Machines

Question 1

What are the effects of Galvanic treatment when machines are turned on?

Answer 1

-galvanic current causes chemical changes by way of direct current

Question 2

In galvanic treatment, what forms around the anode? And what affects does this have?

Answer 2

-acids form around the anode, which have an astringent affect

Question 3

In galvanic treatment, what is the effect of the chemical reaction at the cathode?

Answer 3

-chemical reaction at the cathode causes pore to relax

Question 4

What does the galvanic current generate by way of chemical changes?

Answer 4

-generates a cell-expanding reaction or hyperaemia

Question 5

What sensations can the client expect during a galvanic treatment?

Answer 5

• metallic taste in mouth due to change in pH of saliva (especially those with a lot of dental work)
• slight tingling feeling

Question 6

What is necessary while starting the galvanic treatment to ensure successful and comfortable treatment?

Answer 6

• a smooth and gradual increase and decrease of intensity

Question 7

In esthetics, how many treatments is galvanic current used for? What are they?

Answer 7

Two:

• take advantage of the chemical changes produced when the current is passed through certain solutions containing acids and salts
• take advantage of the chemical effects that are produced when the current is passed through the tissues and fluids of the body

Question 8

What is Desincrustation?

Answer 8

• comes from the word “incrust”
• This means to form into a crust or hard coating on a surface
• in esthetic treatment it means a more profound cleansing

Question 9

What is Saponification?

Answer 9

We remove excess sebum and waste matter that covers oily skin by using galvanic current.

• this produces Soda by electrolysis and emulsifies the sebum
• it creates soap suds on the surface of the skin

Question 10

When should desincrustation not be done?

Answer 10

-should not be performed over broken skin- make sure to not go over blemishes or lesions

Question 11

What is desincrustation usually used to treat?

Answer 11

• acne
• milia
• comedones

Question 12

Should desincrustation be used before or after steamer and why?

Answer 12

• Should be used before steamer to ease black head extractions
• can also be done as a treatment on its own with a mask applied afterward

Question 13

What product is required for desincrustation?

Answer 13

A laboratory prepared desincrustation lotion

-if unavailable us a saline solution of 5 grams of sea salt with a litre of distilled water (alkaline solution formula)

Question 14

In Desincrustation, a direct galvanic current is used to:

Answer 14

Penetrate an alkaline solution

Question 15

Which pole is the one to cause a negative effect (Desincrustation) (galvanic current)

Answer 15

The negative pole

Question 16

What is the purpose of desincrustation?

Answer 16

-to soften and breakdown sebum and to begin a drying effect on the oily condition

Question 17

What is electrolysis?

Answer 17

-when chemical effects are produced by a galvanic current, passed through the tissues and fluids of the body because of the salt content

Question 18

What are produced when galvanic currents passes through certain solutions containing acids and salts

Answer 18

Chemical changes are produced when this direct current passed through certain solutions containing acids and salts

Question 19

What are contraindications of galvanic treatment?

Answer 19

• hypersensitivities such as couperose, or if mild sensitivities avoid area
• broken skin or blemishes
• pregnant women, thyroid problems, metal I.U.D *consult their doctor before use
• metal implants of pacemakers
• high blood pressure
• cancer
• dental bridges and fillings will produce a metallic taste *client should bite down on cotton

Question 20

How often can galvanic current be used and when can it be introduced?

Answer 20

• introduced after 3rd facial
• very bad oily or comedogenic skin, treatment can be done 1X/week for a series of 6 treatments. If required can be done up to 2X/week

Question 21

What precautions should be followed while using galvanic treatment?

Answer 21

• over treated skin can become flaky and itchy due to the alkaline solution
• to prevent this, frequency of treatments should be determined based of level of sensitivity, as well as making sure to inverse the current from negative to positive to balance the pH of the skin at the end of treatment

Question 22

What is ionization?

Answer 22

-introducing an element of chemical substances that have been decomposed by electrolysis into the human body

Question 23

What do we use ionization for in esthetics?

Answer 23

-facilitate a deeper penetration of cosmetic products into the skin

Question 24

In which part of the treatment should ionization be done?

Answer 24

-should be done on well cleansed skin as a last step of a facial treatment so products can penetrate.

Question 25

How many sessions of ionization is recommended?

