MO Esthetician flashcards
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- Disinfectant contact time
- The label-specified minutes a surface must stay visibly wet with disinfectant to kill targeted pathogens; wiping earlier reduces efficacy.
- Hospital-grade disinfectant
- An EPA-registered product labeled to kill a broad spectrum of pathogens, often including tuberculosis bacteria, on nonporous surfaces in salon settings.
- Single-use item
- A product such as a wax strip, cotton pad, or lancet that cannot be cleaned and disinfected and must be discarded after one client.
- Blood exposure procedure
- Stop service, glove, clean wound, disinfect work area, dispose contaminated items in biohazard waste, and follow OSHA reporting.
- Epidermis
- The avascular outer skin layer that relies on dermis diffusion; its deepest layer contains keratinocytes and melanocytes.
- Stratum corneum
- The outermost epidermal layer of flattened, keratinized cells that provides the primary barrier against water loss and irritants.
- Collagen and elastin
- Dermal proteins; collagen provides tensile strength and elastin allows recoil, so ultraviolet damage reduces firmness and elasticity.
- Sebaceous gland
- An oil gland attached to a hair follicle that secretes sebum, lubricating skin and contributing to acne when follicles become blocked.
- Fitzpatrick scale
- A six-level classification of skin pigmentation and ultraviolet response used to estimate burning and tanning risk before treatments.
- Open comedo
- A widened hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum exposed to air, appearing dark; it is not dirt.
- Primary lesion
- A structural skin change present at the start of a disease, such as a macule, papule, pustule, vesicle, or nodule.
- Dehydrated skin
- A temporary lack of water in the skin that can affect any skin type and often shows fine lines, tightness, and dullness.
- Informed consent
- A client's documented agreement after being told the service, products, risks, alternatives, and likely outcomes; required before treatment.
- Isotretinoin contraindication
- Avoid waxing, exfoliation, and aggressive treatments during use and often six months after because skin is fragile and may tear.
- Patch test
- Applying a small amount of product to a discreet area and observing for 24 to 48 hours before full use, especially for tints and adhesives.
- SOAP documentation
- A charting format using subjective, objective, assessment, and plan notes to record client statements, observations, diagnosis, and treatment plan.
- Effleurage
- A gentle, gliding massage stroke used at the start and end of a facial to warm tissue and promote relaxation.
- Extraction rule
- Only soften skin first and use gentle pressure on visible comedones; never force inflamed, cystic, or unidentified lesions.
- Alpha hydroxy acid
- A water-soluble exfoliating acid such as glycolic or lactic acid that loosens dead surface cells and can increase sun sensitivity.
- Noncomedogenic product
- A formulation tested to be less likely to block follicles, making it appropriate for oily or acne-prone skin.
- Anagen phase
- The active hair-growth phase when the follicle produces hair; waxing is most effective on hairs in this phase.
- Hard wax
- A strip-free wax applied warm and removed after setting, useful on sensitive areas because it grips hair without adhering to skin.
- Sugaring paste
- A mixture of sugar, water, and lemon applied against hair growth and removed with growth, a water-soluble hair-removal method.
- Color correction
- Using complementary colors to neutralize unwanted tones, such as green for redness or peach for blue shadows, before foundation.
- Lash isolation
- Separating one natural eyelash with tweezers before attaching one extension, preventing adhesives from bonding multiple lashes.
- Mascara sanitation
- Never double-dip a wand into a shared tube; use a clean disposable wand per client and discard product after an eye infection.
- Missouri esthetician license
- A credential issued by the Missouri Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners that is required to perform esthetics for compensation.
- Missouri esthetics hours
- Missouri requires completion of a board-approved esthetics curriculum totaling 750 clock hours before licensure examination.
- Salon license display
- A Missouri salon must hold a current establishment license and display it; the board may inspect premises and sanitation practices.
- OSHA exposure control plan
- A written bloodborne-pathogens plan identifying tasks with exposure risk, protective equipment, disinfection, and post-exposure procedures for the business.
- Safety data sheet
- A manufacturer document listing a product's hazards, safe handling, first aid, and storage; keep available for chemicals used in the salon.
- Professional liability insurance
- Coverage protecting an esthetician against claims of injury or negligence arising from services, separate from general business insurance.