincrustation solution is formulated to be absorbed by the skin

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False

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45
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When performing desincrustion treatment, you should keep the electrode constantly moving to avoid over stimulating the area

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True

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46
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When preforming iontophoresis, if the product is positive, you hold the positive electrode and the client holds the negative electrode

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True

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47
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When preforming iontophoresis, oil based products penetrate better than water based products

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False

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48
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Metallic electrodes should never be placed directly into the skin

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True

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49
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Metal electrodes should be disinfected in an autoclave

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False

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50
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High frequency current is recommended to achieve product penetration

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False

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51
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Electrode should typically be replaced every few months

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False

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52
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Wen using high frequency a glass tip electrode is used to diet sparking to a specific area, such as acne lesion

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True

53
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Only a professional wax bath machine should be used to heat paraffin wax

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True

54
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When purchasing electro therapy machines, it is important to consider insurance coverage for the devices

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True

55
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A light peel is designed to penetrate into the dermis

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False

56
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A person ‘s cell renewal factor slows down with age

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True

57
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BHA are stronger than AHA

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False

58
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The type of exfoliant you choose should be based on the clients skin condition and results desired

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True

59
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Clients should be instructed to avoid sun exposure after chemical exfoliation service

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True

60
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Microdermabrasion crystals can only be used with a microdermabrasion machine

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False

61
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Microdermabrasion exfoliates the epidermis more effectively than a 30% AHA product does

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True

62
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Microdermabrasion should be aggressively as possible

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False

63
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Microdermabrasion is recommended for sensitive and couperous skin.

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False

64
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When preforming microdermabrasion you should use as many crystals for optimal results.

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False

65
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Laser emit light waves of the same wavelength while non laser photo devices such as IPL use a spectrum of different wavelength

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True

66
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A laser produces color light

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True

67
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LED is a form of thermal technology

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False

68
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Microcurrent works gently and helps speed up the natural regenerative processes of the body when used correctly.

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True

69
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Ultrasound is deep penetrating

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True

70
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Exfoliation prepare the skin to receive additional products or treatments

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True

71
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Keeping collagen and elastin healthy promotes the production of cellulite.

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False

72
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Massage softens hardened cellulite

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True

73
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Medical aesthetics integrates surgical and nonsurgical procedures with esthetic treatments

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True

74
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A disadvantage of nonablative wrinkle treatments is that they remove tissue.

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False

75
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Dermal fillers will not last as long as when used in cinjunction with Botox

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False

76
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The clinical aesthetician specialty requires compassion and patience because you will work with people who are in pain or experiencing physical trauma

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True

77
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Device that auctions dirt and impurities from the skin, and stimulates the dermal layer and lymphatic and blood circulation

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Vacuum machine

78
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Larger skin analysis tool that uses a UV light with an interior mirror

A

Skin scope

79
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This is also referred to as a loupe

A

Magnifying lamp

80
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Chemical reaction that transforms sebum into soap

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Saponification

81
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Various powers of magnification on a magnifying lamp

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Diopter a

82
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This is used to lightly exfoliate the skin

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Rotary brush

83
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Use of electrical devices for therapeutic benefits

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Electro therapy

84
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Filtered black light used to illuminate fungi, bacterial disorders, pigmentation problems, or other skin problems

A

Woods lamp

85
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This is used to create chemical desincrustion and ionic iontophoresis

A

Glavanic current

86
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These are used for both face and body treatment

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Hot towels

87
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Part of the vacuum machine attached via hose and used to gently mist the clients face

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Spray machine

88
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Smooth repetitive alternating current

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Sinusoidal

89
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Infusion of a positive product

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Cataphoresis

90
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Process of introducing ions of water soluble products into the skin by using an electrical current

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Iontophoresis

91
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Use of galvanic current to create an alkaline chemical reaction that emulsifiers or liquefies sebum and debris

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Desincrustion

92
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Atomizer designed to apply plant extracts and other ingredients into the skin

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Lucas sprayer

93
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Infusion of a negative product

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Anaphoresis

94
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Heat effect used for permanent hair removal

A

Thermolysis

95
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Atom or molecule that carries an electrical charge

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Ion

96
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Apparatus that utilizes an alternating current and produces a heat effect

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High frequency machine

97
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Device that mimics the way the brain relays messages to the muscles

A

Microcurrent

98
Q

This is caused primarily by female hormones and genetics

A

Cellulite

99
Q

Sting alpha hydroxy acid derived from sugar cane

A

Glycolic acid

100
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Medical device used for hair removal and skin treatments

A

Laser

101
Q

Form of technology used for product penetration and cellulite production

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Ultrasound

102
Q

Rate of cell mitosis and migration from dermis to the top of the epidermis

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Cell renewal factor

103
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Form of mechanical machine exfoliation that uses a powerful electronic vacuum

A

Microdermabrasion

104
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Application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation or hair removal

A

Light therapy

105
Q

This contains lactic acid, salicylic acid and resorcinol in an ethanol solvent

A

Jessner’s peel

106
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Type of wrinkle treatment that uses intense pulsed light to bypass the epidermis and stimulate collagen in the dermis

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Nonablative

107
Q

Procedure that removes excess fat for the jawline

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Rhytidectomy

108
Q

Procedure that makes a nose smaller or changes the appearance in some way

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Rhinoplasty

109
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Procedure that minimizes varicose veins and other varicosities by injecting chemical agents into the affected area

A

Sclerotherapy

110
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Strongest peel available

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Phenol peel

111
Q

Procedure used to smooth wrinkles or lighten acne scars

A

Laser resurfacing

112
Q

Procedure that removes fat and skin from upper and lower eyelids, making them less baggy and crinkled looking

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Blepharoplasty

113
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Deep peel used for sun damage and wrinkles

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trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel

114
Q

Procedure that stimulates lymph fluid to flow through the lymphatic vessels

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Manual lymph drainage

115
Q

Procedure performed inside the lower eyelid to remove bulging fat pads

A

Transconjunctival blepharosplasty

116
Q

Strong exfoliation method that uses a mechanical brush to physically remove tissue down to the dermis

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Dermabrasion

117
Q

Surgery that enlarges the breast or reconstructs them

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Mammoplasty

118
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Procedure that removes excess fat deposits and loose skin from the abdomen to tuck and tighten the area

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Abdominoplasty

119
Q

Procedure that surgically removes pockets of fat

A

Liposuction

120
Q

Treatment that uses water in its three forms: ice, steam and liquids

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Hydrotherapy

121
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Treatment that uses friction to exfoliate and hydrate increase circulation, and nourish ski using a combination of ingredients

A

Body wrap

122
Q

Japanese technique from stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing

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Reiki

123
Q

Treatment where product is applied on the body and them covered and wrapped up

A

Body wrap

124
Q

Technique of using hot stones and cold stones in massage or other treatments

A

Stone massage

125
Q

Treatment for cellulite that helps stimulate the reduction of adipose tissue by a vacuum massage that combines a vigorous massage with suction

A

Endermology

126
Q

Treatment of physical ailments using therapeutic water baths

A

Balneotherapy

127
Q

Technique of applying pressure to the feet base on a system of zones and areas on the feet that directly correspond to the anatomy of the body

A

Reflexology

128
Q

Treatment that remineralizes and detoxifies the body using primarily clay, mud or seaweed mixtures

A

Body mask

129
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Indian philosophy of balancing life and body through various methods based on the doshas

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Ayurveda

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