Answer 25

- sessions of 6 treatments twice a year is a preventative measure for dehydration - twice a week regularly if skin is very dehydrated

Question 26

What type of products are used for ionization?

Answer 26

- laboratory prepared products such as creams, gels, lotions and ampoules. - must be water based and of small active molecules.

Question 27

How do you determine if the laboratory prepared product for ionization os for use with negative pole or positive pole?

Answer 27

- products should be marked whether they ionize with the positive or negative pole. - Products will also be alkaline or acidic in pH which ill also help indicate which polarity the solution will penetrate with.

Question 28

What does using 2 ionization electrodes on the face accomplish?

Answer 28

-using 2 ionization electrodes on the face, and by alternating them from negative to positive, we will make sure that even ionization occurred in case we are not sure on what ions the products were produced.

Question 29

How does ionization carry products through the skin?

Answer 29

- as negative and positive ions attract each other, they will carry the products through the superficial layers of the skin. - The same occurs when the client holds the negative and the aesthetician holds the positive.

Question 30

Galvanic Negative will:

Answer 30

-penetrate alkali solutions (negatively charged)

Question 31

Galvanic Positive will:

Answer 31

Penetrate acidic solutions (positively charged)

Question 32

Explain how the galvanic negative and positive help penetrate cosmetic products into the skin?

Answer 32

Galvanic negative and positive attract each other. Therefore the active polarity of the substance will be drawn or attracted to by the opposite.

Question 33

When is ionization introduced?

Answer 33

After the third facial

Question 34

What type of skin is ionization designed for?

Answer 34

Dehydrated, dry or aging skin

Question 35

How often should ionization be performed?

Answer 35

- On average, a series of 6 treatments 1X/week, 2X year works well as preventative maintenance - Skin with very deep dehydration, very dry or aging skin might need a series of 6 treatments 2X a year and additional treatments with facials

Question 36

How long do you perform the ionization treatment?

Answer 36

Not longer than 5 minutes

Question 37

At which part of the treatment should ionization be performed? (According to the manual)

Answer 37

-it should be the last treatment, replacing H/F and moisturizer …….whaaaat?! -as a separate treatment, cleanse, tone with a Lucas, apply ampoule and ionize

Question 38

What are the contraindications of ionization treatment?

Answer 38

- pregnant women - hypersensitivity - high blood pressure - metal implants - stop treatment if skin becomes red or client is uncomfortable - epilepsy

Question 39

What is micro current?

Answer 39

-an extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the bodies natural electrical impulses

Question 40

What is micro current used for?

Answer 40

- iontophoresis - firming/ restores elasticity - toning (increase muscle tone) - soothing - improve blood and lymph circulation - aid in healing tissue such as acne (because it works with the bodies own natural processes) minimize healing time - reduce redness and irritation - improves barrier functions of skin - increases metabolism

Question 41

Where in the body does microcurrent travel through?

Answer 41

-It does not travel through the whole body, just in the intended treated area

Question 42

What are the results of a microcurrent treatment?

Answer 42

-when used in treatments for aging skin, the result may be softer, firmer, more hydrated appearance of the skin

Question 43

What is the spray machine also referred to as?

Answer 43

An atomizer

Question 44

What is the use for the spray machine in facial treatments?

Answer 44

- It cools and soothes the skin - provides fragrance - cleanses - refreshes skin - hydrates skin

Question 45

How can the spray machine help with a clay mask treatment?

Answer 45

-helps soften the clay mask application to aid in their removal

Question 46

What solutions can the spray machine be used with?

Answer 46

- distilled water only | - 1 part toner, 1 part water

Question 47

The spray machine contains a compressor which:

Answer 47

Blows air (spray) when the machine is on spray

Question 48

Which skin type is the spray machine for?

Answer 48

All

Question 49

What is the suction machine?

Answer 49

Used in mechanical lymphatic drainage

Question 50

What does the suction machine aid in?

Answer 50

- Deep pore cleansing - assisting in the removal of dead skin cells, oil and other impurities - massager by increasing circulation and bringing nutrients to the surface

Question 51

What skin types may the suction machine be used on?

Answer 51

All except broken skin (acne and sensitivities)

Question 52

What creates suction when the suction machine is turned on

Answer 52

A compressor