Skin Care Flashcards

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Electrolysis

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The removal of hair by means of an electric current that destroys the growth of cells in the hair.

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Epilator

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Removes hair from the bottom of the follicle, Wax is an example. Hair has to be at least 1/4 inch long to wax!!

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3
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What are own comedones?

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Blackheads

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What Is acne?

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Papule are red pimples that do not have a pus head ….. pimples with a push head are called pustules.

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Effleurage movement?

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Stroking movement applied in a slow rhythmic matter with the fingers.

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Petrissage movement?

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Lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue with a light firm pressure

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What is electrotherapy, and who should it not be used on?

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Using of electrical currents to treat the skin. Should not be used on heart patients, clients with a pacemaker, metal implants, pregnant clients, seizure disorders, open or broken skin

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What is red light, & blue light therapy used for?

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Red light-
Treat aging and redness

Blue light- Acne prone skin

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