Post on 14-Dec-2015
Enhance facial treatmentsIncrease efficacy & penetration of productsMagnifying lamps
AnalysisExtractionsTweezing
Facial Equipment
SteamersHeats & produces steamSoftens tissues
Accepts productsRelax & soften follicle accumulations
Heating coils that boil waterUse distilled water when possible (prevents
mineral build-up)
Steamer precautionsAsthma/lung disordersClaustrophobicAvoid too close to face
Hot towelsNo steamer is availableWarm wet towel wrapped around faceLeave nose exposed
DO NOT use on:Sensitive skinClaustrophobicRosacea/redness-prone
Rotating electrical appliance with interchangeable brushes
Various sizes & texturesBack treatments
Larger & stiffer bristlesFace treatments
Smaller & softer bristlesMechanical exfoliationApplied after steam
Brushing Machine
Thick layer of cleanser or moisturizerBuffer so bristles do not scratch skin
Removes dead skin cellsStimulate blood circulationBrushes thoroughly cleaned & disinfected
Never use brushes on:Drugs that thin or exfoliate the skin
Retin-A®Differin®Tazorac®
RosaceaSensitive skinPustular skinForms of skin inflammationreddening
Increase circulationJet-spray lotions and toners/astringentsUse suction only on nonsensitive and
noninflammed skin!Spray used on any skin
Hydrate skinHelp clean off mask
Skin Suction & Cold Spray Machine
Use of electrical currentCaution Box – page 735Contraindications:
Heart patientsPacemakersMetal implantsEpilepsySeizure disordersAfraid of electric currentOpen or broken skin When in doubt get a Dr. note
Electrotherapy & Light Therapy
Modalities = electric currentsApplicator directing electric current from
machine to clientHigh Frequency – 1 electrodeGalvanic Current – 2 electrodesPolarity
Positive, anode, red, +Negative, cathode, black, -
Electrodes - Probe
Softening and emulsifying hardened sebum stuck in hair follicle
Oily areas with multiple comedones and more acne-prone skin
Products alkaline fluids/gels act as solventsExtraction made easierNegative pole applied to face over product
Current forces products deeper into follicleChemical reaction occursLoosens impacted sebum
Disincrustation - Galvanic Current
Both electrodes wrapped in wet cottonActive electrode
Applied to skin in oily areaActive electrodeNegative current3 – 5 minutes
Inactive electrodeHeld by client in right hand/behind right
shoulder
Process of using galvanic current to allow water-soluble products containing ions to penetrate skin
Products will be labeled for IontophoresisNegative current
Products with negative ions - able to penetrate skin
Positive currentProducts with positive ions - able to penetrate
skin
Iontophoresis
Type of galvanic current with a very low level of electricity
Helps tone skinProduces a lifting effect for aging skin that
lacks elasticity
Microcurrent
Nikolas TeslaStimulate blood flowHelps products penetrateWorks by warming tissues – allows for better
absorption of moisturizersApplied after extractionsAcne-prone skinGermicidal effects
High Frequency Current
Glass contain various types of gas (neon)MushroomRakeWandDirect Application
Applied to the skinIndirect Application
Client holds electrodeCreating an electrical stimulating massage
Electrodes
Using light exposure to treat skin conditionsInfrared lamps
Heat the skin Increase blood flowHair and scalp treatments
Light-emitting Diode (LED)Uses concentrated light flashes very rapidlyHelps with wound healingMinimize rednessWarm lower-level tissuesHelps stimulate blood flow Improve acne-prone skin
Light Therapy
Type & color of light varies according to treatment objectives
Red lights – aging and rednessBlue light – acne prone skinSafe treatment for most clientsAVOID on clients who have seizuresIf questionable – get Dr. approval!
Mechanical exfoliationShooting aluminum oxide crystals at the skinExfoliates dead skin cellsClosed vacuum
Shoot crystalBump off dead skin cellsVacuum up by suction
Fast visible resultsTreat surface wrinkles & aging skinRequires extensive training
Microdermabrasion
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Constant & direct currentPositive & negative poleChemical changes Table 13 -2
Chapter 13 – Galvanic Current
Low level of electricity that mirror’s body’s natural electrical current impulses
IontophoresisFirming, toning, soothing skinHelp heal inflamed tissueNewer units have negative * positive polarity
in 1 probe not 2More relaxing for client
Microcurrent
Improves blood & lymph circulationProduces acidic & alkaline reactionsOpens & closes follicles & poresIncreases muscle toneRestore elasticityReduces redness & inflammationMinimizes healing time for acne lesionsImproves natural protective barrier of skinIncreases metabolism
Violet rayThermal or heat producing currentHigh rate of oscillation or vibration Does not produce muscle contractionsEffects either stimulating or soothingElectrodes made from glass or metal
1 used at a time
Telsa High-Frequency Current