an important strategy to use when conducting a clients consultation is known as?
How much more acidic is 9 than 7 on the PH scale?
100x
At what PH is acid balanced
4.5-5.5
Lancets should be held at what angle?
45 degrees
If a client has an adverse reaction to a product what should be first check?
MSDS
The ethnicity that ages the least is
african american
Over use of alkaline products can cause
asteatosis
If a client has a wheal you
avoid the area
QUATS must me
bactericidal, fungicidal, verucidal
What skin cancer is described as tiny, pearl like lesions?
basal cell carcinomas
You are performing a glycolic peel on a client with thin skin. What adverse reaction might they experience if you leave the peel on the maximum time allowed?
burned skin
A group of boils is considered a
carbuncle
When a client has a neck injury what area should you avoid?
cervical
What has calming and soothing effects
chamomile
What ingredient is both calming and antiseptic?
chamomile
Hyperpigmentation is likely to occur on predisposed skin during which treatment?
chemical peels
What caustic peel removes the epidermis and dermis?
chloracetic acid
What is eyelash hair
cilia
What do you do in the case of a first degree burn?
cold compress or immerse in cold water
In what layer of the skin are Appocrine glands found?
dermis
A condition that would not be indicated for reflexology would be
diabetes
EPA registered products are what level of cleanliness
disinfection
Frequent washing with alkaline products does what?
disturbs the skin's natural defense mechanism
On what type of skin condition should Anaphoresis not be used?
dry
What massage technique do you use to spread moisturizer?
effleurage
One of the ingredients to moisten dry skin is
emollient
What ingredient would be antimicrobial in a mask?
eucalyptus
Scratches and punctures of the surface of the epidermis are called
excoriations
A client is attending a party after having lymphatic drainage. What might they experience?
fatigue and dizziness
A crack in the dermis is called
fissure
What causes the most allergic reactions?
fragrance
How do you correct deep set eyes
highlight between and around the eyes
Light skin can be sensitive to waxing but black skin can have what result?
hyperpigmentation
The client holds which electrode
inactive
What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic
intrinsic is natural aging, extrinsic is aging from the sun, alcohol...
How does Titanium Dioxide work to protect from the sun?
it reflects light
What does the sudorifurous glands excrete?
lactic acid, urea, water
Your client has dry skin and you are about to moisturize it. What ingredient should you look for?
lanolin
What does excessive use of alkaline shaving products do?
makes skin flaky and dry
What should be removed before creating an arch in an eyebrow?
makeup
What skin condition is associated with lesions and dark brown spots you should refer the client to a physician
melanoma
Where do you begin removing cleanser from?
neck
What arrangement is acceptable as an SMA
paper towel on top of terry cloth
What connects the shoulder to the chin?
platysma
During disincrustation the client holds which electrode?
positive/ anode
when performing a skin analysis prior to a chemical peel, you notice inflamed skin, what do you do?
postpone the service
What should you apply before waxing an eyebrow?
powder
What is the role of silicone in a product?
prevent water from escaping from the skin
How must containers be stored
properly labeled
Red dry skin patches and flaky skin is a sign of what?
psoriasis
When pulling soft wax from underarm area, you
pull according to hair growth
What does Anaphoresis do to the skin
relaxes and softens
What is the difference between Telangestiasia and Rosacea
rosacea has inflamed pustule and papules and telangestaisia has only enlarged blood vessels
Disincrustation solution is
slightly alkaline
What type of bacteria is in the puss of the blemishes?
staphylococcus
What is the layer located below the stratum lucidium?
stratum granulosum
Where is the adipose tissue found?
subcutaneous layer
What is the function of the Langerhans cells
to help protect the body from infection
What is the function of powder
to set foundation
The term for the study of hair and it's function is
trichology
What condition can you perform a service on?
vitiligo
When do you remove hard wax
when it is set
When do you cover the eyes with eye pads?
when using the dermal light
