Wax and Cosmetics Flashcards
Restorative waxes should approximate the ___________ characteristics of the skin
Light Refractive
Restorative waxes are composed of
Various waxes, oils, starch, pigments, and scent
Restorative waxes have the properties of _____
grease
Restorative waxes have the properties of grease and will not adhere to tissues which are not
firm and dry
Surface Restorer wax is for
Small surface repairs
Restorative wax is a
firmer wax
Wound filler
The hardest wax
Lip Wax
Very soft wax
When applying restorative waxes, match the color of the wax to be used with the color of the
applied cosmetics
Matching the wax to the cosmetics works best when
Selecting the color of wax
Mixing colored waxes
Mixing a cream cosmetic with wax
These will eliminate the need for matching since both surfaces will be masked by its application
Opaque Cosmetics
To check the color of the wax with the applied coloring
Examine a thick, smooth sample
The color of the wax should be _____________ than the applied coloring
A little less vivid
It is much easier to _________ wax
Darken
Colored waxes available are intended for different uses, some are
Made to match approximate complexion colors
To be mixed together
To be mixed with cosmetics
Waxes made to match approximate complexion colors
One color matching
Straw color wax has a ____ overtone
pink
Straw color wax is effective on many complexions
Many caucasions
Light skin african americans
Asians
Straw color wax is effective for many surface restorations
Razor burns
Sutured incisions
Small lacerations
Abrasions
Mixing two colors of wax together when one color is not sufficient
Two color matching
The first wax selected that should be closest to the applied coloring
Bulk color
The bulk color should be __________
Lighter or least vivid
This darker or more vivid color is gradually mixed into the bulk color to obtain the desired color
The second color
Used chiefly for large scale restorations
Multi-color matching
Multi-color matching supplies a great latitude in solving
Problem cases
Basic colors of wax available from some manufacturers
Color complex
The color complex consists of
White
Yellow
Red
Brown
When no discoloration is involved, the ____________ cream cosmetic or pigment powder used for the complexion coloring may be mixed with wax
Same transparent
Transparent liquid cosmetics have a ______ not mixable with the wax
Vehicle
Oil- base transparent cream cosmetics mixed with wax is for
minor surface restorations
Oil-base transparent cream cosmetics for small surface restorations is wax mixed with a ___________ with an oily vehicle
Unitary cream cosmetic
For large area restorations, the oil-base transparent cream cosmetic is wax mixed with _______________ which allows the greatest latitude for color matching
Coordinating oil base complexion compounds
To simulate the denser type of lip wax, mix ____________ with restorative wax
Cream rouge
If a firmer wax is used, compensate by adding a small amount of
white petroleum jelly
For ornamental purposes, use
brilliant yellowish-red
Brownish red
Pure red
For non-ornamental treatment use
light, medium, or dark complexion red
To mottle, apply several dabs of
brown
Wax and cosmetics for mucous membranes
lip wax and lip cosmetics
Wax and cosmetics for Integumentary portion of lips
Flesh colored wax and complexion cosmetics
Major fault of lip waxing
The omission of the irregularly spaced vertical lines of the mucous membranes
Vertical application with the brush
eliminates sharp margins and reinstates vertical lines
For medium dark and dark brown negro complexions, the range of available colored waxes may be
inadequate
Wax may be mixed with
Earthen pigments
Pigment powders
To achieve the correct color
add the pigment powder progressively
Add a small amount of white petroleum jelly if necessary to counteract the powder
Emergency substitutes
Black carbon
Cocoa
Cosmetic undercoat is performed on ___________
Abrasions, skin slip, retc
Cosmetic undercoat is performed when the tissue discoloration will show through _______
The wax unless cosmetically masked
Most satisfactory type of undercoat
A quick drying opaque liquid
Opaque Cream Cosmetics were used
before opaque liquids were available
The color of the undercoat should be the ______________ than the complexion color
Same as or slightly lighter
Application of the undercoat
Small soft brush for any type except spray Cream cosmetics (should be powdered) Spray undercoat
Color of the wax should closely approximate the
Applied complexion coloring
Any removed undercoat should be
repaired
If the surface was polished with a wax solvent, allow _____________ for it to evaporate
10-15 minutes
If massage cream or petroleum jelly was used on fingers and instruments to prevent sticking, brush the surface with a _____________ to remove the excess oil
Volatile chemical
Dusting with powder is done when the surface is
tacky or slightly oily
Liquid sealer applied over wax is necessary if
opaque liquid cosmetics are to be used
Pores and wrinkles must be simulated
Before sealing
Cosmetic applications are done carefully to avoid
damage to the wax surface
Liquid cosmetics
use a soft brush
Cream cosmetics
Warm in palm, add massage cream
Apply by tapping with finger and blending with a soft texturizing brush
Large restorations with cream cosmetics
Apply cosmetics in smears with a soft brush and blend with a soft texturizing brush
Powder Cosmetics
Thinly coat the surface with massage cream
Apply powder with a powder puff soft brush
Usually color adjustments to the wax surface are made with the _________ applied to the skin
Same cosmetic
If necessary, _________ of cosmetics may be used on the wax
Other types
More dense and have greater influence on color
Unitary Cream Compounds
Allow greater latitude because the proportion of each compound can be altered
Coordinating compound
Adjustment of the color of wax after powdering is
difficult at best
Blotting the surface with a __________ may be helpful
damp towel to remove powder
Corrections involving red
apply dry rouge
Dense Cosmetic Creams
Remove powder
Thin cosmetic with massage cream
Repowder
Skin texture simulation
Generally furrows should be drawn before pores are simulated
Pores are simulated before cosmetic application because the continuous film they leave might otherwise be broken
Liquid cosmetic media
Powder cosmetics when using tinting or pigment powder
Simulate pores
Coat with massage cream
Powder
May occur by embedding particles in the wax if pores are simulated after powdering
Irregular coloring
Simulation of pores are done after the color is adjusted,
Just prior to powder application
Simultaneous cosmetic blending and simulation of pores are done with _____________ while adjusting the color
Slow drying cosmetics
Densely powder the surface and stipple
Less danger of contaminating the brush
Straw color with a pink overtone
Light caucasion
Uneven distribution of melanin
Freckles
Small spots of increased pigmentation occurring in old age
Liver Spots
Defective pigmentation of the skin
Absence of pigment melanin patches
Brown and White Spots
Leukoderma
