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44 Cards in this Set
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What is NOT a method by which exfoliation can be accomplished? |
Biologically |
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What is the average rate of cell turnover for those 50 and older? |
42-84 days |
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A pH of less than ____ is not recommended for salon peels? |
3.0 |
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What is NOT a contraindication for chemical exfoliation? |
Oily skin |
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What is an example of a beneficial ingredient for mature or sensitive skin? |
Aloe Vera |
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How often should you recommend a series of AHA treatments to clients? |
Every 3-4 months |
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How many times should you rinse the skin after removing a chemical exfoliant during a mini procedure? |
At least six times |
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What is photodynamic therapy primarily used to treat? |
Actinic keratosis |
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What class of medical device are lasers and intense pulsed light (IPL) machines? |
IV |
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What type of LED light is used for rejuvenation? |
Infrared |
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What color light is considered stimulating when using therapeutic lamps for color therapy? |
Red |
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What condition is a contraindication for microcurrent? |
Epilepsy |
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Pitta is a combination of what two elements? |
Fire and water |
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Where are most body products applied FIRST when performing a body scrub? |
Legs |
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What statement about preoperative care is correct? |
Part of the Estheticians role is to help the patient stay calm |
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Device that mimics the way the brain relays messages to the muscle |
Microcurrent |
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This is caused primarily by female hormones and genetics? |
Cellulite |
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Strong alpha hydroxy acid derived from sugar cane |
Glycolic acid |
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Medical device used for hair removal and skin treatments |
Laser |
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Rate of cell mitosis and migration from the dermis to the top of the epidermis |
Cell renewal factor |
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Form of mechanical machine exfoliation that uses a powerful electronic vacuum |
Microdermabrasion |
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Application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, or hair removal |
Light therapy |
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This contains lactic acid, salicylic acid, and resorcinol in an ethanol solvent |
Jessner's peel |
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Type of wrinkle treatment that uses intense pulsed light to bypass the epidermis and stimulate collagen in the dermis |
Nonablative |
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Procedure that removes excess fat at the jawline |
Rhytidectomy |
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Procedure that minimizes varicose veins and other varicoseties by injecting chemical agents into the affected areas |
Sclerotherapy |
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Procedure that makes a nose smaller or changes the appearance in some way |
Rhinoplasty |
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Strongest peel available |
Phenol peel |
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Procedure that removes fat and skin from the upper and lower eyelids, making them less baggy and crinkled-looking |
Blepharoplasty |
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Deep peel used for sun damage and wrinkles |
Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel |
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Procedure that simulates lymph fluid to flow through the lymphatic vessels |
Manual lymph drainage |
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Procedure performed inside the lower eyelid to remove bulging fat pads |
Transconjunctival blepharoplasty |
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Strong exfoliation method that uses a mechanical brush to physically remove tissue down to the dermis |
Dermabrasion |
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Surgery that enlarges the breasts or reconstructs them |
Mammoplasty |
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Procedure that surgically removes pockets of fat |
Liposuction |
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Treatment that uses water in its three forms: ice, steam, and liquid |
Hydrotherapy |
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Treatment that uses friction to exfoliate and hydrate, increase circulation, and nourish skin using a combination of ingredients |
Body scrub |
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Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing |
Reiki |
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Treatment where product is applied on the body and then covered or wrapped up |
Body wrap |
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Technique of using hot stones and cold stones in massage or other treatments |
Stone massage |
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Treatment for cellulite that helps stimulate the reduction of adipose tissue by a vacuum massage that combines a vigorous massage along with suction |
Endermology |
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Treatment of physical ailments using therapeutic water baths |
Balneotherapy |
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Technique of applying pressure to the feet based on a system of zones and areas on the feet that directly correspond to the anatomy of the body |
Reflexology |
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Treatment that remineralizes and detoxifies the body using primarily clay, mud, or seaweed |
Body mask |