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| Superficial peeling, exfoliation, keratolysis, and desquamation are terms for removing excessive accumulation of dead cells from the ? |
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These products and methods are used to do ligh peels:
a. manual scrubs
b. microdermabrasion
c. glycolic acid
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CFR (Cell Renewal Factor) is influenced by:
a. Genetics, natural environment, personal medical history.
b. lifestyle and personal care
c. exfoliation methods
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| TCA (trichloroacetic acid), glycolic acid(50% more), and Jessner's peel (4-10 coats) are performed by a |
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To ensure a safe outcome with a peel, you should
a. Always give a patch test 24-48 hours prior to a peel service.
b. follow the manufacturers directions.
c. consult w/the client prior to applying a peel.
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Glycolic acid:
a. uses different percentages and pH factors to exfoliate the superficial layers of the epidermis.
b. is derived from sugar cane
c. promotes superficial peeling
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| Glycolic acid is frequently used for superficial peels becuase: |
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| It has the smallest molecular size of the AHA's . |
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| Salicylic acid is used to |
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| The main qualities of salicylic acid are antiseptic and |
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| A buffering product does what ? |
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Light peels
a. improve the texture of the skin
b. increase the cell renewal function (CRF)
c. reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and pigmentation.
d. All answers |
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| When doing a consultation for a peel, you should: |
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| Explain the procedure and realistic goals of the service |
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Identify the contraindications for performing a peel:
a. Acne scars and freckles
b. oiliness and pore impactions
c. Herpes Simplex and recent medical peels.
d. use of a different product line other than what you recommended. |
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| C - Herpes and recent medical peels |
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| These product ingredients are beneficial when combined with peels for mature and/or sensitive skin. |
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| Ceramides, Hyaluronic acid, phospholipids, and Allatoin |
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| Limitation of the strengthof peels you are permitted to use in a salon is ultimately set by? |
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| Why is it important to keep skin hydrated after a peel? |
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| a peel has a tendency to dry the skin |
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| Microdermabrasion uses ____________ exfoliation to lightly peel the skin. |
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Which answer best describes Microdermabrasion?
a. Powerful electronic vacuum
b. sometimes abrades the skin with a hard applicator such as a diamond tip.
c. Usually sprays crystals on the face and uses suction to vacuum them up and stimulate the skin.
d. All answers |
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| What does a successful microdermabrasion treatment depend on ? |
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| Proper use of the hand piece, rate of crystal flow, and vacuum setting. |
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| You should wear these items when cleaning up crystals. |
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Which of the following devices perform light therapies:
a. lasers
b. IPL (Intense pulsed light) systems
c. LED (Light emitting diode) devices
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| LED (Light Emitting Diodes) devices treat ______________. |
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| As we age, electrical impulses may ____________ and cause skin aging. |
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| When using a microcurrent device, the current is determined by the skin's _________. |
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| Deep penetrating sound waves |
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How does ultrasound benefit the skin?
a. assists in product penetration
b. uses a science called sonophoresis
c. stimulates tissues and increases blood flow and oxygenation.
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| Depending on the treatment product, body wraps can? |
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| Body exfoliation services are synonymous with |
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| Body polish and body glows |
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| By using a combination of ingredients and ____________________, body scrubs can exfoliate and stimulate the skin. |
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| One of the primary goals of clay, mud, and seaweed body masks is to |
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Which form(s) of water does hydrotherapy use?
a. Steam
b. ice
c. liquid
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| The core ingredients in balneotherapy are |
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| Reflexology treats the whole body by applying pressure to |
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| pressure points located on the feet and hands. |
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| The primary purpose of endermology is to |
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| What are the 3 Ayurveda doshas? |
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| Identify the primary benefit of manual lymph drainage |
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| Stimulates the flow of lymph fluid through the lymphatic vessels. |
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| Medical aestheticians can be certified as |
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| Certified Medical Aestheticians |
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| Non Ablative laser treatments |
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| Non Ablative intense pulsed light therapies (IPLs) |
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| bypass the epidermis to stimulate collagen in the dermis for wrinkle reduction. |
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| Botox and dermal fillers are |
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| How does botox (botulinum toxin) work to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles? |
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| creates a temporary paralysis or diminished movement by blocking neurotransmitters. |
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| Dermal fillers work best when |
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| Used in conjunction with botox |
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| In medical jargon a face lift is called |
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| minimizing varicose veins |
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What does a clinical esthetician do ?
