Allergies & Sensitivities Flashcards
Define Allergy and where it begins
The immune system over reacting by producing antibodies that attack allergens.
Allergic reactions begin in the immune system.
List 4 symptoms of a respiratory reaction
- Hay fever
- Sore throat
- Cough
- Blood shot eyes
List 4 symptoms of a nervous system reaction
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Clumsiness
- Speech issues
List 8 symptoms of a skin reaction
- Burning
- Itching
- Scaly skin
- Blisters
- Erythema
- Hives
- Mouth cankers
- Loss of lashes
Define an allergen
An allergen is an environmental substance that a person maybe hyper sensitive to
Explain a hypoallergenic product
A hypoallergenic product is fragrance and nickel free. Does not mean there won’t be a reaction.
What is toxic to us and is often overlooked in a cosmetic as a cause of a reaction?
Mould and bacteria
If a client react during a facial what are the procedures you would follow?
- Remove the substance
- Apply cold compress
- If not severe continue with sensitive skin products
- If severe stop service and apply topical Benadryl
- Advise client to take antihistamine
Does a sensitivity to a substance involve the immune system?
No it does not
Who is to blame for a reaction to a product?
The individual is at fault from a sensitivity to the product
If you have a reaction on your eye area what may be the cause besides your makeup?
- Makeup remover
- rubbing the eyes
- eyedrops
- substances on the fingers and hands
You cannot develop an allergy to your product after using it for two years. T or F?
False
How often should you tell a client to disinfect her brushes and sponges
Weekly on selves
After use on others
What skin disease can you contact from lipsticks
Cheilitis
What ingredient along with UV exposure can cause increase in pigment and what is this disorder called
Riehl’s Melanosis