AR Esthetician flashcards
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- Disinfection
- A process using an EPA-registered hospital-grade product that destroys most pathogenic organisms on nonporous surfaces and implements, but not necessarily bacterial spores.
- Sterilization
- A process that destroys all microbial life, including bacterial spores, on implements; requires an autoclave or approved sterilizing device rather than chemical immersion alone.
- Double-dipping
- Re-inserting a used wax applicator into the wax pot after it has contacted a client's skin, which contaminates the wax and is prohibited.
- Safety Data Sheet
- A document supplied by the manufacturer listing a chemical product's hazards, safe handling, first-aid measures, and disposal requirements; must be accessible in the salon.
- Stratum corneum
- The outermost epidermal layer of flattened, keratinized dead cells that provides the primary barrier against water loss and environmental damage.
- Melanocytes
- Cells located in the basal layer of the epidermis that produce melanin pigment and transfer it to surrounding keratinocytes to protect against UV radiation.
- Acid mantle
- The slightly acidic film on skin, averaging about pH 4.5 to 5.5, formed by sebum and sweat that helps inhibit microbial growth and maintain barrier function.
- Fibroblasts
- Cells in the dermis responsible for synthesizing collagen and elastin fibers and glycosaminoglycans, which provide strength, elasticity, and hydration.
- Combination skin
- A skin type with an oily T-zone across the forehead, nose, and chin combined with normal or dry skin on the cheeks.
- Dehydrated skin
- A condition in which skin lacks water, showing tightness and fine lines, which is distinct from dry skin that lacks oil.
- Fitzpatrick scale
- A six-category classification of skin phototypes based on sunburn and tanning response, used to predict UV sensitivity and treatment risk.
- Contraindication
- A condition or circumstance that makes a treatment inadvisable or unsafe, such as open lesions, sunburn, or recent chemical peel.
- Extraction
- Manual removal of non-inflamed comedones and pustules using gentle pressure after cleansing and steaming, avoiding inflamed cysts and lesions of unknown origin.
- Steam contraindication
- Conditions such as rosacea, sensitive skin, asthma, or claustrophobia in which facial steaming should be avoided or modified.
- Mask selection
- Choosing a facial mask by skin condition, such as clay for oily and congested skin or hydrating gel for dry and sensitive skin.
- Anagen phase
- The active growth phase of the hair cycle, during which hair is most firmly rooted and waxing produces the best results.
- Hard wax
- A resin-based wax applied against hair growth, allowed to set, and removed in the direction of growth without a cloth strip.
- Wax temperature test
- Checking heated wax on the inner wrist or back of the hand before application to confirm it feels warm rather than burning.
- Post-wax care
- Instructions after waxing to avoid heat, friction, sun, and tight clothing for 24 hours and to delay exfoliation for 24 to 48 hours.
- Undertone
- The underlying warm, cool, or neutral cast of a person's skin, which guides foundation and color selection more reliably than surface depth alone.
- Color correction
- Using complementary colors to neutralize unwanted tones, such as green to cancel redness or peach to cancel blue-purple discoloration.
- Brow mapping
- Locating brow start, arch, and end points relative to the inner eye corner, outer iris edge, and outer eye corner to balance the face.
- Patch test
- Applying a small amount of tint or adhesive product at least 24 hours before service to check for an allergic reaction.
- Surfactant
- A cleansing molecule with a water-loving head and an oil-loving tail that lowers surface tension and lifts oil and debris from skin.
- Humectant
- An ingredient such as glycerin or hyaluronic acid that attracts and binds water to the skin, increasing hydration in the outer layers.
- Occlusive
- An ingredient such as petrolatum or dimethicone that forms a barrier on the skin surface to reduce transepidermal water loss.
- Salicylic acid
- A beta hydroxy acid that is oil-soluble, allowing it to penetrate pores and exfoliate inside follicles, useful for congested and acne-prone skin.
- Scope of practice
- The range of services a licensee is legally permitted to perform under the license held; services outside that range are prohibited.
- Salon license
- A license issued by the Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners for a specific establishment and location, not transferable to a new owner.
- Informed consent
- A client's agreement to a service after being told the procedure, products, risks, expected results, and available alternatives.
- Client confidentiality
- The professional obligation to protect a client's health history, personal information, and images from disclosure without written permission.