milady chap 13 esthetics book pt1

what is true of the esthetic use of machine technology

• advanced tech has not altered much in the last 5 years

• machines can produce better results

• advanced tech is not generally worth the expense

• the newest tech is always the most effect choice

what do the terms superficial peeling, exfoliatiom, keratolysis, and desqumation refer to

• removal of dead skin cells

• hair removal

• ultrasound techniques

• lymphatic drainage

during a chemical exfoliation, it would NOT be normal to use

• jessner’s peel

• microdermabrasion

• AHA

• enzymes

what would be an alkaline pH

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 9

what is true of the pH of human skin

• alkaline

• some ppl have acidic and other alkaline

• acidic

• neutral

what is the best choice of product’s pH for use in salon peels

• alkaline pH

• pH less than 3

• pH that is neutral

• pH between 3-5.5, depending on the client’s skin pH

the peels that typically have the lowest pH are

• physician peels

• spa peels

• over-the-counter peels

• AHA home care products

who has the longest cell renewal factor (CRF)

• babies

• teenagers

• adults under 50

• adults over 50

what type of peel would NOT be used by estheticians

• enzyme peel

• peel with strong TCA contradictions

• lactic acid peel

• glycolic acid peel

chemical exfoliation does NOT typically result in

• dry skin

• increased CRF

• improved skin texture

• reduced surface pigmentation