Jr. Chemical Peel Study Guide

Question 1

List three examples of mechanical exfoliation:

Answer 1

Scrub, clarisonic, microderm

Question 2

Explain four ways to cool the skin:

Answer 2

cool towels, gel, ice, cold compresses, Dr. Lucas

Question 3

T or F about sensitive skin: Waxing should be avoided on sensitive skin.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

T or F about sensitive skin: Always use a high pH exfoliation chemical.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

T or F about sensitive skin: Perform a prolonged massage

Answer 5

False

Question 6

T or F about sensitive skin: Avoid overdrying masks or leaving clay masks on too long.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

T or F about sensitive skin: Avoid heat exposure

Answer 7

True

Question 8

T or F about sensitive skin: Microdermabrasion can be done for all clients that have sensitive skin

Answer 8

False

Question 9

T or F about sensitive skin: Avoid paraffin

Answer 9

True

Question 10

T or F about sensitive skin: Extractions can be for a prolonged amount of time

Answer 10

False

Question 11

T or F about sensitive skin: Avoid using products containing isopropyl or SD alcohol

Answer 11

True

Question 12

T or F about sensitive skin: Avoid heavily mentholated or alcohol-based treatment products

Answer 12

True

Question 13

T or F about sensitive skin: Use non-fragranced products

Answer 13

True

Question 14

When performing a facial treatment and using a granular scrub, how long should the esthetician scrub the face?

Answer 14

No more than 1-2 minutes

Question 15

List some negative reactions that a client could have in the treatment room?

Answer 15

Allergies, sensitivities, red, rash, burning, or stinging

Question 16

What should be done if a client has a negative reaction?

Answer 16

Remove product and apply cool compresses

Question 17

What is a normal side effect of using retinoids?

Answer 17

Thinning of skin, dryness, redness, peeling

Question 18

What is the Utah state law for the use of acids for Basic and Master estheticians?

Answer 18

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%

Question 19

Enzymes are a proteolytic, which mean they are ____?

Answer 19

Protein dissolving

Question 20

List the characteristics of alphahydroxy acids?

Answer 20

Good for photoaging, water loving, hydrophilic, used with glycolic, loosening dead skin and lipids

Question 21

What is Betahydroxy acid attracted to?

Answer 21

Oil

Question 22

Why is it important for a client to use products with AHAs prior to receiving a peel?

Answer 22

To prep skin and get good results, to acclimate peels so no negative reaction occurs

Question 23

A superficial peel removes skin from the ___ only.

Answer 23

Stratus corneum (epidermis)

Question 24

What is the practical effect of a lower pH level?

Answer 24

Deeper peel, more active, more caustic reaction

Question 25

What type of allergy would contraindicate a Salicylic peel?

Answer 25

Aspirin