Bio-Therapeuticdermalogica guide

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working safely and effectively with bio-therapeutic equipment

Before you start1. Carry out an in-depth consultation with your client to establish their skin goals,

experience/history of receiving electrical services. Review the Consultation Card to check for contra-indications and precautions, ensuring they are a candidate for treatment. If the client is new to electrical technology, brief them on what to expect.

2. Use Face Mapping to ensure the skin is in optimum health to reduce possible complications.

3. Based on your client’s skin goals select the appropriate modules and modalities to integrate into their service.

4. Use Dermalogica professional products that are suitable for the client’s current skin condition.

5. Never leave your client unattended when using an electrical modality6. Refer to sterilising protocols to ensure longevity of equipment

Contra-indications and precautionsbt-micro®

Pacemaker or other implanted electrical deviceCancerEpilepsyPregnancyAny contagious or transmittable diseasesHemophilia or other bleeding disordersDo not use on broken or damaged skinUnder a physician’s care for any disease, illness, or injury DO NOT use the bt-micro if any contraindication is

bt-nano®

PacemakerEpilepsyPregnancyCancerThrombosisPhlebitisDo not use on broken or damaged skinUnder a physician’s care for any disease, illness, or injuryDO NOT use the bt-nano if any Contraindication is present

bt-accent® LEDCancerEpilepsyPregnancyPanic Disorder / ClaustrophobiaHypersensitivity to light or “photo allergy”Tendency toward photo-toxic reactionsTaking of photo-sensitizing or photo-toxic medicationDo not use with heat inducing productsDo not use with chemical peelsDo not use on broken or damaged skinUnder a physician’s care for any disease, illness, or injuryDO NOT use the bt-accent LED if any contraindication is present

bio-hydroderm® trinityAny contagious diseaseBlood transmitted diseases (HIV, hepatitis, herpes)Retin-AIsotretinoin (Sotret, Claravis, Accutane)Any drug that causes sensitivity to sun exposureHemophiliaSkin irritation or rash. Wait at least 48 hours after waxing.Diabetes (insulin dependent)PregnancyDo not use on broken or damaged skinUnder a physician’s care for any disease, illness, or injuryDO NOT use the Bio-Hydroderm Trinity if any

bt-analyze®Pacemaker or other implanted electrical deviceCancerPregnancyAny contagious or transmittable diseasesConsult a Physician before using if there are anyhealth or medical concerns.Do not use on broken, irritated, injured, or compromised skin.Do not use the bt-analyze if any contraindications

Bio-Therapeutic analyzing tools bt-vision® and bt-zoom® are ideal support tools for use during Face Mapping®

Top Tip! For accurate UV/LED readings use bt-zoom® in a dark room.

Use your findings to share personalised lifestyle education, product and service recommendations as

part of your clients Skin Fitness Plan!

bt-vision® | bt-zoom®

bt-zoom®

1. Press button once for white light and view skin through magnifier.

2. Press button twice for UV/Woods light and view skin through magnifier.

1 First choose the magnification lens best suited for your vision, insert by gently

pressing into place.

2 Place the headset on and adjust by gently pressing the button printed with the word “push” It should fit snug but not too tight.

Visor can be adjusted by loosening or

tightening the silver screws on the side. 3

Turn the light on and adjust brightness by moving the switch from left to right on the

bt-

Good practice: after use wipe down the modalities with a sterilizing wipe. Dry lenses with a tissue to avoid water marks when storing. Place lenses in relevant slot within box.

concern or condition colour as it may appear on the skin

Thin or dehydrated VioletAcne or congestion Yellow/OrangeHyper-pigmentation BrownHypo-pigmentation Blue/WhiteDead skin White

Use bt-analyze® to recognize patterns of hydration in the client’s skin. Measure skin prior to performing the Deep Cleanse module and following application of Dermal Layering products.

moisture ranges 0-65

Dehydrated: 25 or below

Optimum: 35 – 45

High level of hydration:

Top tips! For accurate readings perform on the client’s forehead, cheeks, chin

and neck Wipe the membrane with a tissue between readings Always replace protective cap when machine is not in use Oil, Silicone and Physical SPF products may affect

readings. Use prior to application of these formulas Be sure to share your findings with the client. Record on their

Consultation card to track their skin health progress!

