Wax Flashcards
composition of wax includes
waxes oils pigments scents starch
wax characteristics of skin
light refraction in common with human skin
wax adaptability
malleable when warm
adheres to cold surfaces
models easily and retains position
accepts most cosmetics
properties of wax
inability to adhere- high content of oil/grease=repelled by moisture
clinging tendency=to warm items
types of restorative waxes
soft wax (integumentary, surface restorer) medium wax (feature repair, derma surgery) firm wax (wound filler) lip wax
integumentary wax, surface restorer; for small surface areas where a think layer is required; lips; lips, razor burn, sutures
soft wax
feature repair, derma surgery; firmer for reconstruction of facial features; smoothes to very fine layer
medium wax
wound filler; feature repair, surfacing large cavities; rigid; extensive prep work required- firm and dry surface, basket weave suture
firm wax
material to aid in a firm dry cavity
cavity packs, hypodermic injection of high index fluid/phenol
chemical cauterizing agents, electric spatula, rubber cement, nail polish
soft wax for mucous membranes; most adhesive type
lip wax
tinted; narrow color range; adhesive property
translucent lip wax
great color range; not as adherent; blend well with cream based cosmetics
opaque lip wax
wax may be altered with cosmetics by
placing cosmetics under wax
mixing cosmetics with wax
placing cosmetics over wax
softening wax
heat from hand
massage cream/cream based cosmetic
blow dryer
warm water
hardening wax
expose to cold/refrigerate
mix with cornstarch/talcum powder
