AK Esthetician flashcards
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- Disinfection
- A process using an EPA-registered product that kills most pathogenic organisms on nonporous surfaces and implements, but does not necessarily destroy bacterial spores.
- Sterilization
- A process that destroys all microbial life, including bacterial spores, typically using autoclave or chemical sterilant methods.
- Single-use item
- A porous or disposable tool that cannot be adequately cleaned and disinfected, so it is used once and discarded after a client.
- SDS
- Safety Data Sheet required for each chemical product, describing hazards, safe handling, first aid, and storage information.
- Stratum corneum
- The outermost epidermal layer of flattened, keratinized dead cells that forms the skin's primary protective barrier.
- Melanocyte
- A cell in the basal layer of the epidermis that produces melanin, giving skin color and some protection from ultraviolet radiation.
- Sebaceous gland
- A gland that secretes sebum, concentrated on the face, scalp, and back, and influenced by androgen hormones.
- Hair growth cycle
- The repeating phases of anagen (active growth), catagen (transition), and telogen (resting and shedding) that govern hair follicles.
- Fitzpatrick scale
- A six-level classification of skin phototype based on burning and tanning response to sun exposure, used to assess risk.
- Wood's lamp
- An ultraviolet light used in skin analysis to reveal dehydration, sebum, and certain pigmentation or bacterial fluorescence.
- Combination skin
- A skin type with oily characteristics in the T-zone and normal or dry characteristics on the cheeks.
- Contraindication
- A condition or circumstance that makes a service unsafe or inadvisable, such as active infection or recent chemical peel.
- Facial massage direction
- Massage movements generally follow muscle and lymphatic flow, moving upward and outward with light pressure on face and neck.
- Extraction
- Manual removal of comedones using gentle pressure with tissue-wrapped fingers or a comedone extractor, avoiding inflamed lesions.
- Alpha hydroxy acid
- A chemical exfoliant that loosens corneocyte cohesion; strength depends on concentration and pH, and timed removal may be required.
- Galvanic current
- A direct current used in facials for product penetration (cataphoresis) or deep cleansing (desincrustation).
- Hard wax
- A wax applied thicker, allowed to cool to a pliable state, and removed without a strip, suited to coarse or sensitive-area hair.
- Double-dipping
- Reinserting a used applicator into a wax pot, which is prohibited because it contaminates the product; use fresh applicators.
- Waxing contraindication
- A condition such as isotretinoin use, recent peel, active infection, or sunburn that makes waxing unsafe.
- Threading
- A hair removal method using twisted cotton thread to trap and lift hair, requiring clean hands and sanitary technique.
- Color correction
- Use of complementary colors in makeup to neutralize unwanted tones, such as green to reduce redness.
- Patch test
- A small-area application of a product 24–48 hours before service to check for allergic or irritant reaction.
- Lash tint contraindication
- Conditions such as active eye infection, recent eye surgery, or dye allergy that make lash or brow tinting unsafe.
- Brush sanitation
- Cleaning and disinfecting makeup brushes and sponges between clients, with disposable applicators preferred for eyes and lips.
- pH scale
- A 0–14 scale measuring acidity or alkalinity; skin surface pH is slightly acidic, around 4.5 to 5.5.
- Humectant
- An ingredient such as glycerin or hyaluronic acid that attracts and holds water in the skin.
- Emollient
- An ingredient such as an oil or ester that softens and smooths skin by improving flexibility and reducing roughness.
- Occlusive
- An ingredient such as petrolatum or silicone that forms a barrier to reduce water loss from the skin.
- Informed consent
- Client agreement to a service after being told about the procedure, products, risks, and alternatives, documented in the record.
- Client record
- A confidential document of intake history, services, products, and reactions that supports continuity and risk management.
- Scope of practice
- The legally permitted range of services an esthetician may perform, excluding medical diagnosis and procedures.
- Alaska licensing board
- The Board of Barbers and Hairdressers under DCCED, which regulates esthetician licensure, renewal, and sanitation rules in Alaska.