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Turn on the bt-analyze® by holding the power button for 2-3 seconds. After pressing the power button, wait until the screen shows 0.0 before proceeding with readings.

Remove protective cap. Place the bt-analyze® on the surface of the skin. A beep will signify reading is complete. During the reading, do not press the power or memory buttons.

Press the memory button to save the reading at the top of the display screen. Readings will save in the order you perform them.

bt-analyze®

Good practice: wipe the membrane with a sterilizing wipe at the end of the service, apply protective cap and store.

Achieve a six times more powerful cleanse with the bt-sonic®. For use within FaceFit/SkinSolvers and ProSkin Services as part of the Double Cleanse | Resurfacing modules.

bt-sonic®

Step-by-step Double Cleanse with prescribed cleanser

1. Apply selected cleanser and massage using light upward strokes2. Dampen the bt-sonic® brush head with water and apply to the skin.3. Gently work in circular motions around the face for about 1-2 minutes before removing with warm water and sponges.

Step-by-step Resurfacing

1. Select level of exfoliation or a customized exfoliation according to your client’s skin condition and apply. 2. Dampen the bt-sonic® brush head with water and apply to the skin. Gently work in circular motions around the face for about 1-2 minutes, making sure not to overstimulate skin. Steam is optional.3. Remove product as directed.

Step-by-step Double Cleanse with PreCleanse

1. Apply 1-2 Pumps of PreCleanse to dry skin. Massage to dissolve surface oil and dirt. Add water to emulsify

2. Dampen the bt-sonic® brush head with water and apply to the skin.

3. Gently work in circular motions around the face for about 1-2 minute before removing with warm water and sponges

Professional Tip!

Power up the clients second cleanse further by adding an exfoliant! Choose between ½ tsp

Daily Microfoliant®, ½ tsp Multivitamin

Thermafoliant® or 1 pump Exfoliant

Good practice: to sterilise the bt-sonic® rinse with warm water and run the device in a small bowl of sanitation product making sure not to submerge the brush head.

Use SERUM mode when using Exfoliant Accelerator 35 or Acid Active to power up resurfacing!

Use EXFOL setting to perform extractions! Apply gloves, support and stretch skin with free hand, follow with bt-micro® to lift and wiggle.

SERUM, CLEAR and CREAM not designed for use with oil, silicone and SPF based products

Combining the power of ultra-sonic and micro current technology the bt-micro® is a perfect addition to all Dermalogica professional services. With four settings, the bt-micro® can be used to support the following modules Double Cleanse | Resurface | Extract | Deep Treatment | Dermal Layering

Top Tips!

Deep Treatment and Dermal Layering with CREAM Colloidal Masque Base • Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque • Exothermal Gelloid masque • Endothermal Gelloid masque • Clinical Oatmeal masque •

Selected Moisturiser

bt-micro®

EXFOL setting step-by-step

Use the blade at a 45-degree angle with buttons facing up.

Hold skin taut. Begin on neck using light upward strokes. Working towards the hair follicle, cover all areas of the face, neck and chest. Periodically wipe debris off blade with cotton pad.

SERUM | CLEAR | CREAM settings step-by-step

Select mode according to product and place flat side of blade at 45-degree angle. Apply using a “buttering technique.”

Keep working hand in contact with the metal plates on both sides of the blade, while non-working hand should maintain contact with client’s skin and remain within 2 inches of blade.

