Jr. Chemical Peel Study Guide Flashcards
List three examples of mechanical exfoliation:
Scrub, clarisonic, microderm
Explain four ways to cool the skin:
cool towels, gel, ice, cold compresses, Dr. Lucas
T or F about sensitive skin: Waxing should be avoided on sensitive skin.
True
T or F about sensitive skin: Always use a high pH exfoliation chemical.
False
T or F about sensitive skin: Perform a prolonged massage
False
T or F about sensitive skin: Avoid overdrying masks or leaving clay masks on too long.
True
T or F about sensitive skin: Avoid heat exposure
True
T or F about sensitive skin: Microdermabrasion can be done for all clients that have sensitive skin
False
T or F about sensitive skin: Avoid paraffin
True
T or F about sensitive skin: Extractions can be for a prolonged amount of time
False
T or F about sensitive skin: Avoid using products containing isopropyl or SD alcohol
True
T or F about sensitive skin: Avoid heavily mentholated or alcohol-based treatment products
True
T or F about sensitive skin: Use non-fragranced products
True
When performing a facial treatment and using a granular scrub, how long should the esthetician scrub the face?
No more than 1-2 minutes
List some negative reactions that a client could have in the treatment room?
Allergies, sensitivities, red, rash, burning, or stinging
What should be done if a client has a negative reaction?
Remove product and apply cool compresses
What is a normal side effect of using retinoids?
Thinning of skin, dryness, redness, peeling
What is the Utah state law for the use of acids for Basic and Master estheticians?
Basic: Don’t exceed 30% or pH of 3.0 or more and above. BHA 15%
Master: Jessner’s, AHA-don’t exceed 50%. pH 1.0 or above.
BHAs 30%, TCA 15%
Enzymes are a proteolytic, which mean they are ____?
Protein dissolving
List the characteristics of alphahydroxy acids?
Good for photoaging, water loving, hydrophilic, used with glycolic, loosening dead skin and lipids
What is Betahydroxy acid attracted to?
Oil
Why is it important for a client to use products with AHAs prior to receiving a peel?
To prep skin and get good results, to acclimate peels so no negative reaction occurs
A superficial peel removes skin from the ___ only.
Stratus corneum (epidermis)
What is the practical effect of a lower pH level?
Deeper peel, more active, more caustic reaction
What type of allergy would contraindicate a Salicylic peel?
Aspirin
