12) Skin Analysis Flashcards
What is a characteristic of seborrhea?
Oily skin
What are intrinsic factors?
Factors related to our body’s internal health
What are extrinsic factors?
Health factors outside the body
What is true of sun damage?
It is the main extrinsic cause of aging
What does dehydrated skin lack?
Water
What is NOT an indicator of dry skin?
Absorbs products slowly
What is true of normal skin?
is has a good oil-water balance
Where on the face of a client with normal skin are follicles smaller to medium?
On the edge of the T-zone by the nose
What skin type is associated with the treatment goals of maintenance and preventive care?
Normal
What ski type is associated with treatment goals of using occlusive products to reduce trans epidermal water loss (TWL)?
Dry
What skin type is associated with the treatment goals of extra cleansing and exfoliation?
Oily
What skin type is associated with the treatment goal of soothing, drying, and protecting?
Sensitive
Where on the face of a client with combination skin are the follicles medium to large?
Outside the T-zone on the cheeks
What causes actinic aging?
Sun exposure
What does alipidic skin lack?
oil
What are contraindications?
Factors that prohibit a treatment
What type of skin is indicated by redness and is the result of distance capillaries from weakening of the capillary walls?
Couperose
What does the Fitzpatrick scale measure?
Skin’s ability to tolerate the sun
What does the term “keratosis” refer to?
abnormally thick build up of cells
What do occlusive products reduce?
Water loss