Second Quiz Flashcards
Which statement below describes the use of chemical solutions to dissolve or reduce dead skin cells and desmosomes, promote cell turnover, and induce desquamation of the stratum corneum?
Chemical exfoliation
Superficial and light peels impact the:
Skin up to 0.1 mm (.0040”) of the epidermis
Superficial chemical peels are capable of affecting:
Only the epidermis
What is the recommended time between superficial peel treatments?
14 days
Which type of peel can be performed by an esthetician in a skin care center?
Light peel
Which type of peel uses trichloroacetic acid (TCA)?
Medium
The skin starts to peel off in sheets after how many days following a medium-depth peel?
5-10 days
Which of the following treatments would most likely require an esthetician to work under medical professional supervision?
TCA chemical peel
Which of the following acids is an example of a deep chemical peel?
Phenol
The effectiveness of an acid peel is related to all of the following components, except:
Irritation level
Which of the following statements about pH is true?
pH below 2.5 can cause irritation
What term is used for a group of acids that occur naturally in food?
AHA
Which type of acids are considered water-soluble and must be neutralized before removing?
AHA
Which common AHA can penetrate into the epidermis more effectively because it has the smallest molecular size?
Glycolic acid
Which type of exfoliant acid is lipophilic and penetrates the sebaceous material in the hair follicle, causing exfoliation?
Salicylic
All of the following statements are correct about salicylic acid, except:
Not ideal for treating acne and oily skin
A new ingredient with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that is often included in blended acid or designer acid peels is known as:
Azelaic acid
Benefits of a chemical exfoliation include all of the following, except:
Potentially decrease elastin and collagen production
What product can be used to protect delicate areas around the nose and eyes?
Vaseline
What type of cleanser is used to de-grease the skin prior to a chemical exfoliation procedure?
Gel
What product is used to stop the action of a chemical exfoliant?
Neutralizer
Jackie is ready to perform a chemical exfoliation treatment. Which of the following products will she use to deliver calming and soothing ingredients?
Serum
For a chemical exfoliation procedure, a client changes into a smock or gown in order to:
Prevent staining
Which of the following steps occurs right after the Neutralize step in a chemical exfoliation service?
Mask
