Cidesco Practical Examination Questions

What is an enzyme? - Answer- A biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions; the chemical reaction we want is the break-down of keratin How long do you leave on an enzyme? - Answer- 15 minutes [it takes that long for the chemical reaction to occur] Why don't you use ozone on the steamer with an enzyme on the skin? - Answer- Ozone would deactivate the enzyme What type of currant is Galvanic Iontophoresis? - Answer- A constant direct current What does Iontophoresis current do to the skin? - Answer- It forces electrically charged particles deeper into the skin What type of product do you use to force the product into the skin for Iontophoresis? - Answer- It needs to be water based to conduct electricity Iontophoresis- what polarity do you use to force the product into the skin? - Answer- Negative electrode on the face first to penetrate negatively charged ingredients; then I'll change polarity to positive to penetrate the positively charged ingredients Why do you apply the negative electrode first in Iontophoresis? - Answer- Because the negative electrode also creates an alkalinity on the skin. With the positive electrode I not only penetrate positive particles but put the skin back to its slightly acidic pH How does the client benefit from Iontophoresis? - Answer- The ingredients will arrive deeper in the skin where cells can metabolize the. Additionally, moisture will enter the skin through electro-osmosis. The skin will be moist and plump and the conditions will be addressed at their source. What are contraindications for Iontophoresis? - Answer- Epilepsy Metal plates and pins Pacemaker/defibrillator Heart insufficiencies Pregnancy Infections Fever Cancer Open wounds and sores Loss of neural sensitivity What are safety precautions for Iontophoresis? - Answer- No metal parts of the