Pivot Point Facial Treatment Devices 108 Practice Test

Which statement best describes the effect of mechanical action on desquamation?

Decreases desquamation Increases desquamation No change Causes pigmentation changes

Correct Answer:

Increases desquamation

Explanation:

Mechanical action physically disrupts the outer skin layer, accelerating the shedding of dead cells. Desquamation is that shedding process of corneocytes from the stratum corneum, and applying friction or exfoliating devices increases how quickly those cells detach. So, mechanical action leads to more desquamation. Excessive action can irritate the skin, but its direct effect on desquamation is to increase it. Pigmentation changes aren’t the primary result of this action.

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