a. performs post surgery facials
b. works in a medical setting
c. performs procedures such as mild peels
d. all answers |
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| To avoid damage to the skin and hyperpigmentation, ___________________ must be used daily when using AHA's or other strong exfoliating products or treatments |
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| Each __________________ is different, so check with your local laws to see what is acceptable in performing exfoliation services under your esthetic's license. |
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| Instruct your clients to drink alot of water to ___________ and _____________ the body after body treatments. |
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| Treatments where product is applied on the body then covered or wrapped up. Wraps are used for various reasons and can either remineralize, stimulate, hydrate, detoxify or promote relaxation. Products will determine effects and results. |
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| Treatments using friction to exfoliate and hydrate, increase circulation and nourish skin using a combo of ingredients such as walnut husks apricot kernels etc . Exfoliation treatments are also called body polishes and glows. |
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| Mineralization and detoxify the body using primarily clay, mud or seaweed mixtures. Some are used to treat cellulite. |
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| Spa Treatment that uses water in it's 3 forms (ice, steam and liquid) |
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Treatment of physical ailments using therapeutic water baths. Mineral, mud or fango, dead sea salt, seaweed, enzymes are all used in baths.
(Balneum is latin for bath) |
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| Technique of using hot stones and cold stones in massage or other treatment |
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| treatment of the body through reflex points located on the bottoms of the feet. It is balancing and relaxing for the whole body. |
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| concepts are based on 3 doshas or mind and body types( pitta, kapha and vatta). Ayur means life, vital power veda means knowledge. |
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| treatment for cellulite. It helps stimulate the reduction of adipose tissue. Machines and other endermology methods are used in spas and in medical facilities. |
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| Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) |
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| Stimulates lymphatic fluid to flow through the lymphatic vessels. Helps reduce edema and expedites healing, and cell metabolism. |
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| Caused primarily by female hormones and genetics. Consists of fat cells. Dermal fat cells swell and cellulite is visible when dermal fat cells are closer to the surface of the skin ... Occurs from damage to the dermis and dehydration. |
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| a face lift - this procedure removes excess fat at the jaw line, tightens loose, atrophic muscles and removes sagging skin. |
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| An Eye Lift - removes fat and skin from the upper and lower lids, reducing bagginess and crinkled looking eyes. |
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| Define Transconjunctival blepharoplasty. |
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| procedure performed inside the lower eyelid to remove bulging fat pads which are often congenital. |
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| Nose Surgery to make it smaller or change he appearance. Sometimes necessary for health reasons. |
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| used to smooth wrinkles or lighten acne scars. Collagen remodeling, stimulates the growth of new collagen in the dermis. This type of laser treatment removes the epidermal layer and requires a recovery period. |
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| Strong exfoliation method that uses a mechanical brush to physically remove tissue down the to dermis. |
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| Define trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peels |
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| Used for sun damage and wrinkles |
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| Strongest peels and can be toxic. They are still used and less expensive, but require a longer recovery period than TCA peels or laser resurfacing. |
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| minimizes varicose veins and other varicosities by injectin chemical agents into the affected area. |
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| Brest surgery that enlarges, decreases or reconstructs the breasts. |
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| Surgically removes pockets of fat |
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| removes excessive fat deposits and loose skin from the abdomen to tuck and tighten the area. |
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| Light to medium peel of lactic acid, salicylic acid, and resorcinol in and ethanol solvent. |
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| Neuromuscular blocking serum that paralyzes nerve cells on teh muscle when this serum is injected into it. |
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| Carbolicacid, a caustic poison, used for peels and to sanitize metallic implements. |
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| A device that mimics the body's natural electrical energy to reeducate and tone the facial muscles- improves circulation and increases collagen and elastin production. |
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| Name 2 types of Surgical procedures |
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| Reconstructive and Cosmetic |
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| Light Therapy Colors/Effects |
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Red - stimulating
Green - Calming
Blue - Acne
Amber-Red - muscles and healing
Infrared - rejuvenation
LED helps the lymph system and increase ATP energy production in the cells. |
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