Function:.

. The woods lamp is used by esthetician to help on analyzing skin conditions. Different .. . substances become luminous when exposed to the deep violet rays of the woods lamp. ..The violet rays enable the esthetician to analyze the surface and deeper layers of .. . ..the skin in order to determine proper treatment of various skin condition.

Operation:

. 1.Press the ON/OFF switch for about 2 seconds, and then the lamp will be lightened.
. 2.Here are the examples of skin condition and how they appear under the lamp.

Skin Condition:

. *Thick corneum layer
. *Horny layer of the skin/dead cells
. *Normal/healthy skin
. *Thin skin without enough moisture (Dehydrated)
. *Dehydrated skin
. *Hydrated skin
. *Oily areas of the face / comedos
. *Pigmentation / dark spots

Woods Lamp Indication:

. *White fluorescence
. *White spot
. *Blue-White
. *Purple fluorescent
. *Light violet
. *Bright fluorescent
. *Yellow or Pink
. *Brown

Caution:

. 1.The lamp must be used in a totally dark room.
. 2.The skin should be cleaned by massage brushes; peeling before using the lamp.
. 3.The lamp should be avoided overheating and directly contacting with the bulb and. . . . .the skin. The suitable distance is 5 to 6 cm.