Double cleanse with EXFOL PreCleanse • prescribed cleanser • prescribed cleanser + ½ tsp Daily

Microfoliant | ½ tsp Multivitamin Thermafoliant | 1 pump Exfoliant Accelerator 35Resurface with EXFOL

Daily Microfoliant • Daily Superfoliant (no mixing option) • Multivitamin Thermafoliant • Multivitamin Power Exofoliant • Exfoliant

Accelerator 35 Above exfoliant + ½ Tube Multivitamin Power Exfoliant or 1 pump of Exfoliant accelerator 35

Deep Treatment and Dermal Layering with SERUM Ion Active serums • Stress Positive Eye Lift • Retail serums (must be water based)

Extractions with CLEAR- Multi-Active Scaling Gel

Good practice: Wipe between uses. To sterilize wipe over with sterilizing wipe and dry with a tissue, ensure the lid is placed on with the logo displayed on the front. The bt-micro® is not waterproof, avoid contact with water.

bio-hydroderm® trinity can be incorporated into ProSkin and Expert Active level 2 services. Wet/dry diamond tip microdermabrasion will power up resurfacing. Choose to perform 1, 2 or 3 passes! Completed as part of the following modules: Double Cleanse | Resurface | Deep Treatment Select appropriate diamond tip according to the client’s skin texture. Slot into hand piece and apply plastic sheath on top.

Adjust vacuum level: low for sensitive, medium for normal, high for coarse/oily.

Perform passes as indicated.

It is vital that the containers never overflow, always empty prior to this

Top Tips! The speed of the pass is important, going slower will encourage more exfoliation. Ensure enough product is on the skin for hand piece to glide,

if more moisture is needed spritz with MultiActive Toner. Good practice: perform the following steps to sterilize equipment and accessories.

1. Remove diamond tip and soak in Opticide-3, dry thoroughly to avoid corrosion.

2. Wipe down unit and hand piece with sterilizing wipe3. Place Opticide-3 into a container. Turn vacuum up to maximum and use

hand piece to uptake solution through tube and into the waste container. Empty waste container and repeat with sterile water. Remove tubes and hang to air dry. Detach waste containers and dispose of liquid. Remove any liquid that may be in the safety filter cup- this must be free of liquid at all times. Dry container and inner tubes before replacing.

Resurface: Perform pass over • Exfoliant Accelerator 35 • MultiVitamin Power Exfoliant + Exfoliant Accelerator 35

bio-hydroderm® trinity

1st

2nd 3rd

Double Cleanse: Perform pass over prescribed cleanser or prescribed cleanser + 1 pump Exfoliant Accelerator 35. Dermal Clay Cleanser is not recommended.

Deep Treatment: Perform pass over ion Actives. At this stage infusion may be used

bt-nano®

skin textureuneven/ coarse

coarse/ even

even/ normal

normal/ sensitive

sensitive/ thin

diamond tip

very coarse coarse moderate/

medium fine very fine

vacuum levelhigh medium low

The bt-nano® uses low level micro current to work with the skins natural current to increase cellular energy. With multiple preprogrammed settings, the bt-nano® can be used to support the following modules: Resurface | Extract | Deep Treatment

bt-nano®

Program 1:Prepare: Perform the Invisible Expression preparation movements as directed below. Movements have a specific timing that should be considered for optimum effectiveness. All movements should be held for 20 to 24 seconds or 10 to 12 beeps. Each beep is equal to 2 seconds. Skin-Probes: Follow Invisible Expression preparation by performing following, basic or circling movements to penetrate product. Invisible expression Infusion: Connect the Invisible Expression MasqueTM

to the machine and apply over customers eyes. Product: Program 1 and 2 can be performed over Ion Active serums followed by MultiVitamin Power Recovery Masque | Exothermal Gelloid masque | Endothermal Gelloid masque | Colloidal Masque Base | Clinical oatmeal masque for use with Program 3

