Skin and body

• Sanitation, disinfection, and decontamination are important processes in the beauty and spa industry
• There are 3 levels of decontamination
• We use sanitation procedures to sanitize work surfaces and disinfect our tools
• Disposable tools are for single-use, while tools that can be disinfected and reused are not
• Bacteria are one-celled micro-organisms
• Bacteria can live almost everywhere
• There are two main categories of bacteria: pathogenic and non-pathogenic
• Spores are bacteria that coat themselves with a waxy shell that can withstand unsuitable conditions
• Cilia and flagella are hair-like extensions that allow cellular movement
• DNA is found in the nucleus of the cell and the cell membrane
• The cell membrane encloses the protoplasm of the cell and allows only soluble substances to enter and leave the cell
• Cells divide and reproduce through mitosis for growth and replacement of worn-out cells
• Favorable conditions for cellular reproduction include an adequate supply of food, oxygen, and water; suitable temperatures; and the ability to eliminate waste products
• Cell metabolism has two distinct phases: anabolism and catabolism
• The health of the skin depends on the water holding capacity of the stratum germinativum
• Decontamination: the removal of blood or other, potentially infectious material
• Sanitization: used to decontaminate work surfaces
• Disinfect: any tool that comes into contact with skin.
• Sterilize: any tools are coming to contact with blood or bodily fluids.
• Single use tools are disposable