Facials - Electrotherapy. Enhance facial treatments Increase efficacy & penetration of products...

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Facials - Electrotherapy Chapter 23 – 12’ – pages 733 - 737 Chapter 13 – 12 – pages 269 - 271

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Facials - Electrotherapy

Chapter 23 – 12’ – pages 733 - 737

Chapter 13 – 12 – pages 269 - 271

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

2 Caution boxes page 736Caution box page 737State Regulatory check page 737

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

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

Used during aging-skin treatmentsGives skin

SofterFirmerMore hydrated appearance

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

Stimulates blood circulationIncreases elimination & absorptionIncreases skin metabolismImproves germicidal actionRelieves skin congestionDid You Know? – page Caution Box – page 272State Regulatory alert – page 272

Benefits