Red LED Facial Flashcards
1
Q
Contraindications for red LED
A
-Pregnancy
-Open and/or unidentified skin lesions
-Seizure disorders
-Autoimmune disorders
-Clients taking photosensitizing medications
2
Q
How long can I use red LED during a facial?
A
Approximately 15 minutes
3
Q
What areas must be protected when using red LED?
A
The eyes (both the esthetician and client) and the thyroid area (base of the neck)
4
Q
How often should the red LED device be cleaned?
A
After each use, along with the protective eyewear
5
Q
What is the LED procedure?
A
- Pre cleanse the skin to remove any makeup
- Examine the skin
- Cleanse the skin properly
- Exfoliate/Extract
- Apply mask
- Prep skin with appropriate serum
- Apply LED (handheld or LED mask)
- Apply moisturizer and sunscreen