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How Does Oily Skin Appear Under A Wood'S Lamp

Question: What is the most common magnification?

Answer: Five diopeters

Question: How many years can a magnifying lamp last up to when well constructed and maintained?

Answer: 10 years

Question: What are examples of skin conditions and how they appear under a Wood’s Lamp?

Answer: - Dead Skin Cells (white spots)

  • Normal Healthy Skin (blue/white)

  • - Thin or dehydrated skin (light violet/purple)

  • - Acne or bacteria (yellow or orange)

  • - Oil/comedones (yellow or sometimes pink or orange)

  • - Hyperpigmentation or sun damage (brown)

  • - Hypopigmentation (blue/white or yellow/green)

  • Question: How many times can you use the brush on the brush machine over each area of the skin?

  • Answer: 3 times on each area

  • Question: How many seconds can you use the brush machine brush on the skin?

  • Answer: 3-5 seconds

  • Question: To avoid damaging or irritating the skin you shouldn’t use brushes or suction devices on what?

  • Answer: Acne, couperose or inflamed skin.

  • Question: What is the most important machine used in esthetics?

  • Answer: Steamer

  • Question: How far away should a steamer be away from the face?

  • Answer: 15 to 18 inches

  • Question: On a steamer what may appear as white or yellow crusty film on the heating element?

  • Answer: Mineral deposits

  • Question: How should you move the vacuum device?

  • Answer: Slowly and horizontally on damp skin across the skin without stopping making sure to always hold taut.