Program:Bt-cocktail lift: The option selection range is from 1-5. The Option selected should correspond with the number of services that the client is receiving; 1 for the first service, 2 for the second service, etc.Skin work: following bt-cocktail lift perform following, basic or circling movements to penetrate product. Product: bt-COCKTAIL LIFT® can be performed over Ion Active serums and Colloidal Masque Base. bt-COCKTAIL LIFT® step-by-step. movements should be held for 20 seconds or 10 beeps

•• Indicates stationary probe. Indicates moving probe. Mode 1: The btCOCKTAIL LIFT®

Mode 2: Invisible expression service (30-45 minutes)

Invisible Expression preparation movements

•• Indicates stationary probe. Indicates moving probe.

mode program option increase

decrease

run/pause

pre-programmed modes. Select the service you

require.

Selects the step of the

service

Low/high or frequency

level settings

Navigate through modes

run or pause the

current

Program RejuvamitTM

Apply an Ion Active serum followed by MultiVitamin Power Recovery Masque, Exothermal Gelloid or Colloidal Masque Base. Connect the RejuvamitTM to the machine and place onto client’s hand. RejuvamitTM can be performed for 7-10 minutes.

bt-nano®Mode 3: Platinum touch

Mode 4: Quickly Clear

Mode 5: Specific Iontophoresis

Program:Negative- Use open to perform desincrustation. Apply Multi-Active Scaling Gel to areas of congestion, follow with probes and perform following, basic or circling movements for 2-3 minutes. Blot Scaling fluid and perform extractions.Positive- Penetrate Colloidal Masque Base | MultiVitamin Power Recovery Masque | Clinical Oatmeal masque | Exothermal Gelloid | Endothermal Gelloid | Prescribed Moisturiser (excludes SPF products) Use following, basic or circling movements for 2-3 minutes. Alternating- Penetrate Acid Active | Ion Actives | water based retail serums. Use following, basic or circling movements for 2-3 minutes.

LED

Good practice: Ensure probes are wiped between each use. After using remove and soak the tips in sterilising solution. Wipe equipment with sterilising wipe.

Program: Open- Use open to perform desincrustation. Apply Multi-Active Scaling Gel to areas of congestion, follow with probes and perform following, basic or circling movements for 2-3 minutes. Perform extractions.Enhance- Heal breakouts with Enhance. Apply post extraction solution over breakout prone areas. Hold probes stationary over area. Close- Following extractions apply post extraction solution. Using Close, perform following, basic or circling movements over area for 1-2 minutes.

Good practice: Following use of Invisible Expression MasqueTM and RejuvamitTM wipe with sterilising wipe. Do not place in UV cabinet or immerse in water.

Top Tip!  When performing bt-nano® services have a jelly cup of Multi Active Toner to hand to regularly dip probes to conduct current.

Stimulate and energize cellular energy with bio-accent® LED. Each wavelength or colour of light treats different skin conditions. Use as part of ProSkin and Expert Active Level 2 services during the Deep Treatment module.

LED

LED-friendly products Hyaluronic Acid, Oligopeptide, Niacinamide IonActive™ Serums • ExoThermal or EndoThermal Gelloid Masques • Colloidal Masque Base • De-celerator • Calm water gel

Apply prescribed LED-friendly products. Follow with protective eyewear for client and yourself

Red Light: Increases collagen production and stimulates cellular energy. Blue Light: Destroys p-acne bacteria, redness and irritation Combination: Provides benefits of both red and blue lightPress RATE to adjust the blinking. The parameters allow for adjustments of 10 Hz, 40 Hz, and 100 Hz (Constant).

Select desired LED light, rate and time

Turn machine on and position LED over client’s face

Turn off machine when complete

Top Tip! As Retinol 1% Ion Active™ Serum cannot be used underneath the bio-accent® try switching the order! Use bio-accent® prior to the application of the

Retinol 1% Ion Active™ SerumGood practice: after use, dispose of eye pads. Wipe down the equipment with a sterilizing wipe ensuring that both the therapist and clients protective eye wear is dried with a tissue before storing.