Gateway to Exfoliation

The pace at which the skin undergoes cell shedding and regeneration is called:

CELL TURNOVER RATE

What’s the process called when your skin makes, sheds, and replaces cells in the top layer?

DESQUAMATION

Which exfoliation methods use things like scrubs, brushes, or microdermabrasion?

PHYSICAL

Enzymes fit into which category of exfoliation?

CHEMICAL

Which skin condition happens when extra melanin forms after an injury?

PIH (POST INFLAMMATORY HYPERPIGMENTATION)_

The bigger the molecule, the deeper the peel goes — true or false?

FALSE

Which acid isn’t considered an AHA?

Salicylic Acid

Which AHA comes from sugar cane and has the smallest molecular size?

GLYCOLIC

This AHA can come from sour milk, helps with dark spots and dry skin, and blocks tyrosinase — which one is it?

LACTIC

What’s the source of Mandelic Acid?

BITTER ALMONDS

Which AHA usually isn’t used on its own and is mixed with other acids instead?

Tartaric Acid

Malic Acid is derived from what?

APPLES

Which of these is Salicylic Acid not derived from?

SOUR MILK

Which acid helps dissolve extra oil and fights inflammation?

SALICYLIC

If your client is allergic to aspirin, should you stay away from all AHAs?

NO, ONLY SALICYLIC ACID (BHA)

Which acids are self neutralizing?

TCA AND SALICYLIC

You can use a Q-tip to apply a chemical peel? — true or false?

FALSE, ONLY USE ROUGH GAUZE, GLOVED FINGER TIPS, FAN BRUSH, OR GLYCOLIC SWAB

Neutralizing a peel lowers the skin’s pH to stop further exfoliation — true or false?

FALSE, NEUTRALIZING INVOLVES AN ALKALINE, RAISING THE PH

Which acid should you avoid using on someone who’s allergic to aspirin?

SALICYLIC

TCA is a synthetic acid that can reach the reticular dermis when a full frost happens — true or false?

TRUE

What’s the name of the peel made from salicylic acid, resorcinol, and lactic acid that’s considered medium-depth?

JESSNER PEEL

The lower the pH of a peel, the deeper it goes into the skin — true or false?

TRUE

Which exfoliant gently eats away dead skin cells, works well for sensitive skin, and has little to no downtime?

ENZYMES

Which ingredient lightens dark spots, blocks tyrosinase, and is part of the Jessner peel?

LACTIC ACID

If you see frosting during a chemical peel, is it okay to go over that area again?

NO

What happens when acid causes proteins in the skin to coagulate, creating a white film on the surface?

FROSTING

During a Salicylic peel, what reaction gives the skin a matte white look when the acid is applied?

CRYSTALLIZATION

After a chemical peel, how long should someone avoid being in the sun?

2 WEEKS

How many days before a peel should a client stop using AHAs, BHAs, retinol, or other exfoliating products?

7-10 DAYS

Which of the following is not a reason someone shouldn’t get a chemical peel?

Photosensitizing medications