Electricity & EquipmentQuestion 99 of 484
Infrared lamps used in salons primarily affect the skin by:
a.Producing ultraviolet radiation that disinfects the skin surface
b.Emitting invisible radiation that is felt as warmth and increases local circulation
c.Generating visible blue light that destroys acne bacteria
d.Releasing ozone that bleaches the skin
Explanation
Infrared radiation lies just beyond visible red light. Its wavelengths are absorbed as heat, gently warming the skin, dilating surface vessels, and helping product penetration. It is not germicidal.
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