Cidesco Practical Examination Questions With Correct Answers

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? - AnswerNegative 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 sensitivityWhat are safety precautions for Iontophoresis? - Answer- No metal parts of the electrodes may touch the skin There needs to be plenty of moisture at both electrodes Electrodes need to be evenly covered with cotton or tissue, or have a banana-peel thick layer of gel on the face to prevent a chemical burn I make sure the intensity is down at 0 before I turn on the machine. I increase intensity slowly until my client feels a slight tingle or gets a metal taste. Never increase higher than 2.0 milliamperes. I keep contact with the skin at all tim