Study Note #1 PDF

Desquamation: ​ Stratum corneum ​ New cells replaced from lower stratums - cell turnover Exfoliation ​ Increase cell turnover, blood flow and circulation Beneficial Ingredients Found in Masks: ​ Vitamin A, C, E ​ Hyaluronic Acid ​ Seaweed ​ Calcium ​ Diatomaceous Earth ​...

Desquamation: ​ Stratum corneum ​ New cells replaced from lower stratums - cell turnover Exfoliation ​ Increase cell turnover, blood flow and circulation Beneficial Ingredients Found in Masks: ​ Vitamin A, C, E ​ Hyaluronic Acid ​ Seaweed ​ Calcium ​ Diatomaceous Earth ​ Bentonite ​ Kaolin ​ Glycerin ​ Zinc Oxide Types of Masks: ​ Wax ​ Setting/ Modeling Desincrustation: ​ Sit on face 10-15 min. ​ Galvanic current – oiler skin (not acne). High Frequency: ​ No polarity, in effect doesn’t produce chemical changes. Makes product penetration physically impossible. Effects of High Frequency ​ Increases cell metabolism. Contraindications: ​ Heart problems ​ Braces ​ Body piercings from the waist up Indirect High Frequency Technique: ​ Creates a regenerating action ​ Increases blood flow ​ Great for skin lacking firmness and tone ​ Stimulating for dry skin FACIAL MASSAGE CONTRAINDICATIONS: ​ Severe, uncontrolled hypertension ​ Uncontrolled diabetes Types of MASSAGE TECHNIQUES: ​ Acupressure ​ Shiatsu ​ Pressure point massage ​ Aromatherapy ​ Manual lymph drainage Ultrasound Technology: ​ Ultrasound/ultrasonic, refers to frequency above range of sound audible to human ear. ​ Ultrasonic equipment is based on high-frequency mechanical oscillations produced by a metal spatula-like tool. Contraindications: ​ Heart conditions ​ Pacemakers or electrical implants ​ Advanced diabetes ​ Cancerous lesions Definitions: Adipose -​ A connective tissue, but its also an interactive organ in your endocrine system Keratinocytes -​ The primary type of cell found in the epidermis Merkel cells -​ A special type of cell found right below the epidermis (top layer of skin) Stratum Lucidum -​ A smooth, seemingly translucent layer of the epidermis Stratum Granulosum -​ Layer of cells in epidermis Stratum Spinosum -​ Also called the prickle cell layer Stratum Germinativum -​ Separated from dermis by basement membrane and attached to it by hemidesmosomes Sun Damage -​ When sun prematurely ages the skin, called photoaging, and can lead to skin cancer Seborrhea -​ Chronic, relapsing skin condition that affects areas of body with many oil glands Wrinkles/Aging -​ Skin becomes thinner, drier, and less elastic Poor Elasticity -​ Saggy, crinkled, or leathery skin Cysts -​ Closed sac-like structure that can occur anywhere in the body