Wk 8 - skincare 2 Intro to Chemical Exfoliation
The most commonly used beta hydroxyl acid (BHA) is:
salicylic acid
T/F After the Neutralizer is applied to the skin a cool towel compress is used to remove all product.
true
In the TheraGenesis peeling products, his hydroxy acid has antibacterial properties, so is highly recommended for adult acne, dealing effectively with both acne and associated symptoms of aging skin.
salicylic
T/F In a facial treatment a maximum of 2 layers of the Peeling solution can be applied if the client can tolerate it.
true
T/F After the TheraGenesis Peeling Prep Solution is used to degrease the skin each layer of the TheraGenesis Peel Product is applied and is required to remain on the skin for 3 minutes before a next layer is applied.
false
T/F Any procedure that removes cells below the stratum corneum is considered medical peeling.
true
T/F When using chemical peels, product pH determines the strength of a product more so than does the percentage of peeling ingredient in the peeling solution. For example a 20 % peel with pH of 2 is actually stronger than a 50% peel with a pH of 5
true
In the video the application of the Thera Genesis peel begins at the
forehead
T/F The Peel prep stays on the skin for 3 min and each layer of the peel stays on for 1 minute or until tacky
true
How much of each solution - Prep, Peel solution, and Neutralizer is dispensed into a dish?
1/2 tsp
In the TheraGenesis peeling products, this Hydroxy acid has a bleaching effect promoting the dispersion of Melanin granules, exerts an antioxidant effect and inhibits Tyrosinase
lactic
T/F In general terms, estheticians perform exfoliations and physicians perform peels.
true
T/F In the video tutorial the Peel prep and the Peel solution are applied with small gauze in a pattern of strokes that mainly move from the outer portion of the face inwards towards the center
false
Which Hydroxy acid is the strongest and requires neutralization
glycolic
In the TheraGenesis peeling products, this hydroxy acid is derived from unsaturated fatty acid milk fats and is good for a first time peel
azelaic
T/F The pH of an alphahydroxy acid affects how well an AHA product will perform.
true
T/F Esthetics procedures affect the stratum corneum layer of the skin.
true
Peels in which the entire epidermis is removed
medium depth
Which portion of the face should the esthetician start with when applying AHA gel?
forehead
Surgical peels that remove tissue well into the papillary dermis
deep peels
T/F The Peeling Solution that will be used in Lab is the Thera Genesis Triplicity
true
In the video for the Peel Procedure when is the timer set?
before applying peel
In the TheraGenesis peeling products, this Hydroxy acid is milder than all other peels and recommended for sensitive skins. It is also a component of the skin’s natural moisturizing factor/NMF.
lactic
T/F The Peel neutralizer is an alkaline sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) blend which will neutralize the acidity of the peel product and in particular stops the action of Glycolic acid.
true
BHAs are described as lipophilic, meaning they have the ability to:
dissolve oil
Peels in which only dead cells are removed from the epidermis
superficial
Chemical used in medium-depth peels that is now banned in Canada
trichloracetic acid
In what order is the peel procedure performed?
Eye pads, Gloves, Peel Prep, Peel solution, Neutralizer, Eye pad removal, Cool towel
T/F The Thera Genesis Exfoliating Peels achieve their strength by the number of layers that are applied with a maximum number of 7 layers allowed depending on skin erythema and pain/irritation.
true