Milady Chapter 17: Facial Machines (TQ) – Flashcards
Unlock all answers in this set
Unlock answersquestion
What is another name for a magnifying lamp?
answer
loupe
question
The average magnifying lamp used by estheticians comes in values of 3, 5, and 10 diopters. What does the mean?
answer
30, 50, and 100 times the power magnification
question
The unit of measurement used for a magnifying lamp is a
answer
diopter
question
A thick corneum layer appears as __________ when viewed through a Wood's lamp
answer
white fluorescence
question
Healthy skin appears _________ when viewed with a Wood's lamp
answer
blue-white
question
When using a Wood's lamp, dehydrated skin will appear
answer
light violet
question
When using a Wood's lamp, the room must be
answer
completely dark
question
The primary purpose of the rotary brush is
answer
to lightly exfoliate the skin and assist in the cleansing process
question
When using the brush machine, where on the client's face should you begin?
answer
the forehead
question
Ozone
answer
consists of three oxygen atoms, is created after a lightning storm, has antiseptic qualities
question
When using a steamer, at what point should you turn on the ozone switch?
answer
after steam is visible
question
Every time you use a steamer, you should
answer
wipe down the outside of the glass with a high-level disinfectant
question
What can result from using tap water in your steamer?
answer
mineral deposits
question
Should you leave water in the steamer overnight?
answer
never
question
You should not use a suction device on
answer
super sensitive skin, couperose skin, inflamed skin
question
How should you move the vacuum machine over the skin?
answer
back and forth from left to right
question
People suffering from epilepsy or chronic migraines, who are pregnant, or who wear braces
answer
should not have a galvanic treatment
question
The two significant reactions caused by galvanic current are
answer
chemical and ionic
question
Galvanic current is used during desincrustation to create a chemical reaction that
answer
emulsifies sebum
question
Which types of products are used for desincrustation?
answer
alkaline
question
When performing desincrustation, before you turn on the galvanic current, you should make sure the electrode you will use on the client's face is
answer
directly on the skin
question
Which answer best explains iontophoresis?
answer
introduces water-soluble products with ions into the skin
question
If one vial contains both positive and negative ingredients, you should
answer
first ionize it on negative for a few minutes, and then ionize it on positive for a few minutes
question
On a galvanic current machine, the __________ wire is the positive wire
answer
red
question
Which type of current is used by high frequency machines?
answer
sinusoidal
question
What does galvanic current do for the skin?
answer
aids in penetration of products
question
The electric device that cleans the skin is called
answer
high frequency
question
The Lucas sprayer was invented by
answer
Dr. Lucas Championniere
question
When using a Lucas sprayer, you should fill it __________ with distilled water
answer
3/4 full
question
How long should you leave the electric mitts on the client's hands?
answer
10 minutes
question
After application, you should leave the electric heat mask on for about _________ minutes
answer
7
question
What is the most common magnifying lamp magnification?
answer
five diopters
question
How long can a properly-maintained magnifying lamp last?
answer
10 years
question
What color will thin or dehydrated skin appear as under a Wood's Lamp?
answer
light violet
question
What type of skin has a blue-white appearance under a Wood's Lamp?
answer
normal, healthy skin
question
How many times should a brush machine be used on each area of the face?
answer
three times or for about three to five seconds
question
What is considered to be the most important machine used in esthetics?
answer
steamer
question
How far should steam be kept from the face when you are using a steamer?
answer
15 to 18 inches
question
How do mineral deposits commonly appear on a steamer?
answer
white or yellow crusty film on the heating element
question
What can the vacuum machine be used in place of during a facial service?
answer
massage
question
How should the vacuum be used on clients?
answer
slow horizontal movements on moistened or damp skin
question
What are the two most common types of electrodes used with the galvanic machine?
answer
flat and roller
question
What type of solution can be used as a desincrustation fluid for anaphoresis?
answer
baking soda in water
question
What does cataphoresis do?
answer
calm or soothe nerve endings
question
What is NOT a benefit of the high frequency machine?
answer
helps prevent coagulation
question
What color light should appear when using the large mushroom electrode of a high-frequency machine on normal to oily skin?
answer
violet
question
Larger skin analysis tool that uses a UV light with an interior mirror
answer
skin scope
question
This is also referred to as a loupe
answer
magnifying lamp
question
Various powers of magnification on a magnifying lamp
answer
diopters
question
Use of electrical devices for therapeutic benefits
answer
electrotherapy
question
This is used to create chemical desincrustation and ionic iontophoresis
answer
galvanic current
question
These are used for both face and body treatments
answer
hot towels
question
Infusion of a positive product
answer
cataphoresis
question
Process of introducing ions of water-soluble products into the skin by using an electric current
answer
iontophoresis
question
Use of galvanic current to create an alkaline chemical reaction that emulsifies or liquefies sebum and debris
answer
desincrustation
question
Infusion of a negative product
answer
anaphoresis
question
Atom or molecule that carries an electrical charge
answer
ion
